Special Pension Tax Proposal Sparks San Antonio Debate
San Antonio leaders consider raising the 2 cent fire and police pension tax to 5 or 6 cents to fund a solvent plan. Frank Williams, pension board chair, says two plans are studied, one doubling current provisions and another refund option for retirees who leave. State lawmakers discuss enabling acts before the tax increase.
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San Antonio
Pension Eyaten
Frank Williams
Police Pension Board
Williams
Arthur Hansen
Chicago
Heth
Eltzer
Wilde
Solons
Tuts- Gay
Hanson
Pension Boars
New Trial Looms in Dual Killing
SCHEPUS CHRISTI December 3 N Hamlinty 36 acquitted last May on murder by jury in Criminal District court on grounds of insanity in the death of Arthur Kretzschimann 22 January 22 1940. He was sent from San Antonio State Hospital for the insane to Corpus Christi for county court sanity hearing on charges of murder in the shooting death of E A Bruening 39.
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Schepus Christi
N. Co
New York Central Names New Passenger Agent
R. T. Merlin arrived in San Antonio on Tuesday to assume duties as passenger representative for the New York Central. He succeeds Richard K. Mer eat, who moves to a fin name position in New Orleans.
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R. T. Merlin
San Antonn
New York Central
Martin
Isichard K. Mereat
New Orleans
Kidneys Must Remove Excess Acids From T Tubes
Article extols Doan's Pills as a remedy for kidney and bladder disorders. It claims excess acids in the body damage kidneys, causing pain, swelling, and indigestion, and urges using a specific product for relief. The text imitates a sensational health-spot style.
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Eberit
Bledder
Duane Ville
Harter Vote Rally kicks off push for council manager plan
A series of noon neighbor rallies opened by the Council Manager committee aims to push for city government under a council manager system. James L. M. Miller, committee secretary, announced kickoff at Thomas Nelson Page Junior High with Dr. NelsonGreemat as program chairman and several speakers named.
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Council Manager
James L. M. Miller
Miller
P. du
Thomas Nelson Page
Herkenire
Yorkshire Avenues
Dr. Nelson /Greemat
Leste Byrd
J. L. Tiner
Stanley Banks
Mil Jen
Bop
Erepellen
Dreem
her_iv
Mailer
Thuredas
Hastis Junior High
Froth Ave
Nue
Emerson Junior High
Burbeeon
Fide
Rice Field Giller Loses Life Plea
New Orleans December 3 1 Finnan Burks convicted as an accomplice in the Valentine’s Day 1939 slaying of J F Calloway Wous ton salesman must die for the crime as the Louisiana Supreme Court denied his plea.
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Rice Field
Giller
New Orleans
Finnan Burks
J. F. Calloway
Woustan
Louisiians Supreme Coure
Fadio Hans to Get Army Radio Aid
Washington announces expanded training for radio amateurs in military communications. Operators may contact the War Department at specific net times on 4025 kilocycles and 13,280 kilocycles, with listening for amateur calls on 14000-14400 kilocycles. Special contact cards will be issued. Christmas money-saving bargains appear in Bar gal columns.
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Washington
War Department
Police Take Yule Precautions
Police issue precautions to reduce Christmas traffic. Orders limit rest turns on SE Men's and Houston streets during peak hours. City injuries include a 87 ti October to 20 in November tally with five deaths in November and seventy eight killed in nearby county this year.
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SE Men's
Houston Street
Houston
Burglars and Looters Reported Around City
Police were informed of multiple thefts including a 21 caliber pistol and 500 rounds, a gear-shift knob, and marijuana paraphernalia missing from various locations. Items stolen include blankets valued at 60 and 80 dollars, a table cloth with 36 napkins worth 300 dollars from Italy, cash from a safe, and a church building ransacked after a basement window entry.
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T. M. Timme
Hearne’ Street
Barrett Place
Mra
M. K. Cook
Bushnell Place
South Alamo
Italy
Yarry Landa
West Bervice
South Flores Street
Wilson Hodges
West Hilde
Brand Avenua
Church of Christian Scientists
Bel- Knap Place
Vault Built For Bombsights Near Houtsville
In Houtsville Kansas a new storage area is under construction to house ten bombsights for a Norden type, part of a secure facility near Fort Kivex. Major Russell L Williamson, commanding officer, confirms the old stock moved to this building. Guards will patrol around the clock.
