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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1941

Page

7

Mexico Seeks To Correct Trade Balance

Mexico and the United States signed economic agreements expected to fix a trade deficit of more than 106 million pesos after 16 months of crisis driven imbalance. A 840 million peso stabilization fund aims to shore up the peso as the overall continental economy improves.

Mexico Glix U. S Weslington Washington Varios Mexica Vourists Republic United States

Draft Calls Son of Lawrence Tibbett

Los Angeles officials invite Lawrence Tibbett Jr., son of the famed actor, from New York for possible induction December 5. The young actor, who has shown early stage experience, is stepping into a public spotlight as authorities consider his involvement.

Lawrence Tibbett Los Angeles Lawrence Tibbethary New York Tibbett Operate Skirstone Kendall Clark George Washington Stept Hrre

Political Scandal Figure Succumbs in Louisiana

Dr Harvey Dillon, 68, former head of the Louisiana Training Institute at Monroe and a figure in state political scandals, died at his home Sunday. Dillon was convicted of embezzling school property and sentenced to two to six years but was granted clemency by former Governor Earl K. Long.

Many Harvey Dillon Touisiana Training Institute Monroe Dillon Earl K. Long

Negro Woman Held in Theft Incident Report

A woman identified as Anequa noMreyy was arrested on Monday after a theft of $63 from Jim Dingham in Edinburg during a car ride to San Antonio. Police recovered a pill on her person and additional victims across Edinburg reported items stolen including a watch, money, a mahogany table, pants, camera gear, a suitcase, and other small belongings with assorted values.

Anequa noMreyy Jim Dingham Edinburg San Antonio Fron el Para Bingham San Antonio Senother Metheny Alen Yherman Charles Viceland South Alarna Street Patrick Willaims Main Avenue Cnab Watue Gling Norl Zarzambra

Pilots Protest Grounding of Private Flying in Texas

The Texas Private Pilots' Association protested proposed groundings of private pilots in civil air guard programs. Director Phene Williams urged caution, warning of sabotage risk from unrestricted flying, and said private pilots would monitor legislation while supporting continued private flying with safeguards.

Trallas Navy Civil Air Guard Texas Private Pilots’ Association Phene Williams Dzias Texas

Col. Lake Retires From Army Duty

CAMP HOWTE Nov 24 Col William E Lake of Marshall Illinois commander of the 144th infantry received orders releasing him from active duty with the 26th division The order from Eighth corps area headquarters follows the war departments age in grade policy retiring officers on reaching the maximum age for their current grade The policy immediately above active duty status.

Camp Howte William E. Lake Marshall Iglinvila 144Th Infantry Eighth War Department

Gail Patrick Granted Divorce Decree in Hollywood Case

Actress Gail Patrick, a Howard College law graduate from Birmingham, Alabama, obtained a final decree for divorce from husband Tom Ratert H. Coup on grounds of cruelty. She married Gob, president of the Brown Derby restaurants and vice president of the Hollywood Baseball Club, in Mexico on December 17, 1938.

Hollywood Gail Patrick Howard College Law Birmingham Ala Tom Ratert H. Coup Gob Brown Derby Vic Ljieara Mexico

Dime Fraud in Houston Man Refused Prosecution

Jamey B. Otis of Houston tried to pay a ten dollar bill with a counterfeit dime in a San Antonio cafe near St Marys and Pecan. A woman offered to cover Otis’ bill, then grabbed a $100 note from his hand and fled. Police arrested her minutes later but she was released after Otis refused to prosecute.

Jamey B. Otis Houston San Antonio St. Mary's Otis Jente

Sewing Group Plans Meeting

The Red Cross sewing circle of the Society of the Hind of Hearing will meet at headquarters 904 5 Builder's Exchange building at 9 42 m Wednesday. Those wishing to participate in this or British reef are invited and expected to bring their own lunch. Coffee will be served. The advanced class in lip reading led by Miss Annie M Steward will follow at 2 m. Lessons are free to adults. There will be no night class on Thursday and Miss Telia Williams' class will be held Friday.

Red Cross Sewing Circle Society of the Hind of Hearing Builder’s Exchange Annie M Steward Red Cross Telia Williams

Soldier Naps Way Into City Jail

Returning home Sunday night Hill Tschoepe found a soldier asleep in his bed with the intruder’s clothes. Military police arrested the soldier and he spent the night in city jail.

Hill Tschoepe Tschoepe

Nurse Found in Coma at Waldart Hotel

Mary Thompson Cleveland, 49, a nurse from Aileton, was found unconscious in a set room at the Waldart hotel on East Commeore street. Doctors at Robert B. Green hospital said she appeared to be suffering a nervous breakdown or hysteria. Notes on the table included a newspaper clipping titled The Danger of Nervous Fatigue and messages urging call to doctors and relatives.

Mary Thompson Gleveland Aileton Waldart Hotel East Commeore Rovert B. Green Hospital

Cattleman Fred Wheeler Goes to Trial for Jealousy Slaying

In Farmington Maine Fred G Wheeler a 50 year old cattleman is on trial for the murder of Miss Mise Burrell a 20 year old business college student. State Police Chief Henry Praver and Attorney General Frank Cowan testify about alleged jealousy and financial entanglements. The case centers on whether Wheeler struck Burrell or another man wooing her led to the fatal act.

