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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1940

Page

3

Son of Roosevelt Divorce Fallout Ties Funds Settled

In Los Angeles on March 2 a divorce settlement assigns Betsey Cushing Roosevelt $115000 from Jones Roosevelt, eldest son of the president. Judge Thomas G Gould scheduled a decree for Monday. Mrs Roosevelt testified of strain and the producer husband seeking divorce two years earlier in Washington. The settlement gives Mrs Roosevelt a flat $84000 now and an option of $1000 more in five years or $5000 yearly until remarrying. The children Sara Delano and Kale receive monthly sums. Roosevelt to maintain a $25000 life policy and custody remains with Mrs Roosevelt.

Los Angeles Betsey Cushing Roosevelt Jones Roosevelt Thomas G. Gould Nell S. McCarthy Roosevelt California James Roosevelts Brookline Mass

Policewoman Hunts Garter Snappers In Lawrence

Policewoman Beatrice V Clarke plans to patrol Lawrence shows after a theater garter snatching incident the night before. She warns women to beware and says she will pursue complaints. A man who swapped her garter was fined 25 dollars yesterday. Actress Helen Hayes’ father Frank V Brown died in Pearson Maryland after a sudden illness.

Lawrence Mass Beatrice V. Clarke Pearson Frank V. Brown Helen Hayes

Pendergast Pal Convicted Amid Kansas City Case

F Mont Relly, former Puerto Rican governor, was convicted of possessing four forged instruments tied to Tom Pendergast’s Democratic machine. He received six months in jail after a jury verdict found the minimum sentence applicable. The indictment alleged forged endorsements on a street cleaning warrant and cashing it while free on bond pending appeal.

Kansas City F. Mont Relly Tom Pendergast Wws Kelly

Finland Takes Quick Steps to Use $20 Million Credit

Washington March 2 The export import bank approved a $20,000,000 credit to Finland to buy gasoline oil grain and other vital supplies. Hjalmar J Procope said the loans would help withstand the Russian invasion and orders would be placed immediately. Prime Minister Ryti spoke by long distance with Helsinki and said Finland was far from defeated. Finland’s military attaché noted the invaders will face tougher terrain.

Wasiington Winland Lodey Roosevelt Jegjake Hjalmar J. Procope Telebuione Ryti Helsinki Finkind Cal. Per Zitlaeus

Six Are Charged in Labor Union Fight

Wichita Falls March 2. Slemen faced assault charges in a fight sparked by a rig building crew refusing to join a labor union. Seven men were injured as a group halted the Wichita Falls Archer City highway and attacked the crew with fists pick handles and weapons. L A Smith from Wichita Falls was hospitalized with a slashed face.

Wichita Falls Slemen Ned McDaniel Archer City L. A. Smith

Will Rogers to Come Home

CLARRMORE OK March 2 PW Rogers 18 coming home. He will rest on a gentle slope he chose as a good homesite for the old age he hoped to spend among his Gun Totk.

Clarrmore Okla PW Rogers

Havana Police Brace for Arrests in Ferrara Attack

In Havana on March 2 police expect arrests soon in the attempted assassination of Dr. Orestes Ferrara member of Cuba's constituent assembly and former US ambassador. He was shot in a car as his chauffeur Rufino Alvarez was killed. Ferrara is in emergency hospital. The widow of a California philosopher has agreed to have a bay moved to Rogers County Oklahoma.

Havana Orestes Ferrara Cuba Constituent Assembly United States Rufino Alvarez Ferrara California Rogers County Oklahoma Ion GC. Phillips Betty Rogers Los Angeles Worite Forest Lawns Ges Ned States Dale Calif

Voyage notes and city columns mix of names and events

A fragmented Bexar Facts column lists FRANK BRADY and EMILY WILLIAMS among others, mentioning a 11 day port stay on a vacation cruise, radio updates, a 6-year-old patient at Santa Rosa Hospital, a hospitalizing incident, a nationwide reward, and various local and regional figures including RALPH, DENNIS, STERLING BUNCH, W. FRENson, and CALLOWAY. It references Azores voyage, Mexico trip, Clipper flying boats, and a birthday department note with TEXAS and CAB CALLOWAY.

Frank Brady Emily Williams South America Richard Espinoza Santa Rosa Hospital Stinson Ralph Tredburn Enid Okla Tory Runch C. Dennis Sterling Bunch W. Fren-Son Heldrontearalogist Zels Azores Gilmore Detroit Mexico Canopus Fhst Texas Gon Cotter Cab Calloway Billy Fintg

Easter demand drains Faster season supplies for rabbits

Dealers report the Easter season has caught the Faster supply chain short. A Krische, supplying most local co4 rabbits for medical labs in San Ana, notes many rabbits found recently have nearly vanished. High pelt demand and meal use reduce available stock further.

