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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1940

Page

5

Maverick P A NarkSfin HT Courthouse ticket rally in San Antonio

Mayor Maury Maverick closed his final rally urging Bexar County voters to back the courthouse ticket and pledging to avoid interference with officeholders. He attacked opponents Kil day Dwyer Sick and urged support for loyal police and street department allies while promising prosecution of major cases. City officials on stage praised the ticket and supporters.

Maury Maverick Bexar County Auditorium Plus Maverick Paul Steffler Court Douse Kilday Owen Kilday Pat Dwyer Joh Sick Raymond Gerhardt Geruaray Willow Cermit Butchery Louie Ipscomb Henry Helm Ray da Vie

Woman Injured by Auto Recovering in Hospital

Mag Nat C Stoul, 27, of 214 Castans Short, is recovering in Nix hospital after being struck by an automobile while crossing near the 2800 block of Broadway. The driver fled but was later jailed after police intercepted him at Colley and Navarro Streets. John P Burkeen, 10, Battery, Twelfth Weld Artillery, Fort Sam Houston, is booked for aggravated assault.

Nat C. Stoul Castans Short Nix Hospital Broad Way Colley Navarro John P. Burkeen Twelfth Weld Artillery Fort Sam Houston

Dallas News Publishing Sues Over Wage Laws

The AHL Beta corporation, publisher of Dallas News and allied papers, sues in federal court seeking a ruling on rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Defendants include G. C. Street Jr and J. Swebrnes, with a complaint alleging violation of wage and overtime provisions.

Dallas AHL Beta Corporation Dallas Mews and Allied Publications William Mwell Amer G. C. Street Jr We Wages Lithe Wepscient Jaber J. Swebrnes Truply Robert W. Finkles Ruth Buckner We Ail Belp Corporation G. C. Street The Caperation

Mexico Oil Union Calls 24Hour Strike Amid Decrees

The 8,000-member petroleum workers union in Mexico City threatens a 24 hour work stoppage at 10 4m Monday to protest President Lacaro Cordeiras decrees aimed at cutting the economy and industry. Union leaders blame government executives for a sizable six month deficit of 18,000,000 pesos and accuse the administration of secret measures that burden workers.

Mexico City Mexico Lacaro Cordeiras Pald Worl Uion Ness

Laughter Topic at Boand Church Visitation Day

A garbled note from Boand parish announces a sermon at Bervon Hill Presbyterian Church on a Sunday evening by Pastor Dr. Arthur V. Boand. The service is to be held on the University of San Antonio campus with the 111th Monday designated as visitation day for calls to new members and friends in the community.

Gou Bervon Hill Preebyterian Arthur V. Boand St? Pin San Antonio Wniak Sericnl Maung People's University of San Antonio A. Schull Mexican Mission Inoue Rodrigues Babie Denver Heighls New Braunfels Charles Bo Marshall Sure Fee Mi Vervier Crossing Seas Ee Moreland Shafat E Speaker

Beherzer Returns From Wartburg Seminary Sermon Planned

The Rev John A Beherzer pastor of Grace Lutheran church Dobuyur Iowa has returned from Wartburg seminary in Wartburg. He will preach a sermon on Gratitude for God's Grace at the 10 45 a m services on Sunday. The junior choir under Mrs B J Arenut will sing at the service.

Hishland Hammond South Devera Baxter Greer Lawa Madison Square Camden Lexington Samuel L. Terry Ingworshin Ivan Donaldson P.m. Coompalive Senvions

Bar Operators Ordered to Vote in Local Election

Mayor Maury Maverick and Lipscumb pressuring 125 West side tavern operators at a Friday meeting in Sheriff Wood's office. Operators told to vote for the Courthouse ticket, with the conference aimed at ensuring turnout Saturday. Some attendees reported being summoned by Cy Policeman Jack Hice and John Higgins. Wood absent due to sickness.

West Side Maury Maverick Louis W. Lipscurch Sherif Will W. Wood Devilt Jack Hice John Higgins Joe Doemminglied Wood Hive Higgins Mayerick Lipscomb J. W. Devis Homer Long Wood Sheall Wood Lipscombery L. J Buck" Gillinger Davis Sheriff's Office Howard Dickens Tre Marshal Abe Teker Jimmy Corrigan Corporation Court Ballist John H. Wood Cilef City Tax Office Sherat Wood

Obedience to Law Ordered for Police

San Antonio police were instructed to obey all ordinances and laws in a bulletin posted at headquarters issued by Chief of Police Ray Ashworth. The directive emphasizes truthfulness and lawful conduct in all duties and public interactions.

San Antonio Ray Ashworth Olberts Wader Ua

Man Injured In Motorcycle Collision At City Intersection

James W. Gon of 114 Mississippi Street Bathday was treated for severe injuries after a motorcycle collided with a car driven by Hugene Dolle Begun on Friday afternoon at South Alamo and Villita streets. The victim was attended at Robert B Green hospital.

James W. Gon Mississippi Street

Final rally closes Bexar County ticket campaign

Bexar County voters gathered for the final rally on Narva Street and Dwyer Avenue as both sides reported only modest public interest. County Judge Charles W. Anderson spoke as a largely unopposed candidate while a line of speakers including Frank C. Davis Pat Markey and others attacked Maverick and urged support for the ticket.

