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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1939

Page

9

Legion Leader Slated as Witness in Bridges Case

In San Francisco Aug World War II era hearing resumes with American Legion leader Harper Knowles set to testify Monday in Portland defense questioning. Bridges defense aims to prove government wires and inducements influenced testimony while Knowles and other adverse witnesses face cross examination and planned calls of additional names in the ongoing deportation case.

San Francisco Briges Harper Knowles le Rion Eractiont O. I Airector Knowles Aldford Bridges Labor Department Tabor James M. Landis Thoma B. Rhoemakes Bridwen Maer Haid Bhef John J. Keegan Fortiing Ore Greas John Leech Portland Gre Los Angeles Caech Esylter Bridges Wee Central Committee Communists Party In America Isses

Hatch Law Hits Federal Attorneys

As federal officials face political candidacy rules Attorney General Murphy says they must resign if seeking higher office. He notified Charles Uns, Pittsburgh DA, and his assistant Jenn B. Bay they must quit campaigning. Similar guidance went to the Chattanooga, Tennessee, prosecutor told he planned a Congress run.

Hatch Wassuington Congress Dad

Consular Agent to Villa Expires in New Jersey

The article notes the death of George Guppies Carothers, a former United States consular agent attached to Pancha Wilk in Mexico in 1913 to 1916, after a desert attack near Inez Home. Born in Anal Texas, he went to Mexico as a boy with his father Andrew Carothers, a U.S. consular agent there. The son later served 15 years in the same capacity and had years of service tied to a train incident with a wagon attached to Wins train.

Villa Lake Hiawatha N. J Aum George Guppies Carothers United States Pancha Wilk Mexico Inez Ute Anal Texas Winfather Andrew Carothers Wan Tarregnant

Tot Lost for 33 Hours Back Home

Tot, a toddler, was found safe after 33 hours lost in woods near Livingstonville New York. Torrential rain hampered search by the Wildlife Conservation Corp workers who trudged through brush and timber Thursday night and Friday, locating the child within two miles of his Scheoharie County home from which he disappeared Thursday morning.

Livingstonville David Euelt Tia Hone

Little Brown Og in Jug

A fragmented 19th century hockey style snippet mentions Little Brown Dog and a dramatic panel event. Names are unclear amid garbled OCR, but references to a dog, a doctor, and a panel suggest a sensational report on a local incident with uncertain details and dates.

Little Brown OG IN Jug

Richard H. Houck of Floresville Buried

Richard H. Houck of Floresville died after a land attack at his home early Wednesday. He was 40 years old and served as president of the Wilson County Raisin association and Flowerdale Farm producers group, with leadership roles in multiple agricultural bodies. He also chaired the advisory board at the farm security administration and held positions with local banking and production associations.

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Dynamite Found Near Green Mountain Dam Site

Four cases of dynamite bombs were found near the Green Mountain Dam project in Cola Alabama. Workers were under guard as Maj. Willan Hunn reported the discovery in an abandoned shack. tailings and fuse remnants were also found near hay points. The incident occurred amid tensions raised by Governor Ralph L. Gar to quell internal strife and violence in the region.

Green Mountain Dam Cola Grean Menintalts Jon Tenny Golorata Ipwardsmen Willan Hunn Ralph L. Gar Tormbook Terman Ray Atler

Convoy Heads to Camp Bullis as Training Continues

A convoy bound for Camp Bullis in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is moving toward Raton New Mexico today. Thousands of visitors pass through an improvised temporary camp and soldiers monitor progress via portable wireless telephones as the convoy advances through multiple sections and radio communications.

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Victim Identified in 5A Man Case Near Sharman Street

A man identified by social security details in his pocket was found dead Saturday near the Southern Béeliic crossing at Tallresd Felice. The body lay several feet from the railroad. a tank cap bearing blood and clothing fragments were found on the wheels.

Jesse, Wood Sharman Béeliic Tallresd Felice A. Byorker Nurnelerers B. Neat Tustlee Raymond Gerhardt

Britain warned to relinquish Gibraltar and The Rock

An English editorial in a Cologne paper urges Britain to return Gibraltar to Spain and notes long British control of the fortress. It argues the presence of Britain in Gibraltar and Malta no longer frightens Spain or Italy and hints at a shifting balance in the Mediterranean.

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Galveston Bakery Law Hearing Set

A Galveston ordinance requiring out of town bakeries to pay an inspection and mileage fee faces a hearing set for August 14 after Federal Judge James V. Alfred granted a temporary restraining order. The measure, passed July 20 by the Galveston city council, is challenged by the National Association of City Bakery, which claims it is unconstitutional and void. Judge Alfred extended the injunction pending the hearing.

Galveston Houston Aug James V. Alfred National Aisaconpary of

Newspaper Guild Entertained at the Golden Gate Exposition

Delegates to the sixth annual American Newspaper Guild gathering at the Golden Gate exposition in San Francisco were hosted tonight. Officers were elected with Heywood Broun of New York named president and Milan Kaufman named executive vice president. Victor Pasche of New York was re-elected secretary-treasurer.