A. Krische SpensCm Krische San Anatolio Medical Laboratories Cole

Rotary Chief Optimist on Business

Walter D Head president of Rotary outlined optimist views after a six week tour of West coast and Texas Rotary districts in San Antonio. He said business may rise if the European war continues but warned a war economy would bring a recession. he noted California West coast reports show excellent current business with large orders for ships and materials. Head also observed Texas business improving, oil industry conditions remaining strong despite proration laws. Accompanied by his wife he toured central eastern Texas with Rails director J Ed McLaughlin and attended inter city banquet at the St Anthony hotel.

International Rotary California West Head Beammont Eastern Airlines Texas J. Ed McLaughlin Rails McLaughlin Rotary International United States San Antonio Little Rock

Defendants Backed on Nouston Movie

District Judge Norman V. Atkinson sustained a general demurrer to a $1,000,000 libel suit by Gen. Andrew Jackson Houston against Interstate Theaters and others over the Republic Pictures film Man of Conquest. The suit claimed the movie libeled Sam Houston's memory.

Houston Norman V. Atkinson Andrew Jackson Houston I General Houston Republic Pictures Corporation Man of Conquest Sam Houston

Girl Racketeers Nab Pennies From Youngsters

Springfield Mass March 2 Deputy Police Chief John P Fleming said three juvenile racketeers aged 11 to 15 would be held for Juvenile court action. The girls were arrested after stealing about $1.28 in pennies and nickels by hiding in secluded downtown spots and jumping out on school routes.

Springfield Mass John P. Fleming Fleming

Lepke Buchalter Found Guilty on Eighteen Counts

New York March 2 The courts finish with the notorious racketeer Lepke Buchalter as a general sessions jury convicts him on 18 counts of extorting about 50 000 in a trucking racket. He faces a life sentence though no panic showed. Co defendants Max Silverman Harold Silvera receive related verdicts with possible long term terms as prosecutors note his fall from power and the rise of federal cases.

New York Louis Lepke) Buchater General Sessions Simputhy Buchalter J. Edgar Hoover Manhattan Sil Cool Max Silverman Harold Silvera Gentral

Cardenas Oil Plan Faces Hurdles in Mexico City

March report says President Lazaro Cardenas’ plan to reorganize the oil industry will meet serious resistance. Proposals include personnel reallocation, wage cuts, and ending rent allowances, clashing with terms of the newly approved labor contract for Petróleos Mexicanos. Observers note government-ordered changes may be offset by rent continuations and no personnel readjustment, with retroactive effects slated from January 1.

Mexico City Lazaro Cardenas Giardonas Petroleas Mexicanos

Mexico Tourists to Show Permits

Mexico City March 2. Foreigners in Mexico were asked by the interior department to carry immigration documents and entry permits for identification. Documents must be presented for examination on request to maintain a complete record of all foreigners.

Mexico City Mexico Interior Qupartroent

Woodlawn Methodist Church Plans Wednesday Night Program

Woodlawn Methodist Church will observe Wednesday night with a supper at 6 30 p m The event will include glasses for every department of the church and an opening program for all attendees.

Woodlawn Woodlawn Methodist Church

Visiting Dog Faces Death at San Antonio Pound

A dog from Georgetown Texas carrying a license was wounded and slated for death in the San Antonio dog pound this week. Reports state the animal did not belong to Blueteenks, amid unclear notes and execution papers.

Rito Texas San Antonio

British Recruiting of Red Spies Seen

Moscow reports that British intelligence is accused of recruiting Trotskyites as spies and stool-pigeons. The Comintern paper claims efforts against Soviet Russia have failed, citing vigilant Soviet masses and Bolshevist loyalties as proof.

Moscow Praya Comaiuitiss Pany Serve Fee Russia

Dew Chairmen Discuss Fight Over Convention City

Little Democratic chairman EB Germany of Chitas Saturday led a lively argument with Hils over who holds authority to select a convention city. Mrs Frances Edmondson of San Antonio testified before the state committee claiming authority, while Hillshoro was noted as a meeting site candidate. Cities including Mineral Wells Amarillo Dallas Houston Waco and Austin sought the convention.

EB. B. Germany Chitas Frances Edmondson San Antonio State Committee Geretinny Germany Hillshoro Mineral Wells Ammarillo Dallas Houston Waco Austin

Back Tax Penalties Rise in Federal Income Case

Chicago reports government figures show back taxes and penalties totaling 8.4 million dollars for indicted figures in the federal income tax drive. William R. Jolson and others face charges of attempting to evade millions in taxes from 1928 to 1938. The action marks the second largest lax on record as prosecutors seek over five million in interest and penalties. A Philadelphia publisher, M. L. Annensberg, is charged with evading over three million dollars in taxes between 1582 and 1696. Also named are William R. Skidmore and Andrew J. Creighton linked to gambling clubs. Urges prompt payment and notes additional classifications for further bids.

Chicago Lachey Willian R. Jotgon Jolson M. L. Annensberg Philadelphia William R. Skidmore Jonson Gambling Enterprises Andrew J. “Ren Creighton

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