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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1939

Page

2

Train Truck Collision Leaves 20 Injured in Pleasanton

A northbound Missouri Pacific freight train collided with a southbound truck near Pleasanton Texas injuring 20. The truck carried 22 cotton pickers en route to San Antonio from Corpus Christi. Sixteen were treated at Pleasanton hospital, four at San Antonio. Names include Guadalupe Pinz Rosa Diaz Dona Diaz Alonso Benavides, and several from Carrizo Springs and San Antonio.

Balurdoy Missour-Pacific Pleasanton Texas Witnestos San Artonio Corpus Christi Algo Agarion San Antonio GC. C. Shotts Sly Wheeler Townswen Mere Falter J. Dg. Gabberman Ind S Ween Guadalupe Pinz Manage Rosa C. C. Diaz Donacihtio Diaz Carrizo Springs Reminga Solas Deamation Chapa Alonso Benavides

U. S. Contract Awarded for Hospital Fuel Oil

S. A. Oil Company wins a one year U S contract to supply fuel oil for the Veterans hospital at Legion for 23220 dollars. Phoenix Refining of San Antonio awarded the bid as the fifth consecutive year their company’s bid has been accepted. About 2000 barrels used annually.

S. A U. S Phoenix Refining Company San Antonio Veterans’ Hospital Legion U. S Department of Inage Wation Raymond Ausréil Réflnlux

Maury Mavrick clashes over Red Rally at Thursday council

Maury Maverick and fellow officials faced questions on the Red Rally issue as city commissioners weighed backing for the veterans who opposed the protest. With illness sidelining C Ray Davis, Maverick's stance drew criticism from Henry Hein and Davis. The piece also recalls bond plans for a memorial auditorium tied to San Antonio veterans and references past political maneuvering surrounding endorsements.

Maury Mavcries Leetz Vraders Frank Vatuknan Vecrrans Raumed Maverick Mavedtek Louis W. Lipstam Henry Hein C. Ray Davis Paw] Steiner Auditorum Rey Davis Don Ulid

Political week stirs county notes and police shifts

Maverick seeks neutral stance from Anderson and backs a new appointive plan as Jon Hull could replace his father, while Captain Harvey contemplates retirement on leave amid a tense city commission budget saga. Rumors swirl about loyalty, power shifts, and which officials will rise or fall in the coming months.

Maverick Forsgave Anderson Anderson Jon Hulh Albert ¥. Hull Maverick Wi A. Marvey Ray Ashworth Matt Harvey Wilkes Rothmann Reds Fausian Party Jack Tice Sam Anderson Sam Ben New Peace Bac Uhr and Donnell Tom Reed Sherif Teak Wilkes Kothmann Russell Kothmann Charlie Matthews Zollix Gampbell Wilkes Stockyarda Hart

Pact Looms In Peace Pact Between Corporate Lawyers

A looming accord among corporate lawyers and city officials aims to formalize a peace pact in the next week. After Maverickes took over, Judge Temple Calhoun ruled police court lawyers could not act as bondsmen, justifying the ban as officers of the court, while city powers allowed signing bonuses for clients in certain cases. The long-standing practice of lawyers posting bonds for clients faced disruption as the tradition of bond posting and the so-called black list came under scrutiny.

Aurety Temple Calhoun Maury Maverick Floyd McGown Corporation Cour Maverickes Ile

Fragmented note on legal context and Maverick case barriers

A torn passage notes that an effective method involved adding names and removing primes, broadly aiding lawyers to ensure precautions. It mentions defendants reporting for trial and that under Maverick era lawyers were barred from age ball bonds, with presiding emphasis on restrictions.

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Feuds Open as July Democratic Primary Near

The past week saw renewed claims and sharp statements from local figures. Don believes the July primary will reflect ongoing feuds among county official Charles W. Anderson, Mayor Maverick, and others, with Kilday and Maverick expected to clash again as local political lines sharpen.

Peal J. Kiking Adit Washington Maury Pacayenter Charles W. Anderson Maverick Anderson-Maverick Anderson Kilday Pott Maho

Political Winds and Strife Among Four Commissioners

A garbled political sketch notes upheaval as Charlie Anderson, Bob Ali, Jim Don, and four commissioners face a spectacle of internal conflict. The piece hints at strained relations, with claims of harmony by some and doubt by others, suggesting a tense local political scene and questions about leadership.

Chaclie Anderson Bob Ali Jim Don Anderson

College students show high honesty standards says professor

The Rev Alfred Schnepp of St Marys University released results of an honesty test among college students. He said overall standards are relatively high with most approvals and disapprovals in a tight direction though not as clear as hoped. The study graded 44 questions on honesty, noting strong disapproval for theft, cheating, and lying, while praising sincerity and confessing wrongdoing to prevent harm.

Alfred F. &Clmepp St. Mary's University Father Schnepald Suhnepp Mary Gainl Dong Bob Miz Brame Abe Father Schnepp Pathor Schnepp University of Chicago Simmer St. Fry's Cysleago Reptember

Feud Between Judge and Maverick Roils Castroville Scene

Forum writer Ralph Maitlani reports from Castroville as tensions flare between Judge and Maverick after a trip to the New York fair. Various officials, bids, and political maneuvers surface, with mentions of Emma, bank robes, and a wide array of local figures amid a contentious public debate.

New- York Ralph Maitlani Forum Castroville San Antonio Fops Hramer Chiep Ray Ashworth

Maury Urges Early Budget Fix for City San Antonio

Mayor Maverick leads a push for a permanent city budget at the start of the fiscal year. The city clerk is to prepare, adopt, and present a comprehensive 60 day budget plan with an intelligible financial statement for the public. Budget hearings would precede spending, moving away from San Antonio’s practice of approving funds after use.

Bill Burke Tat Jepperson Maverick Floyd McGown Dyner Ewing Kilday McGown Orsinger Motor Company Police Department Maury Mie Humar Wiz San Antonio Batardey Fox Maury Muvertek May Orick San Amanio San Antonio Texas P. L. Anderson Paul Setter T.X. Packer Witch Eid Tucker San Franciscn Bude Ret Centre

Workers May Check on Security Account

Workers seeking a statement of wages credited to their social security account through December 31 1938 may obtain it from the Social Security Board. F J McCarty manager of the San Antonio office says information is available by writing to the Baltimore office. postcard forms may be dictated from any field office.

Social Security Board F. J. McCarty San Antoniov Baltimore

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