Poll tax mailing plan banned in Koch opinion
In San Antonio the county, amid controversy, the district attorney and officials approved an opinion banning a distance poll tax mailing plan. The ruling limits payments by agents and requires separate precinct booklets. The court moves to prepare new poll tax books for 269 precincts, with receipts mailed to purchasers.
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KOCH
San Antonio
Ald Mann
Grand Jurook
Denton Davies
Fred Waller
Uhereby
Brents
Bexs
W. Pat. Camplain
Camp Salt
Pol
Mills
Ay & Nuerr
Dany
Ugérl
Grand Jury
Och
Boxer County
Afwok
Hqeli
Hoch
WH. Whisenant
Pell Tax Department
Nazi Radio Unit Found in Britain
Secret high powered transmitter operated from the German embassy in London kept the Berlin government in contact with Britain before the war declaration. The unit’s existence was disclosed after the German ambassador and staff left under safe conduct papers.
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London
INS
Logan
Berlin
Berliy
Law School Group Elects President
CHICAGO, Dec. 30. Professor Edmund Morgan of Harvard University became president of the Association of American Law Schools at its thirty seventh annual meeting today. Also named were Professor Harald Ayers of the University of Leinois to serve as vice president and other officers were announced.
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Chicago
Edmund Mr. Morgan
Hac- Vad
Association of Aimerican Law Schools
Naseston
Harald Ahegirrd
Cheleinsng University
Ype Nuimed
Musician doubts if Those Were the Days in old theaters
Benito Salas, a 1900s era musician living at 2301 West Salinas, recalls a life of touring in San Antonio venues such as Fashion theater, Washington theater, Delle Union theater, Tivoli, and venues along Commerce. He describes balcony crowd scenes, carnival style performances, daily shows, and brewery serenades that filled the era with beer, vaudeville, and lively street entertainment.
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Benito Salas
West
Salinas Street
Aily
Salas Rexports
Fashion Theater
Ily
Washington Theater
Delle Union Theater
Laredo
Dolorosa
City Seeks Four New Fire Stations Amid Growth
San Antonio faces rabid growth in home building, officials say four additional fire stations are needed. Fire Chief Bart notes the need exists for years, though he has not yet consulted the mayor or commissioners. Potential sites include Fredericksburg road, north of Woodland, Highland Park near Astor street and Broadway, north of Josephone cent, and near Mitchell Street on South Mores street.
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San Antonias
Ghitt GC. A. Bart
Sioners
Chetatt
Fredericksburg Road
Woodland
Highland Park
Astor Street
Broadway
Josephone Cent
Mores Street
Mitchell Street
Itaiton
Wheelides Adilext
Youths Seek Jail After Being Broke Across Nation
Four youths from various regions, described as broke, went to a police station on a Friday night seeking arrest as a way to escape hunger and confinement. They gave names including Colonel George of Vancouver and others, claiming the jail could be a haven while investigators review their case.
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Satent. C. GC. Shinn
Wingis
Vaullis
Colonel George
Vancouver
Wash Wilkow
Elks Plan Annual New Year's Frolic
Elks Lodge No. 215 announces a New Year’s Eve dance at the Elks club building. Dr Hugh Warren festival chair says Metalters will play and refreshments provided. Event aims for a capacity crowd, with admission notes and postponement details, as shared by secretary C E AeA Todke.
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Fpme
San. Annuning
Elks Loage No
Rec
Elks Club
Hugh Warren
Ehasemar
Dani
Team Suez
Metalers
Warren Soi
Tate
Regolae
Jorge Wil
Maidasy
CE. Aea
Todke Secretany
WPA Musical Event Jan 7 Presented by Texan WPA Orchestra
The Texan WPA orchestra will present a program titled A New Young Guard to the City at Pioneer Hall. Esther Peres Crivajel is named a sponsor, with Walter Dunham as the conductor. The event, hosted by the Pioneer organization, features a classical program with no admission charge.
