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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1939

Page

8

Young bandit Nugent wounds girl in New York robbery spree

Leonard Nugent, 20, a night school graduate, confessed to a week of holdups after a family quarrel. He shot Isadore Cohen and wounded his girlfriend Elizabeth Collins during a robbery attempt. Nugent fled but was captured after a pursuit. his account places him in an engraving plant job with his father.

New York Leonard Nugent Isadore Cohen John J. Gallagher Auvi Monty Tie Colia X Wasti Nugent Charlie Getzel A.M. Muthelland Ellabeth Collins Gailagher Cohen

Croatian Home Rule Plan Is Presented

A plan presented in Bled outlines a Croatian push for home rule. It envisions a sovereign state under a federal system after secret talks with leaders including Premice Drastija Cretkovich and Vladimir Ilacek. The proposal aims to settle Croatia’s 20 year fight for autonomy within a federated structure.

Bled Kugeslavin Ang AWK Wormoslavia Paul Premice Drastija Cretkovich Vladimir Ilacek Prasatil

Farley Meets German Official on Post Ministry Visit

Berlin reports Farley calls on German post minister Jens Nagel to discuss Wilhelm Glassarge and a vacation agency cluster visit, with Dawley embassy status listed as received at the ministry in a foreign posting context.

Farley Berlin Postmeistur Janu A. Dawley Iie Geran Postel Wilhelm Glnesarge Posta Winalan Fe Jeg Ran Jaen Nagel Éféelory

Woman Kidnap Auto Found In Chicago Case

A disjointed report details a woman named Louise Bouchard age about 22 missing after a Saturday kidnapping. The car was found abandoned on Laredo Street with a pistol and blood stains inside. Police theorize abduction from San Antonio with unclear motives and multiple locations mentioned amid messy OCR.

Louise Bouchard Sandmeyer Street Wis Candyiarin Mendiola WEEGS Bouchard Linton S.P. Dunt Sim Patricia Gouty Bovehard Saturdy Beesville Hospital Emma Fuze Aussing San Antonio Chile Mendiola X. Laredo Tome Chicago Webber Corpus Christi Lavoe Zanee Roa Acela Langer Jin Karel

Hammer Slayer Redoubled Search After Second Victim

Houston reports intensified hunt for a hammer slayer after a second attack victim, George Wasinfintar Treadeny, 32, succumbed. The assailant allegedly struck his wife Monnl yealeting earlier, with both incidents tied to a single attacker.

Houston Stonstan George Wasinfintar Treadeny Monnl

Sudden Death at Indian Ritual Dance In New Mexico

A Navajo gathering near Pinn Haven, New Mexico, was disrupted when a 5-year-old Cah-Ltivie Springs boy, Mike, was killed after a wild horse dragged him during a healing ceremony. The incident followed intense community prayers and hints of a ceremonial misstep, with dancers and onlookers shocked as plans for the event were halted.

N. M Mivaja Mike Stark Cah-Ltivie Springs Nayajog Pinn Haven Trihosmor Mike Ching Agai

Heldwapan Defies N Robbery Threat At Attempt

Police hold Ryan R. Battehman, 34, after he was captured near 62 roadway following an attempted burglary at the Gamel residence. Mrs. M. Gamel reported awak ening by a prowler trying to pick their screen door lock. the suspect fled, was chased to a garage, and arrested by officers Cullen and Wilkinson without protest.

Ryan R. Bailehmant Twreath Field Artillery Fort Sam Houston Art Battehman Broadway M. Gamel E.R. Walt Simpson Wall North Alano Stries Bub Smith North Alamoa Street Bine Charles Cullen Wilkinson

Hearing on Custody Postponed in Fravtus Hoff Case

A habeas corpus hearing to decide custody of Frances Holmat was postponed. Mrs Marian G Hoffman sought to regain custody from grandmother Mrs Qzetl Nhannan who had refused release. Mrs Thomson asked for permanent custody, alleging improper conduct by Mrs Hoffman.

Fravtus Voreyn Hofftin Cave Marian G. Hoffman Frances Holmat Qzetl ‘Nhannan Thomson Hoffman

Special Envoy to Russia Recalled in London

In a London dispatch dated August 5, a joint British French military mission awaiting word from Moscow reports the recall of Special Envoy Sir William Strang. Strang’s reassignment ends hopes for a push toward a proposed power balance pact with Mahalyasistances and signals shifting wartime diplomacy.

Russia London Aus Byil Db Moscow Williawa Strang William Lees

Another Girl for Princess Juliana

Amsterdam report notes the birth of a second daughter to Princess Juliana and Prince Bernhard, seen as not fulfilling hopes for a son. The infant weighs 22 pounds at birth and both mother and child were described as doing well after delivery. The official celebration of the royal birth was scheduled for Monday.

