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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1940

Page

3

Willkie in California to stump for Johnson in LA

Wendell Willkie travels by train through Southern California to support Senator Hiram Johnson’s re election bid. He hints at a defense industry related topic for his Coliseum address and visits North American Aviation and Douglas Aircraft plants before a Los Angeles city hall stop and a ship christening alongside defense preparedness themes.

Willkin Los Angeles Iui California Hiram Johnson Wendell L. Willkie Coliseum Northamerican Avialion Douglas Aircraft Company Jin Advanced Army Southern Californiaepublicary Committee Albuquerque N.om Phoenix Ariz. IL San Diego Wilkie Sanita Ana Los Angels City Hall Republira Comiauillccs N. DB. C Red Network Mutuel Don Lee Willkie

Bigger Waterfalls Inconsistent Ad Copy

Advertisement text repeats claims about water falls and mentions Nagar Falls and Alger with a numeric error. It includes a garbled line about light readers and wanting ads, plus a prompt to date a product code F-1231. The fragmentary copy offers no clear event or source organisation.

Five No Gum Steer Show At Tivoli Ranch

In San Antonio on Thursday a half dozen unclassified steers from Tivoli ranches attracted bids. Buyers estimated weights around 1600 to 1800 pounds with purchase prices near 875 dollars per hundred, as Virrey Ford and Tom O’Connor’s ranch figures drew attention.

Tivoli Ranch S. A. Mart Texas Tivoli Tom O'Connor Virrey Kats Pennes Peter MM O'Camiee Fee

British censor raid alarm times lightened by order

London reports censorship eased unexpectedly to permit highlighting alarm start and end times. officials say publishing raid timings risks public security. the move comes amid broader restrictions on revealing specific locations and bomb targets. France responds to looming winter by ordering rationing of fish liver products to ensure adequate vila mal supply for citizens.

London Ines Times

Warren Demo House Leader Warren Demo House Leader

Sept 19 44 H representative Lindsay Warren of North Carolina will leave the house to be named comptroller general. Speaker Rayburn announced Warren's selection last night as temporary leader while House Democrats decide next steps for the the majority post. Florence Bankhead is named to succeed her husband in the house in the two year term beginning January.

Washington Lindsay Warren North Carolina House Rayburn Congress Senate Butn Ersup Interpeak Bankhead Demacratic Commltes Florence Bakhead Tol State Committee Lis Succes

Roads Guarded in Kidnaper Search Near City Entrances

Officials posted roadblocks at highway entrances to trap two men who kidnapped a taxi driver in Krempie. The driver was assaulted near San Marco. On Thursday detectives believed the suspects were heading toward San Antonio as a search led by Detective Captain C D Hurr continued.

San Antonos Krempie San Marco San Antonio C.D. Hurr

Two Weeks Leave for Hein Park Commissioner

Park Commissioner Henry F Hein receives a two week leave of absence from the city council. He will start Friday morning and plans to visit the World's Fair in New York attend the national convention of park and recreation readers in Cleveland and inspect the Cleveland park system. The trip will be at his own expense.

Henry F. ‘Hein Hein New York National Convention of Park and Rpcration Cleveland Cleveland Park System

Lipscomb and Ashworth Return From Police Chiefs’ Meet

Louis W Lipscomb and Police Chief Ray Ashworth Thursday returned by metal from Milwaukee where they attended the convention of the International Police Chiefs Association last week. Ashworth addressed the convention on the merits of one man court care.

Fie Louis W. Lipscomb Ray Ashworth Milwaukee International Police Ghiefs” Association Ashworth

Praise of Draft Forecast

In Chicago a Sophomore forecast praises the upcoming draft as popular. General Hugh Johnson predicts broad support for conscription, noting past objections were overcome. He warns that if Roosevelt wins a second term, the United States may see increased war preparedness and vigilance.

