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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1940

Page

3

C I O Convention Sparks Leadership Tensions in Newark

At a preconvention session in Atlantic City leaders debate Finance Committee creation and the future of John Lewis. Rival camps led by Hillman and Lewis clash over policy while Lewis signals possible retirement and endorsements for Wendell Willkie.

Atlantic City UPS. T Trenent John Li. Lewis C. L Lewis Hillman Alhough Hlilman Udon Teschutt Iw Press A. F L. Bar Dacot Potofsky Milimans Amalgamated Clothing I Workers Union Earl Rieve Textile Workers Allman Group G. I Wendell L. Willkie Willkie Roosevelt Philip Muney Porter Levis Murray

Kennedy Silent on Plans During Stanford Vacation

Joseph P. Kennedy, U S envoy to Great Britain, resumed a brief vacation after a dispute with his son at Stanford University. Kennedy declined to discuss his plane in connection with official duties.

Los Angeles Joseph B. Kennedy United States Great Britain Joan Stanford University Kennedy

Triplet Girls Born To Egan Man Start Work Today

MTTEBURGH November 18 nurses emerging from a hospital delivery room with saltblanketed bundles approached Earl Egan a 25 year old unemployed steel worker and asked if he wanted to see his daughters three triplet girls born to his wife. Egan said he can hardly believe it and noted he will start work today with many offers of assistance.

Mtteburgh Earl Egan Nerous Man Egart Egan

Fight to open adjournment stalls Congress over roof repairs

Congress debates speedy adjournment amid fears a damaged capital roof could cave in. McCarmack introduces adjournment tool amid warnings of danger to Senate and House chambers. Funds approved to replace roofs. repairs expected to take weeks as leaders trade opposition and expect swift action from both chambers. Washington scene reflects broader push to expedite governance and court appeal reforms.

Congress mcCarmack D. Mass Senate House McCormack Martin R-Mass Repubican National Byres D.-E. CG Waler-Logan Algo Washington

Willkie Off for Florida Vacation

Former Republican presidential candidate Wendell Willkie left New York with Mrs Willkie and secretary Miss Grace Grahn for a several week stay at Hobe Sound Florida. He traveled by train and planned to rest during this critical period after the election.

New York Wendell T Wilkie Florida Congress Willkie Grace Grahn Hobe Sound

Japan says Britain and US seeking aid pact in Siam

Tokyo officials dismissed reports of a U S Britain Siam aid pact as rumors pushed by press accounts. An APA spokesman said no official confirmation exists and Japanese officials noted widespread rumors about Western pressure in Bangkok.

U.S Britain Siam Tokyo APA Foreign Office Thailand Great Britain United States Tere Banekok

JOSH GOSDEN ILMIAN DIES IN TRAIN TRAGEDY

El Paso reports Joshua Cosden, prominent oil magnate, died yesterday on a train near Willcox, Arizona. His secretary William Hudson confirmed Cosden’s ill health over five years and noted Cosden’s holdings in Cosden Oil Company and Cosco Pipe Line Company, chiefly based from a refinery in Winewood, Oklahoma.

EL Paso Sosh Cosden Palm Springs Calif SH Paso William Hhudson Fort, Worth Willcox Ariz Winewood Okla Cosco O84 Cosco Pipe Lire Boro Joshua Kent County Okithoms

Joske's Formal Opening On Tuesday

Joske Bros plans a grand store opening in 1940 San Antonio with trumpets fireworks aerial displays and a building unveil at 6 pm Tuesday. The public may tour the store as patriotic music Christmas displays and department showcases attract visitors all evening.

Joske Fir San Antonio Joske Bros Transit Airways Baston Optical Vielwors

Parade of Beauty at local shop features styles and displays

A bustling event showcases latest hairdos and makeup with tables set for judging by women’s clubs including American Association of University Women and Philomathic Club. Demonstrations cover kitchen, home utensils, Mexican crafts, dressmaking, and weaving. Santa leads toy exhibits. musical numbers and fashion displays with living models cap the evening. Local coeds model for the Petite shop as a junior rally boosts turnout.

