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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1940

Page

2

Political Campaigns Heat Texas Primary Season

A chaotic Texas primary race features Governor W Lee O’Daniel, O’Daniel’s war record criticisms by Jerry Sadler, Ernest Thompson, and FH Ferguson’s East Texas speeches. Barry Hikes urges change amid European war pressures as campaigns tour Victoria Bay City and East Texas. O’Daniel contemplates further speeches as Thompson plans Lancaster and Mesquite stops.

Pras Caupainn Ela Lange— Dubutelle W. Lee Cdaniel Wuich Ferguson Texas O'Daniel Jerry Sadler Odaniel Ernest O. Thompsany O'Daxsie Barry Hikes Victoria Bines Bay City West Columbia Angleton Richmond Sadler Conroe Huntsville Madsinville Eniisota Thompson East Texas Lancaster Mesquite Dalles Austin Chaniel Ante Dangees Waco Feans Odeniel Iest Eveh Wiberg

French Plan Trial Der De Gaulle Aid In Lomion

A French wartime report says Vice Admiral Musitier, who helped organize committees in Lomion to aid the war against Germany, will be tried for treason. He has been relieved of command and retired in what is described as an act of appeasement.

der de Gaulle Aid Vichy Galnlatry Ateniralmile Musitier Lomion Germany

Master Masons to View Color Movie at Slemo Lodge Ko

All Master Masons invited by Paul GC. Hayes to attend two meetings at Slemo Lodge Ko on Wed evening. A Technicolor World Fair film will be shown, according to Hoyer.

Sapirlay Paul GC. Hayes Pfuchester Slemo Lodge New York Will Beiehown Hoyer

Government orders war materials in Britain program report

The British Broadcasting Corporation announced a program stating the United States would supply about 25,000,000 pounds sterling in war materials. The 100,875,000 dollar figure figures cited reflect war needs as the program aired to National Communications authorities.

U.S United States British Broadcasting Corporation Berd Ncas

Army speed maneuvers sweep through New Mexico region

Reported military exercise details describe a large mechanized force under A Keyes from Fort Sam Houston moving from Galveston through Texas into New Mexico. The ROTC troops, 1000 strong, arrived in 250 automobi lis and trucks, with armor and artillery support including French 26s and Signm guns. Officials called off a public display, citing safety and secrecy concerns amid tense wartime atmosphere.

Albuquerque Elghih Gorps Galveston Teras New Mexico A. Keyes Fort Sam Houston Sadd Ghighams Texas Mexico Albil Socorro

DUK BOOKED IN BURGLARY

Four youths under 21 were held in the city Saturday booked for burglary of $1000 in Disney and merchandise from the Charles Pharmacy at 2600 Main Avenue. The raid lasted 35 to 44 minutes with a large pasteboard box used to carry items. About half the stolen goods were recovered outside the city limits through a fence. Names given include Ruben Garza 17 Wingate Street Joe Zamora 17 Helena Street and Marcello Chassaighe 27 1000 Gelkers.

Disney Charles Pharmacy Main Avenue C. Hayne Detective Division Hayner Ruben Garza Wingate Joe Zamora Helena Marcello Chassaighe

Streamlining of Opera Is Advised

Philadelphia July 6. Opera needs modernization says Deems Taylor. He argues American audiences require understandable English performances and less European spectacle. He predicts opera could rebound with two changes: English usage and simpler staging.

In the News correspondence and Hearst column reminiscence

A lengthy letter from John Bristol of San Francisco recounts memories of Hearst’s influence and the famous In the News column. The writer details receiving a Hearst story at the 1920s conventions, sending clippings to world leaders, and praising Grover Cleveland while reflecting on editorial impact and civic memory.

Carter Glass to be honored by American Bankers Association

U S Senator Carter Glass will be honored at the sixty sixth annual ABA convention in Atlantic City September 24 to 26 for his service to American banking. Association president Robert M Hanes announced the event, with Clyde R Baery governor of North Carolina addressing the first general session. The program emphasizes education and features round table conferences and panel discussions. The American Institute of Banking marks its fortieth anniversary at the first general session.

