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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1941

Page

3

Teachers Use Democracy to Guide Postwar Education

Donald Dunne of Columbus Ind urged at the NEA seventy-ninth convention that American teachers rededicate themselves to democracy. He warned totalitarian threats and said the Malunal Education association must lead movements to secure citizen support and prepare democracy through education as the nation readies for war. He cited low pay tenure insecurity and attacks on patriotism as threats to education.

Boston Donald Dunne Columbus Ind NEBA Malunal Education Association United States Americana DuShene DuGhane

Railroads Gain in Passenger Income

New York June 30 railroads estimate that 1941 passenger revenues should top 600000000 for the first time since 1930s when the total was 551000000. Passenger business began rising last December and has stayed above last year’s pace when the total was 459000000. A notice mentions a large selection of used cars offered at low prices through Classified 7TH Light Want Ads.

New York Eireles

Gillespie Fears Bexar County Justice Enforceme​nt

Gillespie county residents complain of aggressive law enforcement by Bexar officials seen along Main Street. Report notes rural drivers, mainly pickup trucks, face frequent stops for minor speed infractions. Debate centers on justice salary, enforcement funding, and whether fines cover costs or punish motorists.

Fredericksburg Gillespie County Bexar County Metropol Kendall Bexar

Little Red Dog Hunted Owner Seeks Return of Found Pet

A hungry stray dog roams into the Chapman home about ten days ago and now waits on the porch for his owner to claim him. Mrs. Chapman, who has grown fond of the dog, reports he brings the afternoon paper, sleeps on the porch swing, and whines at night until his rightful owner arrives. The dog is a mix likely chow and collie with a white heart on his chest and a darker back, and he was muddy and ragged before a bath and meal restored him.

C. Ghapmat Wayton Avenue Chapman Chapman House Tie Dog Mrs. Chipman

Submarine O-9 Inquiry Reopens At Navy Yard

The naval board of inquiry reconvened at Portsmouth Navy Yard to canvass all evidence on the loss of the 23 year old submarine O-9. Testimony last week at New London suggested divergent views on crew training and the subs fitness for deep water. Rear Admiral Richard G. Edwards said leaks on the O-9 were minor and carried prior to the dive.

Portsmouth Naval Board of Inquiry Navy Yard New London Gann Fie

Charles Wall 5 Promoted to Major in Signal Reserve

Charles Lb Wall son of Ahates Wall, residing at 205 Alamosa Street, has been promoted to major in the signal reserve. He is now a staff signal officer at the army's new air base in Albuquerque. Wall completed high school in San Antonio and graduated from Texas A&M in 1924 with a degree in electrical engineering. He was called to active duty March 1, joining his family in Albuquerque.

Charles & Wall Je Ahates Lb Wall Alamosa Street Army Albuquerque San Antonio Mirch 1 Bia Family Alcaberque

Hoover asks for peaceful America and four freedoms

In a radio address Hoover outlines a prepared nation ready to aid Britain and China without deploying U.S. troops. He promotes defending the western hemisphere, strengthening democracy at home, and resisting isolationism while opposing Soviet influence and the spread of communism. He warns of Stalin’s attacks on Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, and France, urging unity to defend democracy globally.

Cricago Herbert Hoover Strenspolitt Britain China Wilcue Congress America Romain Russia Hoover Latvia Estonia Finland Stalin France

Texas Shows Business Gain in May 1941 Report

Texas bureau of business research reports May gains across sectors. Southern Lumber production and shipments rose sharply from 1940 levels, department store sales up 4 percent from April and 17 percent year over year, with year-to-date sales 10.8 percent above 1940. Farm product sales statewide reached 122 million dollars January-May, with May income at 36 million and livestock shipments up 34 percent.

Austin Texas Bureau of Business Research Tony Southern Texas Lasers

Funeral Set for Wilhelm Krueger at Rieke Home

Funeral services for Wilhelm Krueger age 72 will be held Tuesday at the Rieke funeral home at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at Zuehl Evangelical church. Burial will follow at Zuehl. Krueger, a native of Germany, lived in Bexar County 69 years. Survived by widow Bertha, four sons and four daughters, and 11 grandchildren.

Rieke Wilkiem Skrueger Converse B. Schwenger Zuehl Evanegelical Church Hue Zuehlt Krueger Nate Genonniy Lea Bexar County Bertha Keurger Wile Waller New Zerilh Henry George San Antonio Julius Steffen St. Hedwig Meta Krieger Gene Hoffmann Oscar Zunker

Cadet David Fy Harbor Advances Weather Training

The excerpt details Cadet David Fy Harbor’s progression from weather duties at Kelly Field to receiving training in the Advanced Flying School. It notes two years as an enlisted weather office member, a fall appointment as a cadet, and training steps at California, Randolph Field, and finally Kelly Field for advanced instruction.

Kelly Field David Fy Harbor Advanced Post Weather Office Army California San Antonio Randolph Feld

Gladewater to Name Rodeo Queen Contender List

Gladewater announces rodeo queen selection for the Gladewater Round-Up and Rodeo held June 24 to 27. Lions Club nominates Miss Slinabeth Yates while Rotary backs Miss Anita Leo as treasurer and the Junior Chamber supports Miss Frances Hawkins.

Gladewater Hes The Lions Club Silnabeth Yates Anita Leo Rotary Club Junior Chamber of Commerce Ds Frances Hawkins

Fatal burns in hotel wallpaper removal accident

Two workers died after a gasoline explosion during wallpaper removal at the Robert E. Lee hotel. Louis Gostro aged 44 of 1000 West Travis Street and Raymond Martinez aged 21 of 1042 Ruiz Street were burned. Castro died Sunday and Martinez Monday at Robert B. Green Hospital. The blast occurred around 10 a.m. Sunday in a fifth floor room.

