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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1940

Page

3

Fire destroys Trahan lodge and outbuildings in city blaze

H V Trahan owner of the Southwestern Pro dege company on Parkway drive outside the city limits reports his fire loss after a blaze destroyed two buildings a new truck and poultry and gin stock. He offered a certified check and faced city fire department restrictions on calls with officials directing him to contact Mayor Maverick. Endangering Trahan’s home nearby neighbors heard an explosion shortly before flames.

V. Trahan H. V. Trahan Owart Southwestern Prodege Company Parkway Drive Ind Px Tréhan Traagh al Dhoved Trahan Trahan Maury Maverick

Man Parked Auto Hunted After Incident

Police hunted for a man who parked his car Sunday afternoon in the middle of the 0 block of Dwyer Street blocking A P Cruz's driveway. Cruz of 442 Dwyer reported a tall Negro whe parked the automobile about 20 feet from the left curb and 23 feet from the right curb. The car is held at the Plaza Hotel garage.

A. P. Cruz Dwyer Wils

Thirty Ban Antonio Men Ordered to Camp BwiHs

Thirty San Antonio men were instructed to report to Camp BwiHs to begin the business and profession set men's course. Youths in the regular C. M. T. C. course arrived early at Fort Sam Houston for the camp opening and overnight arrangements were prepared by army officials. Local participants include John Blanting Willem Bure Gutford Catnwell Chaniee H. cals well Grover C. Crandall Edward A. Cuckingham Pretierck W. Lumrarae.

Ban Antonio Camp BwiHs C. M Co Biantielg Willem Bure Gutford Catnwell Chaniee H. Calswell Grover C. Crandall Edward A. Cuckingham Pretierck W. Lumrarae

List of names and trainees for upcoming program

A long, garbled roster lists Aston Fink Ralph Boultland Geon vo Glass and many others as participants. It mentions 1463 summer trainees and a schedule through Tuesday with professionals to be included.

Aston Fink Ralph Boultland Geon Vo Glass Alplme G. Tiewing Chante E.R Kinger Lionel Faberde Rons C. Leary Chursts Black Jod P. Littlepage Thomas A. McDaniel Orm “McNamara Harper 1 MarFarland George J. Martindale Jasone Miller Ben & Morrie Courat Thet Ting William F Nowling Mawdt. Priner Tilman T

US aide denies mistreatment of Japanese gendarmes

In Shanghai a US Marine statement says none of the 15 Japanese gendarmes were mistreated after arrests in a defense area. A Japanese army spokesman claims abuse occurred. Colonel DeWitt Peck says civilians were protected and only those identified by station personnel were detained. The gendarmes were released after contact with their headquarters and an apology from Major General Saburo Miura.

Shanghal United States Peckatorinased Setirement Inlive Ahd Fock Saburo Miura Peck

Nominations for War and Navy Heads Move Forward in Senate

Washington July 6 Henry J Simson and Frank Knox nominated for secretary of war and navy respectively faced Senate confirmation. Leaders expect approval with hearings likely this week as Democratic convention approaches. In Mexico the campaign season brought unrest with deaths reported. President Cardenas urged a calm response while crowds shouted Viva Al Nigzan.

Washington Henry J. Simson Frank Knox Navy Senate Fon Stimson Kox

Burglary Report Details Break-In and Time Clue

Police traced an attempted burglary at a residence after a burglar allegedly disconnected the electric trunk wire at 4:32 AM. The resident Morfing later learned the home had been entered around 6:20 AM, with no obvious items taken, and officers pursued possible suspects.

Otruder Meerscheint Atres M. Morfing Warelage Tezen

Man Treated After Street Altercation On Crave Street

A man was treated at Nix hospital Monday after being hit by a dog on Crave Street. Police reported the incident involved a hitting of an individual on the street. Further details were not available at this time.

Tome Nac Lux Haines Street The Nix Hospital Hand By & Og Sl Crave Street

Students fall victim to Mexico City election clashes

In Mexico City during Sunday’s presidential election violence, two American students were gravely wounded and another slightly hurt as crowds surged and police fired. Georgetown undergrads, including Francis Maloney Jr and Parkman Clancey, studied at the National University summer program while U.S. consulate officials described the chaotic scene in which bullets struck several tourists and locals.

