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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1940

Page

7

US TOUGH BUT WE LIKE IT DAY ENROLLEES AT CAMP

Picture on by Jack shows business and professional men vacationing at Camp Sul Unprem to be having a helluva time and wish you were here. Clifford Oxldwell says it’s hard work but worth it. Campers praise officers and food, while complaining about clothing sizes and limited showers.

Jack Meg Citizens Mulinery Camp sul‘Un Prem Clifford Oxldwell Lowell Street Caldwell Amy Isis Sil Dewey Strauch Strauch Dewey-Strauch Limber Company Company GO Duck Binnton Houston Binnion Howard Boyd Beck Pelny Binnton Grnude E. King Jr East Craig Age San Antonio Portland Cement Company Thomas F. Loftus Horlock Brewing Company of Loftus King Ted Lynn Milwaukee

Camp Bullis Soldiers Endure Heat and Hard Drill

The story describes Texas boot camp life at Camp Bullis with soldiers from Texas and neighboring states enduring 48 degree nights and hot days. Mornings include calisthenics and classes on citizenship and weapon handling, followed by rest, meals, and afternoon games. Despite the heat, many say the experience is valuable and some plan to stay. others debate homeward travel and political ties back in San Antonio.

Milwaukee Lynn Uncle Bam Ori Enrofes

Citizens Defend CCC Boys in Aztec Dispute

In Aztec New Mexico citizens and CCC youths disputed alleged threats to local peace. Justice of the Peace J M Thomas sought an attorney general ruling on state court jurisdiction over CCC youths while listing misdeeds from farm produce theft to smashing salon furniture.

Citizens Defend CCC Aztec Gs M Civilian Conservation Corps New Mexico COC Justice of Peace J. M. Thomas Salona

Oh Deer Lion Described By Miss Mayer

Friday resident Miss Mayer reported a grayish animal seen near French Place that resembled a clipped dog with a lionlike tail. Patrolman Sonneider later sighted a large fox near Main Avenue and Ashby, suggesting the animal may have been a clipped dog masquerading as a young lion.

Pathuiian A. Sonneider Tda Mayer French Place

San Antonio considers all purpose coliseum at Gunter Hotel

More than a hundred civic and semi official representatives met at the Gunter hotel and passed a resolution urging the city to build an all purpose coliseum. The plan anticipates 216 rental days yearly for livestock shows rodeos flower and tree exhibitions and other civil projects with revenue bonds possibly totaling 200000.

Gunter Hotel Rachel W. Lackey Southwest Texas Boys San Antonio Texas Gost Coliseum Rock Alamo Stadium Maverick Stock Yards GC. Hagelstein Union Btock Yards Polo Fontes E. W. Blekett Henry Rein Jake Tier Junior Chamber of Commerce Jack Forrest

City urged action by residents to curb mosquitoes

San Antonio health department urged citizens to stop blaming others for mosquito swarms and instead inspect their own yards. Inspectors say cans, flowerpots, tires, and trash breed larvae, and a larger eradication crew is needed after heavy rains. Without personal effort, the pest problem could persist through October.

San Antonio San Antonians 1 Bruce Sasse Sasse Health Department Cun

Tragic Army Bomber Crash Kills Pilot Over Laurel Mountain

Somerset Pa July 12 The crash of a twin engine B 10 bomber and death of its pilot was investigated by federal and state aviation authorities. The plane reportedly had engine trouble at about 500 feet. Lieutenant N R Dick of Wright Patterson Air Force Base Ohio bailed out but did not pull his parachute. The craft fell and exploded in a clear ing. Dick, a Kelly Field graduate, was son of former Tulsa attorney Eldon J Dick of Tulsa Oklahoma.

Somerset Laurel Mountain Allegheny Range N. R. Dick Wrightfield Dayton Ohio Rehvol Kelly Field Ally Eldon J, Dick Tulsa, Oka

Confessed Bandit Doubted Bandit Identity

Police puzzled by a self admitted bandit who may not be the same man Reyes claims held him up with a butcher knife. The suspect said I am the one you’re looking for and gave the name Tsidro Alverete 23, but officers found no knife or money on him. Theydetained both men for vagrancy and investigation at headquarters.

Gilbert ‘Reyes Montezuma Street W. Holden Tne W. G. Wiseman Nile Reyes Frio Matamoras Man Tsidro Alverete South Brazog Street Headquar~ Tere

Deputy Reports Women Trouble At Goliad Street

Deputy Sheriff Jack Baisiig filed a brief report after Bailey Street’s 400 block disturbance. He noted women were quarrelling over furniture moving and stated he had a hard time keeping five women in line before closing the case.

Jack Baisiig Goliad Street

Burglars Seize Oil and Cash in Chile Raid

In Valparaiso Chile on July 12 authorities report burglars seized oil and cash from the Bear Oil company. A cruiser and cash tied to the haul arrived as police totaling losses and a goodwill tour in South America are noted.

Chile Valparaiso United Bltes Bear Oil Company Pheonie Austin Street Joe Strange Ican

Janitor Hired at Courthouse by Bexar Court

The Bexar County commissioners court hired Leon Peres as janitor at a salary of 752 dollars per month. Peres was recommended by Custodian J. Bleckentus who required a citizenship certificate. He replaces Emilio Medina, dismissed for insubordination, amid a dispute over building employees between Sheriff Will Wood and the court after a district court win.

Bexar County

No Trouble Mexico Warns Tourists Amid Peace Talks

There is no trouble in Alexico and none anticipated, with warnings to American tourists if issues arise. The Inter-American Highway association cites word from Jose Rivera general manager. The Light Dial running ads Friday for weekend editions before 1645 a.m. on Pris iday.

Mexico Alexico Automo Wort Inter-American Highway Association Josef Rivera AL AL Light Dial

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