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Antonio Byavphony
WPA
Howe
Ais
Kren Anc
Groun
Walter Dunham
Texas State
Recreation Oarkeup Seen Seem Likely After January
City recreation department faces possible shake up after January 1 as district officials weigh staff reorganizations. A flood of Christmas season records and exhibit prep has stressed the department, with plans for supervised boxing on playgrounds and additional supervisors at three more sites. Budget limits persist but officials seek more movable equipment and increased funding, while staff reorganizations may shift duties at several playgrounds.
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Wilt
Jelly Hall
Sam
Witt
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Lnvidg
WDA
Witt Ald
Aise
Golling Garden School
Washington Tring School
Lamgbert Park
Branife Super-Liner Demonstration In Kansas City
Branife Airways officials showcased a new automatic direction finder device aboard Super-Liners at Kansas City event. The Sperry Row system aims to locate exact position by radio signals from any station, assisting in safer, precise navigation during flight.
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Kansas City
Branff Airways
Regulations for School Restrictions and Membership Rules
The document outlines student body governance for school activities including pep squads R O T C and language clubs. It details eligibility votes by faculty and cadets, prohibitions on street selling in uniform, and restrictions on participation in non school events or campaigns with paid admissions.
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Tmvsl
Lst
Grenestras
R. OG
Yuna
Hay Nog
Witsite
Roy Bhe
Democrats to Set Convention Dates
Washington dispatch reports Democratic leaders plan February 15 to 20 as the 1940 convention window. James A. Farley announces national committee meeting to fix venue and preliminaries, with the Republican date under consideration between February 15 and 20. Ann Sothern remains in demand for magician act engagements in Congo Malate.
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Demaveralie Nations
James A. Paretoy
Democratic National
Cily
Ann
Ann Sothern
Alnce der
Leasy
Congo
Postacipis
Alter-Da Ney Entertainment
Convention spending boosts San Antonio economy in 3938
The chamber reports 3.9 million dollars poured into San Antonio businesses from convention visitors in 3938. Surveys estimate average delegates stay three days and spend at least 62.50 daily, with November hosting 25 meetings drawing 18,962 visitors. Several major conventions and many groups contributed to the year’s activity, while summer months saw the lowest attendance.
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San Antonio
OG. Patterson
Chamber of Ocilin Mercé
Patterson
Texas State Teachers
Baptist General Convender
Texas
Rambe
Batiner
Ferrary
Southwest Texas Boys’ Pat
Methodist General
Missionary Counci
Associaion
Texes Music Educators
Grand Commandery
Kitgots Templar of Texas
Order of Hermann Sots
Southwest Music Educators
Texas Conference Social Welfare
Slaw iMedical Association
Order of Rainbow Girls
American Home Eco- Homes Association
Order of Eastern Star
Local San Antonio notes mix of people and events in 1930s scrapbook
A jumble of names and scenes from San Antonio life includes visitors from Dallas, city officials, performers, reporters, and clubs. Mentions Charles E Becker on business, Ernie PyoW, Lula Frost Woodhull, Joni Jones, Grandmother Van Baton, and Chiquita Garcia among others. Describes a blank Alamo marker, spring displays, New Year plans, theater chatter, and local social ties across families and institutions.
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RB. Hoves
Aki
Lelaurin
Missus
Dallas
Webb Johnsons
Enola Anderson
Charles E. Becker
Analler
Tyis
Wann Kennedy
Austin
la Wiilila
Scripps-Howard
Ernie Pyow
Broek
Kloota
Pecan
Jel Sexson
Nook Aellers
Thoriab Mann
Nortner
Lula Frost Woodhull
Joni Jones
Joni T. Meybes
Grandmother van Baton
Salvation Army
Ths Hospital
Texas Onions in Best Lie Contest
A fragmented report on a Burlington Wisconsin contest about tall tales from various locales including Texas and Massachusetts. The piece mentions judges disqualifying amateurs and references bizarre yarns and humorous boasts, with scattered notes on participants and invented stories.
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Texas Onions
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