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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1938

Page

5

Plebisgite On Fat Ban Possible At School

Report on a potential plebiscite at high schools regarding a fat ban. Superintendent Cochran and special committee officials discuss authority, methods, and written opinions from J Web of the Hopkins school district. Boyle and others contest the impartiality claim while university officials review the document.

Cochran Lee Tawrence Gilbert Lamwanda Brackervisce Boyle University of Texas Tatler

Payment of Parking Fines Trebled in City Review

An official report by Arthur Perce, officer in charge of meters, notes fines collected more than tripled. On Thursday the city anticipated total collections surpassing $100, with about $30 to $30 recorded in early figures. The audit highlights significant rise in revenue from parking violations.

Arthur Perce Peres Suomore San Antonio-Amearilla Anton ‘Inoway Tok Bratt Bram Brantiy Uvensing Pious Aenilite Willy Suttle Brunift Sisted Aman Old Wrathens Heme Gontisst Brayatt Airways

Zoning Board Choice Near Final Approval

Mayor C K Quin announced a plan for a five member Zoning Adjustment Board to hear appeals and oversee zoning duties. The board will serve six years without pay and include engineers and city officials among two candidates who responded to the call for volunteers.

C.K. Quin Quin

Council approves bills for paving and repairs

Commissioners approved numerous payments including 130.78 for hauling asphalt to rail removal projects 119 for reprocessing 68 tons of asphalt for Bros way repaying 960 for general work 120.74 for hauling asphalt and 8.65 for reprocessing 380 tons of arphinlh for Deter place. Also 1822 for repair re engine 47.82 rent and supplies 530 salaries for health body members 1510.36. Improvements funded 8 and 149.34 for materials and 7 department plus 8.06 for general fund notes and 18.79 for hall elevator repair. tax bill contracts noted.

Deter Place Renta Bodge Slovest Pat Sons Aha Bealsicret Iren Fulton Lyrewoog Avenues Ata Buckeye Hine Fulton

McKinstry Accepts Bishop Appointment

Dr. Arthur Ro Meransay receives a bishop appointment amid church reshuffle. The report notes McKinstry accepting the new post and outlines church leadership changes in Nesh.

McKinstry Arthur Ro Meransay Toner

Flier's Term 15 Aopened Slur and Mexican Teeneva Tale

A damaged local notice references a flier’s term and a violent-sounding event involving Mexican teenagers and a local authority. It mentions eyes on a survey, a tribute to someone named Brent, and various fragmented names and places, all amid unclear legal or civic notices. The readable text hints at a restless period with public postings and community names.

Housing area prices sorely below market value protest planned

Joe Guerrero, chair, urged protests to formal authorities after alleging small property owners in the slum clearance district faced intimidation via signed releases by the local housing authority. He called for payment at market value set by the appraisal. A residents meeting is set for Sunday at Sidney Lanitz High School.

Joe Guerrero Guerrero In- ArpendenkaAppra Guerrero Anid Aesidents Sidney Lanitz

Besar County Young Republicans Invite Veterans to Inauguration

The Besar County Young Republican club invites veterans to a Tuesday 3 p.m. ceremony at the Gunter Hotel for the first annual meeting and formal inauguration of officers. Leo Genard, president, announced upcoming Gras Roots Rallies in preparation for the Texas Gras Roots Roundup in 1940.

Young Republicans Leer Ievelenen Terriberpublican Party Besar County Young Republcan Club Gunter Hotel Leo 2. Genard The

College Broadcast Group Is Formed

A new radio group formed by San Antonio junior college students under Miss Jean Longwith a graduate. Kathryn Dial and Eloise Bogle named as cast members for the project with weekly rehearsals and plans for January.

San Antonis

Spying Trial In Canal Zone Involves German Defendants

In a Canal Zone court, a German photographer testified about a plot to photograph locations for potential releases. Hans Hemn‑vich Sehackow and three others face charges amid cross examination about travel to Fort Sherman and Fort San Lorenzo. Witnesses described a modern German camera capable of clear distant photos and identified government exhibits tied to the case.

Pat Seid Dad Hans Hemnvich Sehackow Fort Shersman Tromse Fort San Lofor Maughan S. W. Foote Fort Baliainh Stary Reservation

Nazi Party Expels Former Austrian Chief

Winkler, who held the vice chancellor’s chair under Dollfuss before his assassination, has been expelled from the Nazi party. He joined the Nazi government after the Austrian Anschluss and remained an active member.

Vtenna SAAB Winkler Vine Dhalcerry Dollfuss

Chief Bans Police Gifts to Superiors

Police chief Gwen Kilday at headquarters bans officers from giving gifts to superiors. The note warns against gift spending and mentions a December incident. No further details or names clarified.

Gwen Kilday Kilday

Mexico Strike Shuts World Largest Silver Mine

Mexico City reports the Del Monte mine near Pachuca owned by United States Smelting Refining and Mining Company shut by a noon strike. The 6500 workers halted production, denying 15 million ounces of silver yearly, while wage demand talks with federal authorities continued amid foreign observers.

Mexico City del Monte Pachinoi United States Naine

Truck Load Hits Taxicab Three Killed in Crash

A passing truck struck a taxi delivering a load that crushed the cab killing the taxi driver and two unidentified women passengers. The cab toppled onto a sidewalk and a third passenger was critically injured. The truck carried iron doors protruding from the load and caused the fatal impact.

Dec. K Merick

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