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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1940

Page

16

Willkie’s political future and post defeat plans

The Brighter Side column contemplates Wendell Willkie’s path after a presidential loss. It weighs returning to law, forming a weekly political publication, or supporting radio efforts, and compares his fate to prior defeated candidates like Bryan, Hoover, and Smith while noting parties’ reluctance to nominate repeat losers.

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City Charter Change Backed by Officials and Lawyer

County Judge Charles W Anderson and attorney Fagan Dickson endorse a proposed welfare amendment to the city charter to authorize new taxes for welfare needs. The measure, one of 15 proposed changes, faces a December 17 vote alongside a city manager form of government plan in San Antonio.

Charles W.anderson Fagan Dickson San Antonio Anderson Bexar County Dickton City of Houston Houston-Harris Jonnie Taft

Notable San Antonians to Attend Mexico Inauguration Trip

Several San Antonians will join Omar Joerle’s special train to Mexico City for the December 1 inauguration of President-elect Avila Camacho. The party includes County Judge Charles W. Anderson, Lt Gen Herbert J. Brees, Maj Gen Waller Keneger, Maj Gen James L. Collins, Maj Maury Maverick, Gov W Lee O’Daniel, Sen Sheridan Tawney, Rep Gal Bloom, Maurice Davidson, and other dignitaries. The train departs from Laredo at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, with a planned program from Friday to the following Wednesday noon.

Omar Joerle Mealeca Congul Mexico City Avila Camacho Lwo Laredo Nueve Laredo San Antonio Jowefe Charles W. Anderson Herbert J. Brees Waller Keneger James L. Collins Maury Maverick Wite Francisco Do Rio Ganedo George Witte Gue NATO Alejo Quintania Fernando de Ja Garva United States Sheridan Tawney Gal. Bloom Sidney Hillman Maurice Davidson Catone Patrick Hurley W. Lee O'Daniel Felipe 4. Kaxe William Prescott Allen

Georgia Losses in Taxation Case Spark Court Review

Washington November 25 The Supreme Court refused a review of a Georgia ruling argued to threaten unemployment compensation administration in 33 states. The Georgia Supreme Court barred counting two or more concerts under the state’s unemployment program eligibility. The decision followed adjournment for two weeks. A securities case and a Torongea conviction appeal were among other opinions.

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Delay Seen In War Loan Talk In Washington

Washington November 25 Berator Barkley after a conference with President Roosevelt said the British credits question would not be taken up at the midterm session. Some spoke of possible repeal of the Johnson act to permit further credits aiding nations. The hour and a half meeting, attended by Speaker Rayburn, followed Thanksgiving in Hyde Park. Roosevelt expected to confer with Lord Lothian on British resources and whether to extend loans. Secretary Hull said policy must be established before methods discussed.

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Council thanked by British Mayors and officers

The city council sent sympathy letters to England and urged U S aid as Coventry Plymouth Portsmouth and other towns responded with messages. The October resolution praised England as invaders pressed and Coventry endured heavy bombardment eight days after the Coventry missive was written.

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Three Men Recover From Stabbing Incidents

Manuel Reyes reports being attacked with a knife at the corner of Pecos Street and Produce Row. Santay Rodrigues was head injured in a fight at Montesumma Street and treated at Robert B Green hospital. Andrew Buorra suffered a head wound during a street fight on Avetio Street. none could identify the attackers.

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Wallace and Mexican trip figures fail to report in San Antonio

Two international notables were said to pass through San Antonio on Monday but details remained unconfirmed. Vice President elect Henry A. Wallace reportedly travels toward Laredo with a Mexico City inauguration party aboard a special train. Mexican presidential candidate Almarán was also noted traveling southward, with Mayor Maverick awaiting official confirmation of Wallace's visit and stating he would not host speeches en route. Francisco Najera, Mexican envoy to the U. S., stopped in San Antonio after a quick consult with Consul José Fernández de Salas. High water northeast of Palestine disrupted travel.

San Antonio U. 3 Henry A. Wallace Laredo Avila Camacho Mexico City Wallace Insh Meridian Misa Puto Maury Maverick Wallac Cerlain Maverick Francisco Castillo Najera U. S Sa Antonio Omer Josefe Palestine

Texas Cattle Grading Trends Boost Higher Grades

Texas traders note widening spread between upper and lower cattle grades with better beef demand lifting higher grades by about 5 to 2 dollars in price over the past year while lower grades lag. Stockers and feeders show gains 0 to 75 cents. consumer demand boosts pork and turkey markets. Nixon Packing sells 15,900 turkeys to Kroger for holidays. plans for an intensive salt build up at Texas colleges end Tuesday and Thursday.

Red Cross appeals for Army aid in Eighth Corps area

A dated Red Cross appeal from Col. R. Palmer urges Alammy citizens to support Red Cross efforts for soldiers in the Eighth Corps region. It notes the army’s growth and the need for ready home communication as families face long separations during frequent moves and new enlistments.

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Produce Market Aprile Washington Dedeluua 240

A整理混乱的商品清单列出多种水果蔬菜及价格包括 Apples Jonathans avocados cucumbers grapes lemons onions oranges potatoes and more 多地名与单位混杂 指出 Calif Texas 及 Comal County 购买信息 另有 Dairy Practice 与个人购买信息结尾提及 San Antonio 的 A. E. Tenbaum 购买新居。

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Fee clerks get pay raises in county auditor's office

County commissioners approved hiring one fee clerk and raised salaries for five others in auditor Edgar Garvey's office. Floyd Felt hired at 125 a month. Otto Dubig, 125 to 140. BL Watson, 125 to 140. William Arredondo, 125 to 125. L B Shanklin, 140 to 150. Anthony Weyand, 100 to 125. J D Volliner to be replaced as head of the fee department. Garvey said the move won't strain the budget and was approved by the court.

County Commissioners Court Edgar Garvey Floyd E. Felt Otto A. Dubig BL A. Watson William E. Arredondo L. B. Shanklin Anthony Weynand Tulling J.D. Volliner Garvey

Assault Charges Filed Against Two Defendants

In County Court-at-Law No 2 Vanesa Sadberry 102 Teal street faced assault with a knife on Oscar Bay 104 Leal street November 0 Weniel Delgado 1406 Lavoge street charged with assault with a blunt instrument on Simon Gatele 1818 Burnet street November 22 Detective 9 P Heikens also charged Trine Velasquez 4a 410 Millard street with theft of a bicycle valued at 12 dollars from Allan Spivey 85 Arnis street on December 61 1939.

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