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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1941

Page

2

Navy Flier E B Quinn Found By Soldiers Near Leon Springs

Radioman E B Quinn who disappeared after a Navy dive to San Diego was found by 800 soldiers and local guards near Camp Bullis and Leon Springs. Ensign H B Bass piloted the craft and Bliss reported a strike on the tail. Recovery teams from Fort Sam Houston, CampStanley, and Camp Bullis searched from dawn to late morning.

Ane Boty E. B. Quinn Nevai Tier Navy Camp Boullis Reservation Ypoe. Barnett Bullis Satiffaay H. B. Bass David Gotyer Oity Barnett Wear Leon Creek Leon Springs Reservation Bear Leon Creek Fort Sam Houston John H. Greely Howard Wilson 23Rd Infantry Camp Stanley Camp Hulls Rendolph Field O'Quean Bliss Randolph Field Tve Lexington Randelph Feld

Don Politico Delivers More Airport Budget Probes

A Chicago Sun style column by Don Politico examines proposed long term leases for the Stinson field site's use and scrutinizes airport fund spending. It highlights a plan to lease the site for 99 years via annual one year leases, questions substantial payments to engineers, and notes rising costs and potential need for more taxpayer money. It also criticizes Parks Commissioner Henry Hecht for budget overruns and urges careful fiscal management ahead of federal aid.

Don Politico Stinson Fied Stinson Sield Bts Gemg Gerng City Commission Airport Hind Okehed Henry Hecht Parks and Sanitation Hein

Public payroll push and tax fight in city hall

The article notes P J Anderson announcing police would seize marble tables for unpaid city license fees, while commissioners face a flood of applicants for city payroll roles. It records a dispute between the school board and city attorney over Houston street tax matters and describes deputy constable appointments and potential resignations as a revenue control.

P. J. Anderson

Daubley Delinquent City Tax Warning Sparks Critique

The city’s tax collector Daubley criticized delinquent taxpayers for not paying back taxes by November 1 to gain remission of interest and penalties. He noted expectations of a proportionate settlement for small taxpayers and referenced unresolved Houston street tax matters. Many await the decision, hoping for some profit.

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Constables Debate Salary Projections and Redistricting

The text discusses Constables poised for a salary system January 1 and expects monthly car and gas costs around ten dollars. It mentions grand jury estimates of constables activity and seeks a math student to count speeding arrests. Vic tor Yecker and Melvin Mallatarget clash over redistricting support, with Yecker opposing.

Auuuye Constaules Justice Grand Jury Victor Yecker Melvin. Mallatarget Maltyberger Yecker Jim Donnell

Inside Story on Grand Jury Proposals and Redistricting

The Inside story explains why the commissioners rejected Todd grand jury plans and, instead, the Harrison jury favored more traffic officers. Pressure from rural residents and the political power of two incumbent justices shaped the debate over Sun tee Precinct No 4 and redistricting while concerns over highway safety influenced support for increased law enforcement rather than cuts.

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Grand jury redistricting debate stirs county politics

The grand jury proposal on redistricting justice of the peace and constables faces skeptical County Commissioners Rob Uhre Judge Anderson and others. Donnell criticizes deputy constable increases while jurors brace for a drawn out battle to push reform amid strained county finances and political pressure.

County Commissioners Court Haing Commissioners Court Ton Rob Uhre Anderson Donnell Sam Anderson R. W. Stappenbeck Rowenyer Todd Grand Jury F. P Yankees

Reopening Fray Over West Side Recreation Center

In a tangle of local politics centered on the red Huint district, leaders clash over reopening the recreation center. Mayors Quin and Maverick differ on street cleanup and use of the building, with latent moves shaping West Side influence and a city plan for a venereal detention hospital.

Quin Lutucs Maverick Matamoras West Side Boya Club

San Antonio praised by pastor as morally improving city

The Rev Hugh McLellan former San Antonio pastor arrived in Winchester Kentucky to preach a series at the Central Christian Church 720 Main Ave He said San Antonio is morally better than 15 years ago and praised soldiers discipline noting new downtown buildings a landscaped river and Alamo Stadium He recalled his four minute talks during Liberty loan drives and his four minute speeches for the city.

San Antonio Hugh McLellan First Christan Church of Winchester McLellan Central Christian Chute Main Hamiso Central Etnicct J Mexican Christian Church Mexican Christian Institutes Floyd Besh Central Church

Grasso Named Lieutenant Colonel At St Mary's University

Clarence Grasso senior at St Marys University was named lieutenant colonel of the history unit. Other senior officers appointed include Barney Franza and majors Bobby Bosbyshell captains Bob Freeman lieutenant adjutant Steve Penps supply officer and Doug Porter first lieutenant. Appointments were made by Lipuit Leslie Merret during a pause in moving pictures.

Clarence Graga St. Mary's Aeon Grasso Greenlawndy Barney Franza Bobby Bosbyshell Bob Freeman Steve Penps Doug Porter Lipuit Lesiie Merret

Preacher Rejects Preplanning Sermons In War Era

In a wartime speech, Rev. Dr. McLellan says he does not announce sermon subjects in advance. He recalls Liberty Bond workers confronting a wealthy man with a “fatherly talk” and notes the current war stance differs from past measures. He insists on delivering sermons spontaneously and plainly.

McLellan

British pressure to aid Russia rises in Parliament and papers

Britain faces growing calls to aid the Soviet Union with immediate military action and material relief. Labour MPs, Midlands engineers, and university groups urge Churchill to open the western front, while newspapers debate risks and necessity of rapid U.S. and British support.

London West Soviet Russia Bramannel Sninwell IL Dbds English Midlands Winston Church nAwniveraity College Hospital Churchill Rustin United States London Daily Herald War Cabinet News Chronicle The Daily Telegraph

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