New York

Rev Ilion T Jones to Speak at Madison Square Service

A garbled notice lists Rev Ilion T Jones as guest speaker at Madison Square Precaytesian event with Rev Terry and Rev G A Powell mentioned. The program includes sermons on spiritual perfume and a university campus address at San Antonio Campus with details unreadable.

Ilion T. Jones Tiow Towa City Towa Madison Square Accortin Sauidel Bu Terry Ste Union University of San Antonio Terry Wil G. A. Powell Will

Group Singing Sheets Flourish in San Antonio Streets

Vendors sell sheet music across San Antonio street corridors as crowd-pleasing tunes draw shoppers of all ages. A salesman notes radio exposure fuels demand though buyers struggle to recall exact words, while locals recall “the old days” of singing in the lives of homes and gatherings. The scene captures a brisk trade from morning until afternoon with women, men, and children among buyers at bustling markets.

San Antonio Wijaia Gilbeau Street San Antonino Uyeaters Ahout Tieater

Texas Pioneers Celebrate Texts Pioneer Day

The Bexar county chapter of the State Association of Texts Pioneers will celebrate Texts Pioneer Day with a program and barbecue at Rothinr park. Cha Gass is president. The meeting starts at 7 p m, followed by a supper at 6:30 p m and dancing at 3 p m. Committees include Edward Burd Perry Gillette B F Oarnall E J Bilharty J H Heuselied and L R Center.

Texas Pioneers Bexar County Stte Associlation of Rothinr Park Cha Gass Pepin BP. m Edward Burd Perry Gillette B. F. Oarnall E. J. Bilharty J. H. Heuselied L., R. Center

Nazarene Revival to Open Monday in San Antonio

A Nazarene revival begins Monday night at West More and Sacramental Street with evangelists Mir and Mrs Heame W Spruce. Special music and worship will be led at each service by pastors from three San Antonio Nazarene churches.

Nazarene Westmore and Sacraments Mir Heame W. Spruce San Antonio Nazarene

Moron County race on track to form Maloney slate

Amid confusion a 1040 campaign meeting forms a Maloney slate for Provident. delegates gather as Democratic Senator Maloney faces scrutiny. The setup involves Stehir and Cuutly, with aid from AAR bo and ANE factions. Officials push for a unity front ahead of the November vote.

Minvemenk Collertt cuUs Dulegat Maloney Provident Chun

Traffic fatalities rise on Texas roads in six months

Aug 5 reports show Texas highway deaths up 9.22 percent over last year’s first six months. State officials cite enforcement, education, and infrastructure work as ongoing efforts to cut accidents while noting a 20 to 7 percent uptick in deaths across several urban highways amid traffic growth.

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Achieves Purpose But Lands in Jail In Crazy Scrambled Record

York man named Carrigan booked after a city bailiff incident. He was charged with detainment and vagrancy after an afternoon confrontation. his wife, listed as Mrs Jack York, 19, of 817 El Paso Street, is noted as accompanying him. Both remain in custody as details unfold.

York Aspom Jaies Carrigay Corporation Coh Wiegankee Civiliservice Team Tirectly Carrigan Pyveste Detiaskon Aes Lae City Jack York el Paso Streck

U.S. and Russia extend pact for 12 months

The United States and Russia extend a trade accord for 12 months effective tomorrow. Russia will buy at least 40 million dollars of American goods and seek similar tariff reductions as other trading partners. Official figures predict purchases will exceed the minimum, with imports and exports involving machinery and furs among others.

Washington United States Russia Russa Amom

Entzminger Sermon Series on Biblical End Times and Christ

The Rev Entzminger announces a series of evening sermons on prophetic topics including interpretation of biblical end times and the second coming. Subjects cover the Tribulation, the Marriage of the Lamb, Armageddon, and Christ’s reign, with services starting at 8 PM on Sundays and related days.

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Joyner to Preach at Baptist Temple

The Rev. Willing R. Tasier evangelist for the Baptist General Command of tones will preach. He will conduct a revival for First Baptist church, presenting sermons on themes including The Cross of Christ, Communism, and the Gospel.

Americans Flee Before Japanese Menace in China

Reports from Shanghai and Kaifeng indicate rising anti-American pressure in China. Americans prepare to flee as Japan-tightened controls threaten British and French concessions. U S Consul General Spiker protested anti Americanism in Kaifeng amid reports of twenty missionaries remaining in the Nah province near commercial enterprises.

Japan China Kaifeng Chengchang United States Chungking Ameels Omnis Sears Tieir Terents Agitattoo Ewe Wigar I Ani-Bviu Ohan Clarence J. Spiker

Plan for Flight Record Abandoned in Springfield

A fragmentary report from Springfield notes an abortive plan to establish a sustained endurance flight by two brothers Mundy and Hunter with Humphrey as buyer. The effort, tied to heavy planes, was halted as the Wrother’s statement indicated they would not attempt the record.

Springfield Mundy Hunter Humphrey Shane Anried Pete Wrother

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