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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1940

Page

4

Mantz flies planes for I Wanted Wings in Hollywood

A feature on Pawl Mantz aircraft work for the Paramount production I Wanted Wings. Mantz shows three ships here with nine more at Burbank Cal. He ferried two ships himself and other pilots aided. He rigs cameras across fuselages and wheels for stunt shots. Mantz has long flying career, technical advisor to Amelia Earhart, and dreams of future wedding trips to Yuma.

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Army National Guard Mobilization For Federal Service

The War Department directed National Guard units called into federal service to concentrate at training centers as soon as practical. Most troops will reach camps within a week and be inducted on September 18, with full strength around 60,500 to 61,000. Preparations include medical exams inoculations equipment transfer and transport arrangements. some units in New Jersey have begun duty at Fort Dix and others are running intensive recruitment to ready for mobilization.

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Two Plead Guilty to Simple Assault

Frank Pas of 2820 Coliman Street and Felipe Ruiz of 1615 San Carlos Street pled guilty to simple assault and were fined 23 each by Judge C. Matthews in County Court No 2. Both had pleaded guilty to aggravated assault on Gregory Cantu of 516 Elvira Street with court costs of 22 each. Robert Mooney of 44 East Park Drive charged with aggravated assault on August 12 was found guilty of simple assault and fined 10 plus costs in the same court.

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Four Aces Make Recordings Here at San Antonio Club

The Four Aces from Detroit perform at a San Antonio tourist club recording session Tuesday. They record various harmonized popular songs for a nationally known company. Club manager Mrs Henry Riceler says the Aces play nightly.

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Youth Committee Meeting Topic Set for Character Building

M C A Paul Matheny reports at Tuesday meeting that the Youth Protective Committee will discuss character building at 8 p m Wednesday. Classification 18 10 24. Light is for choline offers. Home of your own will pay end in happiness and security.

Youth Protective Committes C. A Paul Matheny

Nazis Resume Day Raids on London

The article reports continued German bombing of London and nearby docks, with raids disrupting London traffic as workers return to daily tasks. Anti aircraft fire repelled many raiders near Bremeshaven and Wesermuende region, while German commentators say the aerial assault has just begun.

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John H Lapham Sued for Divorce in District Court

Mrs. Jine Cupen Lapham filed for divorce from millionaire sportsman John H. Lapham in the Seventh District court on Tuesday alleging 18 months of harsh treatment making living together insupportable. The petition, filed by attorney Lamar Seengsail, claims she was forced to see him with another woman and cites Lapham’s prominent roles as a colonel, financier, and aviation figure.

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Kilday Answers Don's Questions By DON F

A reprinted exchange shows Congressman Pablo Kilday replying to Don F's questions on the San Antonio municipal airports, McGown's job search, and political pressure. Kilday says he has helped, notes McGown's presence hindered the airport project, and asserts officials avoided antagonizing him as his term continues.

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Texas Governor O Daniel Captures Delegates Cheers in Demo Meeting

The gathering praised Governor O Daniel for unity and democracy while stressing support for the national ticket. Delegates welcomed Collins as temporary chairman amid applause. O Daniel remained silent as others urged cooperation for clean government and America’s defense readiness.

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Mexico City Grows Ready to Announce President Elect

The government commission of the chamber of deputies prepared to discuss and likely declare Gen Manuel Avila Camacho as Mexico president elect after a bitter election. Deputies spoke unanimously a proclamation would be issued with Gen Juss Andrey Almazan described as elected by pro Almazan factions in secret sessions. Members were urged to stay in the capital to witness the declaration.

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Willkie Club Meetings Schedule Announced

A Willkie or president club meeting schedule was released by Mrs. Roxylea Mela. The Grayson club meets at 918 Grayson Street with Perry as speaker. Heights club gathers at 103 East Williams Avenue. Olmos Terrace club at 265 West Thurman Avenue. Nogales club with B J Herkimer speaking. Hot Wells club meets at 308 Hermitage Street. Meinley club at 2809 South Presa Street. All gatherings start at 9:20 pm.

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United States plans to produce 11000 planes by 1942

William Knudsen, chair of the national defense commission, says the army and navy will have about 11 0600 percent cont planes, fighters and bombers, as H H Arnold notes rapid U.S. aircraft production. The target totals include 33000 planes overall with 19000 for home forces and Allied operations.

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Army to Expand its Dental Corps

In Cleveland at the American Dental Association convention Brig. Gen. Leign Fairbank announced the United States Army will grow its dental corps from 500 to 2000 officers. He said the full complement is to be reached by April 1, with 46 officers from the dental reserve corps to be drawn upon first.

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Army Awards 4.36 Million for 120 Bell Planes

The War Department awarded a 4,362,220 contract to Bell Aircraft Corporation of Buffalo for 120 pursuit airplanes with spare parts. Delivery dates were not announced.

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