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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1940

Page

4

Cancer research advances from Johns Hopkins study

Dr George C Gey of Johns Hopkins explained experiments showing normal tissue cells can become malignant under radiation exposure. He noted a shift toward understanding cancer cell isolation and transformation, marking a potential new approach in cancer study praised by Association President Dr C C Little.

Pittsburgh George C. Gey Johns Hopkins University American Association For Cancer Research Gey C. C. Little Bar Harbor Merommente

Police Aid to Women In Distress Reported In San Antonio

Police officers answered two distress calls on Thursday in San Antonio. Mrs Ida M Bailey at 2509 West Commerce reported being locked out of her house after hearing noises, while Mrs J M Jones at 2322 West Houston street also requested police help. Patrolman C J Hocker investigated the first attic entry but found no intruder or evidence.

Galanids San Antonio Argin Pairovian E. Spring Ida M. Bailey West Commerce Street Ouse SC. Cgiardner C. J. Hocker Glia

Texas U Group to See L A Factories

A San Antonio industry tour will be taken by 100 advanced students in UT Austin School of Business Administration. The chamber of commerce and Delta Sigma Pi plan the trip with 17 other school groups including Kansas State College of Agriculture and Fox High School Otis. Tours are scheduled for April May and June.

San Antonio Industries School of Business Administration University of Texas Io Aph Chamber of Commerce Delta Sigma Pi Kansas State College of Agriculture Fox High Schools Fox Otis

Don Politico’s Tour Of City Budget And Local Affairs

A fragmented city notes a new budget in the Don Politico report alongside Jack Davis and the reapers Defense League. Items include tourist maps, a costly telephone bill for the mayor, a red ticket curb fine to a visiting Tulsa pitcher, and a push for suburban annexation led by local teachers. The piece names J K Beretta as a key figure, discusses beer law changes, and hints at upcoming political moves and mass meetings.

Oi Don Politico Jack Davis Reapers Defense League Alcalde Junor Chamber of Commerce Mrew Unis Max Thomas Tulsa Seguin Thomas Steuin

Valedictorian Named At Texas Military Institute

Bernard Shoenfield son of Mr and Mrs Abe Shoenfield 607 E Mulberry Street was named the valedictorian of the graduating class by Dr W W Bondurant superintendent An earlier announcement named Capt Joseph Crosthwait salutatorian The two were introduced before faculty and students Also eight new National Honor Society members were named including Richard Harding Vigson Gray Bernard Shoenfield Charles Arnold James Calvert Ray Leeman and David Liebmann

Bernard W. Shuenfiyld Abe Shaen- I Nerd E. Mulberry Street Texas Military Institute W. W. Bondurant Joseph H. Crosthwait Torreon Mexico Joseph K. Crosthwait San Antonio Academy Charles E. Garrett Richard Harding Vigson Gray Bernard Shoenfield Charles Arnold James Calvert Ray Leeman David Liebmann

Students Favor NYA Continuance

AUSTIN March 21 IN S Sev enty one per cent of the nation's college youth oppose the 32 per cent cut in NYA funds proposed by Congress, according to Student Opinion Surveys 101 America. The report notes only 1 per cent difference in opinion between students with NYA jobs and those without. The current budget before Congress requests employment for 89,000 persons versus 130,000 this year.

Austin INS Congress America Ven

Social Security Changes Favored by Chamber Official

Ray Leeman of the South Texas Chamber of Commerce said Thursday that an amendment to the Social Security Act favored by Congressman Paul Kilday would help small businesses. The measure would exclude certain firm owners from employee classification, potentially lowering firm employment counts for SSI eligibility and is proposed to be retroactive to 1933.

Erestman Paul Kilday Ray Leeman South Texas Chamber Commerce Leeman

Tuttle Re elected Sapsco Board Head

Gol W B Pettia Thursday had been re elected chairman of the board of directors of the San Antonio Public Service Company at meeting at the Suck The company aester W Chubb was re elected D A Pow ire president and general ager B C Jones vice president and treasurer E C Jolly rotary Board inrmbers re elect ed include Waller PB Napier Sj tam Parle Pred Reurge end Dr BOT Lewry

Mrs Leona Gurley Dies at Pearsall

Mrs Leona Gurley 40 widow of John F Gurley of Watson, MC, died Tuesday. Services were held Wednesday in Pearsall. Survived by two daughters Velda and Anon Gurley and other relatives. Burial arrangements were announced.

Leona Gurley Pearsall Maren John F. Gurles Watson Nath Arnold Anon Velda Gairley

Burglary Hits Smith Tire. Items Stolen From 1213 West Commerce

A Thursday burglary via a transom at Smith Tire, 1213 West Commerce, stripped radio and automotive equipment valued at $20. Angerel Abram of 1806 Dakota reports swindle of $5.40 by a man and woman in the 100 block of Losoya. A vacant 1023 Delgado street home was plundered of plumbing fixtures per WFL Sehuts Realty. Gold commentary notes South Africa as top gold producer with the U.S. second and Canada third.

Smith Tire Company Commerce Street Angerel Abram Dakota Street Losoya Street Delgado Street WFL Sehuts Realty Company

Roosevelt Still In Bed As Fever Returns

Washington March 21 President Roosevelt's temperature rose to normal but Dr Ross McIntire said he remains ill with a grippe and will stay in bed most of the day. The White House physician stressed the ailment is not serious and the president has been battling a cold for over a week.

Washington Roosevelt White House Ross ‘Tr. McIntire

Cash to Answer Arizona Charges

Robert Lacy Cuth, 26, convicted killer and three-time escapee, arrived in Arizona under heavy guard. He waives extradition to Texas where he has a life sentence pending, to face charges of horse theft, muta theme, and writing bad checks. Adela Rogers St Johns discusses Hollywood divorces in The American Weekly.

Boulder Cole INS Robert Lacy Cuth Arizona Texas Adela Rogers St. Johns American Weekly

Dance to Uy Safety Sign Dance to Aid School Safety

Proceeds from a dance organized by the 20-30 club on March 30 will fund additional Safety Sallys signs to be placed in front of Ban Antoning schools. Final plans will be discussed at the board meeting Thursday at 6 30 p m in Milgar cafeteria. William Arlitt Jr, elite president, was suneynred. CHILE SUPPLIES iodine noted as a by product of Chilean nitrate indicating context of supply.

Ban Antonig Milgar William Arlitt Jr Suneynred

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