Amsterdam Jullilin Win Julian Bernhard Nippatsa Aid

NLRB Blames Steel Firm for Strikes in Washington

A NLRB action in Washington accuses a steel company of fueling strikes and attempting to disrupt labor peace. The case involves a shell company linked to the firm and calls for restatement and compliance with labor relations guidelines. The filing follows a period of escalating tension as the unions push for concessions.

NLRB Philadmbehta Abelior Remilly Shell Company Sond Wack Fey Washington Argie

Barkley Delays Hop to Kentucky Amid Capitol Turmoil

In a chaotic turn, Senate Majority Leader Barkley postponed travel to Kentucky as Capitol and congressional affairs faced disruptions. He aimed to fly to Embucky for the Domierste primary but plans stalled at the last moment with Congress adjourned nearing the closing session.

Barkley Kentucky Washington Embucky Alds Iin

Carriedale Sheep Bring $37 Each

SAN ANGELO, Jan. 6. The annual show anniversary of Cordatale sheep near San Angelo reports 609 head sold for an average of 37 dollars each. The champion ewe brought 110 dollars fob. Edt Beinuch of San Angelo Seeder, EH. OG. Kotthe of Sheffield, president of the Cordondale association, posted remarks for the ceremony.

San Angelo Atny Cordatale Edt Beinuch Bow Angelo Sreeder EH. OG. Kotthe Sheffield Eens Corrindale Asdciation Malcolm Moncrieffe Big Mg

Britain Considers War Debts Talks With France and Morgenthau

Britain consults Paris on resuming U S war debt payments with France and seeks Morgenthau's view during his London visit. British treasury and Bank of England officials study ways to bring France into a debt settlement plan while reviewing future currency operations and rubber cotton barter. Neville Chamberlain aims for a personal meeting with Morgenthau to gain new perspectives from Roosevelt.

Steyien London U.S France Morgenthaut Bank of England Morgenthau Thase Britain Neville Chamberlain John Simons Roosevelt

Tragic accidental shooting at Kansas school event

At an August Kansas gathering a 15 year old student was killed by a stray gun discharge during a drill or practice. Witnesses recall a tense moment as a tutor urged caution while the weapon fired. Authorities investigate the incident and report it as a tragic accident.

Kansas Jolit van

Union to Conclude 39 Year Recess in Kentucky

In Uoutsville Kentucky the United Workers International union to convene after a 39 year pause. Judge Humphrey ordered B Lewis Evans, president, secretary and treasurer, to call the convention blocked since 1980 after a petition by 14 members. The action follows claims Evans prevented the union from meeting.

Union Uoutsville Tobacce Workers’ International Union A. Fat Orfobee Chuirchilh Humphrey B Lewis Evans Evata Bhouril Evans

Four Die and Thirty Hurt in Railway Wreck

London report states four killed and over 30 injured in a railway wreck on a train bound for the capital. An initial investigation points to unclear signals and possible brake failure. Rescue teams battled flames as passengers evacuated, with authorities promising a full inquiry.

London Papur Stevenston Argentee

Deb Fined 200 for Recklessness in Bike Collision

In Bitnam Connecticut two brothers were riding a bicycle when a 21 year old society girl struck them and fled. She was fined 200 dollars and placed on suspended sentence after judge William T. Harber found reckless driving. Police testified the men, aged 12 and 58, were treated for injuries and the girl did not stop.

Bitnam Conn Ingelher Andrey Gray Tarnal Valley Slemonth Jah Esterday Henry Gray Leo Dubois Miss Gray Martineak Geenrs Daly Uiraugh Botthikise

Six San Antonians Appointed to City Jobs

The city council announced six new appointments effective Monday. T. G. Nagar will head the purge department electrical work at 150 dollars monthly, with a new assistant plumbing inspector post at 17 dollars and two months. Replacements included Raymond Gonzales at the jetty cemetery, Juan Flores at the same site, Feadler for the department, and Eugene Shepyard for Deemb Steenace stele.

Jum Flores Ben Balamontes Feadler Paul Ber Cefore Eugene Shepyard Roy Deemb Steenace

Increase in Home Loans Indicates Growth in Construction

The Tone Loan Bank system reports a rise in funds for new home construction and mortgage loans. A nationwide survey shows a $42,170,000 uptick in lending for homes for the year ending June 0, reflecting broader expansion in residential finance and associated builder activity.

Washington, Ang Tone Loan Bank Boner Sitet Lofty Cine New Bane

Rainy Weather Forecast Improves Texas Crops

Weather bulletin notes heavy rain across San Antonio area and West Texas with 2 to 4 inches common, 4.74 inches at Stinson Field the high. Cooler conditions and thunderstorms expected through midweek though sunshine returns to general areas. Windy, humid, and unsettled patterns observed with pasture and grain benefits.

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