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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1941

Page

5

Houston Chief of Police Ashworth Confirmed Amid Split Council

Don Politico reports Houston city council approved Ray Ashworth as chief of police after a split vote with two dissents. Fire and Police Commissioner Frank Mann conducted a long distance poll with alarming responses. A Chicago actuary prepared pension bill details, while two commissioners warned of a difficult path for Ashworth’s agenda. An upcoming West End Park Wednesday night event is noted.

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Olmos Rehearing Refused by Fourth Court of Civil Appeals

The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals denied a rehearing of its January 22 ruling that upheld the legality of the Olmos Terrace exaction by the city. The decision, issued Wednesday, affirms the reversal of the prior motion for a rehearing in the case.

Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Olmos Terrace Byuticate Wmeayerads

Cure Fails He’s Booked

Mrs Adaline Stewart reports theft of five rings valued at 25 dollars each on West Mattlyerrest. Rings were given to a man claiming to use them as charms to cure her ailing brother. rings not returned. Anzeliyo Camillo jailed on a theft under 50 charge from 1100 Stock West Commerce Street.

Adaline Btewart West Mattlyerrest Stuart Salgé Ble Alilh Anzeliyo Ated West Cummerce Street

Youth Discussion Set On KTSA In San Antonio

Mys Charles R. Allen leader of occupations at San Antonio Tech and C. Trouta principal of part time and evening classes will join in a dialogue on A Nation Awakened to Its Youth over Basio Station KTSA at 38 p.m. Mrs H F Bhaper will be program chair.

Mys Charles R. Allen San Antonio Tech C. ©. Trouta Basio KTSA H.F. Bhaper

Wyer drink bill offered in Texas Legislature

In Austin a bill proposed by San Antonio Representative Pat Dwyer would legalize selling hard liquor by the drink, a measure repeatedly killed in past sessions. Also in the upper chamber a resolution by Throckmorton’s John Lre Amill urged state policy granting leaves of absence for armed forces personnel serving abroad.

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Defense Work Strikes Spur Nationwide Labor Action

Wide spread strikes threaten defense production as workers at Milwaukee’s Allisstahlmann plant and Chicago tractor works demand wage increases and union seniority. Other plants including Richmond Indiana and Akron Ohio face walkouts with thousands of employees organized by the CIO and steel workers in defense related contracts. Meetings in Washington follow six hour talks as unions press for better pay while defense orders remain at stake.

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Budget Woes Grow Over Election Costs For City

City faces large election expenses with a budget overrun of $65,000 to $70,000 for the fiscal year. Mayor Maury Maverick cites new voting machines and reduced precincts as factors, while Park Commissioner Henry Hey seeks additional funds and department cuts aim to trim about $1,100.

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Geologists to Hear Uvalde Speaker at Society Meeting

Gelzendaner of Uvalde will address a South Toran Geological Society meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Morger hotel. The February 21 session will be held at the Nucees Hotel in Cornus.

Uvalde FM. Gelzendaner South Toran

Tragedy at San Angelo Air School Start

A crash near San Angelo yesterday killed First Lieutenant Don D. Cascle and Technical Sergeant Thomas C. Cobb Jr. The two, from Staten Island and Texas, fell into the Cone River during initial training at the new air school just 24 hours after arrival of the float group. Cascle had been an instructor at Randolph Field before transferring to San Angelo. Cobb previously served at Randolph.

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Feagher Oath Bill Shelved in Texas House

In Austin on February 12 the legislature debated a bill requiring all public school teachers to swear allegiance to the United States. The measure passed the Senate unanimously but was sent back to committee in the House amid objections that it discriminated against a single group of public employees and questioned loyalty of wheat farmers.

Austin Texas United Sates Senate House

Walter Winchell on Broadway and the Nation's Watch

A roundup of popular culture and press critique notes from Walter Winchell on Broadway with references to The Nation and The Reader’s Digest. It surveys plays, film, radio, and stage figures, naming Nancy Coleman, John Beal, Barry, and other celebrities while touching on censorship, public reception, and theatrical trends.

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