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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1940
Page
10
In Minnleton New York on January 20 a tank thawing attempt caused a wooden support fire. Firemen found hydrants unusable and hoses frozen. A locomotive arrived as hot water was sprayed, but the fire rekindled until a new hose was obtained and the blaze was put out.
A group of Mexican officials has been invited to Japan to study industrial and economic life as guests of the Japanese government. The Tokyo invitation was extended about two months ago amid Japan’s study of expanding trade after the expiration of the U.S.-Japan commercial treaty.
A Yoakum 1-year-old girl alleges she was assaulted by truck driver Jack Curtis 28. She reported being taken to San Antonio and to other houses where she was hurt. City detectives F P Littlepage and E B Haddox led the investigation and booked Curtis for pandering.
The Studebaker Champion averaged 29.19 mpg in the Gilmore Yosemite Economy Sweepstakes with an expert driver. It claims higher economy than rival budget cars and invites buyers to test drive, noting easy terms and substantial trade-in value for Champion owners.
On his eighty eighth birthday President Roosevelt urged Congress to approve a federal 7.5 to 10 million dollar program to fund construction of about 50 small hospitals. The plan would have the Public Health Service select sites and set standards, with the federal government owning titles and local funding covering operating costs.
Bruce Carter and Dan Ward of Bur ee bank High School travel Tuesday to Mineral Wells for the Utth annual music clinic of Texas Music Educators Association from February 1 to 4. Carter, drummer, was second in a national music contest in Abilene 1998 and first in a regional contest in San Antonio last spring. Ward, baritone saxophonist, was with Burbank band that won the sweepstakes trophy in the 1984 regional contest.
A threatened strike by Mexico's communications workers was canceled following talks with Finance Minister Eduardo Suarez. He conceded substantial wage increases. Treasury data showed January receipts and expenditures comparisons with last year, including net balance and gross debt figures.
Leaders of the international Typographical Union threaten action after suspension by the American Federation of Labor for nonpayment of a special assessment. The union plans a middle-of-the-road stance as labor tensions unfold and aims to resolve the civil dispute at the Atlantic City convention in August.
WPA leaders drafted plans to bring an educational program on social diseases to homes of more than 50 000 Texans for the fourth national Social Hygiene Day on February 1. Carl W. Huser said special classes, health official addresses, and exhibits are planned across Fort Worth Marshall district Bowie Cass and South counties with physicians, public nurses, and health unit staff speaking before WPA groups. Similar programs are set for Temple Cameron Helton Bryan San Marcos and Lockhart in the Austin district in cooperation with the American Social Hygiene association.
City officials led by C Ray Davis and Lois Lipscomb say they spent time at National Bank of Commerce clipping coupons on city securities. They explained the bank sought to adjust collateral and a city representative was present. Tucker confirmed discussing the city’s finances. Deputy Mayor Floyd McGown said bankers were satisfied with the city’s condition. Mayor Maverick’s return from California awaited to finalize the budget and tax rate.
Jack Sulfford, 62, pleaded guilty to a New Year’s Day taxicab robbery in Dallas and admitted to holdups of two other taxi drivers in Dallas. He received two five year terms and faces further charges in Waco Austin and San Antonio. He had recent five year sentence for another Fort Worth taxi holdup. Stafford charged with robbery by firearms in the Ivory Black Cub driver case, with Pearl Stafford listed as his wife. Complaint filed by detective A. B. Neal.
Harry D. Watkins, aged 63, of Aspinwall, Pennsylvania, died at home after suffering a heart attack in the bath. Born June 28, 1857, in Worcester England, he had sought U S citizenship through naturalization examiner Helen Skinner. He is survived by his son Harry D. Watkins Jr. of Aspinwall.
Frisco sees Maury Maverick, former congressman and San Antonio mayor, stopping for vacation. He notes earning lectures on police pensions and garbage systems, claims trip celebrates his acquittal on a conspiracy charge, and recalls a 20 year old honeymoon trip with his wife including a Seal Rocks hamburger and a Chinatown junk ride.
Mrs. Zelaha Galloday reports a prowler stripped a clothes line of freshly washed linens Tuesday. Eleanor Berupgs chased him from the yard at rear 625 Me Cullough avenue, and Mrs. George Bneno at 12 Weel Elsmere place found one in the garage.
Crowds line the courthouse curb as taxpayers rush to buy poll taxes. Officials report higher 1940 payments than 1938 with 48 804 sales since October 1 and a Monday surge of 9 768, aiming to exceed 60 000 before Wednesday midnight. The tax office extended hours tonight and tomorrow morning to handle the rush.
Deputies investigated a late Monday blaze of a 1096 model automobile near Berg's Mill on the Corpus Christi highway. No theft report was filed, and J. Dotto said the deserted car burst into flames as he passed. He notified the sheriff’s deputies, who towed the virtually demolished vehicle after an on scene check. Deputies HC Boek and WL Miller led the investigation.
Ed Mabrity, investigator for the district attorney, will discuss "Swindlers and Progers and How They Work" at the Optimist Club’s Junction meeting Wednesday in the Gunter holes. Members of the Bexar County grand jury will attend as guests.
The Yale based puppeteer trio from the University of Michigan era plans four day stay to present their 18 minute program at Limwe Theater under Ship of the Librarians. Norman Brown Harry Brown and Richard Brandon run a touring act lampooning world figures with dolls they repair at a New Hampshire farm before a New England tour and a stop in El Paso and Hollywood.
This item promotes Syrup of Black-Draught as a reliable laxative for relieving constipation and biliousness. It highlights tested effectiveness and new favorable palatability, especially appealing to children. Available in 9 sizes with a trial at 25 cents.
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