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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1941

Page

4

Downey Defends Film Freedom Before Senate Panel

Senator Downey told a U S Senate subcommittee that Hollywood enjoys the same constitutional freedom of expression as written and spoken words. He argued charges of war propaganda in movies are unfounded and urged caution against censorship while lawmakers study the film industry. He named Loew’s Nicholas Schenck and warned the term propaganda is ill defined.

Washington Downey D. Calli Hollywood Film Productions United States Interstate Commerce Sub-Committee Hitler Dorney Nicholas Schenck Loew's, Inc. Watch Metro- Golder- Mayer Studios Clark D.thaho Ih-Committee

Official WSPE TAL testimony in espionage trial

Albert Vollmecke testified in the espionage case against Heinrich Eilers, stating he declined to aid in sending messages via the German blockade. FBI agent William Loehr and others described a search of Eilers Manhattan apartment where metal books and related materials were found.

Civil Eronautics Ttial Germany Albert A. Vollinecke Stant Omer CAA Engieering Division Fine Heinrich Carl Eilers U.S Manhattan D Vollmecke Jeler William Loehr William & Harvey FBI Eilers

Road grading and field project proposed for Kellies area

A notice describes approval for a road grading and field project including construction and improvement of buildings and structural facilities, new streets, drives, retaining walls around drill grounds, athletic fields, and landscaping. It calls for advertising and investment to grow local business. contact Dial F 1231 for adwriter details.

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Local notices and retirements fill Bexar pages

The column catalogs various readers and residents including Martin D. Palm of Orleans, Horace HeidtORK, Jack Beasler, Lonnie Kerp ers, Boyd Sinclair, Billy Cunningham, Lorngat Haynes, Ralph Smite, Lucille Hogee, Son Camp Jr, Bianca Stout, Melvin Roennings, Ralph E. Gode, and J.C. Bridgers. It lists assignments, birthdays, a wedding anniversary, and awards such as a Purple Heart and Star medal. mentions Palms transfer from Duncan Field and Paine Field orders, plus theme-song debates and local civic roles.

Martin D. Palm W'Orleans Duncan Field Horace Heidt Ork L. A Jack Beasler New York Lonnie Kerpers Aransas Pass Boyd Sinclair Daily Texaa WOAT Billy Cunningham Guero Lorgnat Haynes Crystal City Ralph Smite Lucille Hogee Sobn Camp JR Biana Stout Melvin Roennings Ralph Elgode U. 3 Ir Corps San Antonio Paine Field Washington Holt Ways Ulty Heat Gus Bertet Bertetti Clyde Logue J.C. Bridgers Frank Pattons

Norton Rites for Mrs Olive Mildred Hopkins Norton

Funeral services for Mrs Olive Mildred Hopkins Norton aged 49 will be held at 4 30 p m Wednesday at Porter Loting chapel with interment in Mission Burial Park. She died at 23 West Magnolia Street and was widow of Arthur Earl Norton a 30 year city resident born in Chicago. Survivors include two daughters Miss Mary Jane Norton and Miss Ethel Norton both of San Antonio. Also listed are A W Marshall, Arthur Earl and Stewart Norton and James Norton, Huerd Hargis of Brownwood.

Olive Mildred Hopkins Norton Porter Loting Chapel Mission Burial Park Episcopal Church San Antonin C. Bls Mary Jane Norton Ethel Norton San Antonio A.W Marshall Arthur Earl Stewart James Bakersfield Calif Huer d’ Hargis Brownwood

Film Star Wins Prize on Quilts

Miss Marlon Davies, famed film star, wins a special award from Los Angeles county officers for her three quilt entries in the domestic arts division of the fair. The quilts, designed and made with yellow and pale green themes, depict a wedding, a village garden, and a farm scene, and are displayed under a special rack by Mrs Arbuthnot.

Great Pomona Fair Marlon Davies Los Angeles County Ini Pornenal Davies Clyde Houston C. B. Atierbaugh Ty 'O. Arouthpot W. T. Tucker Miss Davies Hack- Broun Misa Davies

M P Booster Delegation Heads to Convention

Missouri Pacific Booster club members from San Antonio plan a 9 A M departure to attend the 6b, Louis convention. The San Antonio group includes Mr and Mrs Bennett Alamo Booster with Mr and Mrs J B Kerdy Wlue Bonnet Rooster and Raymond achulta. Several Missouri Pacific employees from Mexico City will join the lead group for the Thursday and Friday Jefferson Hotel gathering, with a 509 expected.

Missouri Pacific San Antonio Louis Bennett Alamo Mer. J. BB. Kerdy Wlue Bonnet Rooster Raymond Achulta Mina Pacific Mexico City The Jefferson Aloul

What to Plant Now at Wertnesday Morning Garden Center

A garden center event titled What to Plant Now will be held Wednesday morning at the Wertnesday museum garden center. Sponsored clubs include Lan tana Liveoak Wertnesday Morte dng groups with Mrs V A Harrison presiding. A rare topical plant Tongue garden by Mrs Marion McMay will be distributed.

A. Sd. Brotth Morkal Museum Lantana Liveoak Morte Dng Mra.v. A. Harrison Marion McMay

Mixed Letters Cause Woe During World War II Dispatches

A Navy era tale recounts Pvt. John Lowry at the Air Corps Advanced Flying School receiving a mail mix up. His father’s humorous letter, misread as romantic confusion, prompts a lighthearted exchange about home life and letters from loved ones.

John Lowry Air Corps “Advanced Flying Victoria O Ther Lowry John Lovey-Javéy Whem Snookums Elye

Tabor to Address Townsend Club No 18 Meeting

J M N Tabor, president of Town send club No 3, will address the Townsend club No 18 at 312 Howard Street at 9 a.m. Tuesday, announced by FP W Blamey, club secretary.

Picketing at aea stirs Postoffice cafe dispute

Gollas cites picketing as free advertising and says customers visit his place despite the protest. Corrigan seeks a conference with Colfax and Arthur Vackép to settle issues. Union recognition remains the main issue at the Postoffice cafe case.

Bear Fran Pappa Postofiles Gollas Ike Pickebing Pappa's Corrigan Colfax Arthur Vackép Postoffice Ate

Cavalry Seeks Bomber Wreckage Near Olympic Park

A U S cavalry unit searches rugged terrain north of Olympic park for a missing bomber wreckage reported to have burned after a September 9 crash near Mt Gonstathe. Col Willan J Grom at McChord Field notes little chance of survivors as wreckage was sighted by a ground party late yesterday.

Tagoma Wash U.S Dréa Esat Olympic’ Park Mt. Gonstathe Willan J. Grom McChard Field

Firemen Fight Two Car Fires From Cigarettes

Firemen answered a 1:40 PM alarm on South street for a car fire in Mrs. Wiggins Boerne vehicle, caused by a cigarette. About an hour later they were called back to another blaze at the same location as embers rekindled from the cigarette.

Utility tax suit filed in district court

Amended tax suit seeks 168 763 dollars in back taxes from three utility firms in Austin district court. The case names Southwest Gas Light Co and West Texas Utilities and other entities, alleging tax obligations for 1941 1942 bonds and county commissioners involvement.

Austin Septe Limes Stort Mann Base and Light Southwestern Gas and Bigettle Company Texas Abilities Compens Wabget

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