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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1940

Page

2

Roosevelt returns home for final Hudson Valley campaign swing

President Roosevelt arrived in Hyde Park after a one day Washington stay for talks with Hull and Welles. He plans a two hour radio program at 10 30 p.m. and will urge all eligible voters to go to the polls tomorrow.

Hyde Park Roosevelt Washington Hudson Valley Hudson River Cleveland Uhere BP. M.c Democratic National Committee Hull Bumner Welles New York Pennsylvania Ohio Whitsy White Frame Hyke Park Village Roosevelt Estate

Island Given Up by Japan Forces

Japanese forces in south China abandoned Waichow Island off the Guangdong coast, a naval base they used in the Kwangtung area. The move appears tied to a broader withdrawal from the Kwangsi war theater, following last week’s abandonment of Nanning, capital of Kwangsi.

Japan New York Daniel China Waichow Kwangtung Province Kwangsi Province Nanning Kwangsi

Detectors fake says McCrory in grand jury charge

Criminal District Court Judge W. W. Mecrory branded detectors as the biggest fake ever pulled on the public. He warned new jurors against indictments without conviction and explained drunk driving laws while discussing lotteries rackets. The panel names include George Wray, Studulph Richter, Paul Rieve, and others. Thomas was chosen foreman.

Criminal District Court W. W. Mecrory Grand Ile Melhury

Services Set for Accident Victim Dora Wee

Last rites for Dora Wee age 40 of 112 Mount Vernon court were to be held Monday afternoon in Dallas after she was struck by a vehicle at the corner of South Presa street and Mount Vernon court. Survivors include son Eugene Damaron of San Antonio and two daughters Mrs Mildred Janson of Apata.

Dora Wee Mount Vernon Court Baturcay Mobile Dallas South Presa Street Eugene Damaron San Antonio Mildred Janson Apata

Policeman Edward G Butler Receives National Guard Commission

Edward G Butler of 7017 Evergreen Street San Antonio was notified Monday of his commissioning as a second lieutenant in the National Guard. Butler, previously a sergeant in Company G of the 141st Infantry, has served in the guard for several years.

National Guard Edward G. Butler Evergreen Srett San Antonio Butler Siner

Alligator sighting leads to pound incident and injuries

Arnald Gusvhez, 19, a night watchman, reports a prowler attack after being struck by a stone while nearby. Lewis Meriner treated for knife wounds, while William Lowry, 19, sustained a back gash during a separate assault. A four foot alligator was captured by city workers at South St Marys and placed in the pound awaiting disposition. Residents believe the reptile came from the San Antonio river.

Arnald Gusvhez Blue Star Shreel Liquid Carbonic Gas Company Cevalios Frobendle Stan Sanchez Robert B. Green Lewis Meriner Wiliam Lowry San Luis Street South Scotia Aireet Robert 3B. Green Gus Klein Vic Gomez City Pond San Antonio

Willkie Proposes Eight-Year Presidential Limit

New York November 4 Wendell Willkie proposed a constitutional amendment to limit any president to eight years or less and urged repeal of the third term ban to prevent unlimited terms. He planned three last minute radio appeals and said he would address Congress in his first message if elected. He stressed commitment to democracy and peace and urged Americans to vote to showcase the free ballot. Willkie tied his statements to his campaign pledge without offering cabinet positions or deals and rejected rumors of entanglements. He scheduled three radio broadcasts for election eve with appearances on Associated Willkie clubs network.

New York Wendell J, Willkie Roosevelt Willkie Congress Willie Tomor Row Madison Square Garden Wiilkie Associated Willkie Clubs of America Kathleen Norris Will Jolm Senateles L. McNary

Willkie Campaign Speech Across Networks In 1940 Bid

Oregon and Representative Jo seph W. Martin Je Republican national chairman features a radio program from 9:18 to 10 p.m Central Time and a four-network late night broadcast. Willkie spent Sunday visiting campaign offices after church, claiming Roosevelt’s Saturday speech echoes broken promises and urging unity among labor, agriculture, and industry. He pledged faith in the American people and urged Roosevelt to renounce distrust after defeat. A Madison Square Garden rally drew an 11 minute ovation as Willkie’s wife looked on and supporters chanted for him.

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Daniel Frohman Injured In Fall At Home

64 year old theatrical producer Daniel Frohman fractured his right hip in a fall Saturday night at his home and was reported resting comfortably today at a Leroy sanitarium.

Daniel Frohman Leroy Sanitarium

London Train Crash Kills 24, Wounds 59 in Somerset

A Great Western railway official reports a straightforward London to Penzance passenger train derailment in Somerset, killing 24 and injuring 59. The incident disrupted service as investigators sort details.

London Penzance Somerset Great Western Railway

Keel Laying Ceremony Set for Submarine Slivereide

Vallejo Calif Nov the keel for a new submarine the Slivereide will be laid today at Mare Island navy yard spokesmen said in a brief notice.

Valleio Calif Mare Island Navy Yard

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