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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1940

Page

3

Death penalty sought in Sulemeier rape case

Fredericktown September 20 county attorney Arthur Stelling opened counsels argument for the state in the trial of Herman W Sulemeier charged with raping his 13 year old daughter and asking the jury for the death penalty Judge Herman Usener and Col Alfred Petsch defended for Sulemeier urged a not guilty verdict on insanity New District Attorney Carlos Ashley will close for the state Irene Suitemeier testified her father raped her and the district attorney read a written statement by Sulemeier admitting a series of sexual offenses against the child

Fredericksburg Arthur Stelling Herman WW. Sulemeier Herman Usener Alfred Petsch New District Carlos Ashley Irene Suitemeier Sulemeier

Puerto Rico Streams Child Welfare Services

A program under the Bureau of Social Welfare in San Juan advances the expansion of child welfare services across Puerto Rico. Chief aims include extending services to more areas and boosting public awareness of home evidence and moral concerns to ensure better child protection.

Ban Juan Puerto Rico Bureau of Social Welfare Werl Joan J. Fitzgerald Andy Sethe ci

Death Decree for Two in Syndicate Killings in Brooklyn

Brooklyn prosecutors report two syndicate members Harry Strauss and Martin Goldstein were convicted by a jury of contract murder in the killing of a small time bookmaker. The underworld and police sources claim Strauss and Goldstein have carried out multiple murders since 1950, including the 1937 Rudnick stabbing and other contracts.

New York Brooklyn Harry “Pittsburel Pit” Strauss Martin “Buggsy” Goldstein Irving, Feinstein Harry Malone Frank Abbandando George Rudnick Underworld Verwerce Strauss Pommit

U.S. Test Pilot Joins British War Effort in Canada

Lee Gehrbach, a noted New York test pilot, has traveled to Canada to join fellow American pilots in assembling and operating light bombing planes for Great Britain. The move supports the Royal Air Force as part of the war effort.

New York Lee Gehrbach Canada U.S Great Britain Royal Air

London Bombing Evening Casualties Reported

Night of heavy bombs over London and surrounding areas. Incendiaries and high explosives caused fatalities and damage, with Holborn station shelters crowded as rescue efforts continued. RAF raids targeted invasion ports Le Havre and Calais as German raids shifted routes over northwest London.

London Spark East End j_ bord Beaverbrook Snintster jAlrcraft Don Anderson Maintster Home Security Land Lord Ashfield London Transport Holborn Straits of Dover Dover Talk Falme RAF Filers le Havre Calais Boulogne

Totalitarianism in Church Urged Across University Ceremony

Rev Alfred H. Rabe, chaplain and law school regent at St. Marys University, urged totalitarianism in religion as a remedy to evils of war during an 11 am high mass opening the new term. He called for deeper religious life to counteract war and atheistic trends. The sermon followed a formal opening with Rev Walter Golatka presiding.

Alfred H. Rabe St. Mary's University Father Rabe School of Law Walter F. Golatka Louis Thein Peter , Schlitt

Wacker to Speak to P.T.A. at Tech High

A. B. Wacker of the University of San Antonio will address the Tech High School Parent-Teacher Association opening meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the school auditorium. Wacker will speak on Training for Democracy in the Face of War.

A. B. Wacker University of San Anonio Tech Parent-Teacher Association Walker Warr

Everett H. Jones to Speak on What It Means to Be American

The Rev. Everett H. Jones of St. Mark's Episcopal church will speak at 8 20 p m Friday at the St Mark's community house 227 Blunt Street on what it means to be an American in a public forum sponsored lecture.

Everett H. Jones St. Mark's Episcopal Church St. Mark's Community House Blunt Street

Two Bus Strikes Plague N.Y.

Two abrupt but unrelated strikes paralyzed bus service in Queens Rockland County and New Jersey. North Shore Bus workers walked out over a jurisdiction dispute halting about 70 000 daily riders during rush hours. Independent lines in Rockland and New Jersey idle as 160 drivers seek 11 cent raise and a week of paid vacation.

New York Queens Borough Rockland County New Jersey The Transit Commission North Shore Bus Company Cariel Subway Queens

Vote Machine Vse Is vetoed in county action

County commissioners rejected a plan to use voting devices in the November general election. Judge Charles W. Anderson had proposed the measure, but the election board earlier backed it. insufficient machines for all polls led to cancelation.

