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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1940

Page

12

Dies Agents Seize Records In Chicago Raid

Chicago November 19 congressman Dies announced seven agents were dispatched to four cities to seize records tied to German aid and Communist organizations. raids followed yesterday in Chicago New York and other cities as agents seized documents from German and Communist groups. A Gestapo agent, Fassbender, was seized on the West Coast and brought to Washington then Chicago for questioning as Dies revealed another witness.

Chicago Wena Aman Matti Dies Congressional Committee of the American Activities Detroit Chatman Eves Ernest Ten Eicken Naional Alliance Dies Heinrich Peter Fassbender Plias Barry Smith Fassbender Washington United States Gestapo Spain Belgium EAMDS Dios Cammmillee New York

Tired Kidneys and Night Urination Teasers

Tired kidneys disrupt sleep with frequent urge and burning sensations. Kidney function disorders can cause leg swelling pain under the eyes and fatigue. Dean's Pills, used for over forty years, provide relief by flushing wastes from the body.

Dean

Fines Levied in Swindling Cases

Pleading guilty T W Rice was fined 150 dollars and given one day in jail in two swindling cases in County Court at Law No 2. In a third case appealed from Justice Bat Corrigan, Rice was fined 30 dollars. Fines were assessed by Judge Burnett for Judge Matthews.

T. W. Rice

Missing Oklahoma student sought in San Antonio plea

Mrs Marguerite Craig of Tulsa pleads to police for help finding her son Bill Craig 17 a student at Oklahoma A and M. He has been missing since November 4 from the Gov water school Epworth League church plans a turkey party at 7 30 pm Friday and invites young people to attend authorities are alerted by his mother as he may be wandering and using the alias James S ClarkDV.

Bill Craig Oklahoma A Epworth League of the Gov|water School Aviaut Craig James S. Clark

Man Abducted and Beaten After Pecans Sale Attempt

Irby, 55, of 108 North Pecos Street, is recovering in Robert B. Green hospital after being abducted by three men in an old car. They halted him near Houston and North Flores streets, forced him into the vehicle, drove beyond Kelly Field, beat him, and robbed him of $35, a watch, hat, overcoat, and a feat jacket before pushing him into a mud puddle. He walked to Kelly Field for help with army guards.

Irby North Pecos Robert B. Green Hospital Kelly Meld Excmectl Smith W. G. Miller Houston North Blores Retreets Kelly Field Tok

Visitor Tommy Corcoran Tours Corpus Christi Naval Base Site

Tommy Corcoran 5 A visitor arrived in Corpus Christi to inspect the coastal navy base under construction. He dined with Mayor Maury Maverick and congressman Lyndon Johnson at La Villita, traveling with company reps building the base before departing.

Aller Maury Maverick Tommy Corconus New Deal Corpus Christ Naval Place Corcoran Maverick Tyndon Johnson la ‘Villita Cor“pus Christi Navy Base

Humble Oil Proposes Proration Formula at Texas Hearing

At a proration hearing in Austin Humble Oil charged inequities in Tex 88 crude allocation. Humble urged a 50 50 formula based on acreage and well count with statistics on field life and daily allowables submitted to the Railroad Commission as it prepares a new statewide standard.

Austin Humble Oil Company Gillroad Commission Texas Humble Wir Commission Jerry Sadler Hines Baker Houston Baker Commission

Chicagoan to Teach Firemen in War Emergency Duties

Herman Polk of Chicago, national consultant for the National Public Administration service and the National Fire Protection Association, will arrive Wednesday to train fire department members on duties in war or no data emergencies. Fire Commissioner Lipscomb estimates Polk’s city-funded fee around 300 dollars. Polk’s guidance follows his London observations of fire crews during bombing raids and may be adopted into the department’s national defense setup.

Herman Polk Chicago National Public Administration Service National Fire Protection Association Polk Louis Lipscomb Lipscomb London Fire Department National’ Defense Ualt Lopacomb

Witt to Attend Recreation Association Meet in Fort Worth

W. P. Witt city recreation director will address Texas Recreation Association directors in Fort Worth on Saturday. He will urge choosing San Antonio as the Southwest conference meeting site next spring and will also attend a Texas State Teachers Association health and physical education branch meeting Friday. He plans to discuss swimming pools in Texas during the meetings.

W. P. Witt Texas Recreation Association Fort Worth

Anderson Invited to Camacho Inauguration Fete

County Judge Charles W. Anderson received an invitation to attend the inauguration of Gen. Avila Camacho, president-elect of Mexico, in Mexico City on December 1. Dr. Francisco Del Rio presented the invitation, and it was announced a special Pullman train will carry several local guests to the ceremony.

Charles W. Anderson Avila Camacho Mexico Mexico City Franchsco del Rio

Kelly Field Bids Opening on December 3

Bids for pump equipment and electric work for the new Kelly Field pump house will be opened December 3. Col EV Dunstan of the construction quartermaster office announces bids on a gasoline fuel system for the new flying field at San Angels. November 29.

Col EV. Dunstan Quartermaster San Angels

Bride Dies After Sudden Heart Attack at Home

Emily Deconick Hubble, married less than two weeks, died at 11 07 PM Tuesday from a heart seizure at her home 1227 Burienon Street. Police said husband James E Hubble found her stricken after retiring for the night. a coroner ruled natural causes. Funeral arrangements pending.

Emily Deconick Hubble Burienon Street Hubble James E. Hubble

Notary Public Appointments Open After General Election

Secretary of State will accept applications for notary public appointments after the vote canvass. County Clerk Alberta Trawalter announced that Texas citizens backed a constitutional amendment placing notary appointments under the secretary of state. Applications are to be submitted through the county clerk and will expire June 1, 1941 with terms extending to June 1, 1943.

Secretary of State Alberta Flowers Trawallur Trawalter

Motorist argues with police stops in Broadway area

Frank McCoy, 36, of 1008 Hoefgen, was booked after allegedly arguing with officers Tuesday in San Antonio. Officers reportedly towed him from the 1500 block of Broadway to the Broadway Houston Street intersection. Police say the motorist faced charges for speeding resisting arrest and intoxication after the confrontation with Officer Ki. L. Gordon described the incident and said he initially intended only to caution the driver.

San Antonio L. Gordon Broadway Houston Street Gordon Frank McCoy

Three Suffer Broken Bones In Local Accidents

George Hubberd, 41, of 1011 Hatney Street, sustained injuries from a fall from a roof while working on Leon Valley School grounds. He received treatment at Robert By Green hospital for a broken right wrist. Ralph Bencke, 13, Route 3, fractured left wrist after falling on school grounds. Jesus Gargla, 11, 1122 South Pro, injured ankle when struck by a bicycle in the 1100 block of South Frio Street.

George Hubberd Hatneytreet Robert By Green Hospital Leon Valley School Ralph Bencke Andd South Frio Street Jesus Gargla South Pro Akle

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