Mexico City United States Edward II Jr Precnle A Tg Eke Cs al Thin Nassuener Jon Hasslocher Washington Georgetown Parkman Clancey Tacuma Puck Francis B Maloney Jr D. C Dunne Clancey Max Toney Avenide Juares

Man Jailed After Disturbing the Peace at Home

Gilberto Mena of 10S Bernardo Street was booked on disturbing the peace. Deputy Rherid Emmett Smith and Special Deputy Sherr Gus inuperman reported a 40 minute struggle before Mena was placed in a county car after tearing up lumildre and threatening his wife at the residence.

Gilberto Mena Bernardo Street Jeff Monnay Rherid Emmett Smith Sherr Gus Can

County Court actions mix up speedy hearings

In County Court-at-Law No. a series of pleas and fines were recorded. Kenneth Belfon pleaded not guilty to stealing $40 from William Gunn and was jailed briefly. Willie Race and Jesus Acosta pleaded guilty or not guilty to various charges including theft and drunkenness with fines imposed. Quintero was fined for stealing a violet and a music box, Tony Rodriguez pleaded guilty to bicycle theft, and Fred Scott received a 30 day sentence for unlawfully carrying a dirk.

Tash Ridet C. J. Matthews Kenneth Belfon William Gunn Omaha Street Wille Race Willie Mave Grover GC Jampbell Avene EL Jesus Acosta Chris Quin Tero Booth Medina Street Quintero Ray

Transfer of 2d Division Men to Camp Ord

An order issued Monday transfers two enlisted men from the Second Engineer Battalion Fort Gam Houaton to the Thirteenth Engineer Battalion Camp Ord. The group, in grade and with specialist ratings, includes Sethes and Staff Sete personnel such as Angelo de Melo Edwin A Kelley Dexter R Brutsch Jose Ordaz Thomas J Hols Walter S Nelson Oscar D Muller Robert J Holland Paul A Bolin Elwood J Holton John H Ramm e Pyts Thomas E B Poor John Mason Albert A Smith Reed H Merkley Raymond Ques and Richard H Butts. They will report at Camp Ord July 15.

Fort Gam Houaton Camp Ord, Call Angelo de Melo Edwin A. Kelley Dexter R. Brutsch Jose Ordaz Thomas J. Hols Walter S. Nelson Osil L. Storey Oscar D. Muller Robert J. Holland

Two Wounded in Affray at Hotel

Two people were wounded in an affray at the Heath Hotel on Main Avenue. Police reported the altercation involved several individuals including Arline Ford, 20, and Mirale Jenkins, 36, who were treated at the hospital. Captain James W. Andrew Monney was named director of flying at Randolph Field, replacing Maj. Leland R. Hewitt who was transferred to Moffett Field.

Wanan Heath Hotel Main Avenue Arline Ford Mirale Jenkins Chestnut Street Robert Green Hospital James W. Andrew Monney Dorothy Thompson Sap Ave fly+ me Beer Handolph Field Randolph Field Seyof Nogalitos Airnet Jeral Andrey Leland R. Hewitt Moffett Field Calt

WPA Aids to Get More Pay Checks

WPA measures will increase take home pay for workers this year by adjusting payment timing and amounts. Administrators state workers will receive 20 pay checks instead of 24 while the net amount remains unchanged. Payments will be issued every 14 days rather than twice monthly under the national plan.

WPA H. P. Drought

Bounced checks tied to Fat Mabrito investigation

District attorney investigator Fat Mabrito said five checks for 24.60 dollars each bore fictitious signatures and had all been cashed. The items were placed in the custody of the Astrich attorney's office after they bounced Monday, pointing to a possible scheme involving local grocery stores.

Bevan Astrich Offlee Fat Mabrito Batsunday

Police probe after boy whipped on city street

A woman in the 300 block of Milan Street caused a disturbance Monday as police investigated. The boy was taken to Robert B. Green hospital for treatment and was pronounced hurt with minor bruises.

Mlan Robert B. Green Hospital

RAF raids German airdrome at Bechwege central Germany

London reports the Royal Air Force carried out a daylight reconnaissance and attack on Bechwege airdrome in central Germany yesterday. Eight aircraft took part in the raid, with damage and opposition noted by observers.

