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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1940
Page
7
Senator Pepper said Florida’s Democratic delegation would elect 14 delegates friendly to the president and support Roosevelt or any man of his choice, though no official instructions would be carried. The remark sparked national chatter on a draft Roosevelt movement.
London reports former British prime minister David Lloyd George marking his seventy seventh birthday. He reflected on life and the European situation, saying he would withdraw any initial statement if asked today. He indicated philosophy and experience shape his view of current events.
EL PASO January 17 Services will be held at Marfa for Marlin D Bownds 51 president of the Marfa National Bank since 1926 He died there after an operation Survivors include his widow a son M D Bownds Jr and a daughter Mrs B G Kershner of Houston
Secretary Woodring reported 92,000+ new enlistments since July, pushing the regular army to 223,000 on January 15, 4,000 short of the Roosevelt goal. Officials praised recruits as high quality in character, physique, and education under the emergency order.
Seven more jurors were sought today for the trial of Dr L J Montague accused of slaying his wife. Court adjourned with five jurors in the box. Mrs Montague, operator of several small theatres, was shot in her car by a roadside. The defense may claim the death was accidental.
A noisy column notes Walter Winchell style chatter on Broadway, marriages rumors, divorces in progress, and society figures. It lists Alice Faye, Tony Martin, Ray Hutton, Margot Stevenson, Garson Kanin, Judith Anderson, and Brenda among others while teasing celebrity moves, engagements, and Paris and Hollywood intrigues.
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