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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1940

Page

4

Annexation debate links suburban services to city costs

Dickin son, chair of the projects committee, urged voluntary annexation of suburban areas before the Presidents' council in San Antonio. He argued suburbs benefit from police protection, garbage service, and utilities if annexed, while warning the city must consider health and fire protection implications. The council referred the project to the executive club for review.

Suiclibe San Antonio N.S Dickison Sam Antonio Memenrs Dickinson Clube Rey Clube Rey‘ Tesepted By the President’, Paxymeats Dickingon Prem Dickinson Intan Nsw Itian

Refugee describes Nazi terror in western Poland during invasion

A Polish refugee in New York recounts German occupation in his homeland beginning September 7, detailing mass arrests and executions in multiple towns, depopulation of districts, confiscation of property, and famine. He cites specific incidents including killings of doctors, priests, and community leaders, and describes deportations and fear as German troops imposed brutal order.

Woman Hurt In Crash Near Kenedy Underpass

A San Antonio woman was severely injured and three others hurt when their car failed to clear an underpass on the Corpus Christi highway south of Kenedy. The crash occurred Sunday morning as the four women traveled from San Antonio to Port Aransas. Nassr Sarah Guttman suffered a broken hip and fractured shoulder, while Mrs Marguerite McAdoo and two others received lacerations and bruises. Guttman was rushed to a hospital by ambulance, with McAdoo later recovering at home.

San Antonio Reroius Condita Corpus Ere Kenedy Tom San Antonio Port Aransas Nassr Sarah Guttman West Summit Place Santa Rosa Rose Pila Lyans Marguerite McAdng West Summit Sam Jormie Shadwell Deani Copeland Berkshire Avenue McAdoo Jay

Council Seeks Auto Bids and Equipment for City

The council opened bids Tuesday morning for a four passenger sedan plus procurement of general equipment. Bids included Jordan-Tvers Wumpans at $71 , George Jones at $742.40, Chevrolet and Ormsby Co., and others with $626.50 each. A bid for refueling equipment at the old market house was $1509. The council adopted an appropriation transferring $21,000 from back tax collections to the 1938 general funds and allocated funds for general fund holes Nos. 22 and 23 and rate No. 24 with accrued interest. A $100 appropriation was set for stamps and a contract approved with Lamp Printing for binding books at $4.40 per hour.

Bix Ety Coungi Mertinp Herper-Gillespie Jordan-Tvers Wumpans George Jones Oringen Mator Company Mulan Chevrolet Company Ormsby Company Councl Als Ayordins Lamp Printing Company Paul Ander Clegg Company

The Voice of Two Worlds Promises Mind Power Secrets

A sensational account touts a mind-power system said to unlock vast abilities. The narrator, a famed explorer, claims Tibet guarded hidden wisdom learned from ancient guardians. Readers are invited to request a cheap self-improvement booklet with no obligation.

Borsly Atrenkin Tibet Land Jimmy

Prowler Report on Dege World or Pate Hark

The fragment discusses the conclusion of varied heats and mentions Katie Wy. It resembles a prowler report with unclear terms and possible rankings in a world or pate context.

Cie Dege World Pate Katie Wy Varhty

Burbank Vocational High seeks 100 pound science equipment

L W Tox, director of vocational education in San Antonio schools, explained to Mrs J Winter a board member that Burbank High needs physics equipment to meet state accreditation requirements. The $700 physics lab cost was included in the 1929 40 budget. Winter urged delaying the purchase for a needs study. Superintendent J Stutsman was away at an administrator convention.

Burbank J. Winter Board of Education L. W. Tox San Antonis Fox Department State Department of Education Burbank Schoo Thurbank Winten

Winter term records show 125 Bali Antonio students excluded

A February report by Dr. W. H. Hargis, school physician, lists 125 Bali Antonio pupils excluded from classes for health or temperature issues. The survey notes 2198 screenings, 1285 vision tests, 340 vaccinations, 884 r vaccines, 151 eyeglasses, and 70 health actions.

Bali Antonio Chidren Monty W. H. Hargis Betloodace Lune Stud Wlao

Man Held Under Marihuana Count

Police testified they saw Alfredo Cordova hide a marijuana cigarette package as they entered 12144 Guadalupe Street bar. Cordova, 41, was ordered held for the federal grand jury after failing to post a $1000 bond and pleaded not guilty to 9 counts of possessing marijuana.