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Houtsville
Qee
Gam
Ef & Saint
Carerpte
Hurgar
Éomy
Bow
Man Ed
Sninther
Contiate
Affimity to Hair-Do Tells of Stylist Innovation
James Snyder of New York travels to San Antonio to teach the latest barbering ideas to Frost's Beauty salon operators. He demonstrates a reverse curl method and several new styles such as The Imp Cutty and The Deh's Mane, praising lasting effects and modern sculpted curls. His work influences Hollywood looks like Lillian Bond's in The Westerner.
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Anilady
Alylints
James Snyder
New York
San Antonio
Snyder
Frost
Selgman and
Tate
Beauty Shay
Millady
Snider
Lillian Bond
Lo Langity
Westermer
Hollywood
Miss Bonds Hale
Bnyder
Gnyder
Valsat
Joe Cles
Rigel
Houston Milk Strike Looms Over City as Talks Stall
In Houston on December 3 a milk strike threat loomed as the Milk Drivers Union and Dairy Helpers Local 133 planned to meet with creamery representatives. If no agreement was reached, workers from six creameries could strike, potentially halting about 690 employees and a significant portion of the city’s milk supply.
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Houston
Max
Ota
Ialde
Satry
al lx
Hoyster Steameties Wold
Milk Drivers Union
Lyith
Teamsters’ Union
Frank Prohl
Moustan
Junion
Hilo Bend Park Committee Formed At Ball Park Proposal
H.R Smith of San Antonio oil operator leads the organizing drive for a Big Bend park project in West Texas. The committee aims to enroll members across congressional districts with Cal W. B. Tuttle and Jerry Connolly aiding efforts to raise funds for land and park development, as state and federal actions discuss acreage and funding.
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H.R Smith
San Antonio
Tucklay
Big Ben Park Association
Smith
Cal
Connelly
Congress
National Park, Service
Big Ben
Texas
Connolly
Texas State Parks Board
Park Association
Foreign born enlisted men led by Germany and Italy
Washington reports the War Department finds Germany supplied more foreign born enlisted men than any other country except the Philippines Canada and Guam for the fiscal year 1940. Italy closely followed with increases. total foreign born enlistments reached 4734 versus 194,201 native born. Germany 231 and Italy 218 show year over year rises. New York led native born enlistments, Texas third with 18616.
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Washington
Philippines
Canada
Guam
Germany
Ene
Italy
New York
Texas
Vanderbilt and Wife Separate
New York reports Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt and his wife Mollie have separated by mutual agreement. Vanderbilt has quarantined himself at the Plaza Hotel while Mollie stays at the Waldorf Astoria with friend Miss Sturgis. The couple wed in 1934 and had several separations before, with no fault assigned.
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New York
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Charly Knickerbocker
New York Journal-Agiercart Society
Alfred
Vanderbilt
Plaza Hotel
Brollie
Waldorf-Astonia
Hisse Sturgis
Knickerbocker
Mollie
Eisle
Vanderblits
VAIL
Tries Union
Tit
Manuela Huson
William George Hudson
Monterey
Calif
Charles 8. Howard
Dickison to Keep Some Employes
Dickison announced that many workers in the tax department will be retained after he takes office. He said retainment would be indefinite, contingent on their capability.
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Dickison
Dickisor
WK Renssener
Tor
Tax Department
Reception F Of Camacho IO Slated
In Mexico City a reception and banquet at the foreign ministry will close a week of festivities marking the inauguration of President Manuel Avila Camacho. Guests include Vice President-elect Henry A. Wallace and various foreign representatives. The day's program features a rodeo and buffet luncheon at the U S embassy honoring President Avila Camacho and his wife and Mr and Mrs Wallace.
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Mexico City
Foreign Ministry
Manuel Ava Camacho
U. 9
Henry A. Wallace
United State
Emassy
Avila Ca Tancho
Mrs. Wallace
Defense spending doubles in first five months of FY
Washington reports defense outlays more than double in the first five months of the fiscal year begun in July. November military expenditures of the Army and Navy departments totalled 385,293,578 dollars, with prior monthly totals showing a steady rise: July 177,394,784. August 160,251,446. September 218,493,482. October 283,550,003.
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Washington
Treasury
Ayt War and Navy Department
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