Electric power industry backs national defense in 1940 plea
Cory J. Forbes argues June 4 1940 Atlantic City column that the investor owned electric power and light industry stands ready to meet any national emergency. He cites tax burdens since 1930 29 and notes daily tax extorts and lower consumer charges while expanding plants. He warns against disrupting big utility systems and urges Washington to preserve grid interconnection for defense and rapid mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL C. Forbes
Atlantic City
Edison Electric Institute
United States
Washington
Pomopanies
Stannard Gy
Weetinghouse
Ford
International Harvester
General Motors
Bwift
General Electric
Chrysler, Armour
Eastman Kodak
du Poriis
Edison
United Fril
Aluminum Company of América
Motion Picture Peodur' Sn
Bell Telephone
United
Cory J
B.C Fores
Two Men Injured by Uprooted Tree in City Block
A Monday incident in the 1600 block of West Mistetoe Avenue left Domingo Trevina 28 of SLL East Josephine Street and Lonnie Dorn 30 of 240 Tah Street with cuts bruises and facial injuries after a tree toppled and launched a truck into the air under a winch aid. Witnesses said the trunk dragged the front end about 10 feet. Both men and five workers from a local nursery were to be X rayed for possible fractures and internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Green
Weet Mistetoe Avenue
Domingo Trevina
Josephine Street
Lonnie Dorn
Rory
Lorke| Nursery
Juriog
Schnitzelbank at San Antonio Brewery Reborn in Wood
A San Antonio brewery showcases two old schnitzelbank devices used to shave barrel staves and repair kegs, the original mid-century piece now kept for maintenance rather than display. The German ditty onlookers sing reflects a cultural reference tied to the craft.
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Otto Koeahler
Schnitzelbank
San Antonii Brewery
San Antonio
Policeman and Father Confront Air Rifle Incident
Policeman Dan Laon Tes Goy and a father responded to air rifle fire near West Tray Street after Mrs. Garcia of West Salinas alerted authorities. Abel Santos at 415 West Travis summoned his son Vincent, 14, who surrendered a rifle and faced a stern reprimand.
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Dan Laon Tes- Goy
West Tray Street
LaFon
E. Garcia
West Salinas
Abel Santos
West Travis
Vincent
Woman Fleeing Attack Near Railroad Tracks
Mrs. A. K. Newman reports a man accosted her near the Missouri Pacific tracks as she returned home, she screamed and fled claiming the assailant posed as an officer. Police booked Tom Rutt, 26, on drunkenness. Burglass, a Lakeview grocer, reported a burglary involving $13 cash and two dozen eggs.
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A. KE. Newman
Bussache Avenue
Drizen
L. BR
Hubble
Derry
Lakeview Garters
East Texas wells expand oil field development in Nueces Bay
Southwest Texas oil activity reports heavy drilling across Nueces Bay area. Humble Oil and Refining begins three-well program with first submerged wildcat 457 feet from south block edge. Sinclair Prairie Oil drills edge wells as Morsworthy prepares new pagan area wells in Refugio county. Multiple completions and test results listed with depths, gas and oil percentages, and pressures for Duval, Live Oak, Jim Wells, Medina, and Refugio counties.
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White Point
Nueces Bay
Humble Oil and Refining Company
Sinclair Prairie Oil Company
Standing Oil and Gas Company
Uxewlbie
Humble of and Refining Company
State of Texas Survey of
Southern
Arksh Corporation
Baxet Heighta Jteld
Lee 15
East White Polot
Morsworthy
Carparasa
New Pagan
Refugio County
Gartter-Rubsanten
San Antonio
Lira Pagan
Marberry Tract
Lnence Worth
Nicholas Pagan
Vaal
Diamond Half Oil Corporation
Darst Creek
Fort
Hogg
A. A. Welel
Jim Wells
Ter Howeth
Roneri-Adams
H. OR
Smith Et Als
Marie Novikamper
al Wade City
Live Oak County
Heslanc
Smith
Gayle Et al
White Creek
Ietall Prairie QU Company
Not
Hamilton
Hoover and Wade
State of Texas
East White Point
Noraworthy Production Company
Holemann
Michael Huey
Fagan
Sinclair-Prairie Gel Company
Fusion Ticket Faces Difficult Path To Congress
The Fusion ticket grapples with cagy local rivals as multiple factions clash over candidates for county judge and treasurer. Talks hint at legal fundraising hurdles, while Maverick allies press for strategic moves. Censorship board battles spill into film bookings as public officials spar over control and policy.
