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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1940

Page

6

German troops reach Hungarian rail hub near Budapest

The report notes German forces advancing toward Budapest and near the Blazollok line, with claims of troop movements into Hungary amid denials from Budapest. It mentions a potential broader German push into Romania, backed by Italy, as the war shifts in Eastern Europe.

Flunpary Rumania Sszollor Hungary Germen Incope Bzollok Budapest Germany Knia Foreign Office Hungaria Raumania Relcly

Price Hits Top Since 1939 in Chicago Beef Trade

Chicago daily cattle market reports demand for prime cattle remains strong with steer prices up to 55 per hundredweight, the highest since May 1983. Buyers focus on finished steers and yearlings as improved beef demand sustains activity in the Set weeks.

Chicago

Congress Set to Finish Job Soon

Washington dispatch reports Bankhead said Congress would wrap up work between September 15 and October 1 with the Senate expected to adjourn around September 20 as legislators complete the session.

Congress Washington Arkieg

Anil charges Tin Gang for Tobe Probed Army Training

The San Antonio committee agreed to hold a spect macetiary soon to investigate charges brought by Rev. James Rall peau and others against T Turner, secretary of the organization, after remarks allegedly defaming him. Rafl referred to Turner remarks and implied racketeering, with others voicing complaints during a city council chamber hearing. A large selection of used cars was offered today in Classification 3, Light Want Ads.

San Antonio T. Turner James Rall Rafl Turner Meade

Mayor Displays General Cos Saddle at La Villita

Mayor La Villita Maury Maverick featured eight saddle pieces claimed as the genuine General Cos saddle bought during a weekend Mexico trip. He says the caddie is the same mounted by General Cos when San Antonio fell in Texas revolutionary days, crafted from mahogany and magnolia wood with leather and silver buckles, purchased from a Monclova family and slated for restoration display at the Vila project.

Maury Maverick Wertnes Day Nebby General Cos Mexico la Viltita San Antonio Monclova Vila

Kitchen Receives Kettle Utensils

A Latin American center soup kitchen at 502 Matacnores street was equipped Tuesday with a 12 gallon soup kettle and kitchen utensils. Mrs Re W Purdom and Mrs Conch Grace coordinated the installation and the staff from Cor poration court and Max Martine at 15 North Las Moras street witnessed the event.

Matacnores Street Corporation Court Max Martine North Las Moras Street Re W. Purdom King Willse Conch Grace Custa Daln R. Lowder Campbellton Ras

Cottonseed Rate Cut Boosts Texas Use

J. D. Dawson Jr of Houston, president of the South Texas Cotton Seed Producers Association, says new reduced sailing rates for cottonseed shipping, effective August 28, have spurred wide use of the product in Texas. He spoke after a Plan hotel meeting with cottonseed dealers and producers.

Texas J. D. Dawson Jr Houston South ‘Texas Cotton Seed Producers’ Association Dawn Dewson Plan Hotel Collonseed Dealerk Territary

Survey Finds Birmingham Area Suffered Small War Damage

A Birmingham based observer reports Midlands industry largely intact after heavy night raids. He estimates area output down about five percent, with some factories bombed but many operating at or above normal. Homes suffered some damage, but most residents returned, and bombers avoided daytime raids.

Taylor Birmingham England Nantombers Midlands Simsars Works Solent Sarkmen Chamber of Commerce Factory B

MewWilliams Displays Rubber Ball Dolls in Window Show

San Snionin display man 1535 Sehiey avenue presents “wubba dog” dolls made from rubber balls. The inventor MoeWilliams showcases long-legged playful creations in a show window, drawing local fame as his bouncing figures gain attention.

Hugh MewWilliams MoeWillams Sehiey Avenue Terfim

Doodle man’s bizarre toys entertain town crowd

McWilliams crafts strange figures from copper, beads, and miscellaneous items and stages them as living doodles. The improvised sculptures draw laughs as onlookers watch the quirky show in a busy street corner, with locals recalling similar oddities from earlier years.

