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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1941

Page

16

Welles Hints New League for Postwar World

Sumner Welles, acting secretary of state, outlined postwar aims, insisting there can be no peace until Hitler's Germany is destroyed. He urged an elastic, impartial international instrument to secure disarmament and equal economic opportunity, and criticized the League of Nations for failing to sustain lasting peace.

Wasrington Jay Sumner Welles Europe Welles Hitler Germany U.S Wilson League of Malions Min. Payt United Tates United States Senate England China Norway Italy

Ambulance Robbed of Shirt and Pants in Garage

A hospital ambulance at Rob ert B. Green hospital was robbed of a shirt and pants while parked in the garage. Driver W G Padgett saw a man depart with the clothing but misidentified him as a hospital attendant. A separate report describes a man seen throwing a rock at Olio Ewert and Son store nearby.

Treelty Robert B. Green Hospital W. G. Padgett Haynes Street Olio Ewert and Son San Saba Street Fred Ewert

Randolph welcomes first group of 400 recruits

About 100 selectees from Fort Hayes Ohio and Fort Thomas Ky arrived at Randolph field by train and were escorted to the recruit detachment by the Gulf Coast Training Center band. Col. Z. H. Edwards inspected them on arrival. Another 400 are due July 31 from New Cumberland Pa for four weeks of preliminary training before assignment to school squadrons at the field.

Fort Hayes Ohio Fort Thomas Randolph Field Gulf Coast Training Center Band Randolpa Field Col Z. H. Edwards New Cumberland Relnk Fiel

WPA Group Studies Plans of Service in Texas

As a reply to the recent quota reductions of all WPA projects in Texas, state and district supervisors and the WPA staff are meeting at the Plaza hotel to discuss reorganization of the reduced starts. After business ends Thursday the group will resume work on July 25 and 26 in Austin.

WPA Texas WEA Plaza Hotel Austin

Lifeguards Ordered to Clean Poolside Walks

After complaints about dirty sidewalks surrounding city pools, Health Commissioner Henry Feel directed lifeguards to sweep and wash the poolside walkways at regular intervals during pool hours.

Aity Followig Henry Lise

Secret Meeting Hints At City Council Trade Demands

A San Antonio city group and council held a closed session on Wednesday at an eatery. Attendees refused comment on discussions. It is believed the committee pressed for union involvement on all city projects where building trades are affected.

San Antonio

Eight held after CMI rail incident police say

San Antonio police vice squad arrested eight teens Tuesday in a gaming related raid. Widespread detentions occurred across blocks on North Alamo East Pecan Third Street and nearby areas as officers seized equipment and loot.

San Aneonio Police Vica Waeties Ratis Third Street North Alamo East Pecan Street North Pre Meet Fast Travis

County Court approves election payroll and land deals

The court approved $3626.15 for election judge payroll for the June 28 election and authorized condemnation proceedings for 1 878 acres of Albert Herschel land for a county military highway. Orders also closed an alley of 214 acres in San Jose Mission, sought a railroad easement near Camp Stanley, and endorsed J P Weedham as courthouse custodian amid funding bids for a concrete slab in Govington Park.

County Commissioners Court Albert Herschel County Auditoria Garvey Garvey Foremer Arnold Shelton J. C. Rose Feelows Start Supreme Court Bexar County San Jose Mission District T. and N. ©. Railroad Camp Stanley Union of Stationary Engineers J. P. Weedham LANNY Govington Park Thel

San Antonio ISD approves janitor service for June 28 election

The item notes approval of janitor service for the June 28 election by the San Antonio Independent School District. It also records land purchases for county rights of way from multiple sellers, detailing acres and prices, and mentions Fay Bainter cast in Babes On roadway.

San Antonio Independent Robert F. Whr J. R. Wood Edwin Acker J.S. Stinson

Clint Small Jr Quits State Job

Clint Small Jr a former University of Texas footballer has resigned as attorney for the general land office effective in August Land Commissioner Bascom Giles announced Small will join his father Clint Small Sr in the law firm Sim and Arney in Austin He will be replaced in the land office by Jack Sparks of Austin.

Austin Clint Smarker University of ‘Texas General Land ‘Office Bascom Giles Small Clint Small Sr Sim Arney Jack Sparks

Educator challenges tax law as city impact debated

Jack Locke of the board of education criticized a proposed tax law, urging no action on authorizing the city to adjust unpaid taxes. The board postponed tuition decisions for San Antonio Junior College for fall, hinting at likely cuts pending state aid. Funds for rental on 102 San Pedro, federal school support, coal cost increases, and a heating contract with Phoenix Refining were approved, along with boiler tubes and a master clock for district schools.

Ciiticl Jack Locke Board of Education San Antonio Junior College San Pedro Ares Hue I.E. Stutsman Stutsman E. H. Kifer Phoenix Refining Company Austin Brackenridge

Three Armies to View in Long Battle at Friendship Church

Three armies will compete in a battle of songs on July 29 at Friendship Baptist Church. Captains are Mrs. D. L. Green, the Rev. I. 9 Green, and Mrs. Susie Dickson.

Friendship Baptist Church D. L. Green Green Susie Dickson

Ninth Infantry to observe regimental birthday at Fort Sam Houston

Army Group will honor the one hundred forty second birthday of the Ninth Infantry now commanded by Col. Walter M Robertson. Two man Chinese guns will be on display Saturday as part of the observance at Fort Sam Houston.

Ninth Infantry Fort, Sam Houston Walter M, Robertson

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