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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1941

Page

9

Thief Steals Mops and Burglary Notices Reported

In South Olive and Gibbs streets a thief took 12 mop heads from a blind vendor, later police recovered three sheets and two pillow cases from a residence. Officers Dislefano and Hartman made an arrest as other burglaries were noted at Earl Abels and homes on West Josephine and Halliday streets. No further results on clothing jewelry or a penny found.

South Olive Gibbs Streets Dunsan Livingston Street Evelyn Walsh West Josephine Street W. W Todd West Magnolia Avenue Elis Mat Barnes North Curry Street Joe Dislefano Robert Hartman Earl Abel Denver Boule

Theft reports at West Ridgewood yard and Locker

A yard reports theft of a coat overcoat and fountain pen from E. H. Mc Bireth at 178 West Ridgewood yard. Dr Scott Drasin reports the loss of a watch and trousers found to contain nineteen feet in a locker.

Marble Board Device Outlawed by Court ruling

The Fifth Court of Civil Appeals ruled that marble boards equipped with a device awarding fees to nines are illegal and subject to destruction. The ruling found mechanically awarded free gates improper and returned to owners, with the car declared.

Fifth Court of Civil Appeals

Police Car Mishap Injures S A Man

A San Antonio man, Harry Hobinson Jr., was injured in a crash between the door and body of a police squad car at police headquarters on Saturday. He was taken to Robert B Green Hospital for treatment. Detective HJ Proudfoot, 71, of 334 Kentucky Avenue, was identified as the civilian struck by the patrol auto and Robinson remains in custody for investigation.

Harry Hobinson Jr Robert B. Green Robinson D. Allen Delver Hj, Proudfoot Kentucky Avenue Yelicoa

Party Planned for Soldiers in San Antonio

Plans for a Christmas party for soldiers stationed in San Antonio are being arranged by the San Antonio Serial Workers association. Rev. George D. Pickens announced the event, to be linked with the USO, with notable speakers expected at meetings in November and December.

San Antonio University of Texas Wil Kimball Young Queen's, College Robert E. Lacey Grace Overton Daniel Prescott University of Chicago

Britain Mexico Name Ministers Restore Relations

Britain and Mexico appointed ministers to resume diplomatic ties severed since 1938 over holdings in Mexico. London appoints Harold Bateman 49 as British minister to Mexico while Alfonso De Rosenzweig Diaz, Mexican minister in Venezuela, becomes Mexican minister in London.

Mexico City Britain Mexico Abe Briah Oultholdings Inshnight London Counpellor Hares Harrard Bateman Alfonso de Rosenzweig Diaz Venezuela Chavpe Diatfalres

Ex Red Adviser To China Ends Life Under Fire

Shargita report from Oct 25 notes Gen T C Mrcetinvsky fatally shot himself as intruders entered a Russian name linked with a new military adviser to General Jiang Kai-Shek. Ques tion about an alleged venal radio station and battlefield slowdowns followed.

Shargita T. C. Mrcetinvsky Jeshvin Cheng Kai-Shek Questio Mrochoyeky Mnin Whitch Shanrhail Try Whye Beet Otlaie

Divorce Case In Camden County Witness Testimony

Hatriean Cowat testified in his divorce case that Annh threw a bucket of paint over him and he admitted spreading remaining paint over her face. The court took the matter under advisement.

Camden WN. J Hatriean Cowat

Randolph reception honors Maj Gen Lani Harmion and families

A Saturday reception at Randolph field hosted by officers and wives honors Maj Gen Frank P. Lani Sing Gen and Mrs H R Harmon and Mrs Musselin HK Sarmon, Harmon's mother. Gen Lahm, Gulf Coast Training Center commandant, reviews cadet regiment at Olfienza club 7230 p m. The event marks the thirty second anniversary of the first army solo flight by General Lahm on October 26 1909 at College Park Md.

Randolph Randolph Field Frank P. Lani Sing H.R. Harmiot Musselin HK Sarmon Lahm Gulf Coast Training Center General Harmon Atatr Olflenza Haremon Harmon Iwitt Cele First Army AL College Park

Defense Aids Vocational Placement in San Antonio

High school students in San Antonio gain paid, on the job training across trades at San Antonio Tech and Brackenridge High School. Thirty five students begin training under coordinator Harry Kelley, with courses in machines, woodworking, electrical work, hotel management, and more. Graduates reportedly enter the workforce with jobs in their chosen fields.

