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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1940

Page

7

Democratic Senators Split Over Third Term Issue

Washington July 2 Senators Van Nuys of Indiana Adams of Colorado and Wheeler of Montana oppose the third term principle but say they will vote for President Roosevelt in November. Van Nuys calls the issue an important factor for voters while others like Me Curran Nevada and George Ga. decline to comment.

Washington van Nuys Indiana Adams Colorado Wheeler Mot Lapa Roosevelt Curran George Gao

Ferguson duo assails ODaniel in tax social security attack

Mrs Miriam Ferguson and James Ferguson attack Governor W Lee ODaniel at Municipal Auditorium, proposing a one half of one percent gross income tax on over 5000 to fund a 50 million yearly social security bill, criticizing lack of a special session and calling ODaniel a professional politician. Ferguson Jr. echoes charges, while attorney L M Birkett introduces the pair.

W. Lee O'Daniel Miriam A James B Pa” Ferguson Municipal Auditorium Plaza Ferguson Texas Oetal Security O'Daniel W Hill Billy Flour Galesman Daniel Perguson Odaniel Fergusons L. M. Birkett San Antonio

Vote Saturday in Democratic primary says Morris

Will Morriss Jr as Democratic executive chair in Bexar County stresses turnout despite party inclinations. He notes letters to County Judge Anderson about voting in April and clarifies that supporting may extend to a Willkie vote in November if needed. He confirms a pledge driving primary participation and candidate choices based on county and state dynamics.

Will Morriss Jr Bexar County Democrafic Executive Committee Duesday Morriss Charles W. Anderson Anderson Willkie Mortiss Witd

Gray Supports Sheriff Sins Hilday In San Antonio Rally

Owen W. Kilday a former police chief, accused the sheriff's office of backing Hersel Gray indicted for operating a policy game. At a rally Lipscomb’s purported affidavit claimed deputies met Lipscomb, implying department collusion. Candidates attacked opponents over tax office costs and records, with other speakers addressing city hall and courthouse control.

Owen W. Kilday Bvelice Sheriff Hersel Gray Bexar County Kilday Police and Fire Louis Lipscomb Lamer Ping Streets Dallas County John HK. Shook Chargea Raymond Gerhardt Gerhardt Anderson Charles W. Anderson Unem Hastie Robert F. Uhr Robert W. B. Ferrell attor+ bey Pat Dwyer Join C. Haye Marshall Bell Fagan Dickson Jack Ridgeway Harver Cormick Frank Vaughan M. Meeky Newton Jackson Bat Gorrigan Justice of the Peace

Schultz Refused Rally Talk During Willkie Event

A Bexar County campaign rally featuring Willkie was interrupted when Schultz, a commissioner candidate from Precinct 4, mounted the rear platform and challenged the judge on issues. Schultz declared many qualified men exist and offered to debate after the event, saying there is no indispensable person in politics.

Bexar County Cheyenne Wyo Wendell K. Willkie Jade Wyaming Utah Vic Schultz Willkie Uckeb Brighton Colo Charjey W. Anderson Rodeo Sennitz Schultz Hehults R. W. Stappenbeck Spk Schulte Sioner Robert F. Uhr Aruthea

O Daniel and Hines trade barbs in Texas campaign

In a Hillsboro speech Jerry Hines attacked Governor O Daniel as vaudeville in tactics and urged better legislature relations. Campaign stops spanned Bowie Henrietta Vernon Childress Memphis Clarendon Amarillo while O Daniel planned visits to Cisco Breckenridge Gra ham Olney Archer City Wichita Falls. Ernest Thompson and Jerry Badler campaigned across Panhandle Port Lavaca Bay City Wharton Houston. Miriam and James Ferguson closed at Fort Worth. O Daniel touted constitutional cash safeguards and cut over 35000000 in checks amid heckling at Corpus Christie.

W. Lee O'Daniel Erry Hines Hillsboro Dallyhoo O'Daniel Hines Texas Bowie Henrietta Fart, Worth San Antonio

Silence Shrouds Prison Strike on Alalriz Island

SAW FRANCISCO July 23. Silence shrouds the eight day diet strike of Alalriz island prisoners as authorities attempt to break the revolt by segregation of suspected leaders. Warden James A Johnstan would not name leaders or methods. Released prisoners praise The Rock’s food noting yesterday’s dinner would cost 50 cents elsewhere. Strikers nibbled while few morsels were eaten. workers continued their usual tasks.

