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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1940

Page

3

War on Cats Sparks Kansas Outcry and Protests

In Topeka a push by the forestry and game commission to exterminate roaming cats provokes anger among sportsmen and farmers. Armed “sun” devices and protests flood Pratt headquarters as governors and cat owners feud over a plan blamed for escalating rodent and bird injuries across the state.

Topeka Kan Ins Kansas Cerin Fsh Gamy Commission Etsinet Commission Pratt Payne J. Raurer

Gamelin Sees War to Death

General Maurice Gamelin, commander of Allied forces, warned his troops that Germany has begun a fight to the death. He said the attack long foreseen since October was launched and urged courage energy and confidence to France and its allies.

Par’s Maurhee Gustave Gamelin Germany Launehrd Gils Germatty France

Auto Plates Will Be Black and Gold

Texas automobile license plates next year will feature black and gold colors. The Highway Commission ordered 2.8 million plates with passenger cars receiving gold numbers on a black background and trucks and other vehicles having black numerals on a gold background.

Austin Texas Thie Tit Synteny

U.S. Envoys Describe Nazi Attacks Across Holland

Washington reports from George A. Gordon at The Hague say German ground forces attacked along the eastern Netherlands frontier. The German air force bombed airports, and parachute troops attempted landings near Delft as U.S. Envoy Gordon notes heavy fighting and damaged embassies.

Washington Netherlands State Department George A. Gordon the Hague Wetherlands Delft Gourdon Cudahy Belgium Bullitt Paris Tatxembourg Gudahy

Man from Windsor Sentenced for Illegal Entry After Deportation

Alfred J. Tel-Her, 28, of Windsor, was sentenced to one year in prison by Federal Judge Punk A. Picard for illegally entering the United States after deportation. Lyle Jenkins, 14, received six months for entering the country Mealy.

Ditroit United States Alfred J. Tel- Her Windsor Punk A. Picard Lyle Jenkins

Altar Society to Serve Supper at San Freugisco de Paulo

The Ladies Altar Society of San Freugisco de Paulo Church will serve a spaghetti supper Sunday at 1 109 p.m. at the Christopher Columbus Hall. The event is open to the public.

Ladies’ Altar Society of San Freugisco de Paulo Christopher Columbus

Prisoner’s Song Census Finds Jail Empty in Farmington

In Farmington New Mexico a census taker found no inmates in the jail after obtaining sheriffs approval to question all residents. The visit revealed the jail was empty, indicating a total loss of prisoners.

INS Farmington

Colorado Wheat Crop Shrinks as State Sees Small Harvest

Denver report says Colorado’s 1990 wheat crop will be the smallest in three years, averaging below the ten year norm. USDA puts total at about 5.61 million bushels, far below last year’s 9.92 million and 13.92 million in 1938, signaling a weak growing season for farmers.

Denver May Colorado United States Department of Agriculture

Dude Ranch Gets Own Postoffice

The postoffice department has filed Representative South Tex. It would establish a fourth class postoffice at a dude ranch in Real county West Texas operated by Ear Prade. The station is to be known as Prade Ranch and his wife Mrs. Helen Prade is to serve as postmaster.

Washington Tex

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