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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
7
A historic note claims the first three insurance companies in America were formed in Charleston, D C, in 178. The fragment hints at early American business formation and the origins of organized insurance in the capital city.
The senate group endorsed a measure authorising a 31 percent increase in the navy fighting strength amid debate on 18 new combat steps. The House approved the bill, which envisions 656 million dollars in outlay over years but carries no immediate appropriation. Navy officials expect 48 million dollars to start work if the bill passes. Opponents prepared to challenge the naval expansion on the Senate floor.
In a sewage dispute the city and the plant faced a tolling court costs of 5280.55. Assistant city attorney Henry B. Dielmann said District Attorney John R. Shook sought city payment of all costs, but trial records show an agreement for the city to pay half and the plant half. The city indicated it would uphold the original split. The second snippet notes mythical Caucasus as a Greek myth reference to Prometheus and the Argonauts.
Record of court actions in 1837 1849 and later notes shows James Rail charged with violating Texas Insurance laws fined 50 dollars plus costs 40 20 paid after appeal affirmed by Court of Criminal Appeals 1938. Narrative covers campaign activity and stage incident at county Democratic convention plus grand jury testimonies and payoffs rumors.
Fisk Tires division seeks experienced wholesale tire salesmen for Texas territories. Applicants must provide age education experience preferred territory and current residence and list the last three employers. Positions offer salary expenses and bonus. Respond in letter form only to Mr J D Loftin District Manager Fisk Tires 1039 Young Street Dallas Texas.
Mexico City dispatch reports Germany delivered sections for Mexico's largest bridge and machinery for a hydroelectric plant plus 70 Swiss cattle. Imports paid with prewar air shipments. bridge to span the Capatlizio river between Calizonzin and Apancingan in Michoacan state, 70 feet long.
Authorities are seeking Melvin Hugene Bagby age 201 listed at Lavonia Place as the man missing from a ranch along the Guadalupe River. Police were asked to locate him Thursday amid a missing person inquiry.
The Thirty-seventh District court hears Mrs. Willian M. Wheat and Fred C. Wheat suing the Texas Company and Sam Gossen over injuries from a sidewalk slip near a McCullough Avenue service station. The case tests whether the station operator is an employee of the oil company or an independent contractor and may settle agency relations in such setups.
Three applicants from decisions of the city building inspector were granted variances by the zoning board of adjustment. George Faber received a variance to add two one story additions to a chair factory at 1618 North Sabinas Street in a C residential area. Mrs. F B Walker was allowed to remodel a home into a four apartment house at 553 West Magnolia Avenue. St Gerard High School was granted a variance to build a Boy Scout log cabin next to the school at 1617 Town Street with a five foot setback instead of the required distance.
In Atlanta on May 1 a year passed without a lynching. Mrs Jesse Daniel Ames executive secretary of the Association of Southern Women for the Prevention of Lynching credited the record to education and police action. She noted 231 mob killings peaked in 1892 and praised radio alarm systems used by mobile state troopers as key to combating mob violence.
Clark at 415 McKinley avenue reported to police a negro sold him four tires for $7 but failed to deliver. The man claimed to have sold his fear but kept the tires. Also noted is Melvin D Berquist’s 21st birthday while home in San Antonio visiting his mother Lucille Berquist.
Washington May 8 Roosevelt administration wins approval to spend 975000000 for WPA for eight months starting July 1 plus funds for farm security administration The bill will go to the appropriations committee next week with House action planned shortly after. Fire hits Sillea mine in Redmond Oregon a frame structure and valuable machinery destroyed worth about 200000
A dubious diet ad promises fat loss in weeks with Kruschen tablets taken daily in hot water. It urges caloric reduction and suggests after 30 days to weigh in again, claiming dramatic weight loss and quick health benefits with a costly, long lasting jar.
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