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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1940

Page

4

Uncertain Kennedy resigns as ambassador to Britain

Washington Dec 2 Ted Kennedy ambassador to Britain announced he relinquished the Leiden post after a White House debate with President Roosevelt. A successor is delayed. Kennedy will not return to England and seeks to devote efforts to preserving American democracy and keeping the United States out of war.

Washington Joseph Nedy Britain Rurope Leiden Walte House Roosevalt Kennedy Roosevelt England William Co Buttitt France John Cudahy Belgium Tollng United States

National Guardsman Killed in New Jersey Shooting

Edward A. Zonoti, 19, a National Guardsman recently inducted into the regular army, was shot to death Sunday near Fort Dix. Maj. Gen. Powell said the death appeared accidental, caused by a discharge from a 46 caliber automatic pistol in the hands of Pvt. Victor A. Bivell of the same battery. A grand jury inquiry and county action were anticipated.

N. J Edward A. Zonoti Clifford Te. Powell Fort Dix Powell Sait Zenahi Victor A. Bivell Nun Zerobl Pirelli Tadger Jalet Mount Helly Grand Jury-Aelien

Mayor's Secretary Resigns From City Hall Posts

The mayor's secretary switch leaves Mrs BC Wills leaving the tax department and resigning as stenographer to George Witte secretary to Mayor Maury Mayerlee. Kellar resigns, reducing the mayor's secretaries to four.

BC. Wills Hashein George Witte Maury Mayerlee Witte City Ial Harry Kellan Texas National Huard Mivor

Corpus Pair Hurt in Highway Crash

Two Corpus Christ individuals were injured in a highway collision on the Victoria road. They were taken to a hospital with cuts and contusions after their vehicle struck a truck yesterday afternoon.

el Voss Corps Christ Westerday Victoria Highway Nate

Expert Bridge Players Clash in National Tournament Opener

Philadelphia hosts the Smbrteanth annual national tournament by the American Contract Bridge League with 2000 players. Defending champs include Ralph Young Charles Solomon and Charles Goren in the open team of four, Mrs Young and Mrs Mitchell of Philadelphia, and Florence Hiratford plus Lewin Fremont in the mixed pair. Albert Weiss and Walter Jacob of Chicago lead the open pair.

Philadelphia Trdg Philadephia Bakdgr Inigues Sluke Wiliam F. McKenney Are Ralph ©. Young Charles J. Solomon Charles H. Goren John R. Grawford Young Mra. J. Z. Mitchel Philadiphie Mira. AM. Bahel Robert 3. Piller Ang Mex Mytel Ervigal New York Florence Hiratford Cleveland Lewin Fremont No Troll Albert Weiss Waller J Jacobe Chicago

Boy Lost in Woods Kills Self in Calais

A 19 year old hunter in Calais Maine died by suicide after becoming lost in woods. He reportedly knew no way to seek help as cold and wet conditions prevented lighting a fire. His body was found with frozen clothes and burned matches indicating his attempt to stay warm. His friends Foster and Mulholand from Princeton were upset by the tragedy.

Calais Aloriff Rayt Peater Foster John Mulholand Stinceton Freesing Ilathratt Eaid

Former Appeals Court Judge Dies in Houston Funeral Today

The former appeals court judge Charres EL Lane, age 4, died here yesterday. Funeral services will be held at a local church today. Lane served as an associate justice of the First Court of Civil Appeal at Galveston and had a long legal career at LaGrange. Survived by four daughters and three sons.

Houaton Charres EL

Playgrounds Get Safer with New Suspended Basketball Goals

G O Hill superintendent of buildings and grounds reports outdoor court safety upgrades in public schools. Old posts caused injuries. new suspended goals will be supported by posts that detach from the court. Work at Douglas Linder School completed morning. installations continue at Boe Junior School Tuesday.

G. O. Hill Sodiar Willeh Tive Iegt Douglas Jindlor Mornay Hiv Enid Boe Junior Schoal

Willkie Returns by Plane to Florida from New York

Former presidential candidate Wendell L. Willkie left New York on a private plane for Hobe Sound Florida to resume a port election campaign interrupted by a speaking engagement. He was accompanied by Mrs Willkie Mrs Helen Hollister and Charles Irons Goce the author. He said he would remain in Florida until December 14.

New York Wendell L. Willkie Hobe Sound Pin Iwilkie Elen Hollister Giudupatlaltomer Charins Ironcis Goce Ployida Unt

Death probe started in picket fence death case

Investigators opened a probe into the death of Henry Lingberg Krueger 23 found with head wedged between pickets in a yard at 726 Cottonwood Avenue He was last seen earlier that day delivering newspapers Asrea the rear of 1048 Poa Honda Street Krueger died about three hours before discovery Police say he struggled before dying Autopsy planned under Justice of the Peace Otis West with inquest Monday

Henry Lingberg Krueger Krueger Robert Metaski Barrera Struct Dolson OURS Rebatt Green Carson Yustics of the Peace Otis Weat

Floresville Judges Exchange Confuses Local Courts

Judge Harry L. Howard of the thirty seventh district in Plordsville and Judge B B Cart of Floresville swapped benches in San Antonio. The two exchanged benches as Judge Odrr declared himself disqualified to hear several cases slated for trial in Floresville this week.

