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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1940

Page

19

Brazilian Officers Visit San Antonio on Inspection Tour

Brig. Gen. W H Simpzon assists the Second division commander and leads two Brazilian officers Gen Amaro Soares de Bittencourt and Lieut Col Ste ilo Lima on a three day tour starting in San Antonio They will inspect local army stations equipment visit Randolph fleet flying school Ford Saw Houston An initial schedule includes visits to Kelly Field and other depots with a Friday departure from San Antonio.

W. H. Simpzon Laredo Amaro Soares de Bittencourt Steilo Lima Brazil San Antonio Randolph Fleet Ford Houston Kellyfield Diceanfield Normoyie Quaderminister Depot St. Anthony Hotel San Antonio Fricas

Relief From Cough With Creomulsion Adv

An advertisement claims relief for chronic bronchitis and chest cold coughs using Creomulsion. It touts proven ingredients, no narcotics, fast cough suppression, and a money back guarantee if sleep and rest aren’t quickly restored.

Mexican Family to Wade Back After Apprehension

An immigration inspector said a Mexican family of six including a mother, father and four children voluntarily returned to Mexico after being apprehended at a West Martin and Navarro bus station. They admitted wading the Rio Grande in January 1999 and had resided in the United States since then. They were returned to Laredo immediately.

Mexico West Martin and Navarro Streets W. W. Kropp Rio Grande River United States Laredo

Texas and Kansas Debate Taxes at Brackenridge High

Texas and Kansas universities will debate the topic Recnlved Texas should increase natural resource taxes at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Brackenridge High School auditorium. Judge panel includes Johnny Peace Jack Davis and Marley Cars. Additional teams from the same universities will debate on WGAI at 4 p.m. Thursday.

Texas Kansas Brackenridge High School Marion Findley San Antonio Junior College Johny Peace

Rifle and Stove Reported Stolen

Theft of a 22 file and im staves valued at 38 from John Theres, 542 Terry court, was reported for police Monday. Sheets and other miscellaneous articles valued at 31250 was reported stolen by 8. A. Smith, 501 South Olive street. CHILD BITTEN BY DOG. Bitten in the left thigh by 2 deg, Matrie Flores, 8, 1018 Hig Foot street, treated at Robert B Green hospital.

John Theres Terry Court 8. A. Smith Olive Street Matrie Flores Robert B. Green

Retonga advertised as miracle stomach aid in Texas paper

Enthusiastic reader endorsements recount hundreds spent vainly before Retonga relief for indigestion and constipation. Mrs. Gorbel of San Antonio praises drastic improvement, saying Retanga restored strength and eased discomfort, encouraging others to try this vegetable medicine.

G. E. Gacuol St. Fairplay Ave San Antonio Gorbel Sillar Adv

Employers should engage workers for steady, informed jobs

In this piece by B C Forbes, Dayton Rubber Manufacturing’s John A. MacMillan urges employers to give workers steady, well paid, secure jobs and involve them in the business. He cites open information, regular meetings, and human treatment as keys to avoiding disputes and securing payroll, with examples of wage fairness, good relations, and credit union savings.

B.C. Forbes Securi John A. MacMillan Dayton Rubber Manufacturing Company Dayton Chamber of Commerce Misu Eaby Bod Forbes

Man fakes gas station holdup to cover thefts

Orvinc Hay, 24, of 614 Denver Boulevard, confessed to staging a hold up at Midway Service Station on Broadway to mask thefts over weeks. He admitted taking about $82, using a razor to scar his face and throwing a flashlight at “robbers” while claiming he was robbed. He initially failed a lie detector test but later provided a written statement.

Gkty Orvinc. Hay Denver Boulevard Midway Broadway G. D. Murrell Hay Sta~ Tion P. R. Hallevon Kalleron Tro Mentib Finda Fram & Moore A. B. Neal Prank Dallard George Robinson Murrell Murrel Hallera The Rhodes

Bomb crates lost in Ohio plant fire report

Springfield Ohio dispatch reports a fire at a government plant destroying the paint department. Three hundred bomb crates were reportedly involved with significant loss estimated around 15090 dollars. officials search for exact effects on production and inventory.

Ohio Persali Springfield Onis Oliver Para Jpray Meloss

Fire damages home in large residential area

A fire damaged a home in a large residential area near Manale Simas Road. Authorities say the blaze caused about 60 dollars in damage and is under investigation. No injuries reported.

Manele Simas Russell

Coventry Mayor Receives Pro Nazi Bombing Letter

A Coventry resident Penfold sent Mayor Maury Maverick a letter from England describing Nazi bombing and urging U S aid. The missive, postmarked before a Coventry massacre, includes an English clipping about San Antonio council’s stance on Britain and U S neutrality. Penfold cites 1938 correspondence with Maverick and contrasts civilian suffering with military targets, lamenting helplessness and urging peace.

Maury Maverick Roy Penfold Coventry England San Antoninus America Penfold Mayerick Coventulsing San Antonio Cty Council Britain MU. S

Texas Agricultural Workers Plan Defence Study Event

The Texas Agricultural Workers Association will host a defense themed convention at the Gunter hotel from January 10 to 31 titled Texas Agriculture and National Defense. Speakers include Dr. Mark A. Dawer executive secretary of the Home Mission Council New York Pollock general manager National Livestock and Meat Board Chicago Dr Karl N Mai assistant director office of foreign agricultural relations U S Department of Agriculture and Tr Kreek Eppingirth director home representatives Textin State College for Women Denton and other experts. The program will cover agricultural economics problems animal industry conservation and crop culture. A Merle award will be presented at the January 10 banquet. Rooms and other accommodations are available in many city districts.

Texas Agriculture and National Defense Texas Agricultural Wrockers' Association Gunter Hotel Armory Mark A. Dawoer Home Missier Council New York Pollock National Livestock and Ment Board Chicago Karl N.mai Office of Foreign U. S America Tr. Kreak Eppingith Textin State College For Women Denton Nelsonal Defense Bevtlenny Merle

Pastors Endorse Charter Change in San Antonio

Members of the San Antonio Ministers association endorsed the fifteenth amendment of the proposed new city charter allowing direct relief appropriations by the city. The announcement was made Monday by Rev. Jesse Iwly, president, who also noted the appointment of Rev. A. G. Swarta as representative on the permanent committee of the San Antonio Social Welfare association.

San Antonio

Council Hears Tax Protests Over Assessments

The city council sat as a board of equalization in the tax commissioner's office to hear protests from suburban property owners about new values. Tax Commissioner C Ray Davis Jenife said most complaints would be heard by December end, with about 25 percent of owners likely to protest. George H Ehteryborg of Dallas, paid 46 000 for a resurvey across city and annexed areas, attended per contract.

Siivet Pau Stoffer Tax Commissioner Steifler George H. Ehteryborg Dallas Etrenborg Board of Equalization C. Ray Davis Jenife

Houston Memphis Air Permit Granted to CSA Route

The Civil Aeronautics Board granted a certificate to Chicago and Southern Air to operate between Houston Texas and Memphis Tennessee with intermediate stops at Shreveport Louisiana and Pine Bluff. It denied two part applications by Chicago and Southern Eastern AirLiner and Braniff Airways for a Memphis to Bransville route.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Board Chicago Southern Afro Loca Houston Texas Memphis Tenn Air

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