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City Council finally pays trip expenses and hires vehicles

Mayor Monty Maverick was reimbursed $198.06 for Washington travel funded by the city council. The council also authorized $145.26 for Brand Airways to transport John Capeelly, airport manager, to Wilmington for airport approval. Transfers totaled $9,500 from general and hack funds to cover the 1940s obligations, and bids from Motor Equipment Corp and International Harvester were accepted for a two and a half ton truck and a pickup. The street infrastructure fund set aside $161.63 for Tips Construction to complete curb work.

Monty Maverick Washington J. N. Tucker Brand Airways Transportaton John Capeelly Wilington International Harvester Company Tips Construction Company

Pedestrians to Get City Help in Downtown Crosswalks

Fedesmans in We downtown area will receive assistance from the city traffic division. Virden Mittgers, the city traffic engineer, announced that crosswalks in the downtown section end abruptly before parked autos. Pedestrians must squeeze between cars to reach the curb. future measures will ban barking at both ends of crosswalks.

Fedesmans City Virden Mittgers Tittgers Rutgers

Bonding Company Wins Judgment in San Antonio Contractor Case

Federal Judge R J McMillan awarded American Bonding Company of Baltimore 50300 83 in a suit against George L Smith San Antonio contractor and sole owner of Southwest Foundation Ltd. The company was sub contracted to build a government project in St Louis and bonded for the work. Smith allegedly defaulted and caused a 343000 payment by the bonding firm.

Federal District Court R. J. McMillan American Bonding Company Baltimore Smith Baltimore Company Bonding

Jesse A Jones Takes New Job as Commerce Secretary

Washington dispatch reports Jesse H. Jones sworn in as secretary of commerce in the Roosevelt administration. The ceremony occurred in the White House with Supreme Court Justice Stamey Reading delivering the oath. Jones succeeds Martyn Hopkins amid resignations and cabinet reshuffles.

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Japs Move to Remove Nationals From Indo China

Japanese spokesman announced all registered Japanese nationals in French Indo China would be moved by special train or boat starting tomorrow to avoid potential incidents as Japanese armed forces near the colony. Officials noted limited facilities had been granted for operations against central China while Vichy France faced questions over support.

Hanoi Indo-China Japan Hani Rokuro Suzuki Niahituri Tomorcow Lesser Buzuki Haiphong Une Hainan Canton China Vichy France Paul Baudouin Far East United States Todochina

British Anger Grows as War Brings Ruins to London

Londoners endure fresh air raids with grim resolve as bombs shred streets and retailers rush to reopen, while observers warn that sustained bombardment will test nerves on both sides. Royal engineers defuse 1000 pounders and repair frontages as scenes of destruction become daily routine.

Lenton

Heavy Seas Run In Channel Threatens Invasion Prep

Dover England Sept 19 A moderate gale and extremely heavy seas in the English channel hindered operations and raised fears of a German sea invasion. Morning winds shifted to gales by noon with worsening visibility and rain anticipated before nightfall while Royal Navy bombardments of invasion ports continued through the night.

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Wings Ought By Policemen New Flying Lessons Begin

San Antonio police officers including Captain Homer Allen and Sergeant C L Dobbs will start flying lessons hosted by Dick Hair and Susanfield. Travland Flying Company provides instructors Wallace Hains Modern to train the group in aviation basics and safety education.

San Antonio R. G. Shell Homer Allen Police Traffle Department Dickl Hair Ab Sutsan Atea C. L. Dobbs Floyd Arrowood Ed. Gonzales Robert Ralford E. Degen Roy Atenison Sheffield

Backing of Siam Denied by Japan

New York dispatch reports Japan denies involvement with Thailand territorial demands in French Indo China. Domei says Tokyo broadcast refutes charges that Siam’s extremists acted under Japanese guidance, rejecting claims of external pressure guiding the Thai government.

Siam Japan New York Thailand Domei Tokyo

City Officials Proud of New Stadium

City officials celebrate the dedication of the Alamo stadium amid public investment totaling about 170000 in land cash and services. The project used 31 acres from Brackenridge Park valued at 124000 and included road work street openings and park improvements funded by the city WPA and the San Antonio board of education.

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