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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1940

Page

15

Willkie Signals Draft Talk and Defense Plans in New York

Wendell L. Willkie, in New York at his campaign HQ, hints at urgent talks on draft policy and defense legislation. He supports selective service in principle and indicates private industry should manufacture defense equipment where feasible. He declined a public debate with Paul McNutt, saying it would be a loss, and prepared speeches for a western and midwestern tour while negotiating policy with aides and allies.

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Democrats Look To State Meet

Democrats in Bexar county prepare for the state party convention in Mineral Wells on September 10 led by chairman Bark Jones. Victor Feller elected secretary, with names being collected for attendance, as delegates aim to adopt a platform for the November election.

Yurimaries Bexar County Democrats Mineral Welle M.D

Texan Races Yield Wide-Spread State Legislative Shifts

Texans vote in a midterm style runoff with supporters of Culberson and Alexander winning remote posts. James P Alexander of Waco becomes chief justice of the supreme court while Criberson tops Brodie for railroad commissioner. A large turnover of state legislators is anticipated as the Texas election bureau reports final tallies and party realignments in multiple districts.

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Garner Friend to Support Willkie

Dick Tullis of Live Texan heads Vice President Garner's Dallas office as secretary of the independent Willkie Committee of One Million. An early Garner ally, Tullis shifted to the Willkie drive without discussion, joining Garner campaign figures Gene Germany and Mrs. Clara Driscon in Texas.

Washington Dick Tullis John N Garner Dallas Tullis Ika Chicago Wendell Willkick Wily Garner Gene Germany Clara Driscon Texas

Five Men Charged in Burglary Theft in City Reports

Two joint complaints allege five men robbed and stole items including $10 and cigarettes from W. T. Bookman at 200 West Commerce on June 6. A second complaint accuses Raymond Medina and Valentino Lopez of stealing an automobile from Wille Biesenbach of Colverse on August 24.

Justice of the Proce Bat Corrigan Hernando Fecalera Morales Street Roy Garea Eligpsis Felipe Lozano Tamptco Street PN. Torres Jy Rom W. T. Bookman West Commerce Street Raymond Medina Water Street Valentino Lopez Victoria Street Wille Biesenbach

Mayor Maverick Defends Police Over Shook Attack

Mayor Maury Maverick labeled District Attorney Joan Shook's remarks on police arrests of doctors for spelulations as "politics." He released a telegram from Dr. Herbert Hill of the Boxer County Medical Society saying police cooperation was satisfactory and emergency questions should be handled calmly as officials deny targeting doctors.

Maury Joan Shook Pri Mgr. Shook Maverick Herbert Hill Boxer County Medical Society Dh. Hills Trining Nila Pensacola Fin Aud Aplain Allen Tient

McKinley Willkie Meet Rescheduled To Friday

The McKinley Willkie for President club will meet Friday at 8 p.m. at 2900 South Presa Street instead of Thursday as earlier announced. Club officials had Rael Roubeed Minidivy Clinton Read Wil serve as date.

McKinley Willkie

Catholic Drama Director Chosen for City Guild Season

Hamilton appointed production director for the San Antonio Catholic Theater guild led by Pred W. Cullman. Hamilton, long associated with local drama, directed the guilds plays last season as season books go on sale. Book sales handled by Colman Willems and a list of local volunteers.

Rowllies Hamilton Ulite San Antonio Catholic Theater Guild W. Cullman Hamiliton Colman Bunice Willems Feb, Strain Dane Strain Dorothy Rehn Marguerite Rose Dryden Ele Arnaud Eleanor Alice Erin Patrick

Turnover Heavy in Texas Legislature

In Austin the 26th and 64th elections produced heavy turnover among legislators. Proponents and opponents of a natural resource tax constitutional amendment backed by Governor W. Lee O’Daniel faced mixed results. Of incumbents seeking reelection, about 61 percent were defeated. seekers of fresh terms fared similarly. Overall, 21 incumbents and many challengers lost while many newcomers won. Governor O’Daniel urged voters to study records but endorsed no individuals.

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