Guadalupe Street Alfredo Cordova Laredo United States P. A. Lockhart Cordova Set A. E. Toscano James Carrigan Gordova

Deportation of 22 Aliens Stated

Immigrant officials announced the deportation of 22 aliens connected to Mexican and New Orleans areas. The group, transported on a transcontinental train, was taken to San Antonio for processing, with移n additional Japanese Chinese travelers redirected toward San Francisco for deportation. A Filipino from New Orleans was also reportedly released for relocation.

New Orleans Larello San Antonio W. W. Knopp New York

Police Aid Sought in Hunt for Missing Elvira Berron

Police and deputies searched Tuesday for Elvira Berron a 20 year old missing from her home at 1111 North Navidad street. Parents said she disappeared Monday afternoon after walking away in a hive dress brown shoes and a light gray overcoat.

Elvira Berron North Navidad Street Mase Darron Ranner

Negro Attack On Garner Nipped

A Senate judiciary sub committee halted a witness's testimony after he branded Vice President Garner as an evil labor baker. Benjamin J. Davis Jr. of New York used the phrase, prompting Chairman Van Nuys to order removal and end the disruption.

Washington Nepro Senate Judiciary Garner Benjamin J. Davis Jr New York City C. SO John L. Lewis van Nuys

Hatch anti politics bill debate spurs state employee limits

Senator Minton argues expansion of the Hatch act to cover state employees partly paid by federal funds. Senator Hatred proposes amending the law to stop political activity by such workers, aligning with current federal employee restrictions. House discussion on appropriation for the imperial department proceeds, with a Friday vote anticipated. Roosevelt administration cites 315 million for third set of Panama Canal locks as possible to fund if construction can begin immediately.

Washington Minton D-Ind Senate Benalor Hateh UD N. Moi Hateh House Imperial Department White House Congress Roosevelt Panama Canal

City Workers Back At School

About 50 city employees from the recreation and health departments returned to class in city government Tuesday. They enrolled in a four week course taught by Prof. A. B. Wacker of the University of San Anunia, with two sessions weekly. The program will cover Federal, Hale and MUA topics in the lectures.

A. B. Wacker University of San Anunia Federal Hale Mua pAl Evermichh

Woman Fends Off Prowler in Home At Broadway Apt

Mrs N O Ryan of 535 Broadway Naosay reported regaining her newly bought purse after a black intruder was found in the back room of her apartment. She told officers she rushed to the rear, struggled with the prowler, who dropped the purse and fled.

N. O. Ryan Broadway Naosay

Liar Sought for Test of Detector

A report describes seeking a liar test subject for a new lie detector arriving from Chicago. LC George Robinson will oversee the operation as a small room is prepared in the facility for the device. Rainy Silo Mito Hawaii is mentioned as a normal bustling city.

Polio Turslay Chicago George Robinson Take & Routse Mito Hewaii United States Termory

Murray custody ruling backs Mae Murray in custody dispute

Superior Judge George Dackweller ruled in Mae Murray's favor in the custody case with her ex husband David Mdlveni. The decision, described by the judge as firm, also included censure of the former spouse. The court acknowledged Murray’s status as the mother and the best interests of the child in the custody arrangement.

Los Angeles Mae Murray Sons Monthly Iran David Mdlveni George Dackweller

Statewide drive for special session on teacher retirement

Texas teachers press for a special legislative session to fund a retirement plan. The campaign, led by local councils from San Antonio to Dallas and Fort Worth, seeks a petition to Governor W Lee O Daniel. A central state committee will coordinate with legislators and deliver signed pleas before May 1.

W. Lee O'Daniel San Antonio Ban Antono I Avanith Bennie Crowther Chile

Suspect Caught. Victim Sought After Two-Week Robbery

Police ended a two-week search by arresting Joe Castro near the Municipal Market area on Monday night in a robbery case involving James Berry who was assaulted February 22. Berry later disappeared from sight as investigators led by C A Dotson pursued the suspect. Castro, of 4003 West Committee Street, was booked after the arrest.

Nity Railway Joe Castro Ulster Og Weat Committee Street

Jawdone Saw Report Mentions Ram Tie Incident

A fragmented report notes Jawdone Saw and Jawkane of Vsnake in an event described as a ram tie, with unclear context and details remaining readable but incomplete. The item suggests a notable action or moment that could involve injuries or conflict, but specifics are not provided in the surviving text.

Jawdone Ram Tie Jawkane

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