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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1943

Page

4

Davies to Carry Personal Letter From FDR to Stalin

Joseph E. Davies, former ambassador to Russia, would depart for Moscow to deliver a personal letter from President Roosevelt to Joseph Stalin. Roosevelt refused to reveal contents or confirm plans for a meeting, stating Davies would not know the letter’s contents until in Moscow and upon return.

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Mauermann Proclaims Carnation Day for War Mothers Sale

Mayor Mauermann designates Carnation Day to aid American War Mothers and disabled veterans. Proceeds from the sale by veterans and Mothers fund the group and veterans programs.

Mauermann

Hitler Talks At Rites for Nazi Official

Viktor Lutze storm troop chief of staff died in a May 3 auto crash near Potsdam. Hitler spoke at his funeral services on Friday, noting Nazi losses were especially heavy in a war that claimed many lives including women and children. A Bern radio recording of the speech cited by Propaganda Minister Goebbels. Lutze’s 18 year old daughter also died in the area.

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Fort Worth Hosts Seventy-Seventh State Medical Convention

Dr C S Venable of San Antonio presided as president of the State Medical Association at its seventy seventh annual meeting in Fort Worth. Dr J L Taylor of Houston, immediate past president, and Dr H Connally of Waco named president elect for next year. Vice presidents include Drs B C Ball Fort Worth Tom G Glass Marlin and S D Coleman Navasota. secretaries and treasurers reelected Drs Helman Taylor and K J Beall. The body opposed amendments to the ambulance bill and the chiropractic bill, urging passage in Senate as originally drafted. It also appointed a committee to present Governor Stevenson with a report.

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Calhoun Targets Anderson Over Hose Bid Loss

Attorney Calhoun accuses Anderson of mismanaging tax funds by improper hose procurement. He claims Anderson ignored charter bids, paid $2407 too much, and used a peculiar purchase method. Calhoun, an opposing candidate for city commissioner, aired the charges on radio Thursday night as the election nears.

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Courts to Close for Unveiling Portrait

Courts will be closed at 10 a m Saturday to allow judges and lawyers to attend the unveiling of a portrait honoring the late Judge J McMillan of the federal district court.

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Albidross Seeks City Park Commissioner Amid Voter Controversy

Independent candidate Charles Albidross rallied supporters in San Antonio arguing against machine politics and voter suppression attempts. He attacked leaders as pretentious bosses and urged citizens to resist absentee voting limits while pledging to restore city control.

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Sides Seek Negro Vote in May 11 Election

Campaigns for both city tickets intensify to win black voters. Harry Nass campaigns among West Poplar and Wondlawn areas at 2202 West Poplar Street at 8 p.m. Friday. A follow up meeting is planned for Dunbar Isleot Saturday night with white and black attendees.

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Gebhart Promises Park Plans In Campaign Call

Joseph H. Gebhart running for park commissioner asserts plans via long distance call from Colorado. He pledges to restore parks to 19th century beauty, fund children’s play, and oppose party affiliation while promising citywide sanitation and updated park management. He commits to reporting campaign progress at every council meeting.

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Reds Charge Poles With Espionage in Russia

MuBCOW official Mary von Andre i Vishnneki told American and British newspapermen that Polish government-in-exile agents in London conducted espionage in Russia. He named deportations and sentences for several Poles including General Volikowski and embassy staff. He asserted testimony and a paper sent to London supported the accusations. The ambassador Stanislaw Rot Mimself was cited for involvement.

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Rally Ties Upset City Race With Negro Voter Pitch

A Douglas school rally drew about 300 including many black residents as Anderson attacked Nass over draft and loyalty to the Better San Antonio ticket. Amacker was praised for policing, while city leaders Mauermann Deckman Uhr and others faced criticism amid a tense campaign focused on race and municipal control.

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Scolding Ends In Double Stabbing

A mother living in the 600 block of South Pome streets scolded her grandfather over an 8 year old sow. He grabbed a knife and stabbed his daughter in the left side. She retaliated by slashing him across the stomach. Both were treated at Robert B. Grey hospital.

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Pre Mothers Day Service Slated At Temple Event

A pre Mothers Day service is set for Friday at 8 p.m. at Temple Buthh Bel knap and Ashby streets. Tau Pi fraternity members will assist. Rabbi David Jacobson will lead the ritual and Sgt Lea Fox will speak on The Home Fromb. A social hour follows.

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