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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1940
Page
4
The piece recalls a press conference with Farley and compares him to Dempsey and Tunney. It reflects on loyalty, public speaking, and the strain of political life, with memories of Roosevelt and Parley via a lingering, candid narrative.
Chicago dispatch describes Harry L Hopkins predicting Roosevelt will win the first ballot at the Democratic convention with about 65 to 70 votes for Farley and similar for Garner, noting Hopkins speaks from a Chicago hotel roof and discusses Willkie as a possible minority symbol while detailing Farley’s loyalty and uncertainty around the third term question. The piece portrays Hopkins as a mysterious, central figure in Roosevelt’s circle with limited public appearances and ongoing speculation about party futures.
Advert suggests late convenient Anacin tablets for headache neuritis and neural tis with a pocket four-tablet pack. Priced at 10 bonis weekly and available in bottles of 50 and 100 tablets. Warns pain may signal serious illness and urges consulting a physician if persists.
Dies committee heard John L. Leech of Portland Oregon say the Communist party seeks to dice tate war policy by strikes on West Coast shipping and communications to gain control. Leech testified that key strikes blocked ammunition, war supplies, and troop movements and that party members moved into aircraft industries.
Waco July 18 The cartoonist Artur William Brown describes a “perfect girl” for Baylor University’s annual prize. He envisions dripping beauty, ideal figure, flawless hair, and glamour with wealth, charm, and appeal. The piece captures a playful yet bold artist’s showcase within campus media.
In Austin on July 20 Kenneth Dorman of Alice proves self guided fishing prowess by landing a 120 pound gar after a brief 0 minute fight, showcasing the department's fishing initiative.
The Second Division conducts maneuvers against a Brown scheme army as 7000 officers participate. On day one reserve officers observe regular army activities. day two they command. The 22nd Observation Squadron from Kelly Field observes for both sides.
The women’s wing of the party denounces war as dangerous to families and the American dream. Eleanor Roosevelt is praised for aiding the public with her influence. The platform panel expands to include women equally on the platform committee. Bankhead and others defend the party line as Willkie challenges. Mitchell urges human rights and loyalty to the party, highlighting gains for African Americans under the New Deal and criticizing Republicans for broken promises.
Foreign ministers report studying a note from Santiago about establishing a protectorate over European possessions in the hemisphere. The United States probes other American countries on their stance as the inter-American conference planned for Havana nears, while noting potential shifts in aviation and vision standards.
A florist named F. W. Hurttmeyer from Ban Antonig Horst was elected district representative of the Telegraph Delivery association, with Tuesday’s events marking the return from Daling.
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