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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1940

Page

2

Water supplies strained after Calif quake damages

Imperial valley centers, including El Centro and Brawley, rush water and typhoid serum for potential emergencies after a series of earthquakes since Saturday. Death toll rises to eight with extensive property losses, looting arrests in Brawley, Governor Olson pausing trip and weighing National Guard aid. Public Health orders typhoid vaccine as water breaks worsen the supply crisis.

EL Centro Calif Imperial Valley Mexico Tan Brawley Culbert L. Olson Sacramento Natonal Walter Bil Dickie

Earthquake Damages Alamo Canal Region and Fire Devastates Hotel

A strong quake crippled the Alamo canal south of the border causing major breaks and rerouting of lines near Holtville and Mexicali. Water shortages threatened Brawley Calexico and Imperial with 10 days’ reserves. a fire destroyed the International hotel in Mexicali.8 people killed across several aftershocks. victims include Alma Ruth Mullings and Loy Mullings, Velore Mullings, Juanita Blevins, John Clifford Moore, Abel Portillo, Manuel Garcia and others.

Alamo Canal Colorado River Trans Mexico Holtville Brawley Calexico Impetial Mexicali International Hotel Urdky Alma Ruth Mullings Loy Velore Juanita Blevins Imertal John Clifford Moore Abel Portillo Manual Garcia Bach

Changing world affairs slowx influence on San Antonio visit

Mrs Ednar Diechingherg wife of a Danish consul recently in Mexico and her daughter Karen 14 stopped in San Antonio en route to new postings. James Stewart American consul in Mexico City also visited en route to Bern and Denver before Washington notes.

San Antonio Ednar Diechingherg Karen Washington Dirs Diechinberg Mexico Germany Mahday James Stewart Mexico City Burich Switzerland Stewart Denver Colo

$50,000 Asked in Wife's Auto Death Case

O W Vaden sues Wilpre B Simpson in Seventh District Court for $50,000 damages over the death of Frances Vaden 27 from a March 4 collision near Pretoricksburg. Vaden claims Simpson drove at an unsafe speed failed to keep lookout and veered onto the left side of the road. Plaintiffs include C W Vaden Jr Rexata Johnson and W E Jolson.

Vaden C. W. Vaden Jr Rexata Johnson W. EB. Jolson

Three Trucks Carry Division's Food for Day

Third Army headquarters in Louisiana reports that three trucks can haul enough emergency ration gear for an entire day for a triangular division. One truck of one and a half tons can supply one infantry regiment for a day. The new ration replaces bulky kitchen setups and includes twelve 12 ounce cans of meat and vegetable dinner, hard bread cakes, chocolate, and coffee sugar.

Third Army Louisiana

Sunken Garden Work Cost Aired at City Council

Monday an argument between Mayor Maury Maverick and Park Commissioner Henry Hein concerned who should pay for improvements at the Sunken Garden. They discussed a new concrete floor for the stage and steel chairs with Hein offering park crew labor and Maverick proposing park department funding. Hein cited closer estimates around 800 dollars and promised final figures before the act.

Maury Maverick Henry Hein City Cadac Hein Mavpetrix Maverick Helin Park Department

War 25 Years Ago Today May 20 1513

Italy rejected Austria last offer to avert war. Major battle raged between Austro German forces and Russians near Palani. Resignation of Lord Fisher, the admiralty, was rejected by the British government.

Italy Austria Sueih Palani Lord Fister

Jury Picked in Dog Bite Suit for $5000 Damages

Jury selection completed in Fifty seventh District Court before Judge Everett F Johnson in a dog bite case. I B Jolley seeks as next friend for son Harold Dean Jolley for injuries from a dog owned by D Mecfelez after warning to keep the animal home. The incident occurred September 22, 1932, the boy required stitches, and Jolley asks $2500 actual damages plus exemplary damages.

Sult Fifty-seventh Everett F. Johnson I. B. Jolly Bexar County Harold Dean Jolly D. Mecfeles Jolley Mecfeles

Denial of 19000 Stamp Tax Return in Federal Suit

In federal district court Judge R J McMillan denied a return of 19000 in federal stamp taxes. Wright Morrow sought refund related to oil and gas lease holdings valued at 4 million while only holdings in Louisiana faced tax issues. Government counsel included George A Zeuteius and regional attorneys in San Antonio.

Wright Morrow Federal District Court R. J. McMillan Morrow Louisiana Texas George A. Zeuteuis Wr. R. Smith Mensund United States San Antonio

Air Corps Center Band to Arrive at Fort Lawton San Antonio

The Air Corps Center Band, now part of the Fourth Engineers at Fort Lawton Washington, is expected to arrive in San Antonio soon after the regiment returns from the Third Army maneuvers. Capt Waller B Todd, commander of the band, with Randolph Reed, First Lieut John W White, and Warrant Officer Robert E Soderberg lead the unit.

