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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1939

Page

6

Teachers Gather in San Antonio for State Association Meet

Sixteen thousand Texas school teachers converge in San Antonio for the Texas State Teachers Association session set for November 20 to December 2. Delegations come from major cities as hotels fill, with three days of programs for visiting administrators and prominent speakers including United States ambassador to Mexico Josephus Daniels and Dr. Richard Pattee. The event, held with the state school secretaries association, aims to strengthen administrative and cultural ties across the state.

Texas San Antonio Texas State Teachers’ Association Spssiare The Associati Ue Municipal Auditorian Chive Angel Josephus Tatiels United States Mexico W. Lee O'Da Daniel Sampec-Ortepa Colonthian Washington, D Richard Pattee Division of Cultural Relations Department of State Mreling Teachers’ Association Texas State School Secretarias Ahsociation

Soldier Tas Twn Explanation Jobs

Tas Twn, a Houston-based soldier, faced a double inquiry. He appeared before Judge Temple Galhonn in Corporation Court for drunkenness and then explained to army superiors the disappearance of part of his uniform after an arrest in North Alain. Floyd Riesen, a Bla cafe cashier, reported the incident to a soldier who tried to dispose of his belongings between visits.

Aren Sam Houston Coidier Wer- Teatley Temple Galhonn Corporation Alain Supe Trelman Floyd Riesen

Elliott Roosevelt Attacks Labor Thugs in Radio Speech

Fort Worth dispatch quotes Elliott Roosevelt denouncing labor leaders as thugs and insinuating subversive elements behind unrest. He warned the nation against “tricks” in labor issues while defending the president’s stance on labor tensions.

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One of Nine on Public Payroll in United States

A survey shows that about 1,202,000 federal workers and 2,600,000 state and local employees are on government payrolls, totaling roughly 3.8 million public employees. The study breaks down payrolls, noting armed forces and school staff, and tracks changes from 1927 to 1937, highlighting shifts in public employment and its share of total income.

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Driving Quiz Promises for San Antonio High Schools

Several San Antonio area high schools show interest in a driving knowledge quiz sponsored by the Alamo Motor Co. The plan, led by Coppock, aims to test teen drivers with twelve questions next Sunday. Participants mail their answered sheets with a stamped return envelope to compete for prizes.

Alamo Motor Coppock Alamo Motor Pub San Antonio Aletha

Youth Group Faces Branded Accusation of Communism

The article reports Reva NiIligin Gi describing a youth group as a Communist Party affiliate. Committee members dispute the claim, noting many members rejected the accusation and stressing the group's ties to broader peace and humanitarian efforts.

Washington Reva Dail Forier Com Communist Party Hart Ryan Americary League For Peace and Devoeransy Mh Sa Union Abranwa Cola Brigivic

A Tale About A Leopard in Nevada Zoo Tale

A confusing clipping describes a leopard at Miller Park Zoo in Nevada, with odd language about a leopard biting its tail and tail loss. It mentions a custodian, Dorie, and references to veterans and children, but details are unclear and garbled.

Supper at Bazaar for St Henry Academy Benefit

A Mexican supper to support St Henry Academy is planned for December 3 at the parish hall from 5 to 9. The event includes a bazaar and games with entrance details yet to be announced. Local organizers Mi Te and Bri Nown are coordinating efforts.

St Henry Academy

Time Off for Guard Asked for Texas Units

General Birkhead and Adjutant General Knox urged Texas employers to grant extra leave to national guardsmen to attend field training. They noted Texas guards include 171 units in 80 towns with 11,000 plus soldiers and federal spending over 2.5 million annually. The planned seven days of positional field training and weekly armory drills require employer cooperation for soldiers to attend.

Gon Chinde V Birkhead San Antonio Texas Natenal Guard Harry Knoxit Texas War Department Texas Line Neonat Guard Texas National Guard Recitar National Guard Schedate Anny

Dividend Deferred on Hearst Issue

Hearst Consolidated Publication Inc directors defer dividend on Class 4 stock payable December 18 1939. Treasurer J Bernard Miller cites earnings gains but says advisable to skip the dividend amid subsidiary bond payments and maturities including 1000 6 14 percent bonds.

San Francisco Hearst Consoildrated Publication, Inc J. Bernard Miller Steed II l Evening Amrican Publishing Company Chicago Hearst Publiations Incorporated

Regents Discuss College Problems at Gun ter Meeting

Regents from state teachers colleges gathered in Fort Worth for a Wednesday meeting to address common problems. Attending were presidents and officials from Texas State Teachers, West Texas, East Texas, Sam Houston, North Texas and others, with keynote remarks expected from a Detroit official of General Motors.

Board of Regents Gunter Pyler J. R. Hii Aumarillo Loa Jackson Alpine Collins Tavinwatene Stuart Port Worth W. RB. Hotel Howston Cal S Josey Vauston A. Kupraks J McKinney K. Poretin San Antonio Tegev

San Antonio businessmen meet to plan Army YMCA

About 25 San Antonio merchants met with Maj. Gen. Walter Krueger on Wednesday to discuss forming an Army YMCA or a similar organization to aid enlistment. The meeting at the Gunter hotel emphasized establishing a downtown recreation center for enlisted men, reviving a service project once abandoned five years ago.

San Antonio Walter Krueger MG. A Army M. C

Fire Destroys Inn. One Dead and Two Hurt in Holly Springs

A fire swept a 30 room inn in Holly Springs Mississippi early today, killing Harry P. Reid and injuring two others including a couple identified as Mr. and Mrs. Nichols of Tulsa Oklahoma. A ladder placed against a second floor window aided evacuation. a bystander Wichels, 49, escaped from the widow. The incident follows a string of fires and arson rumors in the area.

Holly Springs Miss Alexander Harry P. Reid Holly Nichols Troma

Houston Banker's Wife to Be Buried

Houston area services are set for Mrs. John T. Scott St wife of the First National Bank of Houston board chairman. A prominent Houston church woman she died yesterday after a short illness. Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.

Houston INS John T. Scott The First? National Bank of Houston Scot

Red Baiter Asks Tax Cut In City Property

A San Antonio photographer and member of an unnamed league appeared at city hall to request a reduction in the assessment of his personal property at 119 Alanto Plaza. He claimed his studio was taxed on $1500, seeking a lower assessment after a prior $500 valuation, amid a protest over holding a meeting of a Communist group in the municipal auditorium.

Slem San Antonio Ie Amuz- Jean Legion Gyatyy Muicipal Alanto Plaza Smith

I E DANG UO REPORTED IS ALBUQUERQUE CASE

An ailing patient identified as Richard Dixie Davis, attorney for the Inte Duted Schulte who turned state's evidence in the Hines trial, was reported seriously ill at Presbyterian hospital in Albuquerque New Mexico. Davis, who married recently, had lived on a ranch near Garfield in southern New Mexico after his release, with a red haired companion at his side.

Albuquerque N. M Richard Dixie") Davis Schulte James Hines New York Tammany Presbyterian Hospital Davis Testitt Hope Dare Gearfield New Mexico

Holiday program at Dramyben's Business College prompts

A holiday program at Dramyben's Business College includes an assembly and a "Thankegeving" speech by Paciste. The college orchestra under conductor Ernest Hausman performed with safer automobile themes. Trade in old gear ad appears in light Want Ads. terms can be arranged.

Business School Dramyben's Business College Sinver Safer Automobile Ernest Hausman Paciste Seation i

Relieve Cough Quickly With Simple Home Mix

Promises swift relief from coughs using a sugar water syrup and Pinex tincture. Claims large savings and rapid action, touting relief for both adults and children, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

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