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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1941
Page
3
The courthouse will remain open until 8 p.m to aid late taxpayers. Tax Collector P. B. Pickason announced that January 31 is the final day to pay taxes and poll taxes. For January 31, 2657 poll taxes were issued versus 2040 a year earlier.
The Arneson River Theater on the River in San Antonio was officially named Arneson River Theater. Two cast troupes bearing the name were erected and supervised by J A Hazelrigg. The theater honors FE B Arneson, a San Antonio WPA project director.
Governor W. Lee O'Daniel filed a proclamation designating February 22 to 28 as Brotherhood Week in Texas. The notice also officially set February 22 as Arbor Day and George Washington's Birthday observances.
In Criminal District Court Mrs Annis Fromme of Van Raab testified about the events on June 25 1998 that led to the shooting of Raymond Edwards Randolph field soldier. She said Elma W Fey argued with Edwards and a man named Tucker before Fey returned with a rifle and shot Edwards on the front porch of Frommes home.
Rear Admiral John W Greenslade told the Women's Patriotic Conference on National Defense that the United States has wasted time building defenses and is not fully using what has been granted. He warned there is no second prize in politics and urged a new national civic federation, the Legion of American Citizenship, to unite democratic forces. He also questioned Martinique as a base and said base facilities would come in time as France and its people gain freedom.
Hollywood report confirms actress Lili Danita and actor Errol Flynn expect a child in late May. A public statement from LA Balm Springs reveals the couple, both delighted, had planned to wait for mutual travel plans before announcing. The item notes Flynn’s negotiations in Indo-China and past high-profile Hollywood disputes.
In Copenhagen a 70 year old woman asked King Christian to take daily horseback rides in freezing weather. The king answered by stuffing old newspapers inside his overcoat to stay warm. Flights resumed in New York after heavy snow disrupted traffic for 48 hours at Baghdadi airport and beyond.
In Pueblo today January 28, CAA flying instructors report women are applying for instructor roles and training classes. The classification section highlights employment opportunities in current light want ads 59 to 88.
City Park Commissioner Henry Hein announces tighter control of park department expenditures effective February 1. The department showed a deficit of 25571 dollars as of January 1. Sub-head requisitions will be handled by Hein’s personal staff, with Miss Frances Wyatt moved to assist on the new system.
Witnesses describe tensions between Fey and Edwards over belongings and money. Cafe worker Alma Buch testifies Fey claimed intent to shoot, while defense probes self defense. Jury selection proceeds with 42 of 200 venire questioned as prosecutors and defense outline cases.
Sheriff Owen W. Kil lay discharges Broughton from the courthouse and announces replacement by P. Needham, formerly assistant. Broughton will be employed as a seam fitter at Karl San Howe ton.
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