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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1941

Page

9

Double Pay Reported for Texas Adjutant General Staff

An Austin ledgers reveal Texas Adjutant General Office staff and allied officials are receiving dual compensation. Army pay plus state or disbursal earnings created a back pay dispute resolved by a conference between comptroller staff and the attorney general’s department. Several officers and clerks listed draw from both U S Army funds and Texas state stipends.

J Austin United States Army -of- Tiers Nowscams Regen Genereal Whellier Comtroller’s. Ore Comptroller's Office Comptroller Attorney General's Department Army Federal State Nerat W. Leo O'Daniel Daniel Coke Bttvenson St Amurder Adj J. Wath Page Selective Service For Texas Stevenson Vey J. Watt Page Ernest Thompson Tha ‘Railroad Austin WH. J Weller Lee, Perkins U. A Edgar F Simpson US. Army Reagan Jones U.S. Army James Heartsfield U. S. Armay

Florida Receives British Cadets for Light Training

Lakeland Florida July 49 JINS The second group of British cadets arrived in Lakeland within a week to begin training. The contingent of about four arrived from Toronto and immediately joined preparation for light training.

Lakeland Fla Brith Nying Toronto

Don and Judge Hardy feuding over Guadalupe trip plotline and city politics

District rumors swirl as Don portrays Andy Vaughan and Judge Anderson as clashing figures in a county power struggle. The Don and Vaughn discuss a covert outing while the courthouse feud pits Jim Donnell and Bam Anderson against Rudy Uhr, amid budget fights and debate over Stinson field transfers.

Goodbys Andy Hardy Andy Garpfel Judge Hardy Donavers W. W. Vaughan Woodrow Willson Vaughan Po- Nee Maury Meverick Graying Anderson Fire and Police Guadalupe Woodrow Ron Vaughan Hind Occurrentea Iate Andy” Vaughart Maverick Wir Onis Bonnell Commissioner Anderson National Harry Wurzbach Klangenbeck Dhr Donnell Bam Anderson Jim Sam Rudy Bob Dowell Uhr Dat

Don's town politics mix with city budget feuds in Austin

A chaotic snapshot shows city officials clashing over health department actions and bid practices. Names like BENNETT, KING, and DALTON surface amid debates on zoning, warrants, and the county budget. The Don comments on expenses, while critics warn of improper bidding. The piece traces power struggles across agencies and courts, with lingering questions about transparency and proper procedures.

P. L Austin Huth Benno Scheel Albert G.trawalter Benny Kennon Hhm Health Department Qin W. A. King Dr. King G. K Lark Health Board

Hopkins Faces Probe After Vaughen Remarks Shake Police

Police Chief Aubrey Hopkins urged suspension of Andy Vaughan after Vaughen disparaged the fire and police pension setup and made other critical comments about the department. The judge urged a conciliatory line and hinted at moving forward with caution.

Hopkins Andy” Vaughen Aubrey Hopkins Andy Vaughan Andy

Local attorney cited in Maverick era zoning dispute

A local attorney involved in a zoning dispute with the city during the Maverick administration was discovered to have connections tied to the case. The report notes ongoing questions about timing and the political environment surrounding the dispute.

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Soldier Tela of Burglaries A La Autonio Soldier Annonced

Brownwood reports a recruited soldier accused of burglarizing three homes in under a week. Duke Carver, special investigator, notes an alleged verbal confession. Loot valued at multiple items recovered except a bracelet. Investigation ongoing with withholding of a statement pending wife’s contact.

la Autonio Brownwood Duke Carver Palleo Investientog R. “A. Grose West Hildebrand Avenua Carver Arredondo Peres Street M. B. Gobel Wear Ridgecoad Avenue Due de Stefano W, Rittan Langford Attedonde Inepeeter Carver

Uvalde Hatchery Sets Fish Record

The federal fish hatchery at Uvalde reached a new high in production during the year when about 1,600,000 fish were produced and distributed. Included were 708,000 largemouth bass, 10,000 crappie and 800,000 of four perch species. The fish were distributed mainly in Uvalde and nearby counties.