Workinot Louis Gostro Travis Gtreel Raymond Martined Ruiz Street Castro Trobert B. Green Hos Robert Evee

KESSINGER TH JON COLLINS KESSINGER TH JON COLLINS

Maj Maral Kessinger, aide to Maj Gen Collins, served at Fort Sam Houston then assigned to Department of Puerto Rico staff. He previously acted as executive officer and aide in the Meld Artilery Worlplegud during reorganizations after the Zurdivie Mon era.

Maj. Maral £. Kessinger Gon. Dunes L. Calling Rotter Fort Sam Houston Department of Puerto Rico Coliin Kessinger Collins Fort Hoyle Fort Bam Houston Artilery Worlplegud Tre Artillery Zurdivie Mon Vatutatean

Actor John Barrymore Ejected After Patron Incident

The Bart Carroll cafe management said actor John Barrymore was ejected early today after a patron slung at him. Five table captains escorted Barrymore to the door after a man identifying as Lincence Reed of Bukeraffeld California objected to remarks the actor made in the presence of an unidentified woman.

Holly Wae Bart Carroll Cafe John Barrymore Barrymore Lincence Reed Calif Treed

Five Officers Made Colonels on Duty at Port Houston

Five Hautenaat colonels on duty at Port Gum Houston are promoted to temporary colonel. The roster includes Col. Dennis McCuniff chief of staff of the 2nd division, Col. Paul G. Paschal commander of the 30th Infantry, Col. Roscoe B. Woodruff acting assistant chief of staff for plans and training G-3 of the aged division, Col. W. G. Lively ordered to Puerto Rico, Col. John W. Leonard assistant chief of staff for supply G-4 of the 2nd division, and Col. George G. Beach, immediate corps, Station hospital.

Hautenaat Port Gum Houston Col Dennis, & McCuniff Une 2H Divistai Paul G Paschalsoromander 30Th Infantry Roscoe B. Woodrrtt Atatt Llent W. G. Live Puerto Rico John W. Leonard George G. Beach Imedies

Pappys Paper Used For Note Taking In Texas House

Representative Fred Klingeman of Karnes City announced on the Texas House floor that he had lost his copy of the campaign newspaper Wi Lea O Danial Newe. Members reacted with jeers and laughter.

aGrain INS Suory Fred Klingeman Karnes City Texas House Lea O'Daniel Newe Aveitors Campaign

Draft Gall Names Listed in Selective Service Induction Notice

A list of registrants drafted into the army on July 7 is issued by local selective service boards. They must report to their boards at designated times and locations, with multiple boards listing names such as Pedro Guzman Arturo Satrnna Zavilla Tae dora Davila and others. The notice includes transfers, deferrals, and student aid cases, along with procedural details and scanning errors in the text.

Army Smiths Tower Pedro Guzman Arturo Satrnna Zavilla Taedora Davila Ilan Guerrero Jy. Willey ‘Thoins Darmon Tommie Philip Hunt Elman ‘Tuseth Rene Harry Lavy Albert Ni Lambrecht Chatten Lois Grunter Jr Emanuel Branzel Edward Mall’ Dwyer Arthur Simer McCanna James H. McGinbey Ozer Don Hunch Richard Dante Cerpels Scott Shackleford Robert Hoeh McCauley Thomas Gynne Craig Clarence Hrank- Yin Guhtey Alvin Woldner Sunbureek Wey Sea Chowaande Merve

Hughes Court Term Expired in Utterance of Farewell

Washington June 30 The retirement of Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes ends his nine year term on the United States Supreme Court. Hughes will spend the summer in the Canadian Rockies with Mrs Hughes and plans to return next month. He has answered a flood of letters and messages from friends since announcing his retirement. A new minister to foreign affairs in Chungking Dr Quo Tai-chi former Chinese ambassador to London was formally installed.

Justice Court Precinct Fredericksburg Tve Gebsky Heit Wee Jowe Washington Thys Charles Evans Hughes Fis United States H Hughes Hughes Trely Canadlin Rockies Fol Bres Lapant Chungking Ching Wdr Quo Tai-Ghi London Olen Boray

Seven plead guilty to transmitting defense information

New York June 30 seven persons charged in a nationwide spy roundup pleaded guilty to transmitting vital defense information to a foreign government. They were arraigned in Brooklyn before U.S. Commissioner Martin C. Epstein. Names include Lilly Stein, Leo Wanlen, Axel Hartwig, Richard Kleissn, W. Slegler, and Stedz Brokhott.

New York TV5 Seten Towndup U. S Martin C. Epstein Brooklyn Gull Lilly Barbara Carola Stein Leo Wanlen Kili Hartwig Richard Kleissn W. Slegler Erat ‘Stigler Sted Z. Brokhott

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Gillespie Comerce Gillespie County Commissioners’ Court Little Red Dog Houston Specias Braniff Airways Gunter Hotel Fannin Braniff Ofrrenage Vflights Charles Wall Charles Wall JT Willgar Deliyer Paper Excelsior Co Yams Pe Tyreds Texas Wilhelm Krueger Bam D. I. Harbour Harry Blair Kelly Harbour Rodeo Queen Burns Kessinger TH Jon Collins Mal Warold E. Kessinger Puerto Teo Pappy Lg A Hermion Tung Ons Isselaure Lang Roeder Federal Bureau of Investigation Edgar Hoover Dla Joske's HALY BART Joske’s
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