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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1940

Page

4

Hitler Denies He Sees Hold On Americas, Seeks Peace

Hitler states Germany has no territorial or political interest in the American continent and rejects Monroe Doctrine claims. He argues Britain provoked war and asserts Germany will seek a peace founded on reason, not treaties alone, while insisting on empowered great-nation rights and seas freedom.

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Pilot Gene Brown Marks 19 Years Flying Career

Capt. Gene R. Brown of Eastern Air Lines, aged 35, has logged 18 years in flight. He trained at 16 and helped inaugurate the Atlanta to New York mail and passenger route. Brown has flown about 1,600,000 miles and remained with the airline since it began operations.

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Ruth Assured Payroll Fund Transfer Contested in County

In Bexar County the county commissioners debated a proposed transfer of $6000 from the general fund to the county law assessor-collector’s office led by Albert V. Huth. The move aimed to cover salary shortfalls after hiring for issuing automobile certificates under a new state law. A legal opinion from District Judge Rev John Shock on the transfer’s legality is awaited.

Sweet Pruralis Albert V. Huth Bexar County Commissioners' Court Huth John

Public Relations Topic of Groups in Texas Sessions

Public relations topics of production credit associations in South and West Texas dominated the final day of a two day session at the Plaza Friday. Thirteen directors three secretary treasurers and two assistant managers participated in discussions led by Jobin H Beale vice president of the Production Credit Corporation. A state senator Jim Beal of Miranto City was elected to the state wide PC. A committee by delegates from Uvalde Crystal City and Laredo was formed. Directors of 31x other production credit groups from Southest Texas met in the hotel Monday and Tuesday. Also present were representatives of the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank at Houston and the Farm Credit Administration office at Gon. SUB REEKS REFUGE. ALGECTRAS Spain June 14 A% 4 pursued Italian submarine sought refuge in his port today.

South Wast Texas Plaza Jobin H. Beale Tice Production Credit Corporation Boustoo Jim Beal Miranto City Uvalde

German Entry Into Paris and Norway Campaign Summary

Martial crowds hailed German entry into Paris as triumphs echoed from Horst Wessel and Dir Wacht am Rhein. Hitler proclaimed victory celebrations with bells and songs, while Norway campaign reports claimed heavy Allied and German losses, with German Navy and Air Force sustaining more damage than Britain claims, as casualties rose across ships and troops.

Hebrides Honaly High Command Paris Horst Wesset Hitler Germany Flanders Grestedata Norway Casaultifs Mot Britain

Dogs Saved by League in May at San Antonio

The Animal Defense League rescued 124 dogs in May including 43 adopted and three returned to owners. Mrs Ruth W Sergent, kennel supervisor, reported at the regular monthly meeting held at the St Anthony hotel, noting the review of the book Trixie.

San Antonio Animal Defense League Ruth W. Sergent League St. Anthony Bergent Trixie

Texas U. R.0-7.C. Unit Is Urged

An appeal was sent by Representative Alfred Petsch to Dr. Homer Prior Tratnéy, president of the University of Texas, urging withdrawal of opposition to the establishment of a voluntary RO. T. unit at the state university, conveyed by telegram.

Frepericessoprg Homer Prior Tratnéy University of Texas State University Alfred Petsch

Air Training Plan Aims to Expand U S Air Forces

Secretary Woodring announces a major expansion of training to grow the air force with 7000 pilots and 3600 bombardiers and navigators annually, using Randolph Maxwell and Moffett fields. Training length shortened to 93 weeks with new pursuits and navigator programs, plus more instructors and civilian staff.

Washington Air Corps Tactical School Maxwell Field

Freight charges for voting machines stall at court in emergency

Freight charges totaling 6100.50 for transportation of 21 voting machines from Jamestown New York remain unpaid as a 10 day limit ends. Commissioners say payment is held until Attorney General Gerald Mann rules on the contract and the legality of transferring 16000 from the election fund to cover freight and rental costs. The court had declared a state of emergency to permit payments but reconsidered after Auditor Garvey questioned legality. An extension to pay the freight is expected.

Automatic Voting Machine Corporation Jamestown N. Y Gerald Mann Edgar Garvey

Girl, 7, Hooks Self on Fishing Jaunt

A seven year old girl, Roxine Moelser of 301 Chicago boulevard, hooked herself while fishing at Woodlawn lake on a Friday. She jerked the line, missed the dish, and the hook caught her, requiring removal at Robert A Green hospital. Scissors cuts sent two other San Antonians to the county hospital for treatment. Walter Outry, 45, Route 2, was treated after a scissors pierced his left hand palm. Mrs. Leonora Delgado, 127 McKinley avenue, injured by a sewing basket and scissors stuck in her jean.

