Gar theft ring busted in Texas cities
A Dallas Fort Worth and San Antonio police cooperative probe uncovered an auto theft ring. A 39 year old suspect confessed to stealing cars from Fort Worth and Dallas and claimed two Mexicans in San Antonio helped dispose of the vehicles. Cars were wrecked and sold in parts or rebuilt. Two Mexicans were to be arrested and more cars recovered.
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Ankle Swelling Warning and Kidney Trouble Claims
A questionable ad suggests swollen ankles indicate kidney trouble or non organic illness. It touts Cyatex as a guaranteed remedy with money back if not satisfied, claiming widespread success and personal use by the presenter. The copy mixes vague health concerns with promotional language and unclear medical assertions.
Chamberlain Tells Reverses British Quit Norse Harbor
Prime Minister Chamberlain outlined an interim report on the Norwegian campaign detailing German planning and treachery that delayed Britain. He noted Allied forces were prepared to defend Norway and Finland, with landings at Namsos and Trondheim area.
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Archibald Sinclair
Quexliony
City Council Approves Various Payments and Contracts
The city council appropriated 524.22 to pay James H. Tips for channelization of traffic lanes on Romana plaza. An appropriation of 699 was voted for James Donaldson, Incorporated for a car cement. An ordinance amended paying Frank Brothers 392.10 for uniforms of policemen discharged, reducing to 308.70. A contract with J. T. Simmons for 875 will list automobile owners in Bexar county. Other appropriations include notes 40 41 42 38 pension fund note 9 and payments to Magnolia for gasoline and Guaranty Abstract for land rules. city traded to San Antonio Public Service for La Villatx property.
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James Donaldson
Frank Brother
J.T. Simmons
Bexar County
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Guaranty Abstract and Title Company
San Antonio Public Service Company
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Curiosity Lands Bandit in Cell
Erie city police report 25 year old Frank Tavernest robbed a store for his ill wife then returned to the scene to check if a girl clerk recognized him. She did and he was arrested. Also a brief note on traffic problem solving by a Harrogate postmaster and a Senate confirmation of Park A Call top the Joy.
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Frank Tavernest
Washington
Harrogate
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Senate
Park A
Church Groups Sponsor Meeting Promotes Fellowship
Promotion of fellowship among members of various faiths was the aim of a luncheon at the St Anthony hotel on Thursday. Sponsored by the Council of Protestant Church Women, the San Antonio Council of Catholic Women, the San Antonio Council of Jewish Women and the Catholic Daughters of America. Speakers included Dick Johnson of the Boys Club, Mrs Worms Hancock on the Girls Club, and Rabbi David Jacobson on Brotherhood. The Rev Frederick Mann gave the invocation and Rev Samuel L Terry offered the benediction.
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Council of Protestant Church Women
San Antonio
Biard to Speak on Los Angeles Resources
Arthur E. Biard of San Antonio, real estate man, will discuss "San Antonio Its Resources and Opportunities" at the regular monthly meeting of the President's council. The Monday session at 12 15 p m will be in the Pan American room of the Gunter hotel designated Civic Day with Mayor Maverick and County Judge Anderson invited. Reutzel will announce a nominating committee for next year.
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Greece calls 10 reserve officers for active service
Athens May 2 Greece orders 10 classes of reserve officers to report May 5 as tensions rise over Italy and Metaxas vows Greece is strong in the war. Premier says Greece is negotiating with a great friendly power about employing thousands of Greeks in war industry, mines, and farms.
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France
Funeral home prowler held at Cortes establishment
Robert Balinas, an attendant at Cortes funeral home in El Paso, chased down a man attempting to enter a back door. Police were called and found the suspect hiding in bushes in the yard. The man was held in jail Thursday.
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Cortes Funeral Home
el Paso
Poppy Sets Aside Special Periods in Texas Proclamations
Governor W. Lee O Daniel issued four proclamations designating National Morale Week in Texas May 5 to 11 World Goodwill Day in Texas May 18 Peace and Goodwill Week May 12 to 18 and Hud dy Poppy Day in Texas May 25 Austin May 2 INS reports the proclamations list specific observance weeks and dates in the state.
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W. Lot O'Daniel
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Austin Daily Owner Buys 8 Block Plot for Development
Houston magnate J Me West, owner of the Austin Daily Trix bane, paid 45000 for an 8 quarter block near Austin's business district. Spokesmen say the Bey Alte drome tract was purchased for future development.
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Houston
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