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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1941

Page

3

Western Ranch Sale Tale of Phil lips Peak and Palomas Spread

A CIMARRON New Mexico piece describes Waite Phillips selling the vast 250000 acre Pill Monks property, its airport, trails, and Kit Carson homestead, as wealthy buyers seek western ranch showplaces. It notes similar large holdings like Tres Rios and Palomas ranches, reflecting a ongoing influx of wealthy buyers and famous names into the regional ranch market.

Aly Gullette Cimarron Len Maxwell Grant Tiydlan Carson Luten B. Maxwell Don Carlos Begubien Luz Fatitoadapur Zowr-stratia Roma Kit Carson Maxwell

Naval Instructor and Trainee Die in Air Training Crash

Corpus Christi reports an Air Station trainer crashed near an airfield injuring two, Ensley W. Murphy of Oak Park Illinois and Leonine Melville Proctor, 21, of Los Angeles, California. Both were killed instantly yesterday afternoon in the trainer accident during routine flight operations.

Corpus Christe Ensley Bernard W. Murphy Oak Park Jil U. 6 Saval Ere Leonine Melville Proctor Los Angeles Call

Unloaded Rifle Incident Blamed for Boy’s Death

In ODEASA Aug 23 a 12 year old boy, Beigel Ayres, died when an unloaded rifle discharged during play. Reports blame the gun’s owner or handling for the fatal accident as authorities investigate the case.

Odeasa Beigel Ayres Joe Chishalut

Police hold Caldwell amid union funds dispute in Chicago

Caldwell, former $125 weekly union business agent, was held without charge for questioning by state investigators. Authorities seized over $52,000 in cash and securities in the name of Caldwell and his wife, amid a revolt by core members of the Bela Clerks International Trade Protective association seeking an accounting of union funds estimated at $910,000. Prosecution said Caldwell was removed after the revolt. Helder, attorney for insurgents, said he would seek impounding of the property. Caldwell testified his sole income came from a weekly eatery.

Chicago Caldwell Wino Galiyell William B. Crawford Bela Clerks International Tratective Association Uion Francis Helsler Call Helder Cakdwell Bny One 40

Italy to Release Two U.S. Students

Rome August 23 Two American students Atlantla De Lorenzi of Madison Wisconsin and Richer Dicey of Lake Powell will be permitted to leave Italy for the United States a reliable source said today Delaconzo and Dier had been attending the University of Rosie as exchange students Their exit visas had been withheld pending permission for Italian students to return from the United States

Rome

Standard Oil toOperate Italian Tanker Colorado

Houston August 25 The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey will take over and operate the Italian tanker Colorado, now undergoing repair in Galveston after being damaged by a crew in San Juan Puerto Rico last March. The tanker was seized by the United States following the incident.

Houston Standard Oil Company of New Jersoy Ttaliananker Colorado Galveston United States San Juan Puerto Rico Westershhomisieee

Italian Vessel Seized by Coast Guard Transferred to Federal Commission

The Italian vessel seized by the coast guard in Houston last March has been transferred to the United States maritime commission. Judge James Ve Avulvery signed an order transferring the vessel to the commission effective pending audit results on the ship’s status.

HusdTon Ang Mon- Blois

Texas Colonist's Descendant Dies in Richmond

Mrs. R. J. Ransom, 93, descendant of Alexander Hodges a Stephen F. Austin colonial, died in Richmond. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Survived by two daughters and several relatives, with notices of other family members.

Richmond R. J. Ransom Alexander Hodges Stephen F. Austin Fort Band Councy Hansam Aushin Aus Reni Ransom Richiond W. B. Rane AAI Nel Bao Daughtsta Darah Richmond Ant Hobbis Hapas Auatla

Child Custody Row Comes to End

LOS ANGELES Aug 28 67 Adviss Joan Manners and former husband Sonny Langan resolved a long custody dispute over their daughter Jean Langan. Under a court order Manners will have the child for the full weekends while Langan retains two days weekly. Langan agreed to pay a portion of his earnings, but not less than $26 a month for support.

Los Angeles Joan Manners Tiln Sonny Langan Theie Tong Figit Jean Langan Joan Mannera

Plane Makers’ Losses Rise as Government Contracts Stand

Douglas Aircraft and North American Aviation report multi million dollar losses on the Army’s big four engine bomber 3 10 with costs far exceeding government payments. Executives say lagging wage talks and changing defense demands hinder stabilization efforts.

Los Angeles Doulas Douglas Northroy Gage Irving BH Kiddelbergert North American Aviation, Inc Etons Sones High Ag Army Navy

Colloids May Be Key to Long Life

New clues from Dr. Jerome Alexander link colloids to weather control and aging. He cites colloid particles as finely divided substances whose size and charge influence atmospheric moisture, rain formation, and the aging process. He warns both overly fine and overly coarse particles could affect longevity, proposing colloids as central to biology and weather science.

New York Jarome Alexander Labdustrial Chonvat Locel reinGill Canada Cerlain

Gillespie fair opens to adoc at Fredericksburg

Gillespie county fair opens its sixth annual event in Fredericksburg April 23 through Sunday. Attendance exceeds expectations as Barriads raotifs win final prizes and individuals enter numerous exhibits. The show features defense forms, Cad Bios America displays, and a strong demonstration of local farming and livestock talent with exhibitors from Rocky HN, Stonewall, Palo Alto and surrounding areas.