Tarmington Maine Fred G. Wheeler Renue Burrell Henry Praver Wheeler Farmington Frank T Mise Burrell

Captain Is Found Shot at Camp Robinson

Captain Mente1 Bennett of the National Guard, a Wichita native, was found shot in the temple near Brenton Arkansas with a pistol beneath him. He failed to report for reveille and a farm report led authorities to the scene. Bennett is survived by a widow and a six week old child in Little Rock, with Merle Bennett his father and Mrs Arthur Cherman his sister.

Camp Robinson Ark Ansy Cyril Mente 1 Bennett Wichita Kan Brenton Little Hoek Merle K. Bennett Arthur Charman Fort Denning Reveille

Randolph Diorama Exhibit Preview At Field Administration Building

A scale model diorama of Randolph field, about the size of a ping pong table, will be placed next week in the field's administration building. Created at Wright Field Ohio, the exact scale shows hangers and field buildings for planning future wields, to be viewed by Maj. Gen. Frank F. Lahm before his retirement on November 20.

Randolph Field Wright Held Ohio Randolph Randolph {Ild Frank F. Lahn

Composer to Play At Soldiers Club Recital at National USC

Professor John N Steinfeldt will appear in concert at the National Catholic Community USC club tonight. The program includes works by Beethoven and Chopin and featured numbers by Steinfeldt. Margaret Tovar will sing Aye Music.

John N. Steinfeldt National Catholic Community Scervice USC Club Beethoven Chopin Bet Steinfeldt Margaret Tovar

Snow Blamed for 8 Traffic Deaths

Snow and icy roads blamed for eight traffic deaths across Missouri and Kansas, with pedestrians and drivers among the injured as hazardous conditions cover streets in the region. Local authorities warn of slick surfaces and dangerous travel as holidays approach.

Kansas Missouri Ty States

City Employee Maglla Funeral Set after Uvalde Crash

Albert A. Maglla 92, timekeeper for the city street department, killed in a rollover crash near Uvalde while a five-person city crew traveled with two San Antonio carpenters. Funeral planned at San Francisco de Paula. interment at San Fernando Cemetery No. 1. Injured include Carl Wideman, Curtis Meal, Roy Bell, and Jet Balls with varying injuries.

Albert A. Maglla Ube City Baturday Alriking Carl Wideman Curtis Meal Roy Bell Carpenter Laguna Uvalde Tae Hires Hulding Inspector 'S

Relief For Your Cough Promises Quick Comfort

An advertisement touts Creomulsion cough medicine claiming to reach the seat of the trouble, loosen phlegm, and ease raw bronchial membranes without narcotics. It promises rapid cough relief or money back if not satisfied, urging readers to ask their druggist for a bottle.

Crearsulston Creomutsian

Congress Considers Forced Savings Plan Amid Tax Debate

Congress moves to start preliminary hearings within two weeks on a forced savings scheme. It would withhold 3 to 10 percent of salaries at the source during the emergency, holding funds for postwar needs and returning them after the crisis. Final action unlikely before next year due to political resistance and differing treasury proposals.

Treasury Congress

Boy Wounded in Hunting Accident Near Castroville

Bruno Pend a 14 year old of 1404 32 Morales street was wounded by a .22 rifle on the Castroville road while hunting near San Antonio. The gun discharged as he dropped it while climbing a four foot slope. he received treatment at Robert B Green hospital.

Saus Bruno Pend Morales Street Robert B. Green Hospital Pena San Antonio Castroville

Sullivan for WN and Notre Dame link to family figure

Eddie Sullivan, Notre Dame back, is set to enter Notre Dame next year while his brother Joe, once captain of the 1935 Trish eleven, died from throat infection. Dobbin's legs praised in Whillnsvile, where R. J. Tecenily earned the Marlene Dietrich trophy for high accuracy in shots.

Sullivan South Dend Ind Eddie Sullivan Notre Dame Joe Dobbin R. J. Tecenily Marlene Dietrich

Nation-Wide Phone Strike Averted

New York reports a national strike by 15,000 long distance telephone operators ended with a wage settlement worth 3.9 million dollars. The agreement between American Telephone and Telegraph and the Federation of Long Line Telephone Workers sets up wage adjustment and differential boards, retroactive timelines vary by region, and affects members in states including Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, and cities like Cincinnati. Dr. John R. Steelman helped mediate from the U.S. Conciliation Service.

New York American Trophone and Telegraph Company Yalgu Joh R. Steelman U. S. Conciliation Service Wit Washington Wisconsin Timory Maryland West Virginia Virginia Minnesot Nebraska Iowa Cincinnati New York City Rockyield States

Carter's Latin Liver Pills Adverts for Bile Regulation

An old advertisement promotes Carter's Latin Liver Pills claiming the liver should produce two pints of bile daily to aid digestion. The copy warns of constipation and sour feelings if not taken. It urges readers to buy a package now, noting price options of 10¢ and 25¢.

Carter Antor Carter

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