Roxine Moelser Chicago Boulevard Robert A Green Hospital Woodlawn Lake San Antonians Walter Outry Route 2 Leonora Delgado McKinley Avenue

Te ars Union Leaders Sued in Texas Court

Attorney General's department filed suit in Travis County district court charging nine Houston Teamsters Union officials with violating state anti trust laws. The case is centered on actions by union leadership in Houston.

Austin Attorney General's Department Travis County Teamsters Union Houston Witt

State Chiropodist Meeting Dates

The three day state convention of the Texas Chiropodist Association will take place June 21 to 23 at the Gunter hotel. Featured speakers include Dean M.S. Harmolin of the Ohio College of Chiropody and Dr. W. A. Danielson of Chicago College of Chiropody and Pedic surgery. The state board of examiners will meet two days before the convention at the Gunter hotel to examine applicants for chiropodist licenses.

Texas Chiropodist Gunter Hotel Hoy C. Bates Association M.S. Harmolin Ohio, College of Chiropody Cleveland W. A. Danielson Chicago College of State Board of Examiners

Princeton Engineer Edward B Carmellun Earns Bachelor Degree

Edward B Carmellun, formerly of San Antonio, received a bachelor of science degree from the School of Chemical Engineering at Princeton University. He has undertaken a year of postgraduate work and a research scholarship as part of his continuing studies in chemical engineering.

Edward B. Carmellun San Antonio Friday School of Chemical Engineering Princeton University Uad Ween Corenelius

France in Retreat as Germans Penetrate Toward Paris

Paris faced a deep German thrust on both sides of the capital with German units reaching Saint Dizier and Romilly along major roads. Premier Reynaud appealed to the United States for air support, urging Roosevelt to send warplanes as France battles to hold back Nazi advance and defend the Maginot line.

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Rainbow group names Texas Grand Assembly officers

Anne Thompson of San Antonio was elected grand treasurer at a Rainbow for Girls Grand Assembly meeting in Galveston. Other officers include Mary Lallis DeWald of Dallas grand worthy advisor Jerry Floyd grand worthy associate advisor Virginie Reich of Austin grand charity Doris Humphreys Branham grand hope Ola Merritt Galveston grand faith and Aduaelle Scheer Houston stand recorder.

L. A Rainbow Group Senora Anne Thompson San Antonio Grand Assembly of Texas Order of the Rainbow Galveslism Mary Lallis DeWald Dallas Jerry Floyd Virginie Relch Austin Grand Charity Doris Humpreys Branham Grand Hope Ola Merritt Galveston Grand Faith Aduaelle Scheer Houston Stand

Fagan Dickson Announces Run for State Legislature

Fagan Dickson director and past president of the San Antonio Bar association announced his candidacy for state legislature Place No 4. Dickson will campaign as part of Better Government ticket and seeks to follow last year’s city election results.

Fagan Dickson San Antonio Bar Association Dickson Better Government Bexar County

Navy Proposes Revised Fleet Expansion Amid War Climates

Washington reports consideration of recasting the fleet growth plan as lawmakers debate neutrality acts and wartime aid. Roosevelt advocates larger numbers of smaller, faster warships and carriers, while divisions grow over direct military aid to Allies and spending tied to new contracts and shipbuilding.

Washington Europe Roosevelt Reynaud France United States Atlantic Senate Naval Clrles Pacific

Auxiliary Officers Return From Meet in Beaumont

Gen Antonio unit members of the United Spanish-American War Veterans auxiliary returned Friday after election to statewide offices at a veterans convention in Beaumont held June 8 11. Women elected to offices included Mrs Kate Seideman Texas department president, Mrs Elizabeth Farrell departmental treasurer and president of the Past Department Presidents club, Mrs Carolyn Failon departmental secretary, Mrs Annie Aylmer department mediutant guard, and Mrs Katie Simmang reporter. Mrs Farrell also named president of the Past Department Presidents club while Mrs Elizabeth LeSturgeon named guard of an auxiliary military order.

Gen Antonio Wer Vet Beaumont Kate Seideman Texas Elizabeth Farrell Carolyn Failon Annie Aylmer Katie Simmang Ferrell

Ten Thousand Dollars Sought in Los Angeles Traffic Death

A. A. Smith seeks 10000 in a wrongful death suit filed in Thirty seventh District Court over Mia Minnie Mendeka Smith 59 struck April 27 while crossing Broadway at Pershing Avenue by driver Rhodes. The case names four front seat occupants and claims excessive speed. Suit filed for Smith and for Ruby Rose Mendeke, sole surviving child Lothra Smith.

Mia Minnie Mendeka Smith A. A Smith Dowt Rhodes Smith Broadway Pershing Avenue Rhodes Ate Ruby Rose Mendeke Lothra. Smith

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