Francisco Alalriz Island James A. Johnstan

Senate without presiding officer halts session until Thursday

Washington July 4 reports the Senate is without a presiding officer with no session planned until Thursday. Vice President Garner is in Texas, Senator Pittman of Nevada stands as president pro tempore in Nevada, a possible committee action was averted by Pittman signing a paper authorizing designation of Senator Herviton to preside.

Washington Senate Garner Texas Pittman Nevada Senato Herviton

Kelly Field to graduate 208 air corps cadets with wings

Port Sam Houston station hospital chief HiTe Arby Kelly Speaker Colonel Darby will deliver the principal remarks at Kelly field ceremony. At 9 45 a m the 208 graduates will receive wings and diplomas from Colonel Harmon. Three regular army officers will transfer to the air corps during the event. The graduates will be commissioned as reserve officers and posted to army flying fields.

Ul. Taylor BE. Darby Port Sam Houston Kelly Field Darby M. ¥. Harmon Gulf Coast Air Corps Training Center Uiits Air Corps AL Army Flying Fields

Voting Judges Told To Tapper At Democratic HQ

Presiding judges in city and suburban precincts must call in person to receive by poll boxes at 504 Main Avenue and show credentials. Boxes issued Thursday 1 PM to 10 PM and Friday 7 AM to 6 PM. Rural judges to have boxes delivered. A meeting for all poll workers is set for 7:30 PM Wednesday in the juvenile courtroom of the county courthouse for final primary instructions.

Democratic Main Avenue A. Morriss Jr Democratic Executive Committee Morriss Raunty

Smoke from Brackenridge Incinerator Sparks Blame

City reports smoke rising from Brackenridge park incinerator is not from burning trash. Park Commissioner Henry Hel says residue from the incinerator smolders for days driven by winds and moisture and is being burned off slowly.

Brackenridge Park Henry Hel

City Aids Receive Poem on Politics

City employees on Tuesday received a printed poem titled The Bexar County Ticket's Mod and Grit Song. The verses note the Bexar County Ticket’s opposition by Mayor Maury Mayer who has backed the Courthouse ticket.

Bexar County Maury Mayer

Political Rally Quieted as Usual

Police quieted a political rally in the 400 block of East Magnolia after a complaint from J B Spalding of 328 East Mulberry. Loudspeaking equipment at the Monday night rally was toned down following urging by officers Tuesday.

J. B. Spalding East Mulberry Avenue East Magnolia Avenue

Visitors Day Set At Bullis Camp

Mal Gen Willer Krueger designates Wednesday July as Visitors Day at Camp Bullis. About 1500 trainees invited to bring parents and friends to watch calisthenics regimental parade and tent inspections, track and field finals, luncheon, retreat ceremony, and an entertainment at the hostess house.

Willer Krueger M T. G Camp Bullis

Prison Awaiting Annenberg Entry

LEWISBURG PA July 23 Prisoner Annenberg awaits entry to the federal penitentiary. Wealthy publisher begins a three year term for federal tax violations. He travels from Chicago with U S Marshal McDonnell and Deputy Tiunnes.

Lewisburg nPt ML. Annenberg Philadelphia Federal Penitentiary William H. Hintt Antil Chicago William H. McDonnell Joseph Tiunnes

Bailey Will Attend Meet Hints at Bolt

Joseph W. Builey Jr. of Dallas a former Texas congressman at large and 9 new deal opponent plans to attend a Chicago gathering of the Jefferson Democrats executive committee. He will join as a member of the group formed in 1946 which urges anti third term Democrats to elect delegates for a national convention to speak for the national movement.

Dallas Joseph W. Builey Jr Texas Chicago Thurstng Jefferson Democrats Builey

Rivers' Son Loses License For Six Months In Georgia

Atlanta July 23 Safety Commissioner Lon Sullivan suspended for six months the driving license of E. D. Rivers Jr age 25 son of Georgia governor after his conviction for driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident. The chairman of the state Industrial board paid a $75 fine.

Atlanta Lon Sullivan E. D. Rivers Jr Georgia State Industrial Board Clayton Sullivan Young Riv

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