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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1941

Page

2

Compromise Redistricting Plan Drafted in County Meeting

A compromise plan to redraw rural precincts and reassign traffic duties emerged from a Wednesday conference among County Judge Charles W. Anderson commissioners and grand jury members. The plan would limit rural jurisdiction, shift highway patrols to highway duties, reassign deputies, seek state traffic squads, and base salaries on a fixed rate, though no official endorsement was given.

Commaristoners Criminal District Equet Grand Jury Charles W. Anderson Grand Jury Harlandale Meeks Sheriff's Department State Highway Department State Department of Public Safety Bexar County Uabahie Justice Courts Fedt R. W. T Sappenbeck State Highway ‘Department An Highways Jack Kuntz Wes Archie Brown District -of- Vorney

Japan Soviet Border Clash Denied

The Japan Times Advertiser reported that if any clash occurred between Japanese and Soviet troops on the Mapchusun-Siberian frontier it was no mistake. It stated Japan and Soviet Russia are on friendly terms and such an incident would be a local minor clash, recording no more than a local minor clash.

Tokyo INS Japan Times Advertiser Foreign Office Mapchusunan-Siberian Times Japan Soviet Russia

Maverick Talked For U S Bench In Texas Speculation

State figures including Rod Lee Bobbitt of San Antonio and former Mayor Maury Maverick are named as potential successors to Federal Judge Robert McMillan. Others cited include Everett Looney and Gerald Mann, with Connally and O Daniel influence discussed. Washington chatter centers on who the president might pick amid a broad field.

Don P Rod Lee Bobbitt San Antonio Maury Maverick Robert 3. McMillan Don Capitol Core Mdors Austin Bobbitt Tom Connally Maverick Roosevelt OPM Everett Looney Fof Austin Looney Lyndon Johnson Senate Olitico Janes Hart Hart Supreme Felix, Frankfurter Gerald C. Mann W. Lee O'Dania Percy Rice Séoater Connally Babbitt Dallas Rice Edger Witt Waco Connally Johnson Haa Alvin iWiriz Seguin Texas Johnson Washington, D.C

Injuries Send to Hospital After Local Accidents

Several residents were treated at Robert B. Green hospital on Wednesday for varied injuries. Fort Worth teen John Carr, 19, swallowed glass during supper at a restaurant Tuesday night. Richard Liams, 6, 417 Seventh Street, injured after falling from a tree. Billy Alexander, 5, Route 5 Box 175, suffered fractures when a trailer fell on his hand. Avia Fay, 53, 1026 Avenue 5, cut hand from a bed tag at the hospital. Mrs Salema Carnot, 54, 1434 West Poplar Street, lacerated left hand in a clothes wringer. Charles Johnson, 46, 123 Graves Avenue, cut from striking his head when he fainted.

Bix Robert B. Green Hospital John Carr Fort Worth Richard Liams Seventh Street Billy Alexander Route 5 Box 175 Avia Fay Avenue 5 Salema Carnot Poplar Street Charles Johnson Graves Avenue

Police Accident Curbs Ordered City Patrol Cars

Special instruction for city policemen was issued by Fire and Police Commissioner P. L. Anderson after two patrol car crashes. Officers may be suspended for running stop signs during emergencies or on duty, and an officer at fault in an accident could be billed for repair costs. Also, A P Johnson, 50, was treated for a heart attack at Santa Rosa hospital after collapsing at the WPA office.

P. L. Anderson Anderson A. P. Johnson West Bummit Avenue Santa Rosa Howmiters WPA Stith-Young

Grocers Urge Observance of Thanksgiving Day

San Antonio affiliated retail grocers urge observing November 27 as Thanksgiving Day. Governor Coke Butven­son proclaimed the date official. many merchants plan to observe Roosevelt’s day instead. A. M. Barta, president, notes grocers sent resolutions to the school board, Manufacturers’ Association, Retail Merchants Association and civic groups. New officers include Barth as president and J. M. Sears as treasurer among others.

San Antonio Gracers, Inc Coke Butvenson Roosevelt A. M. Barta Manufactturers’ Sesociation Treladd Merchants' Association Grocers Barth C. E. Freeman L. Hail Ww. A. Bradley Joe Civiletto J. M. Sears Bruce Blankenship Karl Dinkla Frank Glybella

S A Man Charged In Assault Case

Maria Baten of 1217 South Colorado street was charged with assault in Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan's court on Wednesday. The complainant alleged an assault on Arellang of 216 North San Marcos street on October 26.

Maria Baten South Colorado Street Justice of the Peace Frank Vaughan Esau Ote Arellang San Marcos Street

Raise Denied for County Tuberculosis Expert Hoskins

County commissioners rejected a request to raise Dr H R Hoskins county tuberculosis expert salary from 50 to 160 dollars per month. County Judge Charles W Anderson noted uncertainty over funding and the board’s recommendation.