Bexer Narva Street Dwyer Avenue Charles W. Anderson Matt Jages Jog I Sheldon Jengyuers Wito Chaionan A. Froviman Independent Frank C. Davis Maury Maverick Pat Markey Foromey Walter Ty- Wen Alfonzo Perales Maverick B.D. Hall J Robert W. B. Terrell Mesdines Mesdines &. dL. Palroanks Biering Leo Lesser Ernest Distord Frank Wiesiger Charles DeLays P. W. Steallister RB. Knight Fred Aylmer W. ‘Z. Traxier Tom Ballard Ruth Byrne Lamar Seehigson

Second American Dies in War Zone

July 21 report from Washington states another American citizen, Meyer Lax, was slain in Europe as the United States warns of potential further attacks. The State Department confirmed Lax among 46 killed in an allied attack incident near Haifa. Captain Frank B. Losey, a U.S. military liaison, was killed by a bomb fragment during the German invasion of Norway.

Washington United States Meyer Lax State Department Lax Haifa Frank B. Losey Wliaeht Norway

Watchman Baffled Prowler at Stand in City Building

Watchman C Alston manager of a stand in the Gunter building at 115 East Manston Street reported Saturday that the watchman routed a negro man attempting to riftehe cash register. A chase by the watchman and police who answered failed to capture the prowler.

C. Alston East Manston Street Watchennn Belice

Local San Antonio gossip and campaign chatter in Bexar Facts

JIMESY MILLER, after twelve years, plans to watch vote counts as a candidate. Mrs ALL. MATLOCK, widow of a former corporation judge, teases a comic strip project for syndication. Corpus reporter NORRIS DAVID vacations with police reporter WALTHALL LITTLEPAGE in San Antonio, while others like GENE SPIRES and HENRY BRYANT plan August trips to Canada and U.S. cities. LEO BREWER and family stand by, as MAURY MAVERICK is mocked for yelling at Cubs games.

Jimesy Miller Tor Miller All. Matlock Corporation Court Jshe Norris David Corpus San Antonio Walthall Littlepage Rabbethood Henry Bryant Cartada Chicaro Detroit Leo Brewer Alkeest Leot Gocke Lorie la Prahelsco Fair Chicago Maury Maverick

Louisiana purge reshapes Huey Long era patronage

About 20 000 state employees move to new balance as Governor Sam Jones orders a purge of Huey Long era job holders. The shift aims to split patronage with campaign allies while Long backers rally around Earl Long’s heirs. A separate incident reports Fort Sam Houston area search for an owner of a burned car found near Welaware.

Baton Rouvge Huey Long Louisiana Sam Jones Long Earl Restiesa Jones Campaigener Lormer James A Noe Wre AUTO Shorts Weking Gerda Toberis Fort Sam Houston Sithran June Valley Welaware

Marriage and divorce notices amid Big Sunday Light ads

A cluttered OCR fragment lists numerous names, places and dates linked to vital statistics, divorces, and marriage licenses. It mentions Hensietta Diaz, Annette, Antonia Quesada, Maria C, and many others, with references to hospitals, streets, and a deadline for a Want Ad puzzle solution in The Big Sunday Light.

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Wallace to resign as agriculture secretary amid vice presidential bid

Washington July 27 Secretary Wallace will leave the agriculture department to campaign for vice president. He said he may take a leave of absence without pay and rejected charges that farm programs are used as political tools. His cabinet departure would occur once he begins active campaigning, shortly after acceptance Address late in August.

Washington Wallace Agricultural Department Bhorry

Satko Reaches Journeys in Juneau Escape

Satko, once skeptical of his plan to free himself from fear, arrives in Juneau with his wife and seven children after a three month struggle. The jobless former Richmond welder finds a three year steady position on an 8 acre Alaskan farm, promising care for his family.

Juneau Alaska Satko Mle Agait Richmond Ark Tacoma Wasi

Gallantry Costs Arm Maybe Life in Subway Tragedy

In New York on July 27 77 Patt T Buckler 63 of Brocklin died after attempting to break up a quarrel at a subway station. Buckler was struck by a moving train, losing an arm and suffering a fractured skull as bystanders and a woman who appeared during the clash fled. The incident centers on a dispute over a woman and the reckless act that led to his death.

New York Tone Nedilion

Willkie Maps Talk On Accepting Nomination In Colorado Springs

Wendell L. Wille began drafting his acceptance address today as Republicans predict a strong showing. He plans to meet with associates to shape the speech and discuss “machine politics” attacks while consulting with potential supporters before finalizing the draft. Some supporters hint at a possible third party bid to draw Southern Democrats away from the Democratic slate.

Colorado Springs Colo Wendell L. Wille Republican Somination and Associates Kelly-Nashes Hagues Crumps Wiillkin Ise Dye Mike ml Elewot Ind Lwik Willkie

Sunday Services Across San Antonio Churches

A long, dense list of church services across San Antonio. Notices include Calvary, Mexican Mission, Trinity, St Marks, First Baptist, and numerous Methodist, Episcopal, Lutheran, and Christian churches. It notes pastors, Sunday schools, and evening trainings with times ranging from early morning 7:30 to evening 8:00 p.m. The roster mentions Rev. William, Rev. Ellin, Rev. Garcia, Rev. Wittner, Rev. Schulte, and many others, reflecting a broad, citywide schedule.

Calvary Mexican San Marcos M. C Garcia

Latter Day Saints Meeting Noted in Blue River Region

A fragmentary OCR record notes a May meeting of Saints in a Colorado area, with references to street names and a Southwestern region gathering. Details are unclear but indicate a church event, dates, and local locations. The item mentions Gooree MURA and regional identifiers, suggesting a local church assembly with unspecified actions or outcomes.

Seorimmarn Sonuren Colorado Dante

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