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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1940

Page

5

U S Blamed Over Zeppelin Transit Peril Claim

Berlin reports the United States bears blame for failing to follow German guidance in the safe conduct of the American Legion transport through a danger zone near Britain. Germany says the ship sailed August 18 from Petsamo with 97 aboard, traveling a mined route. Washington insists the route avoided danger. Berlin warns Germany cannot guarantee safety for a refugee ship to and from Britain and disclaims any unfriendly intent.

Berlin United States Germany U. S. Army Americas Legion Britain American Legion Scandinavia Pinland Petsamo Finland Washington Holve Streas Gerayuay Reich

British raids strike Brindisi and Romes defenses

British raiders damaged Brindisi railway facilities and a station during a night raid and attacked a naval dockyard. Italy reports continued bombing on Greek fronts and Corfu, with operations near Rome and plans to tighten blackout rules. An air clash over Valona leaves several planes down. two English pilots are captured.

Rome Brindisi Ttaan Nigh Command Loting Erst Vom Mg Ab Caine Brindis Tomanwid Operalione Sinyousis Egypt Gallabat Eritres Sudan Gallabet Mebt Premice Mussolini Romie Capitel Wasmid Oy Italion London Italions Eix Valona Allemaiga

Convention Highlights Across Disciplines Draw Two Hundred Attendees

A multi discipline convention opened with Friday registrations and a Saturday close. Dr Price chaired the dinner session Friday night at the Plaza. Mrs Ellen Quinim introduced honored guests with Col Crimmins presenting Mayor Maury Mavericks. Dr Don O Baird prepared the mayoral address reaction. Children of Lauter School performed Mexican entertainment under R L Brewer. Rosa Garcia Cardenas led day programs. President's address spotlighted Dr Uluseh's annual address. Sectional meetings start Saturday at 9 am followed by a general session and officer elections. Junior section hosts breakfast Saturday at 7 30 am in Milany cafeteria then proceeds to Public Service Station for a business session. Collegiate group meets as in public meeting.

Price Lauter School R. L. Brewer Rosa Garsa Cardenas Uluseh Milany

Five Aliens Deported at Laredo Port

Five aliens were deported to Mexico through the port of Laredo. The action was announced by W. W. Snoop, inspector in charge of the San Antonio division. G. Spence, an inspector, led the deportation operation.

Mexico Laredo W. W. Snoop San Antonio Nee G. Spence

Texas Academy Founder Attends Science Meet in Texas

Glyde T. Reed, Gregory marine biologist, attends the Texas Academy of Science convention at the Plaza hotel, aligned with the Texas Federation of Nature Clubs. He recalls the 1922 San Antonio kickoff where seven joined. three of them remain present at the current gathering.

Academy of Science Texas Federation of Nature Clubs Sting Priday Pipes G. A. Ulrich South- Western University Georgetown Academy Leo T. Murray Taylor University Museum Clyde T. Reed Gregory Glyde T. Reed Reed Texas Academy of Science Plaza Hotel Texas Federation of Nature Clubs Texae Academy At Science San Antonio Ellen Quillin Wite Museum W. B. LeCompt Kingsville Texas Academy

Parents Night Slated At Washington Irving Junior School

A program observing National Education Week will be held at Washington Irving Junior School Friday at 7 30 pm. The event features selections by the school orchestra under Mrs Jilin Majrwakl, numbers by the Boys Glee Club directed by Miss Tip Thomasson, a choral reading by Miss Hullie Keabey, addresses by Mrs H P Bledett and Dr Albert P Shirkey, and an assembly singing by Mrs Luly M Griesenbeck.

Washington , Irving Junior School Sehool Orchestra Moa Jilin Majrwakl Glee Clua Misa Tip Thomasson Hullie Keabey H. P

Mayor to Discuss Airport Problem in Fort Worth Address

Mayor Maury Maverick cancels Friday trip to Fort Worth for the One Texas League of Municipalities meeting. He will speak at 9 20 p m over Station KSA reviewing developments in the municipal airport situation including the establishment of an air control center by the Civil Aeronautics Administration.

Maury Maverick Fridey Fort Worth Texas League of Municipalities Fritey KSA Cas Alport Sudh

Mermaid myth explained by Gunter at Academy convention

Gordon Gunter, fisheries official, explains mermaids and manatees to Academy of Science members at the Plaza hotel. He notes mermaids are myth but sometimes real manatees wash ashore on Texas coast, with one 1853 specimen in the No-House museum.

Arily Gordon Gunter Oyster Commission Gunter Academy of Science Plaza Hotel Ome Rockport Texas Uel Satiues Chiter No- House Sivanian Bayside

Visitors and border patrols clash near Covilia frontier

Visitors in 8 and A Macion B Caller at Tinboraiynlle border post clash with covilia patrols. Reports say Sir ANtAna Prides observed near the checkpoint as tensions rise at the disputed boundary.

Macion B Tinboraiynlle Jon Kune Sipbyeeht Covilia Border Pitral Inapeclara Sir Antana Prides

Plans for New SA Airport Abseed

San Antonio chamber of commerce held a Friday special meeting to shape plans for a municipal airport. Two committees were formed to study general aspects and financing, with Mayor Maury Maverick presiding. The project could cost about 2.5 million dollars, with the federal government expected to cover all costs.

San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Maury Mayerick Chamber D. A. Powell Boar Chambers William McIntech The Light Frank Huntress Sd Express Walter Napier Leroy Denman Reagan Houston W. T. Chuminey Frank Gillespie al Buchanan W. B. Tuttle Jesse Oppenheimer B.D. Penney

Lowe Accused of Loveless Marriage in Divorce Suit

Los Angeles November 8 Mrs Rita Kaufman Lowe accuses film actor Edmund Lowe of loveless marriage and seeks a divorce. She values his property at over 500000, says he pursued other women, and has separated since September After marrying April 2 1936 the couple separated in 1936 and she alleges public scandal and insult.

Angeles Lowe Edmund Lowe Rita Kaufmans Lae Injat Aimionk Asplaint Sage Expost

City airport project sparks financing and site approval debate

The mayor said the city must cover between 260000 and 500000 for the airport and asked the finance committee to recommend whether to finance by warrants or a bond issue. Site approval by the Civil Aeronautics Authority is also needed, Maverick stated, calling the project a major progress opportunity for San Antonio.

Civil Aeronautics Authority Maverick San Antonio

Kent Hayes Heads Junior Red Cross at Brackenridge

Kent Hayes of Brackenridge senior high was elected chairman of the Junior Red Cross at a Friday gathering following Thursday’s election at Vocational and Technical School. Other officers include Toytoa Thornton as vice chairman Garion Arnold as treasurer Joe Cele Burbank Junior as corresponding secretary.

Kent Hayes Brackenridge Senior School Red Cross Itn Vocationa and Technical School Toyota Thornton Trevis Elementary Viet Garion Arnold Fixerson Joe Cele Burbank Cirresponding Secrretary

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