Refugee Tots in Air Bomb Escape

London report from an Auchence Telegraph dispatch says a transport carrying 50 refugee children from England survived an air attack when an armed plane dropped two bombs within eight feet of the vessel. Neither bomb exploded and the crew was reportedly unharmed.

London CNS Auchence Trepalal Melbourne Australia Seatd J Mner

Farm Industry Link Studied At Kochler Park Conference

A former industry conference in Kochler Park aims to align agriculture with industry. Sponsored by the Texas Star Manufacturers' Association and the San Antonio chamber of commerce, speakers include Herman Ochs, Porter Whaley, and Kenneth M. Reaver.

Kochler Park Texas Star Manufacturers'assoiation San Antonio Herman Ochs Porter Whaley Use Manufacturers Association Kenneth, M. Reaver Texas Technological College

Berlin遭 British raid described as central Germany's first big air engagement

German authorities report heavy fighting 70 miles west of Berlin as British bombers clash with German fighters in Central Germany's first major air battle of the war. Some planes reach Berlin, but few bombs land. Fire-raising raids hit Liverpool and other targets while German ships and planes suffer losses.

Berian Fehders Berlin Germany Ivery Magdeburg Ber- Tix Brandenburg Braunschweig Herlin Finlberstadt Flrst Elbe DNB Germandews Agency England Thames Aligh Command Liverpool Avonmouth Portland Poole Rochester Motor Factories Sigmers Electrical Equipment Works Klingenberg Twao British Mare

Maverick factions press Don on deputy mayor and McGown fallout

The Don warned that Floyd nee Gown was a political mistake and that the deputy mayor post was unpopular. McGown, once a key adviser, led to friction within the Maverick administration, prompting his resignation amid pressure from new political allies.

Floyd Nee- Gown New Gown Don McGown Cone Greas Jin Maverick Malcolm Bardwell Publiah

Bases Give U S Defense Power Bases Give U S Defense Power

The article argues the Anglo American destroyer deal plus eight new bases marks a historic shift. It says American control of Worth and South Avande bases will project power from the Caribbean to South America, aiding defense of the Panama Canal and oil fields while strengthening Britain in Europe and the Far East.

Times England Oyo Worth South Avande United States Sta North America South America Caribbean Fimh Panama Canal Venezsela Naval

Near East Campaign Hints Brighten Aims Of Britain

London reports Britain's Near Eastern drive may gain ships from the United States. Destroyers could be swapped for faster craft to reinforce the Mediterranean fleet as Anthony Eden warned fighting might begin soon. The focus centers on Syria with Italian moves reported near occupation of the region under French protection.

Africa Britain Europe Far East European T Washington England British Isles Atlantic Mediterranean Italy Blen Unose Wilpetfnrm London Friilain United States War Office Eden Eist Sytia Talro France

Sub launched early at Portsmouth Navy Yard

Completed five months ahead of schedule due to faster defense prep the Grayling submarine was launched at Portsmouth navy yard. Mrs Herbert F. Leshy wife of Rear Admiral Larby broke a bottle of champagne over the bow as the keel laid September 35, 193u.

Portsmouth N. IL Portsmouth Navy Yard Herbert F. Leshy Larby Jeri

City August collections fall short of July total

Tax Commissioner Co Ray Davis reported August city collections at 399759.39, down from July's 588.55. August totals included 82103.69 from corporation court 3295.84 from the market house and 1250.56 from parking meters.

Ray Davis Davis Corporation Court Market House

Postal Receipts Rise Over Last Year in August 1840

Postmaster Dan Quill announced on Wednesday that August 1840 receipts reached $329,483, surpassing August 1839 by $66,261 and indicating on going growth in postal volumes with August 1840 posting $124,231 more than the prior year’s figure.

Dan Quill

Detroit graft payments tied to police promotions case

Former Detroit police inspector Boettcher testified in circuit court that about 50 000 in staff payments to ex officer Reading and others covered promotions bought with graft from handbooks and other officers. He described himself as chief organizer of graft collections dating from 1936 through 1938 amid grand jury probes into vice protection.

Detroit Srpl W. Boettener Maynor Richard W. Reading Boettcher Repector

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