Charles W. Anderson Whi "W. Wood Anderson Albert Trawaller

Knock Knock Joke Lands Fwo in Jail

Police moved to quell a knock-knock joke craze on El Paso street after complaints from residents. Officer M Calder arrested two men, D Villaredi 25 and Frank Mendiola 45, on drunkenness charges after a Thursday incident at El Paso and Brazos streets.

el Paso A. Davila M. Calder Brazos Streets D. Villaredi South Bruzos Frank Mendiola Montecuma Street

Warrant Officer Ordered to Duty at Langley Field

Warrant Officer F. A. Fitzpatrick chief clerk of the Second division Fort Sam Houston was ordered to active duty as a captain in the adjutant general's department. The order takes effect September 25 as Fitzpatrick moves to Langley Field Virginia for duty with the General Headquarters Air Force. He has served as chief clerk since the army infantry divisions were reorganized about a year ago.

F. A. Fitzpatrick Fort Sam Houston Adjutant General’s Department Fitzpatrick Langley Field General Headquarters Air Force Army Infantry

Salvation Army Officials Set for San Antonio Inspection

Maj. Ernest Pickering, Texas young peoples secretary, and Maj. John Morrison, state general secretary, Salvation Army officials from Dallas, will begin an inspection trip in San Antonio Friday. They will also conduct a special religious meeting at 8 p.m. at 313 East Commerce Street, inviting public attendance.

Ernest Pickering Young People's State of Texas John Morrison Salvation Army Dallas San Antonio Vistors East Commerce Street

Dental Exams to Be Given Children in San Antonio

The annual dental examination of San Antonio school children will begin October 1. Dental hygienist Leona M. Dunlap announced that examinations will be donated by the dental society and will cover second and fifth grade pupils.

San Antonio Leona M. Dunlap Dental Society

Right of way work to start on US 99 improvements

County plans to begin purchasing right of way for highway improvements along U S Route 99 after approving $40 000 in warrants The commissioners meet to consider appraisals and purchases H W Englehard county apraiser seeks aid but County Judge Anderson says not to hire outsiders Commissioner Donnell offers strong personal help and use of his car The district attorney will handle the clearance of files later references mention early career notes about Marjorie Rambden as the first renowned singer unclear context

Couunty H. W. Englehard County Board of Equalization Charles W. Anderson

Camacho Declares Opposition to Communism in Mexico

Avila Camacho, candidate of the revolutionary party, declares communism will not collaborate with his government and emphasizes Catholic morality. The surprise stance shifts support to Camacho from Almazan backers while other factions consider his bid for leadership amid Mexico’s political crisis.

Mexigo City Rept INS Manuel Avilz Camacho Juan Andreu Almazan Almaze Mexican Revolutionary Party Mexico Iglx Alnnaan Camalho Emilio Madero Iader Almazan Avila Camacho Madero Accion Nacional Vicente Lombardo Tolrdano

Three Theft Charges Filed Against Four Defendants

Ramon Chavez of 1025 South Pesos Street faces theft charges for taking 17 dollars from Ralph Alvarez of 30 Rivas Street on September 15 in County Court at Law No 2. H Greer of 5237 Clifford Court is charged with stealing 17 dollars and 79 cents from C B Pullen on August 8. Palmer has a theft complaint by Ed Mabrito for taking an ice box from Lillian Johnston of 221 Henderson Street on July 20.

Ramon Chavez South Pesos Street Ralph Alvarez Rivas Street H. Greer Clifford Court C. B. Pullen North San Marcos Street Palmer Wee Ed Mabrito Lillian Johnston Henderson Street

Two Men Booked on Lottery Count

Two men were booked Friday on possession and offering for sale lottery tickets after police raids by Vice Squad officers W Mansfield and Foy P Riley. Hob Ripps aged 48 of 1313 South Coral Street was arrested in the 1500 block of South San Marcos Street. Troy Adams aged 11 of 718 East Crockett Street was arrested in the 200 block of Gamow Street.

W. Mansfield Foy P. Riley Hob Ripps Bouth Coral Street San Marcos Street Troy Adams Fast Crockett Street Gam- Krow Street

Volunteers Offer Help For Bexar Draft Registration

County Clerk Alpert Trawalier reported Friday that 30 men had volunteered to assist with registering men of conscription age in Bexar County. He said no pay would be given and that about 600 workers were needed, preferably one from each precinct. the county clerk would oversee the registration. Apache State note follows.

Alpert Trawalier Bexar County Trawalier Trewalter

Auxiliary Legion membership tops half a million in world record

The American Legion auxiliary announced its membership surpassed 500000 for the first time, claiming to be the largest of its kind. Mrs. William Corwith of Rockville Centre said the total reached 500302 on September 9 as thousands arrive in Boston for the 22nd convention starting Monday.

Bobton American Legions Auxiliary Willam Corwith Rockville Centre Boston Legion

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