Hubert A. Green Hospital Board of Managers H. R. Hoskins Charles W. Anderson

Donnell Rejects Geraghty Plea for Deputy Reappointment

County Commission approves no request by Geraghty to renew a deputy constable in Precinct No 2. Donnell states he relieved Constable Yecker and Patrolman McTrae can handle traffic duties. The decision was made Wednesday by Commissioner J W Donnell.

Justice of the Peace Joint Geraghty J. W. Donnell Dennell Victor Yecker N. Tt. McTrae

Two Injured As Autos Crash Near Hidalgo Street

An accident at Aviation boulevard and Nogalites street left two men injured. J Ainharger, 69, Dallas, sustained abrasions on his left finger and leg. the other driver received abrasions on his leg. Both were treated at Robert B Green hospital.

Imuse Gehoa Hidalgo Street Aviation Boulevard Nogalites Street J. A. Ainharger Dallas oileBlesinin Robert B. Green Hospital

Nazis Say Fourteen Ships Sunk In Gibraltar Convoy Attack

German high command announced that fourteen ships totaling about 000 tons were sunk by U boats during a heavily loaded convoy traveling from Gibraltar to England. Nine British destroyers guarding the merchantmen were also sunk. Almost the entire convoy was destroyed.

Extlin Aupmarines Gibraltar England

Nine Officers Report To Fort Sem Houston Zone Office

Wine officers reported at Fort Sem Houston for duty in the Mike of Col. Edwin V. Dunstan, constructing quartermaster, Eighth construction zone. New officers include First Lieuts Frank Hallam Houston John Kaiserman Great Falls Mont jam A Taylor Dallas Phinei Washer Baytown Theodore A Janel Beaumont Mack A Fond Port Arthur Lieut M A Burker Dallas Archie Swank Wills Point M A Aldrich Hennessey Okla Lieut Frank Maddox reported for duty in the office of Maj C R Haseltine constructing quartermaster San Antonio and vicinity

Fort Sem Houston Frank ©. Hallam Houston John “R. Kaiserman Great Falls Mont Jam A. Taylor Dallas Phinei Washer Baytown Theodore A.janel Beaumont Mack A Port Arthur Mi. A. Burker Archie Archie 5B, Swank Wills Point M. A. Aldrich Hennessey Oklo Frank ©. Maddox Eonistas Maj. C. R. Haseltine San Antonio

Pan-American Event Planned for Cultural Festival

Ilo Mann, dubbed unofficial ambassador of Austrian culture, plans a hemisphere festival to showcase music drama and fine arts from the 21 American republics. He works from the Plaza Hotel in Saint Antonio, with Mexican officials Ezequiel Pedilla and Rudolph Lozada guiding the festival setup.

Ilo Mann Iig Jleagues South America Mxico Saint Aritonio Mexico Plaza Hotel Americas Ezequil] Pedillk Rudolph Lozada Mexten

110 Liberty Belles Dance Attendants At Fork Iain Houston

More than 110 Liberty Belles will attend a dance at the Fork Iain Houston recreation center ballroom Wednesday night under hostess direction at the reception center. Special hostesses from San Antonio include Mrs. Ruby Hoover Miss Sally Frampton Mrs. Norme Hancock Mesdames Louise Reynolds and others. A separate item reports the theft of $125 from J. T. Stacy of Brownwood in a downtown hotel.

Fork Iain Houston Recreation Center Marguerite James Wilson Dolce Hannan Carol J. McDaniel San Antonio Ruby “Hoover Sally Frampton Norme Hancock Mesdames Louise Reynolds H. B. Boughman James W. Laker C. K. Bryant L.W. Roberta C. Lozano Fred Crow Harriet Bary Misses Eléanor, Sherman Ernestine Scheel Gladys Boles

Vehicle Comfort Upgrades Offer Broad Range of Accessories

The listing promotes a variety of automotive enhancements including cushiony seat parts, journals, and long lasting bearings. It highlights better connection points for enhanced performance and parking brake ease. It also touts wider back seats, a driver friendly instrument range, and a weatherwarden ventioheater accessory delivering year round conditioned air.

ROBY Fisher

Appeal considered by city zoning board on Brefano case

The city zoning board will meet Wednesday afternoon to consider an appeal by Nicholas Brefano regarding a recent adjustment decision. The case centers on zoning adjustments and potential impacts on the Brefano property and nearby developments.

Nicholas Brefano

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U.S. Bench S.A Dixon J.B Donnell United States Liberty Belles J. T. Stacy Brownwood National Defense Eta Garfield Wastepaper Consuming Industries OF America BUICK Prow & Whitney Defense Aligit San Antonio Buick Co San Antonio, Texas Broadway
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