Harry L. Howard Thirty-seventh District Court Plordsville B. B. Cart Floresvile Wis San Antonio Florenville Court

A. and P. Employes to Get Yule Bonus

New York reports the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea company will distribute 1.5 million dollars as a Christmas bonus to all its employees with six months of service. The plan mirrors last year’s bonus.

Harry Piicer Gaby Deslys Jaymetr King Manuel of Portiga New York Europe Paris Gaby Pileer Great Atlantic and Pacific ‘Téa Company Praire

New Publication Sketches S. A. Linte Mey Hogner’s Art

S A Hogner releases Alluring San Antonio Through the Eyes of An Artist featuring 116 etchings and drawings of old hotels and architecture. Hogner, a school teacher since 1935, explains art as a lifelong urge while the book pairs images with word captions.

Linte Mey Hognér Antonio Naylor Lillie May Hagner S. A

Reservists to Receive Temporary Promotions

War department orders reserve officers to submit lists for temporary promotions. About 120 reserve officers will gain tenure, including 600 air corps junior lieutenants, other branch second lieutenants, and 100 first lieutenants of the air reserve. Eligibility requires at least one year of service and recent steady status.

Ban Alitonio Army War Department Air Corps Air Reserve Ariost

Nomura to Leave Tokyo Appointment for U.S. Role

Admiral Kichisabura Nomura, envoy designate to the United States, announced he will resign from his post in Tokyo and depart to assume the new assignment on December 23. He will be replaced by the undersecretary of state for foreign affairs and both countries anticipate ongoing diplomatic ties.

Nomura Tokyo Kichisabura Nomura United States Uner Nitta Mayu Yokotya

Final Rites For Miss Anna Ellis Held In San Antonio

Miss Anna Ellis, 78, longtime San Antonio clubwoman and historian, dies after aiding the San Antonio Daughters groups and restoring the San Jose Mission library. Survived by sister Mrs Florence Wells Dibrell. services set for Monday at 415 West Agarite Avenue. Her work included Texas history and preservation.

West Agarite Avenuue Anne Hills Womeat Sunescen

Census To Reveal U S Population And House Seat Shifts

Washington December 2. The census will soon report how many people live in the United States and related details. Preliminary figures show 48 states plus the district of Columbia may total around 131,400,561, with apportionment data for the next decade. Expected shifts include California from 22 to 23 seats, New Mexico and Nevada to gain a seat each, North Carolina from 11 to 12, Oregon from 1 to 4, and Tennessee from 9 to 10, among others. The president will send the report to Congress in January. if Congress acts within 60 days, the new apportionment will guide House seats.

Columbia Congress Qniiss Galforvia Eya Allain New Monxico Wateh Pitsont North Carolina Nebraske Obie Oklahom Fran Pennsylvania Cangveas Januay Congvean

Deputy claims gaming raid politics at private San Antonio home

The San Antonio vice squad raided a private West Commerce street home with 10 men arresting Deputy Ton Wallen and eight others after a penny-ante poker game. Chief Moonlight and Captain Strickland led the raid. officials accuse the action of political motive and press defense of the conduct as enforcing law.

San Antonio Long Dragyace Fie Wallen Ray Ashworth Witt W. Wood Maury Maverick Ashworth Arlena Wood Lone Longe Wallon Walton Captain Strickland

Stolen Pricycle and Toy Auto Reported From Winnipeg Street

A damaged notes describe thefts on Winnipeg Street involving a pricycle and a toy auto taken from a front porch. Entries mention J A Echols reporting $4 missing from Navp Street, and Mrs L Garcia saying $24 vanished from a Monterey Street cash register. Fort Sam Houston reference appears with a stolen payment bal from 800 block West C1.

Palluc GGB Dynal Winnipeg Street Dyal Uta J. A. Echols

Be Quick To Treat Bronchitis

Chronic bronchitis may develop if your cough, chest cold, or bronchitis persists. Creomulsion goes to the seat of the trouble to loosen and expel mucus, aids inflamed bronchial membranes, contains no narcotics, and promises quick relief with a money back guarantee if it fails to help.

Cuba

Classified ads mix leans on apartment and car sale

A fragment lists a furnished apartment at 498 East Asisache for 1932.50 per month and a 195% LaSalle sedan with wheels and original black paint priced at 465. The note references classifications 29 and 73 and mentions Mt B20 West Gramwezcy Env sale.

West Gramwezcy Env Sale Aderasin Asisache Fer Rot LaSalle

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