Janes Ure Santa Claus Bax Joske Music Center Clarke Fortner Secondion Virvisa Otto Ranslaben Eddie Chavez Accostion Alton Jung Plender June Clemens Shiré Sfor Iegistering

Joske's Unveiling Hosts and Exhibits Across Floors

Joske's famed opening event features Judy Adams hosting floor living room makeovers with keynote themes and a rug exhibit by Paul Sahakian. The Wishmaker plan demo, Williamsburg gallery reproductions, Simmons mattress talks, a free guest-recording project, a fashion show, and a children's division accompany a candid camera contest and a theater-like musical program. Hosts include Joske's president J. Calvert and the Quarter Century club members listed for identification.

Judy Adams Joske Paul Sahakian Mre Sahakian Wishmaker House Jeeke Williamsburg Wiliamburg Simmons Factory Joske’s Bargain Basement Lving Busnress Sul Regalia Declan J. Je Hl. Calvert Joske's Century Club R. Vander Brenten O. W. Heilgers Lucia Zizik Robert Ackerman Hats Téich Sarah Lough Charles Landauer Bart” Varga Emory L. Varga Statue Marx Dela Walsh Jake Feed Joe Reich Julia McEnery Huda Hugues Geelle' Shepherd Helena Duliing Tals Minnie Plannery Amy Billeet Ata Lars Blarks J. £. Burgess Tile Janasowski Wor Gelaler Anne Schaffer Alma Deuetling Tose Hutaler Mary Rendle Carl Hoppe Mm E. Ge Jonesten Lula Mockert J. Butyers Eron Hampel

Gift as Prize for top voting school library fund

The school renewing the most votes proportional to its girl student count will receive a set of books for its permanent library. Hostesses include Madelyn Horner Janice Winters Jo ANN Skinner Virginia Daniel and others. A youth show and children's division with style and fashion will accompany the event.

Madelyn Horner Janice Winters Jo Ann Skinner Virginia Daniel Chae Agnes Connor Doris Plittamin Amsle Jeanne Remy Faye ‘Wehman Sara Beth Paul Negligres Karade Anode Justin Rearimnon Darke Faurih

Joske’s renaming plan reaches third stage in building drive

Calvert announces Joske’s expansion enters final phase with the completion and public presentation of the complete greater Joske’s store after two years of work. Invitations are issued by newspapers and radio stations, with a formal notice sent to manufacturers nationwide. The company highlights community ties and the anticipated impact on Southwester commerce.

Joske Christmaas Dosire Jaske Yarlowis Tesday Greater Joske Calvert Mitil Contry Joske's Joske Organiga Greater Joske’s Serwice Texas

Joske's Hosts and Guests for Greater Joske's Opening

A tribute to Joske's hundreds of coworkers and the Joske's Quarter Century Club as hosts for the Format presentation of the greater Joske's. An invitation extends to San Antonio and trade territory to attend from 8 to 10 o'clock Tuesday evening at the home house.

Joske Bros Quarter Century Club Beck Joseph H. Reich Mary Rendle John Siams Liam Geisler J. H. Styers Carl Hoppe J.B. Burgess Jake Feed Lula Mockert Minnie Flannery Julia McEnery Toni Hampel Laois Joske’s Joske Quarter Centur Club San Antonio

Victim Reports Attack by Kaifer and Other Incidents

Police records show multiple assault reports in Fort Sam Houston and surrounding blocks. Zalwin Hastings at 360 Predereicks burg road reported facial cuts after an attack by a lone assailant. A second victim on North New Braunfels Avenue described two men clothed in dark clothing pulling his hat and fleeing. A bloody blanket was found at Earl Reckwig’s home on Perry Court. Authorities are investigating.

Zalwin Hastings Predericksburg Road Monfay Leal Street Lupe Puche Fort

Police Spur On In Cow Hunt In San Antonio

San Antonio police hunted for 27 cattle missing from a field near Waca and suspected to be in the city as officers followed leads Monday.

San Antonio

Scooters Bought for Plant Heads in Wichita Plant

An executive at a Wichita aircraft plant announced two self propelled scooters were purchased to transport plant executives as the factory expands for national defense needs. The move signals broader defense industry use of such devices in large manufacturing sites.

