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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1940

Page

5

Murray Denies C IO Candidacy Amid Lewis Contention

Atlantic City N J November 19 UPH Philip Murray Pittsburgh labor leader told the Congress of Industrial Organizations convention he is not a candidate to succeed John L Lewis as CIO chief. He urged harmony with Lewis plan while criticizing Lewis campaign stance. The convention debated Lewis policy and urged unity among CIO unions and allied groups as the labor movement faces leadership questions.

Atlantic City N. J UPH Philip Murray Pittsburgh Congress of Industrial Organizations John L. Lewis Lewis Presi~ Dettt Murray

Labor leaders debate rearmament contracts at Merry Christmas event

At the convention, labor figures including Lewis and two CIO vice presidents, Philip Murray and Hillman, form the peace committee to oversee future negotiations aimed at labor unity. They back national defense contract policies and urge presidential order for contractor compliance with labor laws, amid debate on CIO leadership succession and constitutional amendments to bar members of Communist or Fascist groups from CIO offices.

Harmcy Lewis Murray Wendell L. Willkde Roosevelt Willkde Wnlans Lawis Lewin C. TO Tabor American Federation of Labor Committee On Officers G. L.O OAP Sidney Hillman Hla National Defense Commission I Labor Board Omnes Ai Ny Electon Elcler Lewis and Hillmen

Retonga a Blessing in My Case Declares Local Resident

San Antonio resident R D Reynolds praises Retonga as a pure vegetable stomachic. He describes relief from gastric distress, increased appetite, weight gain, and renewed energy after using the medicine at Walgreen's Drug Store on East Houston Street. Reynolds says he can now enjoy his wife’s cooking without discomfort and notes the laxative effect was mild and satisfactory.

San Antonio R. D. Reynolds Retonga Walgreen East Houston St Mebane St Witla Foustart @t

Jones Returns From Washington On Air Route Hearing

Howell Jones of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce returned from Washington where he testified before the CAA about four proposed air routes for San Antonio. The hearing, attended by four major air transport firms, continues two weeks with a final decision due in January or early February. Also at the hearing, Col. Neill E. Bailey joined the chamber’s Wright committe. Hundreds of poor children will receive their first dolls from Fire Gies C. A. Hurt this Christmas as San Antonians donate toys and paint. Donations of paint and turpentine are requested. drop items at the Central Fire Station on Houston Street at Nacogdoches.

Howell Jones San Antonio Neill EB. Bailey Chamber of Com Aerce Central Fire Station Houston Street Nacogadoches Rodgers and Stewart Graham Paper Company San Antonio Paper Company Shiner-Slew Paper Company

Trans Church Elects Officers and Committees

Travia Park Methodist Church elected new officers and committee chairs for 1941. Key posts include Chairman G. Elzer, Vice Chairman Ralph Gardner, Church Council of Missions chair Mrs W G Smith, Evangelistic John McCord, Parsonage W S Perking, Ushers John G Brope, Finance A B Stephens, and Neely Kadiah as church property leader, with numerous other committee heads and members named.

Travia Park Methodist Church G. Elzer Sebcirman Ralph H W. Gardner Church Council of Missions W. Gt. Smith John McCord Perking T. H. Flannery B. Kadiah B. Roy Paine J. L. Cochran Gus Y. Batmner A. G. Craven Charlie Sedzelek Homer Vordenbaun 0. P. Schnabel O. W. Miller Porter Loring A. D. Mangham There

Art in a World at War lecture opens at Witte museum

Loren Mozley UT art assistant professor told a Witte museum audience that war fuels a chance to shape real American art while European art shifts toward slate forms. His talk titled Art in a World at War opened a series of lectures sponsored by the Museum School of Art with next session set for December 9 on Objective and Non-Objective Realism. San Antonio hosts as the new headquarters for the Supreme Council of the League of United Latin American Citizens. Gonzales of the Mexican consulate general named business secretary of the council, with A. M. Fernandez presiding at meetings and a Sunday banquet attended by Maye Maverick, County Judge Charles W. Anderson, and Dr. George J. Andersen among others.

Ight Museum School of Art Mozley San Antonio Act League of United Latin American Citizens M. ©. Gonzales Council Busines A.M. Fernandez Santa Fe Maye May Maverick Charler W. Anderson George J. Andersen University of

West Presides in C. L. Wiley's Court

Justice of the Peace Ovl Wiley absent on a hunting trip. Olds West presiding in Precinct 7 for West. Court proceedings noted in the local precinct, with Wiley away from duties.

