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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1940
Page
4
March 7 report from London notes the royal air force shot down a German raider off Scotland, conducted reconnaissance on strategic German bases and cities, and then proceeded to the house of commons seeking additional war funding. The article hints at a secret appropriation amount still undisclosed.
Sir Kingsley Wood, the air minister, described the current cost as a great fat expenditure in British history. He noted the Royal Air Force flew more than a thousand sorties into German territory by day and night during six months of conflict.
Mary’s university hosts an open house from 7 30 to 9 30 p m featuring department exhibits. Brother Francis Hess will present two performances of The Dictator at 8 30 and 3 30 p m in the auditorium. Physics shows ground school instruments and a miniature wind tunnel. San Antonio officer Bogasch leads fingerprinting display. A tuberculosis prevention film and sociology demonstrations accompany the exhibits.
The article outlines proposed changes to the Wagner Act including requiring employer requests for certain actions, one year cooling off after elections, allowing employer labor discussions with safeguards, evidence rules adjustments, and limits on back pay. It also seeks excluding farm cooperatives, delays on charges beyond six months, and finalizing trial examiner reports with exceptions deadlines.
A K Mackey professor of animal husbandry at Texas A and M chosen as secretary of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association. Salary set at 4500 dollars per year, with duties to begin in June after the current term ends. Mackey judged both men’s and boys’ sheep classes at the recent San Angelo stock show.
Reporter notes a rising anti Roosevelt sentiment as Robert K. Goodwin wins the Sixth Des Moines district special election in Iowa. The result signals a national drift from the New Deal, with Goodwin carrying every county and a large share of votes amid a three way race. Dowell’s long tenure is cited as a factor in contrasting outcomes.
Police report Raymond Mooney of 1204 Hedges Street received head injuries when struck by a water faucet. Radio Patrolman W L Tomlinson said Mooney was found walking on the 1200 block of Fast Commerce Street with cloths around his head and claimed a unknown assailant struck him. Mooney was taken to Robert B Green Hospital for first aid then returned home.
Kenosha cobbler James Rosselli faced charges for not fully answering a census taker. Census Director Austin ordered withdrawal of the case after a dispute over the procedure. Rosselli pledged to cooperate if questions were polite and he claimed no criminal intent.
Bernett Knudson president of Kiwanis International urged adoption of the Kiwanis code to honor human and spiritual values over material gain. Speaking at a San Antonio luncheon with Mrs. Knudson and Charles Moureau, he cited the Rush-Bagot treaty as a beacon of harmony and noted upcoming Kiwanis Goodwill observances from April 28 to May 1 involving about 2100 clubs.
Paris March 7 The French Navy reported it has sunk and captured German submarines and destroyed thousands of tons of German shipping. Navy Minister Cesar Campinchi announced that combined with British efforts two allied navies have destroyed about 50 submarines, breaking a major threat to sea lanes.
Word of promotions reached Thursday at the field. Captains David M. Slaughter and J. F. Phillips of Brooksfield are promoted to major. Other local air corps officers promoted include Lieut Col H F Miller, commander of Duncan field, to colonel, and Majors J M Clark of Duncan field and G M Palmer of Randolph field.
Here Hamlet March 7 two youthful bandits attempted a highway hold up against motorists. They fled on bicycles when another car neared, then disappeared into the darkness. The incident prompted a police search across the area.
Alcafar Shrine minstrel show, recently presented in San Antonio, will be staged in Austin. W. Wallace, potentate of the Alcafar Shrine, will direct the performance for the Ben Hur Mystic Shrine.
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