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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1940

Page

10

Argentinian planner studies San Antonio city setup

Jorge Kalnay an Argentine architect and city planner from Buenos Aires arrived in San Antonio on Tuesday to study municipal problems and the city administration. He visited city hall, planned to tour Stinson Field, and will visit Dallas Los Angeles San Francisco Portland Seattle Chicago and others. He noted Buenos Aires seeks highway links with North America and envisions Spainlish bilingual future for Americans. Kalnay speaks five languages and commented on local officials.

Jorge Kelnay Buenos Aires Argentos San Antonio Valparsisy Chile Panama Mexico City Mexico North America South America Kalney United States Paul Steffler Eastway Budapest Hungary Baros Aires Easnay District of Columbia Argen‘line Japan iPlan Kilway Dallas Los Anjieles San Francisco Portland Seattle Chicago

Ford plant witness testimony in NLRE unfair labor case

Dallas March 6 testimony described access to the Dallas Ford plant and alleged factory misconduct. Witnesses including John Farquhar and Clyde Boyd testified about factory conditions, improvised rubber blackjacks, and union involvement while officials faced cross examination in the NLRE proceedings.

Dallas Labor Board Clyde JL. Boyd Pord Plaot Seere A. F. of Ford Hhe Gabe P. Allen Ford Denham Ray L. Stewart

Record fines top seven hundred in single day

Judge Temple Calhoun announced that 711 in fines was collected Monday in Corporation court, a new single day record. He noted traffic fines were not included and many defendants chose to pay rather than serve jail time.

Temple Calhoun Calhoun

Weavers Guild to Give Exhibition at Witve Museum

The Weavers Guild of the Witve Museum will present an exhibition of recent work by the organization on Wednesday from 2 to 2 pm. The event showcases the guild's latest textile pieces in a concise display.

Weavers Guild Weavers Guild of the Witve Museum

Syrup of Black Draught Promised Sleepy Intestines Relief

A garbled ad describes Syrup of Black Draught as a pleasant tasting medicine to ease constipation and tone intestinal muscles. It claims simple directions ensure action with a small 25 cent size offered.

Fanging Hottie Draven

Officer Hurt In Chase Fall In San Antonio Incident

District Patrolman M.S. Arnett pursued two men after a disturbance at 1301 South JHared Street near Tampico and Medina streets. He fell on railroad tracks and suffered chest injuries. Jose Gonzales and Serrato were booked for intoxication at Nix Hospital and local jail.

M.S. Arnett Arnett Tampico Medina Joh L. Barnett Nix Hospital South Jhared Street Twotree Arey Jose Gonzales Serrato

Drive Ordered on L A Light Jumpers

Police traffic chief Capt Homer Allen announced a crackdown on traffic light jumpers in downtown Los Angeles. He said officers will warn drivers and pedestrians who start crossing on amber signals and warned that stronger action will follow if warnings fail to deter violations.

Homer Allen Police Department

Tomatoes From Mexico Replacing Texas Crops

Customs reports 624 logs of tomatoes imported from Mexico to replace crops killed by winter in Texas. Shipments arrived through San Antonio Laredo and Arizona offices. Duty on imported tomatoes is three cents per pound. Guy Belzons, customs supervisor, confirms the shipments from Mexico and Guatemala authorities note.

Texas Mexico Guy Belzons Belzons San Antonio Laredo Arizona

San Antonio employers hear on social security changes

About 200 San Antonio employers attended a chamber of commerce forum at the Gunter hotel. Texas social security administration officials explained changes since January 1, including taxes applying to employees of state and national banks that are members of the federal reserve system.

San Antonio San Antonia

City budget drafted for 1940-41 readied in Charlotte

City auditor I N Tucker announced a near complete 1940 41 budget draft with a public hearing planned for March 23 under charter rules the tax rate to be set in late March and taxes to begin April 1 Park and tax commissions see varied spending while department payroll cuts and one re appraisal contract shape the forecasted expenditures

I’. N. Tucker Tucker Henry F. Hein Hein Park Department

Youth Injured in Bike Collision at San Jacinto

A collision between an 18 year old bicyclist Antonio Guadiano and an automobile at San Jacinto and Fl Paso streets left him with bruises and possible internal injuries. The driver fled the scene and moved to a hospital for treatment. A separate incident in the 600 block of West Commerce involved 14 year old Dhyrle Fepinosa from 314 San Carlos street whose foot was run over while he assisted in pushing a car.

Robert B. Green Antonio Guadiano Elvira Street San Jacinto Fl Paso Juan Fepinosa San Carlos Street Commerce Street

Bookmaking Charge Filed Against S.A. Man Joe Rhodes

Joe Rhodes of 008 West Gramercy Place was charged with unlawful bookmaking on March 4 before Justice of the Peace Raymond Gerhardt, filed by the City Vice Squad Officer P. N. Torres.

Joe Rhodes West Gramercy Place Justice of the Peace Raymond Gerhardt P. N. Torres

Suspicious Car Report Spurs Police Inquiry

Police investigate a report from Mrs. B. E. Saunders of 333 Kayton Avenue claiming a car followed her from the downtown district on Monday night. No suspicious vehicles were found in the neighborhood after a sweep.

Iac B. E. Saunders Kayton Avenue

Hindus Warns Tiny Europe Neutrals Fear Hitler Pact

Maurice Hindus told an open forum in San Antonio that Europe’s small nations fear Hitler. He said the pact aims to ease pressure on Germany while pitting Russia, France, and England against the Axis. Hindus noted Poland’s quick fall and doubted immediate peace, adding Turkey may stay independent. He called the pact a union of convenience not friendship.

Europe Maurice Hindus San Antonio Hitler France England Poland Gerture Turkey Reniov Henry Diekmann

Burglars Tired After Attempted Filling Station Break‑in

Police investigated a break in at a filling station on 3200 Broadway where burglars, exhausted from hours of labor, tried every window and finally gained entry but left nothing missing according to operator Howse and employee B. R. State.

Broadway Fey Howse B. R. State

Adwriter urges cost-effective lighted ads for readers

Fragmentary ad copy touts low cost advertising with lighted formats. Mentions “Adwriter” tool and seeks maximum readership at minimum cost.

Adwriter

Gold Haarlem Oil Capsules Promise Kidney Relief

A flagged advertisement urges readers to flush kidneys and stop nighttime urination with Gold Haarlem Capsules. It claims to reduce waste buildup, soothe a irritated bladder, and relieve joint pain by expelling uric acids, touting the product as safe, effective, and sold for 35 cents with a gold medal box.

Hashem Holland

Head of Oil Field Dies in Accident

Palestine dispatch reports James Grawford, about 20, superintendent of the Francites oil field for the British American Oil company, was killed instantly this morning when his gun discharged accidentally during a hunt.

Palestine James Grawford British-American Oil Company

Goridal Motors announces severance plan for salaried staff

New York March 5 7 A guarantee of half to half a year's pay on separation is offered to over 40000 salaried employees by Goridal Motors. The plan rewards one half month pay per year of service up to 10 years with 25 percent of one month's pay for each additional year. Minimum is half a month's pay and maximum equals the employee's full salary. The program adds to existing income security and employee benefits.

New York Goridal Motors Corporation Abred P. Sloan Jz Contro Plo Additi Incvome Segurity Benehe Hia Moe Foe Agerhey Cain Rome “Pay

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