West C. L. Wiley’s Court Asie OF

Itching First Application Patent Text Cleanup

Poorly legible OCR describes a medical topical treatment with itchy rash ringworm pimples and other skin conditions. Mentions a first application and a trial suggestion with a single tanay note, unclear instructions, and partial product names.

Deer Rifle Bags Thief After Garage Theft

Ww. and Schoenfeld fired from his rifle during a Tuesday incident at 403 Hunstock avenue. He said a thief grabbed a bag of stolen tools from his garage before dropping them and fleeing. Nearby, Anderson reported pants stolen from his parked auto on Donaldson avenue.

Schoenfeld Schoenfeld Ives Hunstock Avenue I. Anderson Delaware Donaldson Avenue Anderson le A Pattee Thweias Jefferson High

Calls for Labor Unity Highlight New Orleans Meeting

President Roosevelt urged a just peace to heal divisions in the US labor movement. AFLCIO leaders and William Green read the message at the convention as plans for unity and a sensible working arrangement were debated. Naomi Straus warned of unemployment without public works and housing programs.

New Orleans Roosevelt American Federation of Labor Today United States A. F. of William Green Green A. F. of L. Executive Council A. F. of L C. 1 Naomthen Straus Straus American Federation of Labor

Suspect With Camera Held In San Antonio

A man who had a camera used to take mysterious films across Canada, Mexico and the United States was arrested in San Antonio early Tuesday. Police said the taxi driver was stopped at 3:40 a.m. and the suspect may be turned over to the FBI. Officers at Commerce and Losoya streets identified him, while the crime bureau developed the film from his camera. Authorities believe the photos may reveal details of fortifications and military operations.

Canada Mexico United States San Antonio Federal Bureau of Investigation Commerce Losoys Police Identification Bureau

Youth Detention Homes Planned in Bexar County

County Judge Charles W. Anderson began preparing a WPA application to build temporary detention homes at the Bexar County Home for Boys and the Home for Girls. Each building would cost about 8000 dollars and would keep juveniles in custody while their cases were investigated, reducing courthouse detentions. The San Antonio Coordinating Council for Youth approved the plan as an alternative to erecting a new detention facility near the courthouse.

Charles W. Ander Mondiy WPA Bexar County San Antonio Nome American Public Welfare Association of Chicago

Freight business grows in Texas amid national programs

ANE freight activity rises as freight agents report a nineteen to twenty percent year over year increase driven by national programs. J Dolard of M E T Lines notes higher shipments for army construction materials and rail traffic in Texas shows a steady rise, with Dallas district car service head Joan Duesenberry citing an December over November uptick.

San Antonio J. ¥. Dolard M.E T_ lines Missouri Pacific Apes Railrond Tratt Texas Joan F. Duesenberry Dallas Association of American Gullyon de

Public Health Office for S A San Antonio to receive U S physicians

San Antonio’s Public Health Office will be assigned United States Public Health Service physicians as city liaison officers in the Eighth Corps area. Dr Thomas Parran announced in Washington that the program will place health service staff in community centers. Flowers Family Tree Talk Topic Mrs J D McClover to address Acacia Garden group at the White Museum at 40 a m Wednesday on The Family Tree of Fines ore. The Acacia group will run the garden center at the museum each Wednesday. Viniets, gallin, glow and bluebon jnet plants will be distributed at the meeting Wednesday.

San Antonio United States Public Health Service Uil Health Service Eighth Corps Flowers J. D. McClover Whiie Museum Finesore Arocin Chace Gallin Glow

Congressman in L A for Deer Hunt

Congressman Lydon Johnson of Austin visited Ban Antonio staying at the Ploxa hotel while on a three day hunting trip in the area. He is accompanied by Ed F Cochran of Washington and Re Brown of Houston.

Lydon Johnson Austin Ploxa Johnson Ban, Antonio Kers Ed F. Cochran Washington Brown Houston

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NLEB Merry Milton Rogers L. A Bern Ims Street Me, K. D. Reynolds Jones Loren Mozley University of Texas Witte Museum Moozley Bets Lulac Headquarters Ted Black Mourton Rhose America Straus and Chaleen Arthur J. Altmeyer The Social Security ANE Freight Business Public Health Office S.A Hoover Hadover East Houston Kaytin
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