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DON Politico
Fusian County
Tighe
Eset
Suspect Held In Wave Of West Side Burglaries
Police jailed Juan Sandoval after a 3:25 am burglary spree on the West side led to a high speed search. Witnesses identified him with stolen clocks and items from multiple homes, as investigators described a long-sought suspect known as Midnight Joe. He appeared intoxicated and was captured after a two officer retreat. A sister and a drunkenness charge followed arrests.
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West Side
C. A. Dotson
Marihuaia
Wall
Antonin Gomez
South Leota Street
Gomez
Feller Rodrimiez
South Laredo Street
26S A Girls on Camp Register for Idlewside Opening
Twenty six San Antonio girls have registered for Camp Idlewside opening next Sunday. Sponsored by the US W. tA. the registrants include Mary Ursula Jones Mary Adele Rheiner Tendy Lenore Brickley Gertrude Ann Van Bu ren Cynthia Bits Beler Pace Wil Me Mae Bormer Jean Elise Taylor Barbara Jo Snecker Audrey Duty Marian Duty Marguerite Stubbs Bennis Wullschleger Patricia Gan ten Scottie Hazel Schretger Jane Taylor Frances Rogers Sue Avery Belly dean Brinbawm Louise Franzel Margaret Knolk Polly Knolk Patricia Thompson Dorothy Thompson Marjorie Wright Lois Wolstun
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San Antonio
US W. Ta
Mary Ursula Jones
Mary Adele Rheiner
Tendy Lenore
Brickley
Gertrude Ann van Buren
Cynthia Bits
Beler Pace
Wil- Me Mae Bormer
Jean Elise ‘Taylor
Barbara Jo Snecker
Audrey Duty
Marian Duty
Marguerite Stubbs
Bennis Wullschleger
Patricia Ganten
Scottie
Hazel Schretger
Jane Taylor
Frances Rogers
Sue Avery
Belly Dean Brinbawm
Louise Franzel
Margaret Knolk
Polly Knolk
Patricia “Thompson
Dorothy Thompson
Marjorie Wright
Lois Wolstun
U.S. Jobs Open as Instrument Maker
Several instrument maker positions with salaries from 1900 to 2600 a year will be filled through competitive examinations by the United States Civil Service Commission. Applicants must have four years as RM apprentice instrument maker or similar experience. Applications due by duly E. Information from R. E. Milam secretary of the board of civil service examiners at the post office.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Wiss
R. E. Milam
Pond of Civil Service Examiners
Posidfllee
Nicholson Raised to Rank of Colonel
Announcement of his promotion to colonel received by A. M. Nicholson. He has served as lieutenant colonel commanding the 415th Quartermaster Regiment, Winston division reserve unit, past president of the Reserve Officers Association and Quartermaster Association. He also holds roles with the San Antonio and four corps area quartermaster representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Nicholson
Winetloth
Nicholson
Reserve Officers Association and Quartermaster Associacion
Ba Antonio
The
Quartermaster Association
Ministers Elect Rev Jesse Iwis For 1940 41 Leader
The Rev Jesse Swig pastor of the First Evangelical church was chosen president of the Baa Attonlo Ministers Association for 1940 41. Other officers named were Rev G A Schulze Trinity Methodist church as vice president Robert G Tate secretary and Rev E B Powell Woodlawn Christian church treasurer. Installation planned for the October meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Swig
First Evangelical Church
Baa Attonlo
Camp Laf-A-Lot Fund Drives Outdoor Chance for 400
San Antonio volunteers promote a three week country camp for 400 underprivileged children. With early contributions totaling 174 dollars, organizers urge ongoing support to provide outdoor life and steer youths away from crime through wholesome recreation. Donations may be sent to The San Antonio Light or Albert Steves Jr. of Steves Sash and Door.
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San Antonio
Ecountry
Fife
Ime
Meta F. Bateman
L.A. Nordan
Chase
San Antony Light
Albert Steves Jr
Steves
Countess Olga Alhani Songstress Dies After Long Illness
Countess Olga Alhani a 36 year old radio and concert singer died here yesterday after a five year illness. She was brought from Chicago three years ago by her husband H Wallace Caldwell Cook County commissioner and former president of the Chicago board of education. At her bedside were her husband a son Arturo Albant and her parents Mr and Mrs Miguel Hernandez. The body will be sent to Ok Park for services Saturday.
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Yocsax
Artz
Olga Alhani
Tucson
Chicago
H. Wallace Caldwell
Cook County
Chicago Board of Education
Guarda
Arturo Albant
New York City
Miguel Hernandez
Puerto Rico
Ok Park
Jackson Awarded Degree at College
W W Jackson, president of the University of San Antonio and a 1916 graduate of Southwestern University, was awarded the Doctor of Literature degree by Georgetown School at its centennial observances. Bishop A Frank Smith, presiding bishop of the South Texas Conference of the Methodist Church, another Georgetown alumnus, received the Doctor of Law degree.
