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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1941

Page

7

British mop up in northwestern Ethiopia grows

British troops continue operations in northwestern Ethiopia forming arcs from the Sunday frontier to Lake Tana near the Nile loop. Reports say Allied forces moved against Italian positions to clear areas north of Addis Ababa and push Italians from key towns including Danila, with the aim of driving them from the region. In Kenya, British South African air units bombed Italian HQ and depots southwest of Bardera, with several direct hits and ongoing harassing strikes in the colony.

London Ethiopia Lake Tana Todiny Key Alter Aduls Ababa Natrobe Kenya A. F Bardera Garmanland G Cammeantate

Vacancies Listed in Two Army Units

Army recruiting station in the federal building announced two vacancies in the coast artillery and none in the thirty-fifth infantry. The coast artillery vacancies are in the Philippine Islands.

C. Miller Army Federal Building Coast Artillery Philippine Islands

Election Bill Up To P L Anderson

Austin via San Antonio reports a delegation from Bexar County seeks delays or assurances on a municipal election bill. Representative P L Anderson of San Antonio wields decisive influence, with Tynan Dickigan and others aiming to block or slow the measure as Anderson ponders leverage over the bill’s fate.

Austin San Antonio Capitol Walter Tynan P. E. Dickigan Bexar County Jim Donnall Freddy Walterx A. Berchelmann Pp. L. Anderson Pat Momentariana Strategiata Dinkson Alee Mon Pill

British Exports to Four Nations Licensed

The government announced licenses required to export goods from Britain to Brazil Chile Colombia and Peru effective March 6. The order aims to maximize benefits from exports and keep volume within payment means.

London Britain Brazil Chile Colombia Petru Liense United Higdon

Woman Treated After Auto Crash Near Crosby Street

Mrs Albert Allen of 105 Gravel Street was treated at Robert B Gee hospital for cuts and bruises after a collision at Crosby Street and North New Braunfels Avenue. She was a passenger with her husband Albert Allen in a car driven by E Nosberry of 102 Carson Street.

Albert Allen Gravel Street Robert B. Gee’ Hospital Crosby, Street New Braunfels Avenue Aller E. Ry Nosberry Carson Street

Warning on S A rabies voiced by city health official

Dr A B Wharton of the San Antonio health department urged vaccination and confinement of dogs to stop rabies spread. He cited 46 February cases and projected 150+ dog rabies cases in 1941 if trends continue, while W A King said intensified vaccination efforts would continue.

Antonio Rablea Avoylu Can- Minto A. B. Wherton City Health Departement Wharton San Antonio W. Va. King Atrry

Inconstancy Alleged Over Local Bills by Rep Dickson

Austin Feb 19 An accusation of inconsistency was raised on the floor by Rep Jock Ridgeway of San Antonio against Rep Fagan Dickson. Ridgeway charged Dickson voted for local bills in other districts while opposing Bexar county measures arguing they bypass constitutional provisions. He cited a letter noting that Dickson’s stance appeared to favor selective local laws and questioned whether Dickson would oppose all local bills or only those affecting San Antonio.

Austin Fagan Dickson Collenmire Jock PL Ridgeway San Antonio Bexar County Dickson Ridgeway Nern Brecial Dicksont Brant Boxer County Dallag San Antono Hevea Vary Irene Dexar County Texas

Boy Inwaid Dies in Bed at Home

John Alvert Edwards, 15, son of Mr and Mrs Edwards of 1010 East Huelld avenue, was pronounced dead at Robert B. Greer hospital by Dr N A Gey loch after being found chiefless in his bed. Parents found him at 8 am and called the department inhalator which was teed for 10 minutes. The boy had been an invalte for eight years.

John Alvert Edwards Mir Mra. C. L. Edwards Huelld Avenue N. A. Geyloch Robert B. Greer Hospital

Chest Group Will Hear Mrs. Conrad

Mrs Irene Conrad executive secretary of the Council of Social Agencies in Houston will address Community Chest executives and board members. Imogene P Callaway announces the program. The speech topic is the Function of a Ghost Integrated Council of Social Agencies.

Irene Conrad Council of Socinl Houston Community Chest Imogene P. Callaways Council of Social Agendes

Drunk Driving Bill Advances in Texas Legislature

An Austin report notes a drunk driving bill moving forward in the Texas legislature. It would amend penalties, reducing first offenses from felony to misdemeanor and increasing license suspensions, with a second offense remaining a felony and harsher fines and penalties.

Austin House Senate Ave Hays Ponte Tenblery

Nelson Eddy to Arrive Thursday in San Antonio

Baritone Nelson Eddy will arrive Thursday morning in San Antonio for a concert at the Municipal auditorium that night at 7 38 p.m. The party includes Eddy’s wife, his pianist Nelson Naxsen, and his manager Calvin Franklin.

Nelson Eddy San Antonio Eddy Nelson Naxsen Calvin Franklin

Three Victims Treated After Dog Bite Incident

Three persons were treated for dog bite wounds at Robert B. Green Hospital. Named victims include Mrs. Oregenela Martinez of 918 South Flores, Bernard G. Pennis age 54 of 203 Thiolen Street, and Paul Garo age 4 of Bill South Smith Street. Authorities are investigating the incident.

Robert B. Green Hospital Oregenela Martinez South Flores Street Bernad G. Pennis Thiolen Street Paul Garo South Smith Street Sovee Ander

University Band Leader Returns from Texas Music Association

Rev. Bro. Lawrence Gonner, director of the St Mary's military band, returns from Waco after attending the Texas Music Examiners Association converters. St Mary's has been granted membership in the association's newly formed hollene section.

Bro Lawrence Gonner St Mary's University Hey Waco Texas Music Exticators’ Association Converters St. Mary's Heollene Association

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