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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1940

Page

7

Freedom from blindness cures debated in federal trial

In Los Angeles UPI reports widow Margareth Huntly Schall testified in a federal court mall fraud trial against leaders of the 1 Am movement. She said she and others donated hundreds of dollars and were told visualization of light rays could cure Thomas D. Schall, who was ill. Mrs Ballard, a government witness, described attempts to visualize rays aimed at his head with light exiting at angles, but the cure failed. Accused include Edna Hallard, her late husband Guy who founded the movement, their son Donald, and eight others.

Los. Angeles UPI U. G Thomas D. Schall Minnesota Als Margareth Huntly Schall

Elections Under the City Manager Plan in San Antonio

The piece explains the proposed council-manager charter changes set for December 17. It outlines a 11 member city council from four districts plus three at large, two year terms, and pay up to 1040 a year. It covers mayoral election by council, powers to set budgets and hire the city manager, and recall rules with 25 percent petition. It argues better candidate suitability due to lighter time demands.

San Antonio

City Manager Plan Explained Sparks Debate

A rally at Page Junior School features Leslie Byrd arguing a city manager plan limits dictatorship while council members would oversee money laws and firing power. James L M Miller traces adoption to 431 cities, 38 in Texas, and over a million residents under the system. A second neighborhood forum at Joel Chandler Harris hall will hear Merrit Steger Harold Keller and Leroy Denton discuss budget civil service and fire police issues.

Leslie Byrd San Antonio Bar Association Page Junior School Byrd James L. M. Miller Counieil-Mannager Committee Texas Milley Staley Banks Nelson Greenman Hed Railles Joel Chandler Harris Serieal Merrit Steger San Antonio

Doctors to Aid Syphilis War in Texas

A UPI report from Dallas states 1750 physicians in 216 Texas counties show a strong willingness to treat syphilis at costs from 1 to 1.50 dollars per treatment. R F Voyer of the David Graban Hall foundation noted physicians favor free drugs for indigent venereal patients under government programs.

Dallas UPI Texas R. F. Voyer David Graban Hall Voyer

Welfare Survey Basis of Sermon Conclusions For City Thought

A welfare survey completed in San Antonio will underpin Rabbi Ephraim Frisch’s sermon Friday evening at Temple Beth-EY, discussing what makes a city great. Rabbi Jacobson will deliver the sermon and sermon-related remarks at the service Friday and Saturday.

San Antonio David Jacobson Temple Beth- EY Ephraim Frisch

Catfish Club Criticized Over Council-Manager Ties in Dallas

James L. Miller cites a William B. Ruggles letter to the Dallas Morning News supporting a theory that the Catfish Club seeks to sustain a political machine under council-manager government. Ruggles notes past influence in 1935 37 and 39 elections while stressing limited control over city administration. Also, Raymond Tharp, six, of Woodlawn school, is home recovering from a head injury after a fall at play.

Caldish Club Dallas Stree Paul Strifter James L. Mf. Miller San Antonio Miller Dallas Morning News Publc William B. Ruggles Catfish Chav Ruggles Catfish Club Cli Chirter Association Coutest Raymond Tharp Waodlawa School Acting Vic

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