ABA Carter Glago New York UNS U. S Carter Glass American Bankers’association Atlantic City N. J Robert M Hanes Glass Clyde R. Baey North Carolina American Tnstitute of Banking

Plane crash near Pattelian Field claims airmen lives

Two Army Air Corps crew members, John J Jocut Mor vis and William F Barlow, were killed when their B-10 bomber reportedly stalled in a rainstorm near Pattelian field Dayton Ohio. Witnesses described the plane breaking apart in a squall and bursting into flames before the crash site was reached.

Callahan Grace Landing Jocut John J Morvis Ileus William FB. Barrow Pattelian Field Dayton Ohio Parterton Mirai Florida Forestry Service Alzock

Pittman Sees Challenge TD and Monroe Doctrine Clash

The article reports Hull rejecting any link between the Monroe Doctrine and American possessions and stating such declarations would not be tolerated. It notes a German embassy notice and comments from Baron von Spiegel about Germany’s stance on U.S. aid, amid tension over potential European interference.

Germany Europe Hull Bull Baron Rdger von Spiegel Canmi New Orleans United States

Nazi Surprise Over U S Monroe Doctrine Reply

Berlin reports Germany reacts with surprise to US note on Monroe Doctrine. Authorized sources say Reich finds US position unenforceable and warns American reluctance to interfere in Europe may shape future economic ties with the Americas. The Berlin Rome Tokyo article warns Washington faces a test of self security and leadership in relations with the Western hemisphere.

Berlin Germany Cordell Huts United States Western Hemisphere Margare Teason Berin Rome-Tokyo Autspices Joachim von Ribbentrop Europe Americas Zuthpen America Roosevelt

German Spy Ships Expose U S Weakness at Sea

Philadelphia July 6 Former Mayor J Hampton Moore warned that German ships that visited Philadelphia revealed weaknesses in American coastal defense. Moore said the United States is inadequately defended along the Atlantic seaboard and feared younger generations may be unaware that American ships operated near the Delaware River in World War I.

Philadelphia J. Hampton Moore Moore Delaware River

Chiang Asks U.S. and Soviet Aid in War

Chiang Kai-shek urged the United States and Soviet Russia to help in the war against Japan on the third anniversary of the Chinese Japanese conflict. He warned against Western interference in Indo China and affirmed the Chinese resolve to continue the struggle.

Generalissina Chiang Kai-shek Bura Netherlands Tne Chiang Japan America Soviet Russia

Italians Repulse Two African Attacks at Capua and Biriman

ROME July reports from the high command say two enemy attacks with strong forces were repulsed at Capua fortress in Italy and near Biriman in North Africa. Fighting involved fast striking columns and aircraft. British air raids on Sicilian areas yielded little damage.

Rome Thaigh Forta B Capua Birieman Africa High Command Libya Aumisia Palermo Catenia

Conquered Dutch Attitude Blamed on British Bombing

A reconstruction of a German communique claims the Dutch population and army show loyalty to the German occupation while British bombing is said to have provided Britain with Dutch side intelligence. The report cites German commanders Halland and Christiansen and references air corps ties.

Halland Air Corps Vriedrinl Christiansen

War Roundup From the Front Amid Mediterranean Tensions

Britain vows to prevent addition of the French fleet to allied navies as France reports ships moving to Toulon and Crete comes under fire. German and Italian actions spark tensions in the Mediterranean while Britain expands air and naval actions in Africa and Norway. The U S. maintains its stance amid German diplomatic pressure and state department warnings.

Britain Mediterranean France Tucson Aillen Aword Germany Adolf Biter Berlin Vichy Free- Wenge Crete Warahies Higault de Genouilly Lons Alsiers Batileshep Grenoble le Pert Vwauphinois Strasbourg Toulon Italy Werth

Attack Victim Receives Treatment After Cut Incident

Taylor Callahan of 2919 Roosevelt Avenue was treated at Robert F. Green Hospital Saturday for a head gash after a street attack witnessed by Callahan near 200 Week of South Flores Street. James Hachfield of 201 Hart Street received care for minor bruises from a car collision in front of his home. Connie Hermandes, 16 months, at 1408 Bayfield Avenue, was treated for cuts and bruises after a fall Friday night.

Taylor Callahan Roosevelt Avenue Robert FR. Green Hospital Bouth Flores Street Callahan James Hachfield Hart Street Connie Hermandes

Ball Game Betting Doubted by Police Report

Texan League President Alvin Gardner cited rumors of gambling at home games for the San Antonio Missions but police found no evidence. Chief Ray Ashworth said the vice squad has attended every game at Tech field since April 13 lockout request. Squad members recommended closing the case.

