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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1940
Page
12
Washington reports friction within the Democratic setup as Farley rails at Republican critiques of the party plan. James A Farley argues the cheaper fundraising method favors wealthy donors, while John Hamilton’s coalition defends the proposed convention finance as a necessary political maneuver.
British bomber attack off the German coast was reported today and the submarine was believed sunk. The war bulletin cited authorities in London with the brief casualty update and strategic implications of the strike.
Pecart Workers Union Local 172 sent open letters to President Roosevelt and lawmakers opposing a slate of anti alien bills before Congress. They denounced the Hobbs concentration camp measure as among the most vicious and urged vetoes, citing provisions targeting aliens and citizen families in housing.
Police report an incident in Holyoke involving Arthur Triplett at 1310 Roosevelt Avenue. A man hired as a chauffeur fled after a $5 down payment for a chauffeur’s uniform, leaving a missing $5 and the man’s whereabouts unknown amid a tense police scene near downtown. District Zone Four Lions clubs planned a dinner dance at Gunter hotel with hoped attendance from various Texas towns.
Governors of Alabama Arizona Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Virginia and West Virginia join in urging the Senate to defeat federal anti lynching legislation already passed by the House. Senator McKellar cites urging governors to act against lynching and protect states rights while opposing federal action.
Henry Rivas received 24 years in the Criminal District Court after pleading guilty to burglary in two cases. Two 12-year sentences were deferred 30 days for possible informant information on North Side house burglaries. He was captured two weeks ago by deputy sheriffs and highway patrolmen based on tips from Alamo Heights police.
A San Antonio man, Claude McCollum, arrived at police headquarters on Tuesday declaring his candidacy for a cell. He said he was drunk and broke, choosing intoxication booking over drunkenness. Officer Aubrey Davenport processed the arrest.
Ford Motor Company attorneys were blocked in their attempt to prove regular union employment at the Dallas plant during the NLRB hearing on alleged unfair labor practices. Trial Examiner Denham rejected the proof as immaterial, noting Ford’s claim that the company has worked with union men without distinction over years. The hearing enters its third session as Ford resumes witness discussions.
The Rev. Harrison Branford, 92, a retired Methodist minister and former prohibition candidate for lieutenant governor of Texas, died in Dallas on Monday. He was father to the late T. L. Bradford, Dallas first mayor under council-manager government. Survivors include three daughters Mrs. W. R. Ellis Mrs. TM. Lucas and Mrs. Minnie B. Kelly, all of Dallas.
Wilson county voters approved the proposed soil conservation district in a Saturday election by 554 to 258. The measure affects 524000 acres of Wilson county land.
Mil Maj. Gen. J. Mauborgne, chief signal officer, to visit Fort San and depots in London area. An accident at the depot March 1 injured a swan and disrupted telegraph quarters. He is set to tour signal corps activities and then visit the First Cavalry division at El Paso.
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