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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1940
Page
14
Damon Runyon recounts Western Union ready made pep messages for weddings births holidays and sports prompts. He recalls misread blanks leading to comical slips like sending congratulations containing odd phrases and compares pep messages to kindergrams while noting their use for athletes and boxing legends.
New York January 15 A purer tuberculin for prevention and treatment of tuberculosis was announced by Dr Floriner B Seibert of the University of Pennsylvania. The method uses electrical fields to purify tuberculin proteins, aiming to reduce sugary additives and improve diagnostic and resistance building effects, especially in children.
Jameson of Carey avenue filed his 61st 1940 application for a special automobile tag as Bexar county residents seek special numbers. Drake, chief deputy, outlined two rules: each request must include a 1939 plate receipt and a cashier or money order payment.
Tax liens filed against a novelist in Los Angeles reveal government charges and financial disputes. The notice cites 1922 and 1934 references, with unclear figures and names obscured by OCR errors.
Mexican officials warn a severe economic shock could hit if the United States ends silver purchases. Congressional debate on foreign silver policy increases Mexico’s concern as the peso slides from 4.87 to ten per dollar amid war era economic strain. Officials noted the policy debate and market uncertainty as key risks to Mexico’s finances.
Edward J. Noble under secretary of commerce told the Ways and Means Committee that reciprocal trade agreements bolster the economy and world peace. He cited that trade with the 20 agreement nations rose about 60 percent, while nonagreement countries grew only 30 percent, as evidence supporting extending treaty‑making authority beyond June 12.
Workers in rubber factories across Mexico were ordered to strike on Wednesday unless a 50 percent wage rise and additional benefits are granted. Affected plants include affiliates of major U S tire firms such as BF Goodrich and General Tire and Rubber. Management and workers representatives planned talks for later today.
In Mexico City on January 16 a new crossbreed named Loteros Gora, a mix between ABH Boulow and The Corttedale, was unveiled by the Federal Bureau of Animal Industry. Officials say the breed aims to combine meat and fleece traits, producing a versatile animal suited for both mutton and meat markets.
A report states Texas trails stock cars near Dewey OK and San Antonio with cattle shipments from O L Longoria and BS Woodruff. A statistical showing notes 1939 bumper bean crops and rising soybean use as fertilizer and substitute crop. A burglary at First Baptist church, Fourth and Taylor, failed to yield valuables according to Roy Campbell.
A woman reported her purse containing $72 left on a table at a Northside tavern and disappeared when they returned. W L Holland Jr and Sidney McPherson provided statements. Bermigio Calleja of 733 North New Braunfels Avenue reported cash missing from his grocery register, with merchandise also stolen. A station robbery noted with undetermined losses.
A report notes soybeans as strong soil revivers and predicts southern states will soon alternate cotton crops. It mentions a Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers association board meeting set for January 28 in Fort Worth and a North Tex convention in March 12 to 14, with several thefts and valuables listed in a fragmented format.
In custody Monday two women and a man were arrested in connection with a robbery on East Crockett Street. About $180 was reported missing, with $160 recovered by officers. One woman was seized from a train at Rosenberg by Fort Bend sheriff. Detectives later arrested a man and woman who admitted involvement. An amount of cash was found on a suspect’s person and additional bills were recovered from clothing.
Early trading on the San Antonio produce market shows slight gains in California celery onions and lemons with mixed fruit prices across many items. Prices for cucumbers, grapefruit, avocados, grapes, peaches, and peppers vary by crate or bushel, while dairy and poultry prices hold steady. eggs sell by crate and strawberries by crate with several regional produce notes across California and Texas markets.
A painting of Col. Francisco Anc outo Ruiz, a San Antonio de Bexar settler when the Alma fell, will be shown January 2 at the Spanish Governor's palace as part of a death anniversary for Ruiz on January 20, 1840. Owned by Mrs. Frank Feille of 2401 Saunders Avenue, the portrait is believed to be the only image of the signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. A mass for the ancestor will be offered at San Fernando cathedral on January 20.
The Alamo Area Council Boy Scouts of America prepares for a 7 p.m. Tuesday dinner at the San Antonio District Club with Stanley A. Harris as a principal speaker on "Scouting the American Way." About 300 leaders and wives will attend the event, which includes officer installations, executive board honors, and a Silver Beaver presentation. A busines session at 4 p.m. will elect officers and confirm appointments, followed by six panel discussions on scouting topics.
Gannett the newspaper publisher plans a formal announcement of his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination at a Rochester dinner tomorrow night. A lobbying report circulated in New York politics circles notes the move as significant for the race.
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