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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1940

Page

4

Willkie Outlines Farm Plan On 1930s New Deal Reelection Tour

On a train en route to Madison, Wisconsin, Wendell L. Willkie outlined a farm program to expand markets and improve federal agricultural projects. He urged inviting farm factory labor and consumer representatives to the White House to end economic stagnation. He proposed expanding domestic and foreign markets, developing new industries, marketing studies, reducing transport costs, promoting cooperative marketing, continuing New Deal farm programs, and crop insurance under an independent agency.

Willkie Madison Wis Wendell L. Willki Iowa Omaha Fnee White House Luckie Éresse

Camacho Will Call on F D R

Washington dispatch reports plans for Mexican President-elect Manuel Avila Camacho to visit and meet President Roosevelt in Washington, signaling U S recognition ahead of Mexico’s November 5 election. Almazan faction’s bid is described as likely doomed. Camacho to attend Havana inauguration October 15 if able.

Washington Mexico Manuel Avila Camacho Camacho Duad Andreu Almazan Roosevelt Uderstood Almazan

Chest Drive Goal Sets at 320641 For San Antonio Chest

The San Antonio Community Chest drive goals 920041 to start October 29 and end in November. Sub committees meet Thursday night to organize 20 participating agencies with the advance gifts committee led by G W Miller planning work Tuesday. Representatives met at Plaza hotel Thursday to elect Mrs Gussie Benke Counse chair and outline roles for the campaign. Mrs Robert Coulter presided as the third meeting in a series of gatherings at Casino club Friday morning and afternoon.

San Antonio WL Miller Will Eln Plaza Hotel Gussie Benke Counes

Explosion damages Brush War Rebel HQ in New Orleans

Reported blast at 2900 St Charles Avenue last night heavily damaged the Brush War Rebel society headquarters. Fire Chief John W Evans noted an unmistakable odor of oil. Several thousand dollars worth of shot and clothing were stored inside. A spectator heard an explosion shattering glass as races ended.

New Orleans Brush War Rebel Society St Charles Avenue John W. Evans

New Merchandise Arrives as Autumn Styles Debut at Joske's

New merchandise arrives with fresh colors and top manufacturers. Joske's promotes greater value with selections unmatched by rivals and prices that won’t be undersold. Customers can pay over five months with no phone orders due to service congestion.

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