San Antonio Aieas San Antonio Tech Brackenelge High School Tech Brackenridge Harry Kelley Kelley Teeh P. ¥. Gilbreath Aise Gilbreath M. Chevilles Fave- Mman Ab Vexas Machie Munnuineburing Company Sayas Lieti Liie Industy Von Unis Jon National Deierse Progress

Secretary To Fish Indicted

Washington October 2 George Hill long time secretary to Representative Fish was indicted today on alleged perjury before a grand jury probing foreign agents. The case centers on testimony about mail bags and political envelopes involving congressmen opposed to administration policy.

Washington George Hill Tish Dae Yeich Li Getieral Fish New York George HU Mm Power Maloney Till Congress Be Fle George Bylvester Viereck Germany Viereck State Department

Knox Called Bluffer in Speech on Japan Policy

Frank Knox, United States secretary, is accused of bluffing on Japan in a speech described by critics as a blunder. The newspaper notes Knox’s warning tone, claims of threats, and the administration’s posture amid expanded tensions with Tokyo.

Dowgo Frank Knox Unita Callmos Sayin Ik Shia Wes Knox Japea Nwws Hoehl Aimprionas Kknox Japan United States

Training Tanks and U S Armor Production Debate

Defense notebook notes that U S armor growth is steady with five more armored divisions in training and questions about tank readiness and production speed. Maj. Gen. Devers says upgrades could occur quickly with newer tanks from abroad while 30 tanks remain insufficient for training. Peat fuel and peat use for defense and Canadian peat exports are also discussed as strategic resources.

U.S Jacob Devers Heavinsted Force Devers Knseles Gerhinny Depense Ucut Arin Mineuvers Carolinas Didtler Andrey

Zoo Llamas Together at the Pair of Vicunas and Hamas

Pred Stark, a rector, describes four Manta family types at a zoo visit. The family lac bee includes a pair of vicunas and a pair of Hamas. Alpacas provide wool, tamas serve as pack animals, all residents are Saul Ameck¢a locals. Stark notes the herd’s uses and roles.

Jhot Amaens Nanacas Hans Pred Stark Hamas Saul Ameck¢a Stark

Zoo Census Rumors Fade as Birds Multiply Unchecked

An oddly garbled report describes vicunas and snipers references while noting a zoo census miscounts as birds arrive from New York. Migratory fowl supposedly settle at the zoo, with births and purchases swelling totals to about 1750 birds and other animals.

New York Stark

The Bexar Facts Highlights Social Notes And Roles

The Bexar Facts recounts social items including Mrs Nat Patley presenting the Duchess of Windsor a bouquet, noting Wallis Warfield’s public role. It mentions Lt Edwin J Almond and Bert Hammond at the Air Corps Advanced Mechanic School, Nancy Preece and Mary Preece in college exemptions, and Marjorie Ward’s dating and gym classes. Also references American Phible Works Association membership and a plug for The American Weekly magazine.

Nat Patley Grockett Texas Congresman Duchess of Windsor Uke Dake Wallis Warfield Iris Henderson Edwin J. Almond Bert" Hammond San Antoninas Air Corps Vice *Ton New WN Matjoris Gayeol

Roosevelt Awaits Lewis Strike Reply in Coal Mine Dispute

President Roosevelt awaits a reply from John Lewis on canceling an eight hour midnight strike in captive coal mines owned by steel companies across Pennsylvania Virginia Kentucky West Virginia and Alabama. If the walkout proceeds a fuel shortage could hit defense production and steel plants. Also, a Bendix Air Associates plant in New Jersey reached a settlement with striking employees easing tensions.

Roosevelt Salt Vedion Lewis House Petm Sylvania Werb Virgina Kentucky Srlvana West Vicginta Alabama Levis Bendix, WN. J Air Associates, Inc Pigrall United Mineworkers Myron Co Ynylor Founer Howdelu United States Steel Corporation

Battle Raging Near China Port Reported by Japanese

Japanese naval authorities said their forces attacked about 31 Chinese positions near a port in northeast Kirang tung province. The report claims heavy fighting as the attackers push toward the coast area and seek to dislodge Chinese defenders.

Hongkong Sharp Cighing Asubls West Th Pw Syatow Kirangtung

Artists Ball at Continental with International Guests

The Continental Artists Ball features foreign representatives and star attendees in a decorous evening. Miss Stella Cutter and Princess Ruth McLean head the ball party while gowns by Minna Reid Olid and Frost's Fabric supply the fabrics. proceeds support art instruction at the Witlo Memorial House under the Artists League of San Antonio led by Ruth Cait with Ayres as ball chair.

Pues Ipsanditorium Stella Cutcer Iss Ruth McLean Girs Minna Reid Olid Frost Vogue Rec Witlo Memorial Artists League of San Antonio Ruth Cait Atlee Tb.ayres Pall

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