Air Corps Taining Center Fourth Engineers Fort Lawton Wash San Antonio Third Arty Main Uvyers Ward Ransdolph Reid Waller B. Todd Air Corps Aas Bean al Randolph Feld John W. White Robert E. Soderberg

Green Hospital Alumni to Meet Homecoming Banquet

Green Hospital Alumni will hold a homecoming and banquet in the hospital auditorium at 8 p.m. Tuesday. About 150 to 160 doctors and nurses are expected to attend, according to Ruth Parker, president of the association.

Hubert B. Green Hospital Ruth Parker

Youth Held as Attack Suspect in Farm Field Incident

Ratael Sate, 20, of A810 South Laredo alrett, booked at city jail for attempted attack on Vidole Salazar, 14, of JON Bouth Saydarlita Atront. Alleged attempt reportedly occurred last week in a bean field at Atescona where both worked as pickers.

Ratael Sate Laredo Alrett Vidole Salazar Jon Bouth Saydarlita Atront Prien Bean Field Atescona

Policy charges filed against Qin in Pearl Street raid

Ten persons were charged Monday with keeping and exhibiting a policy game at a Pearl Street site used for a Chinese lottery. The raid by Texas Ranger R. McWilliams and several police officers seized several thousand tickets, with several winners, and many named defendants from North Laredo Street and nearby avenues were booked on gambling suspicions.

R. CO nMcWillams Texas Ranger Pearl Street Yen Wong Sout Bunte Rosa Tick Lin Yee Asano Jor Chayile Lee Lim Yong Lée Ger Ng North Laredo Street Yen Lint West Commerce Street Kee Siek Ant Commerce Street Wing Suey McWil-lams Ira Smith H. W. Mansfieli E. P. Ruiter Ed Amucker Ben Gercla

Thieves Steal From Residence Storeroom and Cigarette Device

Mrs J L Uenstld reported to police Monday that $20 was taken from a cigarette device at her home 1700 Rlyag street. Two suitcases containing cloves were also found missing from a rear storeroom at the residence.

Chives Guilertet

Suspect Charged in Theft of $570

Dan Rawnlree charged with theft in Justice of the Peace Bat Gotrigai's court. Complaint states he stole $70 from Charles Mr. Smith of the Mission Ive and Cold Stor age company on April 10. Charges filed by Edwina Yerker, district.

Dan Rawnlree Usted Justice of the Peace Bat

Air Force Key to Nazi Power

The report outlines how Germany’s air force coordinates reconnaissance and bombing to shatter enemy defenses. It notes rapid bridge repairs, ready made equipment, and mobile units supporting a main army, with emphasis on the Luftwaffe’s decisive role in advancing German control across occupied regions.

Air Force Germany Air Information Service Bayers Nove Ly Belgium Fratte

Indebtedness Rule Awaited for Local Improvement District

No steps have been taken to reach an agreement to bundle the outstanding indebtedness of the Bexar County Water Central and Improvement District No. 6 as the district is annexed to the city. CLA Pil, president of the improvement district, notes the movement remains stalled and Los Angeles Heights area remains unaffected.

Te Bexar County

Latin American PTA Installs New Officers at David Crockety School

New officers of the Latin American Parent-Teacher Association at David Crockety School were inducted Monday with guest speaker Mrs. Int Young presiding. Officers include Romulo Mungus president, Concepcion Cadele, Guadalupe Peredes, Dora Cortez, Josefy Afurliner vice presidents, Lolita Torres recording secretary, Kya Chapa corresponding secretary, Angelida Aguiar fredspier, and Clevie Bryan publicity chair. A silver rowing cup, awarded to the high fifth grade for attendance at Kanye, was given to teacher Jee the Awein.

Parent-Teacher Association David Crockety School Young Jars Romulo Mungus Concepcion Cadele Guadalupe Peredes Dora Cortez Birs Josefy Afurliner Lolita Torres Kya Chapa Angelida Agui

Postoffice bid amid Texas project report forged

Washington May 38 The public buildings administration lists a 43 300 bid from Christy and Haskett San Antonio Texas for construction of a post office at Tripley Texas Lindberg aid Richter and Weltz companies from Iowa and Dex Moines provided bids The report mentions a siren test and confusion over Hitler movement notes and unidentified questions about Hiller and troop movements amid wartime chatter

Washington Finn Christy Haskett San Antonio Texas Tripley Lindberg Aid Richter Company Deanrette Aid Weltz Compu, Inc Dex Moines Tokay

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