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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1941
Page
4
County budget talks proceed with planned August hearing. Judge Anderson curbs spending across departments including county home for girls and maintenance while seeking offset by higher property tax projections. Sheriff and clerk requests rise. four clerk positions remain disputed amid overall cuts and new revenue forecasts.
The city holds more than 4000 Mexican coins likely to be redeemed in Mexico to prevent their return to royal circulation. Tyrrell notes tourists bringing five cent Mexican coins to Texas may not intend illicit use but the Secret Service is examining the El Centro destination issue.
GREENVILLE July 22 Henry Courtney, wounded in World War I, had his injured right leg amputated in 1923 and replaced with an aluminum leg. He today brought his all metal limb to aluminum collection headquarters and said he was glad to contribute as a sign of preparedness for the nation.
A heavy wind storm accompanied by rain struck a town in Lipscomb County Texas damaging businesses for a block and a half on Main Street. No injuries were reported. The Ghiltree County Herald reports damage around $50,000.
Tipsy, a dog at Mire 1 HM 103 Lather drive, avoided harm after escaping electric refrigerator fumes. Firefighters used an electric fan to blow fumes away as residents and firefighters urged the dog to vacate. Refrigerator damage estimated at $60. Classified ads note good used cars on convenient terms.
Lewis Haney reports stocks held ground last week with composite averages edging higher amid moderate strength in oil, stores, food and copper. Railways show improvement, car loadings top seasonal levels since 1926, while bonds remain pressured by inflation. Despite some weakness in motor shares, overall earnings prospects and dividends look favorable, especially for independent producers and railway equipment builders.
Senator Taft proposes extending the service limit for citizen soldiers to 18 months, with 75,000 draftees released monthly and a total force of 1.848 million, while generals and reformists testify. Gen Palmer warns America must conquer or encircle the United States to achieve aims, as critics fear disintegration of the army if the plan passes.
Junked text warns readers that persistent backache leg pains and fatigue may signal kidney problems. It alleges toxins build up from excretory waste and urges consulting a druggist for Dana's Pills, claiming decades of use and relief.
Fishermen Tom Connors and George Minneareh were fishing on the Sanga mon river when a bull on the river bank charged toward their boat. They shouted "Oo" and the boat paddled away, outdistancing the animal as the bus plunged into the river.
INDIANAPOLIS July 22 Free man Bragtard 69 and his son Wil Mam 23 planned a law practice after both entered Indiana Law School and were admitted to the bar. The partnership now dissolves as the son is placed in Class 1-A for the draft and could be called any day.
Fort Benning G2 says a broader search area covers the region between Fort Benning and Jackson Mississippi for Maj Fred Florks and Capt. Wal Mam. The missing pilots were aboard an advanced trainer single motor monoplane en route to Kelly Field Texas with fuel for a Jackson refueling stop. Authorities provided a detailed description to aid civilian searchers amid few clues.
Five San Antonio police officers had their uniforms destroyed in a fire at Mike the Cleaners located at 355 West Josephine Street on Tuesday. The chief listed officers Floyd H. Arrowood Trai He and others including E. J. Gonealon M. B. Arnett B. M. Cohen and J. B. Gilther as among those affected.
Accused and materials for bhéle manufac ture. No property could be seized until the chief executive aad exhausted other means of obtaining it. In the house, soon after the presi dents message yesterday on longer timing was received, Chairman May introduces resolutions to retain the men in service and to remove the present selective service act. Provisions include limiting inductees to 800,000 per year and offering various draft-law amendments. Senate committee has considered amendments, with talk of a national emergency and potential relaxation of hemispheric use restrictions.
British and American dispatches report bitter fighting on multiple fronts. Russians reportedly lose ground near Smolensk while German gains push toward key cities as Soviet forces retreat under scorched earth orders. First Lieutenant Jacob Stalin captured amid prisoner withdrawals and ongoing frontline chaos.
City Building Inspector Carl Rideman, angered by a Monday mishap, planned retaliation at a department party held at Scenic Loop playground. The event drew State Representative Jack Ridgeway and Stinson Field Manager John Huth, with Rideman reportedly tossed into a swimming pool.
Memphis dictated a playful door sign stating I don’t want any strawberries today and I think my yard looks fine. The quirky note reflects a resident’s humorous resistance to an unsolicited sales pitch as neighbors note the cheeky curbside message.
Paperhanger who arrived from Russia in 1888 appears before Naturalization Examiner Allan Skinner. He demonstrates knowledge of the constitution and institutions, with his wife present at 310 Del Rio Street. The applicant is deemed to be legally eligible, with English ability noted as sufficient.
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