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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1940
Page
3
David Lloyd George urges British unity and total mobilization in wartime. He praises German industrial effort, calls for unwavering Parliament power use, and stresses civilian and military sacrifice to avert disaster and restore democracy through resolute, collective action.
Report notes price levels in California will stay normal for the 1940 Gate International Exposition. Hotel rates, restaurant prices, quietment costs, and transport charges are expected to remain at usual levels.
Amid a San Antonio session, delegates clashed as Rucker charges, Maverick faction denials, and Germany allies argued over fifth-column fears. A committee was named to review Rucker’s protest while voices warned of attempts to seize control of the convention.
Porter Whaley of San Antonio will discuss The Labor Situation in Texas at the Texas Trade Association executives meeting in Mineral Wells on May 20. Ray Leeman, executive vice president of the Bowia Texas chamber of commerce, will lead a federal taxes compositum. Attending San Antonians include Scott Hardy P. P. Ladelph HLT Didesen Henry Hein Howell W. Jones W. A. Williamson C. D. Teel FLW Patton and Charles J. Rush.
Ten men were held for court on a conspiracy against the state involving sending physically unfit men to be recommended for war service. The case hinges on alleged schemes to replace called soldiers with unfit substitutes.
Miss Betty Brinkmann, daughter of W G Brinkmann, chief accountant at American Metal, died and four others injured in a two car collision on the Prestiin road near Shafter. Victims include Earl Andreu, Bob Johnson, A Connors, and Mrs Marian Brinkmann. Drivers were Maple Carmona and Jose Jaime. one car overturned twice.
Senate Judiciary Committee approves legislation requiring fingerprinting of aliens estimated at 4 million. The bill, sponsored by Senator Connally, imposes fines up to 317000 and prison terms up to 10 years for attempts to subvert military forces through un American literature or other means.
A platinum ring valued at 8600 was reported missing Monday by W. G. Russell of 115 Corona Street near the file block on West Myrtle Street. Police are investigating the disappearance.
Washington May 27 Manufacturers of machine tools pledged to give the government first call on vital tools to accelerate defense production. Led by Clayton R Burt, six industry leaders met Treasury, War, Navy and Commerce officials and said they could meet many new requests by adding shifts and expanding plants.
A man known as Doss was shot and killed during a holdup attempt in Los Angeles as he fled with his accomplice. Police indicate the incident began when the pair demanded the day’s receipts from Mr Merrill and his wife, triggering a chase that ended with the suspect fatally wounded. A second man, Louis V Doss, was held on unrelated theft charges which were dismissed.
A courageous citizen corrals a 200 pound Great Dane believed to belong to Beate M. Douglas and returns the dog to 307 Bushnell Avenue after recognizing it on Jones Avenue. Joe G. Villaren of 138 Pestores Avenue receives a cash reward from Radio Patrolman Tom Swain for his brave act.
A local arrest report states Carl Maynard of Scinourg discharged Monday after a complaint filed by Detective Fred Lithe pace alleges Maynard assaulted 18 year old Bazel Grinwold. The incident reportedly occurred Friday while the victim was with Maynard and his wife.
BERLIN and LONDON reports claim German sources warned the United States embassy that allies planned or had begun actions to pull America into war. The warnings mention a refugee ship and allege manipulation to draw the United States into conflict, citing Roosevelt and press claims.
Washington May 27 The state department says precautions for the safety of the new President Roosevelt en route to Ireland to bring Americans home will continue. A spokesman said no official word has been received of a German warning that the Allies had plotted a criminal attempt to draw the United States into the war. Britain and Germany have replied favorably to Hull telegrams asking that the President not be molested.
New York officials said they had not been officially informed that the liner President Roosevelt was threatened and they did not plan to radio the ship's master about the report. A spokesman said rumors connect with such voyages but this is the first time facts have appeared during the current voyage.
Britain and allies battled land and sea to save Calais from Nazi invaders while strengthening English coastal defenses. Naval guns pounded advancing columns as air raids targeted German airfields and lines of communication. Evacuation Areas were announced for the southeast coast including Dover and Folkestone as Britain readied for possible invasion. casualties and vessel losses were reported among British forces.
A fragmented newspaper column mentions figures like HARRY KELTON and MAYOR MAURY MAVERICK, city sites such as St. Marys street and the zoo, and notes on repairs, a flower garden, and a rising stadium name. It references individuals, a wedding anniversary, and various local landmarks in a scattered stream of names and anecdotes.
County commissioners announced Tony Gonzales, a farmworker of 13 years, was discharged as an alien after a tip led to his non naturalization. He reportedly admitted lack of citizenship while possessing a poll tax receipt. The court also approved bidding for road work on St Hedwig’s road from city limits to United States Highway 90.
Robbers hit two San Antarco homes Monday sacking rooms and taking small valuables including a radio A penny haul and a watch rings and cash were reported from several other residences Victims named include James P Ruby Mrs Hope Garza Roy Jackson Luis Sarro Anita J Quiroz Homer Burleson and S E M Branbeam with an unusual sighting on a driveway.
Sadler's Songsters were guests at the Sir Anthony hotel in San Antonio on Monday. They traveled with Harley Sadler, cousin of the gubernatorial candidate and former star of a tent show troupe, and were slated to appear on a San Antonio radio broadcast Monday night.
Outgrowth of a city hall meeting prompts a social agency conference in the city council chamber at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Dr. Homer P. Rainey of the University of Texas will speak on Planning for Progressive Committee and discuss expanding the program to include all city social agencies. The event follows a Austin visit by officials and a plan to coordinate agencies beyond recreation and juvenile delinquency. A luncheon in honor of Rainey will be held at 12:15 p.m. in Pleas hole.
A plane piloted by Lil lard DeSha from St Louis area forced to land near St Marys University. After landing the crowd helped tow the jet to a safer spot between Peacock Military Academy and the Protestant Orphans' home. The craft, small for takeoff, was moved with assistance from local youths.
London May 27 American actor Robert Montgomery has been accepted as an ambulance driver for the American service and expects to depart for France Wednesday or Thursday. He is supervising the closing of his country home near Stoke Poges Buckinghamshire where his wife will return to the United States and base in Ireland at Galway on Wednesday.
VAN NUYS Calif May 27 4 Mrs Barbara Peldine 32 former film actress shot and killed herself at home last night Detective Lions William Marr reported Marr quoted her husband Gerald O Fielding a radio executive as saying he refused to give her the keys to the auto because she had been drinking Five quiets later Mrs Fielding shot herself Mrs Pelding was known on the screen as Barbara McLeod.
New York May 27 Allied wartime radio appeal from General Weygand read aloud in Paris urged the French people to hold and press on for one month under the crisis. He said the military situation was improving and described German efforts along the Maginot line with heavy fighting and reports of around 25 000 German casualties outside the forts.
The Rt. Rev. Henry St. George Tucker, Episcopal bishop, urged moral and material aid to Allies against Germany. He opposed U.S. entry into war and sending troops, saying Christian youth should be trained for Christian governance and that the church should not dictate war policy.
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