Alvin Gardner San Antonio Missions Ray Ashworth Techfield Gardner J. A. Strickland Ashworth F. P. Riley HW. Mansfield

Woman Motorist Injured in Crash on Bah Pedro Avenue

Lucille Richardson, 32, of 1221 Santa Barbara street, sustained minor bruises after her car collided with another in the 400 block of Bah Pedro avenue on Saturday. The other driver, E. 2. Byers of 430 Main avenue, was also injured. Richardson was taken to A. and S hospital for treatment.

Lucille Richardson Santa Barbara Street Bah Pedro Avenue E. 2. Byers Main Avenue Anin Richardson S- Hospital

German high command claims sinking nine British submarines

Berlin reports the German high command saying nine British submarines were sunk in the North Sea during a cruise. It also claims destruction of 68 587 tons of merchant shipping, with Arado 196 aircraft sinking one enemy U boat and damaging another, and tanks at Plymouth and other targets in England.

Berlin High Command North Sea Plymient England Prien Lie Ieing Xilp Waa Germany Plymouth

Parachute Firefighters Get New Lightweight Radios

Washington reports that parachute firefighters, newly employed this year in national forests, received lightweight radios from the Forest Service. Tests show improved communication with aircraft pilots, aiding rapid responses to small fires.

Washington Forest Service U. S. Department of Agriculture

Defense Plans Bet You Baking Defense Plans Bet You Baking

Lake Geneva Wisconsin July 6 9 The American Youth Congress was committed today to a policy on defense and intervention in foreign wars A lengthy debate last night of the defense resolution provided the liveliest session of the meeting which began Wednesday Delegates dwarfed the revolt movement of about 80 young pro Americans backed by former heavyweight champion Gene Tunney The defense resolution declared support for contributing the maximum energies and, if needed, lives to defend the country and democratic rights against external attack or internal betrayal It favored a foreign policy keeping America out of the war in Europe opposing dollar diplomacy in Latin America or the Far East and insisted armed forces must not be sent to foreign soil

Lake Geneva Wis Te American Youth Congress Congress Gene Tunney France Americas Europe Latin America Far East Hightom

Rumanians Bar U.S. Plea on Three Oil Men

A U S plea to delay expulsion of three oil men operating American owned properties in Ha mauly was rejected by Romania. William FR Young Albert Luce of National Supply Corp New York and Harry West of Refall Inc were named. The legation sought time to adjust their positions.

Suchareet United States Americal-s Hamauly Kee William FR Young Albert 4. Luce National Supply Corporation New ‘York Harry West Refall, Inv Legation

Hungary Romania aid talk eyed on Ciano visit to Budapest

Budapest reports say Axis mediation might address the Transylvania dispute during Count Galeazzo Ciano’s visit to the city. Yugoslavia’s mediation offer was declined as Hungary preferred direct talks with an Axis power.

Budapest Transylvania Galeazzo Ciano Brrils Yugoslavia Hungere Inaryas

Justice for Dinner and Also for Cook in Memphis

A fragmented 1920s style courtroom scene from Memphis Tennessee features Judge J D Martin praising a defendant in a “Dest chicken dinner” case. The garbled text includes a question and reply about prior acquaintance and a brief reference to a Q-dey sentence.

Memphis Tenn Jerat J. D. Martin Hig Hest

Weather summary and storm details from unseen station data

Readable fragments describe wind speeds and direction at 3 a.m. from an unidentified station, humidity, precipitation totals, and monthly rainfall. The text lists moonrise and moonset times, sunrise and sunset, and various city temperatures and weather conditions across many U.S. locations, including Fort Worth, Houston, Laredo, and New York, with mixed clarity.

Elly Buansville Ing Trenton Fort Sci Goodland Kon Cary Colis Lubbock Montolyay Bex Nashville New Orlang Shimer New York N.Y Oklahoma City Goudy Ely Seartin Shreveport Enola BI. Louis Tampico Mex Vhivsiile Washington Pleidy Whottin Kan Buftnia Wilmington Tél Clear Cleidy Awaemneo ORY Femanton- Can Bo Winnlien Can Danven Cale Dex Martner

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