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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1941
Page
17
Walter Winchell muses on why newspapers fail to hire a dramatic critic, why radio comedians repeat old jokes, and why prominent figures like Mussolini and Hitler are discussed. The piece surveys TV and theater reviews, tax and legal questions, and the quirks of public taste, naming many personalities and events from the era.
Henry Denna was charged with theft of auto accessories and cash totaling 49.09 in County Court at Law No 2. The alleged theft occurred from Rank Bhuemel Route 8 Box 381. Humbert Valder was charged in the same court with concealing mortgaged property on July 3 at 418 South Flores Street.
Dismissal of rape charges against Ernest Pakehild, listed as Alice, followed a Monday trial in Criminal District court. Judge W. W. McCrory discharged the jury after the district attorney’s office found new evidence, ending the case Tuesday.
Float through a breezy Hollywood roundup with Bob Hope securing a role in the Broadway success Ready Money, with Victor Moore and others attached. The column notes cast signings, contracts, and industry chatter including Tyrone Power, Rita Hayworth, and DeMille as part of a broad, prewar showbiz preview.
Former Mayor Gillis, now a jail inmate, and John M. Kelleher, a ballroom proprietor, competed for Hig mayoralty in today’s city election. The race drew attention as Gillis’s past leadership and his jail status framed the contest. supporters listened to a campaign rally broadcast via radio later that night.
The treasury disclosed that in the first five months of the fiscal year ending in November it spent about 1,995,756,503 while taking in 2,953,607,744, leaving a deficit of 6,042,148,185. Officials hoped the collections would improve later as new taxes become effective, with an additional program estimated near 5,000,000,000.
A report describes burglars attempting entry at Burns place and 508 Morth Zarramara Street without success. Nearby, another theft at Chestnut Street involved stolen oil and wheel while glasses and temporary items were taken from a deli establishment. Excerpts name E. J. McCarthy and Wesley Littlefield with partial addresses and dates.
A defendant at Holl Flourney County Court-at-Law No. 2 112 Burnett Street pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault against Adam Smith but was found guilty of simple assault after a jury trial held around November 15. A motion for a new trial was filed Tuesday.
Mrs Haldkiar testified in Superior Court that a large keep out sign on the Frat door reading Dear wife keep out Petcy was seen when she returned July 3 from a shopping trip. The incident is cited as grounds for a divorce decree in the case brought by Mrs Faaldktar of Mount View.
A garbled Bexar Facts item lists Sam Newton and James Simpson among city officials, mentions Jack Davis and Herbert Behenker, and hints at civic roles and upcoming events. Names include Lovisa Felly, Dorothy Palmer, Lorena Haynes, Frances Henry, and Ben Oeiniger. A Houston visit by Ed Friibann and Brooks Field promotions are also noted amid scattered items.
AGTO strike called for Wednesday at Bell Aircraft plants ends after union leader meets company reps and government officials. A neutral panel in Washington will hear the dispute. unions seek wage raises and shop concessions while Bell cites production of Airacobra P39 fighters with large government orders.
In November a 700 attendance event drew 14 304 adults and 602 children. Receipts totaled 2146.45 for adults and 66.20 for children. City tax office share was 1106.20. Attendance peak occurred in November with 2172 attendees. Authority figures include RH and Henry F. Wein.
In Los Angeles a Christmas card project titled Adoration of the Kings is created by Miran Sivrington. The card features a painting and is meant to reach President Roosevelt as a holiday gesture from the Ampericnn Sorigly group.
In an American magazine article Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox declares the United States navy is ready to meet emergencies on either or both oceans. He cites new ships bases and auxiliaries, Panama Canal shifts, and a target of 15,600 combat planes while praising personnel and naval science.
E R Alexander of Waco and Buel manager of the Texas Farm Fitts federation charged at the eighth annual safe convention. Alexander urged Secretary Wickard to extend similar treatment to farmers as other groups in the defense program, noting Texas has seen widespread government food for defense work.
A Superior court jury awarded a Boston couple twenty one thousand dollars after accusing a police sergeant of wrongfully entering their hotel room and questioning them about their marital status. The hotel proprietors Milner and Mrs Ware were named in the suit, alleging a forceful entry and inappropriate questioning during a 1990s incident.
At the San Angelo Optimist Club gathering in Gunter Water Tuesday, officials urged confidence and growth during International Ophthalmology Week. Tatey Sth of Corpus Christi spoke on global eye health initiatives and the local club's role.
Fifty aviation models will graduate December 12 in the first class of alloy pilots by the Pursuit Advanced Flying School at Victoria. The Victoria best exam program experiments to peak at 40 students in its two classes.
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