London Royal Air Force Bechwege Germany Br.ac FL Tentral Wits Saccens- Tilly Mit Altrrete

Explosive blast damages home on West Avenue

A porch explosion at 101 West Avenue shattered windows and left a two foot hole in the porch floor. Police say a quart jar containing a mixture of sulphur and polagh prepared by E Gorin Jr. exploded around 1 15 am Monday. No injuries reported.

Carl FE. Gaskin Jr Avaritn E Gorin Jr

Elevator Faller Injured After Missing Car Incident

Ernest Trilson a 34 year old candy maker at Jenner's Manufacturing stepped into what he believed was an elevator car at 7 13 A M Monday at 831 South Fiores street and fell 18 feet to the shaft. He was treated at Robert B Green hospital for a severely bruised right shoulder and was not seriously injured according to doctors.

Ernest Trilson Davis Street Robert B. Green Trulson Jenner's Manufacturing Company South Fiores Street Bates

Police arrest quartet for vagrancy after loom of vacuums

City Detective R R Lowe noticed a car full of vacuum cleaners parked in the 1100 block of West Commerce Street. He watched the owner absent and the items being removed. Lowe arrested two suspects for vagrancy and booked them. One suspect reportedly claimed to be employed at the police station.

San Antara R. R. Lowe Weet Commerce Street

Police arrest trio on gaming charges in Durango street case

Police booked HEENS PETRONS, ONE R JUVeENUe, and an unnamed companion after arrests by H.W. Mansfield and F BP Riley. The men were taken into custody near 1723 Durango Street on Sunday noon following earlier detentions at Durango and South Lediig streets on gaming allegations.

Heens Petrons H.W. Mansfield F BP Riley Durango Street Mansfield Jana Riley Durango South Lediig

Passant Okehed Named Deputy Constable in Texas

Bexar county commissioners on Monday approved the appointment of Passant Okehed as deputy constable to fill the vacancy caused by the death of L. W. Worthy, who was killed in a bar shooting. Passant will serve as deputy constable in Precinct No. 4.

Bexar County Passant L. W. Worthy Precines No

Ashworth to Talk to Technical Club

Chief of Police Ray Ashworth will speak at the Tuesday meeting of the Technical Club at the Bluthonneb hotel. He will outline all operations of the local police department.

Ashworth Ray Ashworth

Faith Put to Test Agi Faith Put to Test Agi

In Knoxville Tennessee preacher Jesse Puck, a 64 year old leader of a mountain sect, was bitten by a copperhead while ministering to his followers. He refused medical treatment, saying faith would heal him, and left bed to preach after a week of swelling and pain.

Knoxville Tenn Gory Jesse Puck Aga Prk

Seven injured in head on crash on Austin highway

Seven people were injured Monday in a head on collision in Guadalupe county on the Austin highway. Malcolm Milburn 26 of Weet Magnolia avenue sustained fractured ribs and possible internal injuries. Graham Milburn 22, Clyte Parker 22, Miss Milas Vaughn 41, and Bory Buckley 302 West Mulberry street suffered various injuries. Bald Cuchrit 42 and Lydia Lee Huffman 47, both of Austin, had minor injuries. Parker treated at Nix Hospital.

Ben Antonitins Austin Hind Beer Guadallupe Rhe Inca Malcolm Milburn Weet Magnolia Avenue Graham Afilburn Clyte Parker West King's Highway Jett Milas Vaughn

Assailant Knocks Man Unconscious at Victoria Street

Carlos Mungary, 35, of 324 Mount Zion Street, was struck at Victoria and Fountain streets Monday and rendered unconscious. He is hospitalized after receiving treatment at Robert and Green Hospital but cannot identify his assailant, police said.

Aszail- Bnl Victoria and Fountain Streets Carlos Mungary Mount Zion Street Robert &. Green

First Home Guard Meet Set July 18

Vie Ban Antonio home guard announces first meeting for July 18 in the east wing of the Municipal auditorium. Deputy Mayor Floyd McGown says no rental will be charged for the gathering.

Vie Ban Antonio Home Guard Floyd McGow McGown

British reject IAPS demands over wartime supply route

Britain rejected Japan's demand to close the route through British ports to war supplies for the Chinese government. The government said the move would conflict with commitments to Burma and India. Ambassador Sir Robert Lawton Craigle delivered the denial, stating there was no basis for halting traffic via the water route.

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