Tonsil Operations Start at Free Clinic for Children
Approximately 20 school children daily will receive tonsil operations at new free clinics organized by Mrs. Martha Murray head of the school nursing staff. First clinic opened Monday with nursing staff assisting. Last year during the June roundup 412 children underwent such operations.
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Martha Murray
Tresday
Birs
Murray
Youth Suffers Broken Arm After Jump Fall
Thomas Pabianek of 525 Sovilts Bay Jacinto Street was treated at Robert Z. Green hospital after a fall while attempting a jump. The injury occurred on Tuesday.
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Thomas Pabianek
Sovilts Bay Jacinto Street
Robert Z. Green Hospital
Man Collapses in Street and Dies After Wagner Debate
Washington debate on Wagner labor amendments turns tragic as Tom Torres, 45, of 604 North La forming Street, collapses and dies. Morales Funeral Home and Justice Administration leaders say the Senate will not rush changes. Fire and ambulance attendants provide first aid before Torres is pronounced dead.
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Washington
UPI
Toms Torres
North Laforming
Abredo Street
Rouoy Ambulance
Senate
Morales Funeral Home
Justice ‘Administration
Jeaders
Thelef
O. L. Wiley
Rouse
Henry Vega
South
Street
Vote machines face budget clash in San Antonio
The Bexar County Commissioners Court wrestles with paying freight and storage on vote machines. An attorney’s initial opinion to use 36000 for election expenses faced revision after budget itemization revealed complexities. Four truckloads arrived. storage space was found, with a looming demurrage charge if unloading missed by Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexar County
Tutoday
County Commissioners Court
Levey
Jey Bam Levey
Edgar Harvey E
Garvey
San Antono Tussy
Commissioners’ Court
Robert F. Uhr
Glass Two Years in Foot Removed
Dry Herugia Beiluas, 49, of 430 Fast Craig place, cut her foot on a piece of broken glass from a lamp chimney two years after an earlier accident. A long sliver of glass finally surfaced and was removed by doctors at Robert A. Green hospital.
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Herugia Beiluas
Craig Place
Rabert
Portal
Moody May Run But Minus Band
Dan Moody said he has not decided if he will run for governor and will not use a hillbilly band to aid his campaign. He dismissed such acts as suitable for selling snake oil land schemes and not for seeking public office. The former governor’s name has circulated on ballots by friends, but no decision has been made.
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America
Abelde
Alcalte
Congress
T. ©. Brooks
Nis
Austin
Dan Moody
Fontaine Named San Jose Sexton in City Posts
Jules Fontaine, employed in the city back tax collections office, was appointed sexton at San Jose cemetery on Tuesday. The appointment was announced by T. O. Brooks, personnel director for the city. Fontaine will replace J. L. Stafford, who has been acting as sexton, Brafford will serve as assistant sexton.
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Jules Fontaine
San Jose
T. O. Brooks
The
Yelig
Fontaine
J. L. Stafford
Brafford
Suit Settled By Agreement Between Insurance Firm and Arpenaux
Federal Judge McMillan granted judgment in the Mutual Life Insurance Company versus Adam Arpenaux. The dispute centered on whether Arpenaux, permanently disabled, was entitled to monthly payments under the policy amounting to 882625 dollars.
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Tuiday
BR. J. McMillan
The
Mutual Life Insuranceompany
Adam Arpenaux
Feet Mediates
Ban Cupiiee
Arseneaus
Arseneaux
City Budget Cuts Force Revisions Across Departments
City officials pressed budget reductions, with the parks department facing its third return. Parks Commissioner Henry Hein said the original 1.1 million proposal was trimmed to 875 thousand, likely impacting garbage collection and delaying planned equipment purchases.
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T. NW
Parks Department
Tucker
Sloner Henry
Hein
Jey
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Caldwell County
Macolle Petroleum Company
Duval County
Cedro Hill
Medina County
Great Southern
Roth Pens
Annie Maconink
Duclay
Peter Fichorn
Noeces County
George BL Bayle
Fusion
Paul Kilday
Gaarite Anderson
Anc
Charlie
Sop Motion. Pictures
Dave Virclis
Liberals
W. N. Hensley
Mak Walz
J. K. Beretta
Sidney Berkowite
H. L. Dillashaw
Niety
Fusion Jmaicasts
Boots Mak
Juanita Martinez
Nueva Street
Manuela Hernandez
Torres
Nicky Trejo
Cevaling
Julian Ortiz
Center Street
Julian Marines
Juan Sandoval
Otto Leichman
Carmina Sarideva
Santa Roos Avenue
U.S
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Jackson
ARM Kroken
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Fannin
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Sexton
Citizens Industrial Bank
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