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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1940

Page

7

Mexico Rejects U S Arbitration Offer in Oil Expropriation Dispute

Mexico formally declined United States calls for arbitration over expropriation of American and British oil firms. An official said Ambassador Najera informed Secretary Hull of Mexico City’s stance, while Hull aides stayed hopeful a compromise could yield arbitration. Standard and Shell blocked arbitration under the 1828 Washington treaty, raising questions over inter American vs European settlement. Hull favors hemisphere arbitration, but a Hague option was advised by some oil firms.

Waseington Mexico United States Castilio Najera Cardenas Mexico City Hull Cone Najera Department Standard Shell Standard Interests Bott The Hague

Perch Counted in Ohio Waters Reported by Fisheries

The U S bureau of fisheries reports a figure of 314,500,000 perch in Ohio waters. The snippet also notes an unrelated advertisement about starting a business for financial independence via a classification 42 light weight ads.

U. S. Bureau of Fisheries Ohio Saat

Rare Collection In Police Property Room Highlights Odd Finds

A police property room houses over 0,000 unclaimed items from prisoners and former inmates. Among the varied items are blot machines, marble tables, wines, bicycles, crutches, radios, signs, and even a cage with 46 pigeons returned to its owner. The room uses a detailed filing system with item date, case number, and arresting officer. A rooster named Roscoe and two hen friends joined the collection, becoming the first chickens kept in the room, as staff adjust to unusual items and unclaimed belongings.

Lowthern Police Jad Lowther Boycot Rosco West Green Avenue Roscoe

Taft Backs Labor Act in Speech in Louisville

U S Senator Robert A Taft of Ohio in Kentucky tour defends the National Labor Relations Act and denounces religious bigotry. He urges tolerance and a united approach to problems, opposes changes to the labor act and criticizes the Senate labor committee as radical during a Louisville address.

Louisville INS New Deal Pilicies U.S Robert, A. Taft Ohio Kentucky Tul Congress Senate House

Bridges calls for fewer restrictions to curb national debt

Senator Styles Bridges urged removal of unnecessary restrictions to restore initiative and reduce the burden of rising taxes on future generations. He warned that the current tax levels are excessive and that the middle class has suffered during years of low mood.

Cleveland Ohio Marc 23 ITNS Styles Bridges City Club Bridges

Hatch “clear politics” pill gains confidence in House

Washington reports House sponsors of the Hatch “clear politics” measure grew confident of passage as lawmakers weigh the bill. Representative Dempsey said it will likely become law before adjournment, with a showdown in the judiciary committee led by Whiter and broad Republican backing promised.

Washington Dempsey D.N. M House Judiciary Committee Judiciary and Committee Walter D.pa Joseph Martin Massachusetts

Move to kill NYA claimed move to kill NYA

Washington dispatch reports Rep Johnson Oklahoma claims a congressionally engineered move to strip the NYA of 85 million dollars, risking 175000 youthful workers. He plans an amendment to restore 100 million, while Cox predicts the rule to deny the cut will pass and the 85 million will be approved. A light job ad follows inviting seekers to Broadway and Fifth Street.

Washington INS Johnson D.-Okla The Oklahoman Congress Cox Georgia Nuttee House Broadway Fifth Street

Easter services expand across San Antonio churches

Easter in San Antonio features baptism and communion rites, with a sunrise service at Sunken Garden drawing thousands. Many churches host two morning services, including Central Christian Laurel Heights Travis Park and Madison Square Presbyterians, while Highland Park and St. Luke’s Lutheran hold baptisms and first Communion for several individuals at various times. German services are planned at St. Paul’s Lutheran, with numerous new members to receive or partake in communion at Easter services.

San Antonio Sunken Garden Central Christian Laurel Heights Travis Park Madison Square Presbyterian Church Highland Park Presbyterian Church St. Luke's Lutheran Madison Square Presbyterian Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Fits Presbyterian Church Dierman St. Paul's Lutheran Church Highland Park Lutheran Church Mesdames Henry Brand T. F. Burns Louie Neiman C. Brestulus G. Roemer A. N. Hart Fred Entzenberger Wiilliam Greinke Herbert Rast Sterling Lee George Ehlers Roy Rutter Earl Schumann A. Fest W. Prewitt C. Prewitt Mesdames H. Walking W. L. Davis

Conference Halds Fate of Farm Bill

The 1941 farm bill, worth billions, was sent to conference after Senate approval of 212 million in parity payments and 85 million in surplus funds, which the House rejected. Over 100 items sparked dispute with parity and surplus funds seen as the main trouble spots. leaders expect conferees to accept Senate increases and for the House to adopt the conference report.

Washington INS Senate House

Business Defended by WPA Official

Washington March 203-(1N) Assistant Works Projects Commissioner Carrington Gill defended industry against unemployment attacks. He told the Peoples Lobby in a national broadcast that industry hires all the workers it can and that good business prospects mean re employment for workers.

Washington Carrington Gill Gill Peoples Lobby National Press Club

Treasury Receipts Top Last Year On Tax Payments

Treasury Secretary Morgenthau announced fiscal year receipts reached 430 4 875 1728 downto 430 3 410 408, aided by March 18 income tax payments. Expenditures totaled 84 084 904 026, compared with 2 566 507 082 last year.

Washington INBS Morgenthau Treasury

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