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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1940

Page

3

Army Y 10 Use Auditorium Promised for Enlisted Men

Mayor Maury May atick pledged Friday to allow Army Y 10 to use the city auditorium for entertainment of enlisted men. Witte noted operating costs not to exceed 100 dollars. The action followed Tuttle’s request for additional facilities until the new gymnasium is completed and after a letter from Gen George C Marshall urging recreational facilities for soldiers off duty. BERLIN Dec 20 A capital crisis tax suspended two years ago will be reinstated in Germany soon to halt rising stock market trends.

Maury Mayatick George’ Wilte Tuttle Witte George C. Marshall Berlin Germany Ag & Beans

Donovan Reports British Confident After Test Visit

Donovan, in London, expressed confidence and determination after his test visit to August, noting the country’s resolve. He spoke at a press conference, stating his belief in Britain's valor and readiness to act, and his appreciation for the welcome he received.

London Cel Wil- Hany Donovan

Willow Springs Bank Cage Pill Mystery Disappears

In Willow Springs Missouri a two hour four acre collar pill was displayed near the teller’s cage inside the bank. It then vanished. Bank officials reported some men witnessed the event and began an investigation.

Willow Springs Dee

Army Health Measures at Fort Sam Houston

A. H. Yager notes that selectees face strict health safeguards under the selective service act. At Fort Sam Houston reception center, dining areas, tables, and counters are rigorously cleaned. Kitchen police inspect after meals, lifting the center board tables to scrub edges and ensure no crumbs remain.

A H. Yager Army Sant

Christmas Mail Delays Trains

Christmas mail delayed trains across the San Antonio area as bad weather slowed arrivals. Postmaster Dan Quill reported frantic conditions with several trains and airliners running late, including the International and Great Northern and a Brill airliner delayed by weather.

San Antonio Dan Quill Christina Kansay Texas International Great Northern Brill

Central Catholic High Earns Regional Distinction

Central Catholic High School has been elected to the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools by J. W. O'Dannton of the state Department of Education. The Memphis, Tennessee election covers the current year, with about 20 percent of students enrolled from Muensa and rising attendance. Brother Henry S. Ringkamp named. holidays begin Monday afternoon and continue through January.

Central Catholic High Sqhary Southern Association of Colleges, and Secondary Schools J. W. O'Dannton State Department of Education Ling Meimphis Tenn I Muensa Brother Henry Ringkamp

Weather and World Weather Highlights From The Day

Weather data and notices scattered through the page outline daily forecasts and temperatures across many U S cities. The piece also includes a brief anecdote about a comedian whose career ends in tragedy as described in a magazine feature.

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