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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1940

Page

2

In the News Letters Echo Roosevelts Third Term Debate

Readers from California respond to editorials and national policy, supporting or opposing a third term for President Roosevelt. Letters discuss Hearst’s In the News column, critiques of government, defense, and the future of democracy, with views on domestic policy, foreign affairs, and the economy.

Burbank Calif W. R. Bearst San Simeon Hearst Los Angeles Examiner Max Roosevelt Wendell Willkie Willkie Franklin D. Roosevelt United States Wendel Witthle Latin America Italy France Latin Amer+ Jca Apogenistius Japan Rome-Berlin Europe Asia Ewing Finke

Weather and Sun Data Across Cities Reveals Mild Trek

A fragmented weather page lists temperatures and conditions for multiple locations including Juneau Alaska Phoenix Arizona New Orleans Louisiana and Madrid Spain. It notes cloudy conditions with temperatures ranging from the upper 40s to mid 80s Fahrenheit and mentions rainfall totals and humidity in scattered lines. The document also references sunrise and sunset times and mentions other cities such as Laredo Texas Memphis Tennessee and Clewiston Florida in a dense round of meteorological notes.

Usiveston Texas Coucland Kan Claudy Helleras N.C Heron Tarkeunwille Juneau Alaska Rennas’ City Wey West Fla le Mheerees Himeman Ariz Knyavile Romo Liebs Laredo Worl Milan Rock Ark Aiaville Humidity Guten Tor Rundick Vans Virernvallen Medford Gre Mermphir Tenn Arin Imter Yuta Jane Sthon Meenila Jane MoMile Erie Yoke Sengeete Reisaom Pele Ractivilte Moon Foe Poi Bandas Risen New Orleans Cleute Monflay New York Dsb Aleka Ahenis Civila Loenar Phoenix Bitarrh Emohy Ween Qvarart Mott Bieinfield Ddaes Cinar Wip Schuly Chawel Boone Ney Cimdy Weebinetin Milnes Min Tia Wibresingtan Muwnewil Set Alienton Ae Chien Miia Ceepegay

Roosevelt rails against feared evil alliance on campaign train

On a Roosevelt campaign journey toward Cleveland, President Roosevelt denounced an “evil alliance” within the Republican party and warned of dictatorial influences amid heavy anti New Deal rhetoric. He spoke in Brooklyn and Rochester, Erie, and across New York and Pennsylvania, urging unity against “special privilege” and class hatred while pledging to defend liberty and justice for all.

Roosevelt Cleveland Americas New York Clawlind Brooklyn Republican Party Fall County Roopevelt Rochester N.Y Erie Upper New York Alito Pennsylvania Ohio Buffalo Curtin Wright Beil South Buffalo Bethlehem Steel Academy of Music Bmoklyn America Dtuet Unity Alliance Agelisk Lils Republican Supjweters Daily Worker Communise Parety Fred Stalin National Committee Philadelphia New York Times Erasa Cone Americta Aipe BS Uv

Ex-Boxing Champ Declares Draft Conscientious Objector

Syracuse report notes a former boxing champion, identified as B. Jeffries, informing authorities he is a conscientious objector to the draft. The piece discusses war agony and the duties of men of advanced age, with references to draft officials and public reactions amid the ongoing conflict.

Syracuse B. Jeffries

Britain Needs India to Support War Efforts, Says British Appeal

Washington reports emphasize India's vast population of 952 million as a key British ally in the war against Germany. The piece notes India's role as a major supplier of raw materials including cotton, minerals, and jute, and describes British authority over administration, taxation, and trade while acknowledging feudal governance under local rulers.

Washington INS India Great Britain Engletd Ital Germany England Land Asia Fiso Britain United States National Geographic Society

War 25 Years Ago Today Summary

The report notes a 25 year ago conflict with a German engineered attack in Persia, a large Russian force at Kagyin, and Serbian reversals including Inver and a fall of a Serbian arsenal near Rragulevnts. It recalls the Battle of Britain prelude as of a year ago and 122 Royal Air Force deaths to date. Repatriation of Germans from Estonia continues with 1100 Germans leaving.

Sumenea Inovem Bei Persia Kagyin Inver Rragulevnts Britain Britiah Air Ministry Royal Air Force Germania Esthonia

Kiss Wakeup Wrathful Dad In Public Kissing Incident

In Chicago on Nov 1 Joseph Bierul faced Judge J M Braude after an incident sparked by a party game named Hearts and Diamonds. His stepdaughter Bernice Riskins described public kissing and a reaction by her father, who then summoned police. The charge was eventually discharged.

Chicago Joseph Bierul Racing Avenue Police Oon Charlotte Bernice Aki Braude Joseph

Fragmentary OCR Page Note on Local Entities and Measures

The readable text references various local names and numbers including a Texas company, individuals such as Taylor and Driscall, and several figures like 625 pounds and 9244.92. It hints at parcels or tracts in Baldwin County and mentions abandonment and geographic directions such as northwestern areas near Samfordyee.

aUniRy Guiney Texas Company Rohart Taylor South Clara Driscall Pertin Waldron B.A. Graham Baldwidge Garcia Northweat Samfordyee

Willkie Replies To FDR Speech Aboard Willkie Train in New Jersey

Willkie denounces the third term candidate during a stop in New Jersey, accusing him of evasive defense speeches and urging unity against war. He questions budget balance, unemployment, and the candidate's record, demanding clear policy positions and discussion of 1940 campaign issues.

