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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
1
Dudley Held Malone recalls a California trip with Captain Jack Crawford and Buffalo Bill, blending memoir and dime-novel lore. He describes early cinema, Apache conflicts, and frontier figures, detailing a young Crawford and key episodes from the Sioux era through the Sierra Madre expedition, with personal anecdotes and historical framing.
In Austin on May 9 Attorney General Gerald G Mann asked the district court to cancel General Motors Sales Corporation permit to do business in Texas. He alleged the company refused to let his representative inspect books and records under state law. The department has used this procedure to check compliance with tax and artist laws. A broader labor organization probe is under way in Houston regarding anti trust violations. Similar investigations of other firms and the movie industry have been reported. The petition was filed and a hearing date will be set.
British air ministry says a German raider aircraft was shot down off the northeast coast of Scotland by Royal Air Force fighters. The clash occurred during a machine gun duel over a North Scotland port witnessed by hundreds, marking the 69th German plane destroyed over or near Britain's coast since the war began.
Insiders report Friends of Vice President Garner weighing a Roosevelt Garner ticket this year as third term advocates press. Wheeler says Roosevelt could be drafted, while Garner allies push the idea amid a collapsing stop Roosevelt movement. Iowa Democrats fail to unify over Wallace and a new deal endorsement.
The Associated Press reports spring rains spread across South and East Texas enhancing conditions for farmers and ranchers after two dry years. Rainfall varied from 0.07 to 2.80 inches across multiple locations including Lindale 1.24 and Paris 2.80, with heavier totals in West Texas and the Panhandle. The forecast suggested deeper reach toward the Rio Grande Valley, aiding water shortages.
A federal grand jury in New York indicts Howard C. Hopson, founder of the Associated Gas and Electric system, for alleged securities fraud totaling over 20 million dollars. Co-defendants include Charles M. Travis, Garett A. Brownback, Frederick Burroughs, and others connected to the system. The scheme reportedly began in 1922 with the purchase of the old Associated Gas and Electric.
Berlin May 9 The German army has taken command of the country’s railroad over the Whitsunday holiday period exerting strict control over civilian traffic Lieutenant Colonel Bork transport chief of the German general staff in charge during the period For days warnings to Germans not to travel have been posted and station placards announce guaranteed schedules
London reports show Chamberlain's government clinging to power after a narrow confidence vote as Britain moves to expand conscription to 4.5 million and vows stern action against espionage and fifth-column activity. Lloyd George defends his stance while ministers and opposition debate a possible wartime coalition.
Beloved the first such motion filed in Bexar county in 10 years seeks a speedy trial on the Indictment charging him with accepting a bribe. Jefferson’s motion asks trial at the earliest possible date and was led by his attorney Joe Caldwell before Judge W. W. McGrory. District Attorney John R. Shook said he would consult before acting and noted May settings. DA staff prefer not to try political cases until after July county elections.
A authoritative source said the Soviet Union regards the British attitude toward a trade pact with Russia as unsatisfactory. Britain was reported to seek exact details of Soviet trade with Germany, including what materials were sold and in what quantity.
Ankara officials denied a German press report that Turkey had proclaimed martial law after a German raid. The report was intercepted in New York by UPI sources and released in May, with officials stating no such decree had been issued.
A San Antonio weather report describes heavy rainfall with 120 inches later Thursday and a forecast of two inches of fuel score if clouds persist. The message notes Jarkine the weatherman uncertainty and scattered showers east and west of the city, with light rain south of downtown.
Austin announces release of warrants totaling 3,099,350 dollars for a state school fund per capita apportionment. The payment brings total per capita to 22 dollars with plans for another payment around June 20 and ongoing monthly disbursements until the per capita target is reached.
New York May 9 a tale for beer. McIntosh, a 32 year old writer, stood near a ledge behind his apartment as police tried to deter him. Police Sergeant Michael Kelly urged him to take a final drink which caused him to rethink and reenter the apartment where officers restrained him.
Eddie Tosch a three year old soft drink salesman was trapped under his overturned Suburban for about ten hours at a Dallas intersection before rescue. He suffered broken ribs and facial lacerations and said he blinked lights to attract motorists.
One hundred prospective new citizens are slated to appear in Federal District Court on May 31 for final naturalization hearings. The session will be announced by B J Puig, a naturalization examiner, on Thursday.
The San Antonio Cavalry Officers club presents three medals in the jumping class at the annual Meld day and mounted circus at Peacork Military Academy at 4 p.m. Sunday. Mrs J Milton Smith departs Friday for New York City to represent the San Antonio branch of International Business Machines at the New York World's Fair celebration on May 13.
London notes Chamberlain offers no immediate resignation though Norway defeat spawns political turmoil. Berlin says 7,000-ton Allied transport sunk by Nazi bombers near Narvik as German air power backs siege by Allies. Rome cites Mussolini on when Italy shifts from non belligerency. Belgrade reports parallel Allies and Russian moves to shield Yugoslavia from Rome Berlin axis. Stockholm reports German parachute troops landed behind Allied siege lines at Narvik.
Mowrit A. Smith, 25, was shot and killed by Otto Toups, 69, during a dispute over custody of Marilyn Smith, 17 months old, amid divorce proceedings involving Nora Lucille Smith and Mary Fula Barron. Toups admitted firing a .38 pistol after threats and a prior peace bond.
Stockholm report says a Norwegian battalion routed a German detachment mining the iron ore railway south of Bjørfjeld station near the Swedish border. Nazis had laid mines along the track and in a tunnel but fled before detonation.
Washington May 9 Senate reintroduces a bill by Senator Wiley to exempt from federal income tax the portion of salaries paid with federal funds for state employees, retroactive to any taxable year before January 1 1968. Dutch trawler Gloria reported lost with seven crew after leaving Ijmuiden April 24. vessel未reported since.
Mostly cloudy and cooler Thursday night. Friday partly cloudy with light to moderate northerly winds. Airport highs Thursday around 80s, low Thursday night near 40s, Friday high about 85. City highs near 88, low Thursday morning around 64. East Texas mostly cloudy cooler inland with showers on the lower east and Rio Grande valley Thursday night. Friday partly cloudy warmer inland with moderate coast winds. West Texas mostly cloudy north to midlands with possible rain in extreme southeast Thursday night. Friday night slightly warmer in the north portion.
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