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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1940

Page

4

Belgians Halt Nazis Near Border Invasion News

Belgian forces halted German troops near the frontier as King Leopold III took command amid total mobilization. Brussels faced air raids with several casualties while Belgium appealed to Britain and France for rapid aid and coordination with the Belgian staff.

Brussels Belgium Foreign Ministry Leopold TV Albert Leopold Paul Henri Spank Brusatl von Bu‘tow-Bchwante Sprak Holland Luxembourg Spaak Brimsels United States Aeye Belgum Antwerp Jemekie Tournki Leopold Til Britain France Taure England

Major Stenseth to Scandinavia for embassy duty

Maj. Martinus Stenseth of Randolph Field, one of the few World War I aces still in the air corps, will depart San Antonio Saturday for Washington for duty assignment at a Scandinavian embassy, likely Helsinki. He may fill the post left by Capt. Robert Losey, killed in Norway, with the Minnesota native having served on the Mexican border in 1918 and earning the Distinguished Service Cross for valor in France.

Martinus Stenseth Randolph Field Air Corps San Antonio Washington Helsinki Randolph War Department Robert M. Losey Sweden Norway Stenseth Cap ‘Tain Lovey Btenseth Randolph Fell Minnesota Minnesota National Guard Air France

Gas Station Theft Reported At Local Service Station

Probers report theft of $5 cash, cigarettes, two batteries, peanuts and chewing gum from La Gloria service station No. 3 run by Matilde Elizondo at South Brazos and Laredo streets. Break in occurred through the front door and was reported Friday.

la Gloria Matilde Elizondo South Brazos Laredo Porler

Water-Filled Meat Charged Water-Filled Meat Charged

Los Angeles on May 11 reports reveal water pumped into ham shoulders and tongue meat to inflate weight and price. County health officer Dr John L Pomberey and inspector Jonathan Kirkpatrick prepare complaints against meat market operators for watered meat simulating higher goods.

Los Angeles Los Angeles County John L. Pomberey Jonathan Kirkpatrick

Cotton School Set At A M College Station

The annual summer cotton school will be held at Texas A and M College Station June ? July 20 and during the same period three two week courses for ginners will be offered. The cotton school aims to prepare young men for the cotton business, train growers to market intelligently and profitably, and assist buyers to judge staple. No admission requirements for beginners. The ginners course addresses the need for buying cotton on its value to improve quality, with the college joining others in offering this short course in cotton grading.

Publisher Elected by Trades Council

William B Arnold, a labor paper publisher, was elected treasurer of the San Antonio Trades Council, the central labor organization, announced by J W Connally secretary. He succeeds Elmer Mueller, who had been acting as temporary treasurer and is a member of the board of trustees.

Wiliam B. Arnold San Antonio Trades Council Central Labor Organization J. W. Connally Arnold Elmer Mueller

World’s Most Wanted Seller Tops Millions in Goa

In a striking market moment, a product labeled World’s Most Wanted Seller leads sales across millions in Goa. Authorities note broad consumer demand and record reach, marking a notable commercial milestone. Local distributors report strong take rate and sustained interest from multiple sectors.

Health Budget in Nueces Budgeted at 65000 Dollars

A Nueces area health budget totaling 65,000 dollars is described as an amount formed from multiple agencies. The note references the funding scope and multiple entities contributing to the total.

United States Chamber opposes Patman chain store tax bill

The distribution committee of the U S chamber of commerce opposed the Patman chain store tax bill saying it discriminates against retailing and would affect manufacturers and consumers. The statement notes impact on grain elevators lumber yards and agricultural communities in the Middle West and warns of broad adverse effects.

Washington United States Chamber of Commerce Chamber Ways and Meane United States Middle West

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