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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1940

Page

7

UNITY RALLY PLEDGES UNITED FRONT IN AMERICA

In New York officials labor leaders and industrialists gathered for an America rally to show a united front against wartime division. Howard Gornley urged prompt efficient armaments production while Attorney General Jackson warned the defense burden could strain the economy if not balanced. Dorothy Thampisur linked the election's global significance to national unity.

Ing New York Amer Howard Gornley National Association of Manufacturers Jackson Dorothy Thampisur Na‘dione America

College Courses for Guard Offered at Baker College

San Antonio national guardsmen stationed in Brownwood may take college courses at Daniel Baker College during training. Courses, offered at night for standard college credits, will not interfere with camp training. Information is available from David E. Parks at 1501 Seventh Street, Brownwood.

San Antonio

Air Express Marks 30th Birthday Anniversary

Air Express celebrates the 30th anniversary of the first air express flight in transportation history. Totals announced the inaugural shipment carried five bolts valued at $1000 in a Wright airplane from Dayton to Columbus, Ohio, a 6 mile route marking a milestone in air delivery.

Air Express Atc Wright Dapton Ohio Columbus

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Wallaty

Woman Traps Two Mice in One Device

Mrs Ing Buckner of 208 Tim Street reports a rare incident catching two mice in a single trap. The simultaneous action required for both rodents to be trapped highlights the odd occurrence and prompts curiosity about how the pair ended up in one device.

Ing Buckner

Wilson Brokerage owner dies in suspected suicide

Justice of the Peace U S presides over an inquest into the death of John E. Wilson 56 owner of Wilson Brokerage found fatally wounded at 1504 South Aland Street. He died an hour after being admitted to Santa Rosa Hospital. An officer reported a 30 caliber pistol near his body and that the entry hall was drenched in tragedy.

Justice of the Peace U. S John E. Wilson Wilson Brokerage Company South Aland Street Wilson Sannta Rosa Hosipital M.S. Arnett

Italian pouch carries two million in US currency seized

Mexico City reports a diplomatic pouch from Washington concealed two million dollars in U S currency. Customs halted a courier at the Italian legation and reopened the sealed pouch before reburning it. Italian protests followed while officials pondered the transfer method and possible propaganda connections.

Mexico City United States Alberto Marchetti Foreign Office Usto Wal

Payroll Plot Thwarted By Army Intelligence

Boston dispatch reports an alleged payroll plot targeting a 862000 dollar civilian payroll on Cape Cod. Army officers said three or four suspicious outsiders would have faced federal prosecution if captured. High officials praised early warning by army intelligence and warned residents to remain vigilant.

Boston Carp Edwards Cape Cod Anny Cnet

British Take Gale Jabat in Sudan Front

British troops recaptured Gale Jabat on the Sudan Ethiopian frontier from Italians. Gallabat lies about 75 miles west of Lake Gondar. Italian forces reportedly moved into the town as battles continued and a late communique noted renewed attacks after an initial repulse.

Gatro Egypt Gale Jabat Middle East Gallabat Sudan Une Lake Gondar Ethiopia Tily Gambat

Two Shot to Death at Austin Tavern

A shooting at a highway tavern near Austin left two dead, Miss Willistine Savile Moore of Govale and J. T. Red Lawrence, former string band manager. Moore was hit while entering a car after leaving the tavern, and Lawrence reportedly shot himself afterward.

Austin Willistine Savile Moore Govaile J. T Red" Lawrence Jim McCoy Mise Moore Lawrence

Army ends old buyout rule for regulars at Fort Sam Houston

Information from Fort Sam Houston reports the army has withdrawn the privilege for regular enlisted men to buy their discharge. Previously soldiers could purchase discharge after one year for 120 dollars or after two years for 100 dollars within the continental United States.

Fort Sam Houston

Nazi shelling hits two British ships near Newfoundland

New York dispatch reports two British steamers the Cornish City and the Rangitiki were badly damaged and in distress after a German battleship shelling off the Newfoundland coast. NBC broadcast cites radio, placing the ships in the center North Atlantic along the Canada Britain lane with convoy implications.

New York Newfoundland NBC Cornish City Rangitiki Graf Sper Luelzow Admiral Scheer Rangitik Canada

Veteran MPs in Training Course at Fort Sam Houston

Military police at Fort Sam Houston join a training school led by Captain Wayne Smith. Trainees study judo disarming wrestling and pistol handling while Antonio police assist in the traffic course under Chief Ray Ashworth.

Fort Sam Houston M. P.s Wayne Smith Miliary Police Company En Antonio Ray Ashworth

Swing Named Chief of Staff for Second Division

Orders appoint Lieut. Col. Joseph M. Swing as chief of staff of the Second division at division headquarters on Thursday. He succeeds Brig. Gen. Joseph A. Atkins who moves to duties as chief of staff of the Eighth Army corps. Changes also name Lieut. Col. John W. Leonard to G-4, Lieut. Col. James C. Short to G-2, and Maj. William B. Murray to assist G-3.

Joseph M. Swing Fime Thurs Joseph A. Atkins Eighth Army Corps John W. Leonard Swing James C. Short Leonard Willam Murray Short

Joyland Opening Delayed by Unfavorable Weather

Joyland park's opening, set for Saturday, is postponed due to predicted bad weather. Officials plan a debut once sunshine returns, with circus thrills and carnival ballyhoo. The Lights children's matinee is rescheduled for the first Saturday afternoon.

Joyland Park Hug Bean Ballyhoo The Light

Health conditions survey led by U S Public Health Service

A health conditions survey completed Thursday was conducted in New Orleans by Dr J C Heller and sanitary engineer H G Sullivan of the U S Public Health Service. The checkup prepared for troop concentration under the selective service training program and was reviewed with city health officer Dr W A King.

J. C. Heller H. G. Sullivan U. S. Public Health Service New Orleans W. A. King

Christmas Party Chairmen Named

Frank Gilinger and Mrs. May Belcher were named as chairmen to organize a Christmas games party for Kyignts of Columbus Council 76 and Gathers Daughters of Amerton. The event is scheduled for December 1 at Central Catholic High Relel auditoriuns. WEVE JOIN NAVY: Five San Antonians enlisted by the navy November 1, Donald Randall heads the local recruiting office.

Frank Gilinger May Belcher Kyignts of Columbus Council 76 S Gathers Daughters of Amerton Central Catholic High Relel Auditoriuns NAVY Donald Randall Randalsele

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