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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1941

Page

5

Maid Confesses to Painting Heist in Revenge Plot

Marie Harsey, 45, a New York maid, admitted stealing three paintings including Blacks and Wayfarer by Gainsborough and a Rogier van der Weyden work, valued at about 44000 dollars. Police say she aimed to hurt her employer whom she loved but feared she could not win.

W York Alt Daj Teickles Edwald Marie Harsey Hallsar Gainsboro Rogier van Deron

Defense Stamps Boosted by Kelly Bay Troops

Soldiers at Kelly Bay join the national program by buying defense stamps. The 60th School squadron promotes stamp purchases as a reminder to its members. Post office officials and local ad writers coordinate notices for Classified Clearance Week and payday with stamps.

Kelly Bay Kelly Field Meld Pyt W. B. Lott City-f Paz Jsell

Roosevelt hopes 10 avoid taking ship plant

President Roosevelt said the government did not want to take over the Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock plant at Kearny New Jersey amid a strike, but could be avoided. He spoke at Ryde Park during a press conference as Detroit officials pressed to settle a municipal transit strike. The president indicated he did not know if government action would be necessary to avert a move.

Associated Press Roosevelt Priday Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Bock Company jKearny, N. J Ryde Park Detroit Roosevel

Kearny Shipyard Strike Drags On Amid Talks

In Washington conferences sought a return to work but failed to yield agreement. Sixteen days of idle shipyards nationwide leave eighteen workers idle while ships in construction and repairs remain at a standstill. Joan Green leads the Marine and Shipbuilding Workers Union as talks continue.

Kearny CIO, Marine and Shipbuilding Workers Union Washington Detroit Jeanstruction Joan Green Aurik! Marine and Shipbuilding

Workers Union Talks With Roosevelt Amid Walkout

Workers unions and company president Korndorff conferred with President Roosevelt in Washington as Detroit transit strikes threaten, while City officials, bus and streetcar service halted, traffic clogged by private cars. Detroit unrest spreads to other sectors with calls for exclusive bargaining and renewed labor action across multiple plants and regions.

Auto plunge injures Bexar resident in river crash

Ross M. Resendez, 44, of Pato Alto road, was hospitalized in serious condition after plunging 25 feet into the Medina River bed from the Pato Alto road bridge while attempting to dodge headlights. Three others in a two-car collision in the 1800 block of Friese Street were injured. Clinton L. Briggs suffered a left arm fracture, J. O. Gordon had severe facial lacerations, and Ross W. Wormack sustained arm and shoulder injuries. All were admitted to local hospitals. Your vacant room in demand, use Light Want ads to rent.

Ross M. Resendez Pato Alto Road Robert B. Greely Te Corse Medlon Sesendez Frie

San Antonio taxi strike sparks city debate over permits

Biame Andersom and union officials clashed with city officials over taxi driver permits as San Antonio faces a prolonged strike. The commission refused new operating permits for several companies, citing enough cabs and ongoing investigations into applicants. The dispute centers on driver qualification, fleet expansion, and downtown taxi stands as a hearing was set for Wednesday to resolve pending permit appeals.

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Appointment of 3 Regents Voided in Texas

Austin August 22 The three appointments by former Governor W Len O Daniel to the Texas A and I board of regents at Kingsville were ruled void and ineffective Attorney General Gerald C Mann declared the choice of new regents for the college board legal to Governor Stevenson O Daniels successor The nominees named were former State Senator Morris Roberts of Victoria H BR Butts of Corpus Christi grocer and Ms J B King of San Antonio to the board

City Print Shop Sold to Maury Mavericks for 1101.41

Former Mayor Maury Mavericks completes purchase of the H City Print Shop at 805 Vanderbilt Street for 1101.41 in a deal described as highly publicized. The sale includes lithographs and other prints with equipment valued around 3000 by the city council.

Maury H. Dickson Vanderbilt Street Cty Council

Poe Students Sign Up Sept Registration at Poe School

Edgar Allen Poe district pupil enrollment at 9130 8. m. Sept 5 per principal R. Y. Robinson. Faculty meeting at 3 a. m. Sept 5. Classes begin Sept 5.

Edgar Allen Poe R. Y. Robinson

Alan Stadium income vs budget sparks construction doubts

San Anno Independent School district business manager H. Kiter notes netted income for Alan Stadium in 1940-41 exceeded budget by over 15 000. Classified receipts show athletic games and concessions driving the surge, while 1941-42 budgeted income fell short by about 20 000, with 210 000 set for debt service on stadium bonds.

Alanso Atedium Iqore H. Kiter San Annno Into Independent Kifer Bert

Hoye to Address Protective Group at State Meeting

State Representative John G. Howe will speak before the National Price Association meeting. The event is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. in the West Wing of the Municipal Auditorium.

Hoye John G. Howe National Price Association Gauirlay Municipal

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