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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1940

Page

5

Mexican Official Pledges Aid and Cooperation With U S

General Angulo, Mexico’s minister of communications, told San Antonio civic leaders that Mexico will stand shoulder to shoulder with the United States in defense against European aggression. He urged free bridges over the Rio Grande and described border projects, reforms, and a trend toward free voting, land redistribution, and parallel growth with the United States. The talk followed a three week border survey and noted no secret airports despite reports.

Mexico United States San Antonio Sen Melquaides Angulo Lazaro Cardenas General Angulo Republi Cardenas Angulo Jridges Rio Grande Laredo America California Nuevo Leon Chituahua Matamoros Gardenas H. H. Ochs Merichant J. K. Beretta Lsu Spake

Towing Fees Bring Protest Before County Judge

A committee led by EM Btevens protested excessive towing charges by wrecker firms, accusing them of high fees for bringing wrecked cars into the city. The group claimed illegal discounts and said some officers profited, prompting Judge Charles W. Anderson to refer the matter to District Attorney John F. Shook.

Charles W. Anderson EM Btevens Aula Anderson John F. Shook

Judge Scores Sect Arrest

In Dallas on June 6 federal judge W Alwold sharply rebuked local authorities over the treatment of 89 Jehovahs Witnesses. He ordered the group returned to Wixahachte after county officials posted bond, noting attackers should have been jailed and stressing no law compels the nation or Texas to force the group to violate beliefs.

Dallas INS Eilis Notry Jehovah's Witnesses W. Alwold Wixahachte Bondo Waxawachie Atwell Lold Waxahachie A. R. Stout United States Teras Alwell

Mayor urges cooperation amid US Mexico unity plea

Mayor Maury Maverick called for mutual understanding and action on shared problems between the United States and Mexico at a city council meeting attended by Mexican officials Gen. Melquiades Angulo and Consul General Omar Joyefo. Joyefe hailed aviation growth and proposed direct flights between San Antonio and Mexico City.

United States Mexico New World Maury Maverick Melquaides Angulo Omar Joyefe San Antonio Mexico City Aisdine Maverick

Gators At San Antonio Zoo Attacked By Stone Throwers

Pred Stark, 200 curator, appealed Thursday for visitors to stop throwing rocks at alligators to test if they are alive. He noted three of six gators are blind in one eye from prior hits, after 30 to 35 people reportedly threw objects at them on a recent Sunday despite a warning sign.

San Antonio Zoo Stark

Protection For Cult Asked Here

A telegram to Governor W Lee O Danial from the American Civil Liberties Union urged Texas Rangers be deployed to protect Jehovahs Witnesses distributing literature in San Antonio. The union sought action through the attorney general to stop uprisings and protect religious liberty, noting prior harassment in Del Rio Brownwood and other cities. Local deputies reported threats against sect members and disturbances from alleged sound track broadcasts in the Elgsh neighborhood, while the Supreme Court has ruled such distribution is protected.

Europe Canada Central South America Rio Grande Rilo de la Pas Mexico Josefe Mex Ico Jasefe Pan Amer Ican Airways Pan American Texas Texas Rangers Bart Antonio Jehovahs Witnesses Neen W. Lee O'Daniel Ameriean Civil Liberties Union O'Daniel Arthur Garfield Hays Paneer N. Baldwin Union Gerald Manner Jehovah's Witnesses NERE Maury Maverick Jermine Sinted Hitler del Rio Brownwood Gan Anetonio Harlingen Alate Generador Tate Rangers Elgh Street Rigsby Avenue Sheriff's Office J. J. Klevenhagen Lennie Brice Sam Male Klevenhagen Wiah Waxahachie Odessa U.S. Supreme Court

Bibles for Hotel to Be Distributed

Four hundred Bibles will be placed in the Gunter hotel soon and dedicated in a service at Kayton Avenue Baptist Church Sunday at 12 8m. H C Fullerton, president of the San Antonio Gideons, will lead the service. Gideons had previously distributed Bibles in Bandera hotels and churches last Sunday.

Gunter Hotel Kayton Avenue Bzpliss Sunlday H.C. Fullerton San Antonio Canny For Gideons Fullerton Bandera Hotel San Antonio Gideons Bandera

Mayor issues flag day edict to unite against Nazi aggression

Mayor Maury Maverick issued a proclamation calling Americans to observe Flag Day on June 4 and to oppose Nazi aggression. He urged Americans to unite, face hard realities, and mobilize democracy, even suggesting sacrifices to meet the threat and honor the flag as a symbol of national resolve.

Maury Maverick America Ghent Gnd The United Stars

Wago Man and Woman Slain in Waco Case

In Waco on June 6 to 27 Dan Waterin, 44, and Minnie Oates, 43, were shot dead at the woman's residence. Justice of the Peace Wayne E. Lee ruled murder and death by own action in the inquest. Lois Oates, 18, said the suspect had threatened the pair and that two shots were fired inside the room after the woman allowed him in.

Waco Dan Waterien Minnie Oates Justice of the Peare Wayne E. Lee Lee Lois Oates

S. A. Man Held on Federal Charge

Reginaldo Lopez, named in a conspiracy to violate Harrison narcotics act, was held on $1000 bond after appearing before U S Commissioner P A Lockhart. A P Cumming of the customs service from Houston and William Kelly, federal motor agents from San Antonio, arrested Lopez Wednesday afternoon.

Reginaldo Lopez United States P. A. Lockhart A. P. Cumming Arenl Houston Willism Kelly Federal Mircottes San Antonio Lopes

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