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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1940

Page

7

British Navy Drives on North Sea Ship Laned

German and Allied moves dominate front page as Goebbels claims Allied violations near Denmark and Norway. Berlin says Britain and France prostrate while Germany vows victory. High command accuses Allied planes of crossing Netherlands airspace. one British craft shot down as German air force reconnoiters eastern France despite poor weather.

Berlin Netherlands Germany Britain France Robert Ley Western Front High Command

Old Age Insurance Offer For Seniors 65 To 85

The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co offers an accident policy for ages 65 to 85 paying up to 500 for death and up to 50 monthly for disability plus 25 monthly for hospital care. Cost is 1 cent per day, no medical exam, agents, or money upfront required. 30 days free inspection.

Postal Life & Casualty Insurance Co Postal Life Building Kansas City

Pappy Must Pay Or Cant Play On Air

Austin reports that no one may broadcast a copyrighted song without paying. KNOW program director Bob Greer said he cut Governor W Lee O’Daniel’s Easter Parade from a Sunday morning show to avoid a potential jam and later resumed it. He noted permission to play the piece costs about 500 dollars. Also Roark moved his city hall office from the city attorney bureau to the tax department.

Austin TNS Radio J Bob Greer KNOW Towday W. ‘Lee O'Daniel Greer Mll Roark City Attorney Bureau Tax Department

George Glass Case Opens In San Antonio Trial

The George Glass case opened in San Antonio with debate over the complaint’s constitutionality. District Attorney John R. Shook led the prosecution while La don’s law partner Delos Finch assisted the defense. Witness Woods testified as the case began, tied to a grand jury investigation that also involved Mayor Maury Maverick.

Laden Dudge «Matthews Woods Delos Finch Ladon Glass John R. Shook Gittinger M. D. “Buck” Jones Erand Maury Maverick Rebecca Taylor Richard Jeffrey Maypee Maverick Criminal District Court

Billings Weds Admirer at Washoe County Court House

Warren K. Billings, famed former co prisoner with Tom Mooney in California, and Miss Josephine Rudolph were married at the Washoe county courthouse Reno. District Judge Benjamin F Curler officiated in a ceremony witnessed by friends. Billings listed his age as 46. The bride at.

Steel Production Again to Be Cut

New York March 25. Steel production schedules will be reduced again this week to 40.7 percent of capacity, the American Iron and Steel Institute said. This compares with 82.4 percent in the preceding week, 65.9 percent a month ago, and 56.1 percent a year ago.

New York UPI American Iron and Steel Institute

Taxi Driver Slugged and Robbed Near Dodd Field

H Williamson a driver for Ivory Black Taxi was attacked by three men, one in uniform, who forced him to drive to Dodd field on Saturday night. They slugged him, stole $3, and threw him from the car. The vehicle was found abandoned in Government Hill the next day.

H. Williamson Ivory Black Dodd Field Colorosa Government Hill

Miss Lozano Crowned Queen at Swartita Club Dance

Miss Mary Lozano was crowned Monday as Queen of Flowers at the Spring Dance of the Swartita club in Tourist Club Omar Josefe. Mexican consul general crowned the queen and Miguel Alvarez Acosta read a poem in her honor. Miss Ruth Garza was mistress of ceremonies with a line of attendants: Eugenia Joufray, Mary Alice Gonzalez, Consuela Valdez, Rebecca Garza, Margarita Flores, and Leticia Carduna.

Mary Alice Lozano Omar Josefe Miguel Alvarez Acosta Ruth Garza Eugenia Jouffray Mary Alice Gonzalez Consuela Valdez Rebecca Garza Margarita Flores Leticia Carduna

Man attacked and robbed. man hospitalized in city

Santos Alvarez, 48, of 1220 Hidalgo Street, said three men attacked him near Leong Creek, robbed him of money and took his car. He was in Robert B. Green Hospital on Monday for treatment. Officers received his statement about the incident.

Santos Alvarez Hidlago Street Robert B. Green Hospital Leong Creek

County officials discuss deputy constable issue with no action

County Judge Charles W. Anderson and the County Commissioners again reviewed the viral deputy constable problem. They heard complaints about Deputy Constable Pat Haskell, under Constable 8.1 C. Cain, including alleged abusive language during an arrest. Assistant district attorneys T. A. Ridgeway and J. Sam Levey advised limits on removal, sparking debate on whether deputy services are still required. No action was taken at the session.

Moncay Charles W. Anderson Pat Haskell C. Cain Haskell Anderson T. A Ridgeway J. Sam Levey Levey Robert H. Uhr

Phonograph Thief Steals Good One

Sheriff officers hunted a burglar who stole a phonograph valued at 100 dollars from J. C. Russell at 3111 West French Place. The thief left the scene badly battered from a fall off a tree, a block from Russell’s home, taking the only phonograph in working order. Deputy Elton Cade notes the item was among seven or eight phonographs in the place.

J. C. Russell West French Place Russell Elton Cade Lea

Pearsall City Election Called For April 2

Pearsall city council schedules an April 2 election to elect a city marshal and three aldermen. Separate federal case in San Antonio involves Forrest Dunn of City Lumber, Lonnie H. Sturgeon, and J. H. Arnold on a seven count indictment. E Smith, local C I T representative, testified in court.

Pearsall San Antonio J. Gilliam Meyor John North &J. Mary's Street Lonnie H. Sturgeon J. H. Arnold Federal Grand Jury E. Smith C. I. T. Corporation

WPA Library Projects Repair 198 009 Books in San Antonio District

WPA workers repaired and renovated 198 009 books in the San Antonio district since 1935. A bookmobile service, one of 20 in Texas, operates for the district. About 5 000 books statewide were renovated and re paired by WPA workers.

WPA San Antonio Texas WEA

Skinner Conducts Houston Citizenship Hearing on 200 Pleas

Allan Skinner, San Antonio naturalization official, spoke in Houston Monday to hear 200 citizenship applications. Peter J. Pung, head of the local office, was in Galveston with his family on an Easter vacation trip.

Allan Skinner San Antonio Houston Peter J. Pung Galveston

Fragmentary item on skin care and minor irritations

The readable text hints at a quick treatment for minor toe irritations using a menthol or antiseptic dressing. Mentions cleansing with a black and white soap and references a famous store with a three year claim, but details are unclear.

Syore Thas

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