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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1938

Page

2

U S Missions Assumed In Colombia Naval and Air Ties

The United States and Colombia signed an agreement last week for a four year naval mission and a three year military air mission in Bogotá. Acting Secretary Welles released the text of a Colombian senate resolution dated November 18 affirming adherence to Roosevelt era American solidarity amid the canal defense strategy.

Washington INS Assienminni United Sinigs Imvael Gad Republic of Colombia iver-American Panamia Canal Atate Department Welles Bogota South American Senate Roosevelt

Amazing Mr Mann's Money Troubles Highlight Witness Role

In Dallas the 62 year old Justice of the Peace Walter J Stovall died en route to hospital after a heart attack. The piece centers on the arrest in a lucrative personal property assessment racket involving Frank H Busbick Jr and former city tax department employees with Mr Mann as a key witness. He claims promises of protection were made by officials if he testified, but he says no tangible help has come.

Dallas INS Walter J. Stovall Justice of the Peace Manin B. Richard Mann Mr Mann Mann Mr. Mann Frank H. Busbick Jr City Tax Department San Antonio National and Technical School Act Gant Frank R. Newton Jr Fred Reutzel M. Qi Ley Wyatt Theo W Plummer Henry J. Menger C. K Council A. Bergrelmann L. P. Bishop Andres Coy J. G Cochran J. E. Nelson Harry Nass Torney Arthur Scholz Alto

Political Intrigue and Stadium Clash Roil City

A fevered columns notes shifting power among city leaders. Dr J P Fellers returns to practice while Tack R Locke presses press announcements amid a brewing budget turmoil. Bushick resigns under legal advice as the Don hints at a stadium dispute and a Brackenridge quarry lease sparks protest from nearby residents.

J. P. Fellers R. Locke Boar J. E.gelbert R. L. Hagen Locke Leo Brewer E.R. Lewis Selbert Fr. Winter Gunther Orsinger

The Bushick Case Report Sparks City Controversy

City figures discuss resignations and charges related to the Bushick case. Mayor Quin and special counsel Wright Johnson reviewed grand jury testimonies as tax official Frank H. Bushick faced scrutiny. A confrontation appeared possible as events unfolded Thursday afternoon.

Bushick Frank H. Bushick B-1 C. K. Quin Carl ‘Wright Johnson Johnson C. E K E C. K

Republicans Reject Antinew Deal Alliance Plan

Senator Charles McNary announced the Republican Senate will not form a formal alliance with anti new deal Democrats in the upcoming Congress. He said Republicans will coordinate with Democrats on specific issues and oppose the new program where common purpose exists.

Washington D. C INS Senate Congress Charles McNary Oregon G. O. P. Senate McNary Seventy Sixth

Webster Speaker At Townsend Rally

Daniel Webster, local business man, will be keynote speaker at the Townsend rally Sunday at 2:40 p m at the Labor Temple. W Anderson, county judge elect, Mrs Francis Haskell Edmundson, chairman of the state democratic executive committee, and T Ridgeway, state representative, will also speak.

Republican Women to Hear Dr Russ at Gunter Hotel

Mrs Roxylea Melas president announced that Dr W B Stuss will address members of the Republican Women at 3 p m Tuesday in the Gunter hotel Others on the program include Mrs Wing Peacock and Mrs May Harrison Sine

W. B. Stuss Republican Womens Organization Gunter Hotel Roxylea Melas Wing Peacock May Harrison

Robert T Combs to address group Miraculous Thanksgiving

Robert Thomas Combs author and philosopher will speak at the Master Mental Science meeting in Lampasas Municipal auditorium west wing at 8 p m Sunday. Fourteen carloads of dressed turkeys were shipped from Lampasas during the 10 days of Thanksgiving movement totaling 328000 pounds and bringing farmers about 57000 dollars.

Robert T. Combs Municipal Auditorium Robert Thomas Combs Lampasas

District News Sparks Clerkship and Board Tensions

The item highlights ongoing friction at a local school board meeting over certification delays and parliamentary procedure. It notes attempts by M. Dickson and Joe Burkett to shape hiring and tax roles, with connections to Walter Tynan and the Andersons on the county commission. A courthouse reporter questions applicant qualifications amid a public misstatement by Anderson.

M. Dickson Locke Brewer New School Seibert BJ. Winter Joe Burkett Pat O'Shaughnessy William F. Brogan Albert Huth Brogan Walter Tynan Andersons Sam Charles W Cliff Potter Anderson

Donnell notes holiday lull as jurors edge toward work

Donnell, amid hunting season, predicts the Criminal District Court grand jury will begin active sessions. Figures like Jim Donnell and Claud Y. Birkhead are tied to a proposed $2,000,000 housing project north of Jefferson High. County and city officials, police, and residents including J. Ross Boles, Mayor R. E. O’Grady, and others are cited in a stream of local political and legal chatter about duties, duties, and county governance.

Criminal District Court Grand Jury Jim Donnell Claud Y. Birkhead Jefferson High School A. F J. Ross Boles Anderson M. Meeks Adolph Orr Will W. Wood R. E. O'Grady Alaine Heights

Settle Strike at Gear Plant in Detroit

Detroit November 26 A stay-in strike by United Automobile Workers kept 3300 Chevrolet gear and axle plant workers out for a day in protest of the discharge of two union shop stewards. A conference between union leaders and company officials ended the dispute. The company said the stewards were discharged for union activity during working hours. Police were called to the plant but there was no violence.

Detroit Chevrolet United Automobile Workers J. A.W. Seatints

Antitrust Probe Expands With Subpoenas To Industry Leaders

Washington reports the anti monopoly committee will issue subpoenas to glass industry executives soon as hearings begin. Chairman Hatton Sumners vows to push stronger anti trust laws, with economic queries on patents, insurance, interlocking boards, investment banking, and price movements shaping the inquiry. The probe, first since 1898, aims to map the impact of corporate structures on the economy.

Washington INS Glass Industry Hatton Sumners Texas House Judiciary Committee Congress Sumners Joint Congressional Executive Committee Boise Penrose Republican Pennsylvania House Federal Trade Commission

LaFollette to Address San Antonio Forum at 9:15 PM

Governor Philip LaFollette, member of a storied Wisconsin political family, will speak at the San Antonio Open forum at Thomas Jefferson High School at 9:15 p.m. Monday. Introduced by Sylvan Lang, the discussion will cover his liberal government views and state reforms backed by the LaFollette political lineage.

Philip LaFollette Thomas Jefferson High School Philip LaFollette Wisconsin Robert U. S Robert LaFollette Sr Congress San Walter Kohler State Assembly San Antonio Sylvan Lang Henry B. Dieter Tinee

National Guard Officer Receives Federal Recognition

Charles W. Taylor Jr assigned to Headquarters Company of the Seventy-first Infantry Brigade Texas National Guard and residing at 651 East Ashby Place was awarded federal recognition as a National Guard officer.

National Guard Charles W. Taylor Jr Seventy-first Infantes Brigade Texas National Guard East Ashby Place

Bangs Fire Destroys Grocery, Ice House. Loss $20,000

A Bangs, Texas fire destroyed a grocery store and an ice house last night with an estimated loss of $20,000. Brownwood fire units were called to Bangs to control the blaze.

Bangs Texas Fce Bangs Department

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