Willkie New Jersey Wendell L. Willkie Candiate Oly Party 23 Sted Lero America Amail Treasury Lien Campaim Atmor Vanline i Imo Ishueb Europe

MPS 'AT LOSS' INO MORE TALKS OVER U S MOVE RADIO STOLEN

Tokyo dispatch reports Foreign Police confusion over American withdrawals and presidential questions. Statements deflect direct answers while Japanese press note U S policy unsettles, amid burglaries including W J Fleur home theft and other petty crimes in South San Antonio.

Ino Overu.s. Move Tokyo API Sator Yosuke Matsuoki Tony Clyde Weeks Eated Tol Paritienl Ragilo Hastani Matsunka Hie Fastig State Department Far East Japan United States le Wac Movlaig Pio Pershing Avenue Tel Det W. J. Fleur Pay Avenue South San Antonio Sawhay Glover Boota Hickey Mason Street Martha Washington Minnon Street

Roosevelt Wilkey in Trouble in Detroit Arrest Case

Detroit November 1 Roosevelt Wilkey 33 faces assault and battery charges. Police accuse him in an incident outside a police precinct linked to a political dispute involving a Teddy Roosevelt admirer. Complainant is Frank Tow.

Detroit Frick Hoosevut Wilkey Wilkey Norman Frank Tow Ross Roosevelt Teddy Roosevelt Enid Wilkey Teddy

War Roundup Hints At Italian Greece Push Inklings

British air industry news service reports a gradual weakening of German effort in the aerial siege of Miala as Italy plans a mechanized drive on the Greek front. Military sources in London describe armored corps and artillery heading toward the western main zone while Nagis and Milanian planes clash with Allied and French forces along the coast.

Miala Italy Louton Berlin Lonedoi Britain Campaira Greece Imilias Alans Egypt Moore

Poses as Single Man Loses Wife in Detroit Divorce

Mrs Berg details alleged deception by Franklin Berg in Birmingham beauty culture school funding. She claims he posed as a single man to gain benefits and hid his marriage, risking client standing. Judge Moll grants her divorce based on the evidentiary claims.

Detroit Berg G. McXtudies Birmingham Franklin Chenit Dude Lewter Posiliga Moll

Draft Appeal Board Set Up in San Antonio Deliberations

A rough draft outlines an appeal board to review district service matters under Roosevelt and O’Daniel. San Antonio members Henry Burney Nixon Erm eal Miller Pred Nicholson M. M. Davie are named, with authority to modify and reverse decisions unless overridden by higher officials.

San Antonio Anlardly Serresive Roosevelt W. Lee O'Daniel Henry Burney Nixon Ermeal Miller Pred Nicholson M. M. Davie Onariotte

Life on Range: Varied Problems Challenge Grazing Service

Washington reports on federal range land management across 193 million acres in the West. Mojave California required moving cattle watering sites. rangers patrolled to protect waterholes. Crickets in Idaho and Nevada spurred pest control work while grasshoppers linger as a constant range headache. Colorado had to remove gigantic animals, and lambs suffered from predators.

Washington Grazing Service National Conservation Mojave California Catdle Wlan Idaho Nexvada Thirrd Colorado Blitakv Bey Ly

Presbyterians name Rev John Crockett pastor in Western Texas

The Rev John Crockett will begin work as supply for the Presbytery of Western Texas. Dr P B Hill is named as successor, with Crockett previously serving churches in Oklahoma City and Springfield Missouri and teaching at Arkansas college.

John Crockett Byinday Corine Tebbed Poretor P. B. Hill Grackett Presbytery of Western Texas Sorails Linklahoma City Springfield Arkabsay College

Man Must Serve Two Life Terms

In New York on November 1, Cornelius Donovan faced two life term sentences after pleading guilty to a large scale burglary and grand larceny case. The judge noted the defendant’s prior consecutive offenses and bound him to life-equivalent terms, reflecting a pattern of crime.

New York Cornelius J. Donbyse Sing Sing Bohan

Initials Found on Turtle's Back in State College

A box turtle found near Spring Creek Cemetery in State College bears initials L.B.8., dated July 7, 1614, on its shell. Fish culturist Gordon Trembly reported the faded markings and signs of wear but said the artifacts remain discernible.

State College Spring Creek Cadert Gordon Trembly

Unclear dog sale ad quoted in local notice

Fragmentary text references a person named Mrs Syphor and an appeal about selling puppies after a light want ad. Terms are garbled but mention appeals, puppies sold, an ad cost 2 54, and a publication The Big Sunny Lit urging readers to order patient wear or wool.

Syphor My. Ineneare Unul & P.M

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