Wichita Kan United States Army

Ancient Homan Skeleton May Be 10000-Year-Old Polsom Claim

New Mexico university curator Frank Hibben in Albuquerque states a skeleton found in Lishbock Texas last week appears ancient but cannot be proved to be a 10000 year old Polsom man.

N.M Frank Hibben New Mexico University Lishbock Texas

Labor Elitism at New Orleans Labor Rifts at AFL Convention

New Orleans dispatch reports the American Federation of Labor opening its sixth convention and planning talks on internal peace with C IO disputes. AFL leaders warned of a possible CIO split while urging unity, as discussions focus on labor strategy and the broader federation’s future.

American Federation of Labor Labor A. FP Wiliam Green Chayges John Lewis Vaa Rossble Aventy Atlantis City Lewis Argu United Mine Works Phillip Murray Reneral

Speakers named for Jubilee luncheon observance

The Jubilee luncheon for the twenty fifth anniversary of the University of G Johns seminary was announced Monday. Speakers include County Judge Cheries W. Anderson Mayor Maury Maverick Rev Joseph A. Pustka Rev dosopa G Bu jie Rey and others. Bishop Gerriga will deliver the jubilee sermon at San Fernando cathedral and a solemn pontificial high mass will follow.

University of G. Johns Seminary Theigay Rood Gunter Cheries W. Anderson Maury Maverick Joseph A. Pust~ 'Ka Dosopa G. Bu Jie Rey Joseph J. Jacobi Alexander W. Chapolon Msgr Patrick Gechan Mariano Garriga Sidney M. Meier Peter J Schelzer Archdiocese of San Antonio Joan J-Rabiing Matthew J. Gibert Metzger San Fernando Gerriga St. Dolti's Father Pasha Diay Patt J Ehlinges Edward Z. Jansky Ccretatye Alois

Downey Talks Parley As Vultee Strike Shuts Plant

In Downey California a conciliators meeting was arranged to end the strike that closed Vultee Aircraft plant Friday and halted work on aircraft. The West Coast director heads to the national convention for support while a government conference is set with union officials and Vultee executives to resolve wage disputes affecting 13 percent of workers.

Downey Calif Coxelliation Jon Scores Wirpilanes Corvention At- Isntte City Maj Sidney Simpson War Department Washington Warter Major Simpson Arnold Toleseid Defense Siiney Hillmen United Automobile and Aircraft Workers’ Union Vultee Geveral Onian

Deer Strikes Auto Wounding Woman on Frederickburg Road

Earl Pendarvis of 1415 Essex Street and his mother-in-law Olivia Hicks were driving northeast of the city near Frederickburg when a deer leaped into the car. Mrs Hicks suffered facial cuts and was treated at Ronen B. Greer Hospital.

Earl Pendarvis Essex Street Welleven Pendarvis Olivia Hicks Frederickburg Road Hicks Ieee Ronen B. Greer

Candidates Who Lost Valuable Candidates Who Lost Valuable 3T

Unclear ad text describes a sales pitch targeting political candidates and voters. It references a forgotten candidate and asks if the reader is one, noting lost opportunities and seeking more success in an election context. The fragmentary wording implies a promotional ad rather than a political outcome report.

Mora

Buckshot Clue in Death of Couple

Trenton New Jersey November 13 police pressed a search for the perpetrator of Hemption township s third death in a little over two years. Buckshot pellets were found in a parked car off Cypress Lane near the home of Mrs Carolina Mor KN, MA-year-old mother, and Sido view J Kovars, 25-year-old married neighbor and WFA clerk, both of whom may have died in the incident.

Trenton N d Hembtiton Township Carolina Mor Sidoview J. Kovars Sill WFA Cypresa Jane

Probation Institute Set A Four Day Program

A four day probation institute opens with 57 members of Bexar county Juvenile Office. George Pickens chief county juvenile officer introduces two principal speakers Howard L Lackey delinquency consultant and Edith Denys supervisor of rost er tome program. The event, part of local probation office efforts, will tackle youth welfare issues and prevention.

Bexar County George Pickens Howard L. Lackey Chil Welfare Division State Department of Public Welfare St Austin Edith Denys Loral Promation Oyer Merting Instang Lackey Miss Denys Poller Ghief

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