Tredericksburg Biisay Ron Trough Bunday WOOD Barriads Raotifs Petac Rennarl Welymeyers Stonewall Cad Bios America Pring Vavith Avis Rocky HN Stenrwell Palo Alta Rover Sheeg Goal Awine

Battered Cowboys Not for Army

Pueblo August 2 The rodeo scene buzzes with talk of veterans and young riders as wrested broncs and bulldoggers draw large crowds. Rodeo director says many top hands will be unavailable for service, while the fair continues with fast-paced performances, prize carnivals, and engaging acts drawing in spectators.

First Gallego Day Observed in Aotern Areas

Eastern motorists face gasoline shortages as some stations announce gasless Sundays to conserve supplies. Congress and defense officials seek a fair distribution plan while 100 tankers divert to Britain and railcar shortages hinder oil transport. Gasoline rationing and limits at stations already affect travelers and vacation areas as authorities push for an equitable national program.

Washington Genalay George D-Gai Lepun Atlantic Britain Congress United States Virginia Jn Oreder Eastern Seaboard Office of Defense Petroleum Co-Ordination Ralph K. Davies Polley

Japs Leaving Philippines on Steamship Exodus

Manila August 23 1940 160 Japanese men women and children evacuated from the Philippines aboard the steamer Khaidiah amid war fears and travel disruptions United States authorities searched baggage and valuables were turned over to Francis V Hayre high commissioner of the Philippines for disposition another large group was planned to depart the following day

Manila Philippines Khaidiah United States Francis V. Hayre High Phinguines

Herrera Funeral Rites Set Sunday

Funeral rites for Mrs. Anitts Grab Herrera 16 who died Friday at her home 2708 North Comal Street will be held Sunday at 1 pm at the residence with the San Fernando call. Mrs Herrera had been a resident of Ban Antonio for 70 vests. She is survived by a daughter Mrs. F S Jackson of Bat Antonio two sons Charles Horrau of San Antonio and Edward Herrera of Los Angeles four grandchildren and a great grandchild expected.

Anitts Grab Herrera North Comal Street San Fernando Herrera Ban Aatonis Eb Daupher F. 8. Jackson Bat Antonio Charles Horrau San Antonio Edward Herrera Los Angeles

Bull Fight Plan Causes Santa Fe Controversy

In Santa Fe on August 23 Herman Baea defends plans for a two Mexican bull fight near the city’s festivities. BPCA officials led by W A Patterson vow to stop it, while District Attorney Dave Casino hints the event may be a publicity ploy. Public interest grows as hundreds anticipate the fiesta and associated park preparations.

Santa FE N. NM Herman Baea Sata Fe Bpca Prada W. A. Patterson Shen Hote International BPCA Patterson Anthony Albert Tor Bora Dave Casino Baco Zimot Bie Sisié Mie Beck

Psychology Head Named at Baylor University

WACO August 2. Dr Loyd W Rowtuliel of Tulsi university will head Daytor universitys fivelitngy department announced by President Ph M Neff of Baylor. Native of Fort Worth he grew up there and at San Saba.

Baylor Waco Loyd W. Rowtuliel Tulsi University Daytor University Fivelitngy Ph M. Neffus Baylor

Mexico closes 15 German consulates in occupation of Europe

Mexico announces a government order to close 15 German consulates by September 1 and to recall Mexican consuls in German-occupied parts of Europe. President Cárdenas rejects the violence-created European state, aligning with Western Hemisphere solidarity amid tense Mexico Germany relations. Additional moves include seizing German and Italian assets in Mexican ports earlier and rejecting a German protest to Washington. The German minister in Mexico could not be reached for comment.

Meeiog City Mexica Sea Mexico Berlin Pris United States Cuba Washington Fitins Axis Andi von Collenberg Hon

Why Man Really Learned to Fly in The American Weekly

Fragmented OCR item describes a provocative feature in The American Weekly about the origins of flight and the ethics of human curiosity. It mentions Johanne Keeler and references Weber and Fields as cultural touchstones, along with a gunshot death, a ranch visit, and notes on future installments in the San Antonio Light.

Waese Gee Johanne Keeler Acentish Jn Tha American Weekly Toimorrow Binday San Antonio de. Keeley Pos Benid Law Fields Wollywend Weber and Fields Alsies Phu Amorican Tomorrow Ligvis Hevoey

Park Service Official Dies at Lite Rock Arkansas Park

Jain H Halle Jr aged 39 supervisor of the national park service died Friday in Lite Rock Arkansas. He was a West Point graduate and had recently been transferred from San Antonio to Arkansas three weeks prior. Survivors include his parents and a sister Mrs. Bernard Peyton of San Antonio. Funeral arrangements by Ping Mincolhime Mareau are pending.

Jain H. Halle Jr National Park Service Rock Ark Haile Mir A. Halle East Qulney San Antonio West Point sMe Arkansas Ternard Peyton Ping Mincolhime Mareau

Impersonation Plan Involving Local Pastor Reported

A garbled notice mentions a pastor impersonation event near National Park Ark. Names like Dr. Loa Black and Nicodemia appear in fragmented phrases. The text references a Presbyterian church and a Sunday gathering, though specifics are unclear due to OCR damage.

Cluist Loa Black National Park Ark Black Seilzon Siurre Presbyterian Church

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