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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1940
Page
4
President Roosevelt called for national unity, greater defense spending, and higher taxes to fund military strength and domestic welfare. He warned against isolationist pressure, urged continued cooperation with allies, and stressed the United States must stay united to preserve liberty and democracy amid global tensions.
The advertisement highlights Buick features such as rubber-sure brakes and automatic choke with taut frames and rugged bodies. It argues winter driving requires reliable starts and shorter trips, urging readers to consult Buick dealers about 1940 prices and monthly payments to start the year with a new car.
On Wednesday Judge Rod McMillan accepted three pleas of guilty at the January term opening. Antonia Gomez changed to guilty and was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to seven months in a federal institution for violating the internal revenue act by operating a still. Gomez and another man were arrested March 14 near a house on South Laredo Street. they escaped during still demolition. The other man has not been re-arrested. Elias Doran and M. Rios pleaded guilty to federal narcotics violations and each received 18 months in the penitentiary. The court recessed before jury trial of Alfonso Garza charged with auto theft.
Jurors may hear a nude exhibition case in Corporation Court involving Ava San Antonio night clubs figures Miss Zorima and Miss Chang. Zorima faces arrest for obscene exhibition with her manager charged, both defendants seek jury trials, prosecutors request art demonstration before the jury.
The January term district court grand jury opened its initial session considering routine cases including fake and assault matters. All jurors were sworn in by Judge W. W McCrory.
Lipscomb anticipated to return to office after a trip to New Orleans for the Suene oowl game. Commissioner Lewis Toscanty was expected to retire to fidelity hall Wednesday afternoon.
A vintage home remedy ad claims a simple cough cure. It instructs mixing sugar syrup with Pinex bought from a druggist to create a pint of medicine that soothes throat irritation, loosens phlegm, and aids sleep. It promises four times the value for money and a money back guarantee if not pleased.
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