Tvalde Federal Fish Tatchery Uvalde Avalle Zavala Medina Real Kimney Counlice

Rancher Freed in Draft Revolt

Rancher Hidon Smith, 93, of Iren McCoy Colorado, who led a one man draft revolt against the selective service act, was freed on personal recognizance after U S District Attorney Thomas J Morrissey said he would retire to his ranch for harvest. Smith blocked questions on his draft questionnaire saying income is none of the board s business. His case will be presented to a federal grand jury.

K. Quin Stinson Field Stinsonfield United States of America U. S Wauter ‘Tynan W. ©. Davis Tong “Ko Aya W. O Jim Davis Sam Bennett Dave Chanon Wee Chanowski Pappy Bob Terrell M. 1 Roark Maverick Fred Felty Bob Tuncowie Seed K Owen Kil Pablo Sterpler Paul McHugo Polkca Pension Board Charles Bartholomae Ile Pontes San Antonio Ire Kercheville de Ibi Iity Texas Supreme Court Ohterney Ben Dovyn Anderson Austin BP L Texas P. L Trs’ League Senate W. Lee Jonger Tata Uyan Denver INS Hidon Smith Iren McCoy Colo Prin- Lainie Silhi Thomas J. Morrissey Bob Emith Selective “Service Board Morrissey Swifts Isinceme Smith Monilssey

National Congresss Parents and Teachers Safety Meeting

July 21 22 in Dallas hosts regional safety conference with PTAs from Texas Oklahoma Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee. Mrs doc A Weseenwortf leads Texas delegation. State safety chairs invited. Olga Juntger to attend. Agenda includes home safety education and facial safety measures.

Austin National Congress of Parents and ‘Teachers Dallas Texas Okahoma Alabama Arkansas Florida Groogia Louisiana Missiedopi North Carolin South Carolin Itterpating Doc A. Weseenwortf Étite Congréss Vill Olga Juntger Sire Insurante Commission Aintused Ace Safety

Soldiers to Swim Minus Suits

Dallas excitement surrounds a planned nude swimming event for 22 280 soldiers of the 45th division en route to Louisiana maneuvers. If public pools lack capacity, the White Rock facility will be opened for men to swim in the nude under guard cover. Local merchants and park officials coordinate a formal reception as volunteers prepare.

Dalla Eitnet Dallas Moneuvera Louisiana Ansanita

Courthouse Drama Recounted In County Warrant Deal

The Don recalls court history as county commissioners faced financial straits and awarded warrants to bond houses. Former rivalries faded as Mahan Dittmar and Dewar Robertson Pancoast led a new pack, recruiting Columbian Securities Ranson Davidson and Rauscher Pierce to win a multi agency bid for road fund warrants. The move reflected competitive bidding questions and taxpayer impacts over years.

Batt Pany Treasury van H. Howerd Cnmbalen Wien Chiaries W. Anderson Cauty Charlie Ant Campanies Sane Tago Mahan Dittmar Company Dewar, Robertson and Pincoast Columbian Securities Corporation Ranson-Davidson Corporation Rauscher, Pierce Corporation

Mead Sins Us Best Stamps Say Finest Craftsmanship

Washington July 10 American stamps praised as finest craftsmanship by Senator Mead Republican New Hampshire echoing praise from the Washington Mall society and the Society of Postal collectors. He lauded United States commemoratives as superb, with steel engravings and strong bureau workmanship while defending design choices and postage effort.

Washington Jims M. Mead Society of Plulatalle United States State Senate Senate Committes On Post Offices and Sost Roads, Dead Nosed Bath, the Postaffee United States Mead Warerly Mead Siso

Man Charged Under Marihuana Tax Act Revealed

Josn Morirenl aged 20 living on Buenos Aires Avenue appeared before the 18th District Court with Paul A. Lockhart as judge. He faces charges for violation of the Marihuana Tax Act and was held on bond set at $1500.

Josn Morirenl Buenos Aires Avenue Coramins Paul A. Lockhart Weethanaia Ina

Laredo Area Customs Reports New Peak Collections

The Laredo district reports record totals for the year ending June 30 totaling 3 819 981 24. The San Antonio port contributed 69 219 lines while Rio Grande City posted the lowest total at 12 54. The district led southern border zones in airplane passenger entries with 5403 total, up 286 over 1940. Merchandise inspections and export declarations rose notably, with increases over prior year in examined packages and declared exports.

Laredo San Antonio Harry P. Hornby San Antonia Alc Tarado Rio Grande City Latido Hornby Yald

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