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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1940

Page

2

British delay report delays balance sheet of British resources

Washington December 9 Sir Frederick Phillips undersecretary of the British treasury canceled an appointment to present a balance sheet of British resources and the cost of supplies in the United States Officials said no new date was set but a next meeting was hoped Senator Adams urged 60 percent of American aircraft to Britain while Nye warned increased aid could threaten U S defense King urged credits and extended equipment for Britain Collateral ideas floated in Capitol and in the Western Hemisphere Acevedo 911 North Brazos treated for a lead in jury injury after being struck by a beer bottle at Colorado and Ruiz streets

Washington Frederick Phillips Treasury United States Sir Frederick Britain Phillips Adams D.-Cyle Nye Great Britain Dakota Ceelared Morgenithmu Secretary of Commerce Jones King Utah Acebedo North Brazos Street Robert GB. Green Hospital Fie Colorado and Ruiz Streets

Classified Help Wanted Light Bilitation Ad Snippet

Short blurb notes a light bilitation help wanted advertisement. Seeks workers for a small task or aid. no explicit company name or location provided in the fragment.

Bilitation

Rats May Gain A War Result

Officials from the U S government rodent control station testify that the rat problem may influence a future war. They describe a famine risk for red squill poison used to kill rats, mixed into a hot dog blend, and note the plant can produce 2500 pounds daily while workers wear gas masks.

A. Gonzales H. Torres U. S 216 Seventh Street Africa Mediterranean U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service

British Army Names New Southern Command Head

London dispatch reports Lieut. Gen. H. R. L. G. Alexander has been named general officer and commander in chief of the British Army's southern command, succeeding Gen. G. J. B. Auchinleck, who becomes commander in chief in India as announced by the War Office. Five Mexican youths face five counts after a dice game incident on Mercedes Street involving about 200 pesos.

London H.R. L. G. Alexander G. J.B. Auchinneck vInda War Office Mercedes Street

Puppetry Mystery at Boys Club Puppet Show

Members of Unit No. 3, Boys Club will host a puppet show titled The Spider directed by puppetry instructor Alvis Ray. Mothers of members will attend as guests at the event scheduled Monday at 11.11 AM.

Boys’ Club Unit No. 3 Boys! Club At & P11 Alvis Ray

Italy torn by new disorder

Florence saw fresh unrest as demonstrations erupted amid unconfirmed reports of heavy royal guards around King Victor Emmanuel. Private Florence radios claimed Fascist clubs and select pubs only may access broadcasts, with reports noting a heavy security presence and tense public mood.

Athens Florence Victor Emmanuel

City Manager Debate to Feature Direct Clash Format

St Marys University debating squad to stage a direct clash style debate Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the practice courtroom of the law school. The topic asks whether the city manager form of government should be adopted by San Antonio. Teams balance numbers on each side with Alfred Offer as captain for the affirmative and Don Tobin as captain for the negative. The Very Rev Alfred H. Rabe and Rev Tira Urban Piege will judge.

St Mary's University School of Law Fort San Antonio Cebainig Alfred’ Offer Lloyd Denton John Harved John Luter Don Tobin Thonay Tee A. Brigham Chatman Alfred. H. Rabe Arliveraily School of Law Vhce Tira Urban Pieege

Fort Sam Absentee 3 K Reports in Winds

Charles M Velmer, 26, who has been away from Fort Sam Houston since July 4, is believed ready to return. Velmer, a member of the twelfth Field artillery, enlisted in 1989 and is a native of Warland Wy. He was reported at a Chicago police station.

Ft. Sam Charles M. Velmer A. W Fort Gam Houston Chicago Tielmer Welfth Piel Artillery Warland, Wy

Aged Pedestrian Injured by Auto in Local Crash

A 77 year old man, Joe Gallaway of 808 West Baylor street, was treated at Robert B Green hospital Monday for injuries to his right leg after a car in the 1000 block of Nogatitos street struck him. The driver was Westerman of 507 San Pedro avenue. Another injury case involved Alligon Mallett, 25, of 323 South Presa street, treated for cuts and bruises after a collision at Ninth and North Alamo streets.

Nogatitos Street Joe Gallaway West Baylor Street Robert B. Green Hospital Monuay Date Westerman San Pedro Avenue Alligon Mallett South Presa Street Ninth North Alamo

Too Slow on Draw Slashed at City Street Incident

Oscar Compson, 3, of 195 North Mesquite Street, received treatment at Robert B. Green hospital for facial and ear cuts after an unidentified fan attacked him Monday at Laredo and West Commerce. The boy told police a stranger demanded a match and slashed him as he reached for his pocket.

Oscar Compson North Mesquite Street Robert B. Green Hospital Compson Laredo West Commerce Stride Jo Stranger

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