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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1939

Page

4

Protest on Communist Meeting at Municipal Auditorium causes clash

A disputed plan to hold a Communist meeting in the San Antonio Municipal Auditorium drew protests from veterans and clergy. Acting Mayor Mrs. Brooks approved a room fee waiver for a one time event, while officials warned it threatened democracy and liberty. Veterans of Foreign Wars commander D A Dunlavey planned a formal protest to city officials.

Brooks Maverick Floyd McGown Seal Wildenstein Wildenstein Harris Howser Brooks Comuutists Povernor Workfree Alliance San Antonio Aftchbishop Tolons Emma Tensyuca Comrade X Liberty Magazine Erc San Aptonio Texas Liberty Alamo D. A. Dunlavey Porth Arthur Texas Veterans of Foreign War Hem

Morey Back Gland Tablet Marketing Claim

An odd OCR snippet touts Morey Back Gland Tablet with claims of health benefits. It references gland extracts, vitality, and various conditions such as asthma diabetes and rheumatism, but the text is garbled and reads like a sensational product pitch with unclear provenance.

Amy Penny Glendape Ins AL Pinate Pius Amalay

Light Newspaper Classified Ad Offers Quick Rental

Fragmentary notice from The Light, Gon Antonie promoting ads to sell rent or trade. Ad mentions a cost of $154 and urges profits from others' experiences, but text is garbled and unreadable for full details. Has a single scattered line about a tenancy and a dingy message.

Gon Antonie BIA Sewapaper. U

Propaganda in the Next War debated in Congress

Senator Nye cites Sidney Rogerson book Propaganda in the Next War as a British handcart for propaganda. He argues a basic plan to draw the United States into future conflict, noting Japan as a key target and calling for constructive American propaganda across neutral papers and cinema to favor Britain.

Congress Gerald P. Nye United States North Dakota Senate Sidney Rogerson England Capt Liddell Hart Nye Great Britain Germany Japan Italy

Lipscomb backs permit amid constitutional debate

A member of the American Legion voices strong approval of a permit, criticizing the Supreme Court ruling and warning of radical influence. Louis W. Lipscomb adds support, recalling Hyde Park radical speeches and arguing the civil liberties push would harm San Antonio’s public order.

A. Tltmber American Legion Supreme Court Communist Party Lipscomb Fite Louis W. Lipscomb Mayne Ae McGeryn London Hyde Park San Antonio

Courthouse Theft Scene Details After Break-In

A report from Deputy Sheriff Prank Mathcnsy describes a courthouse break in on Monday. Investigators noted a theft from a restroom area and a lawn mower taken from a garage. Police listed the items stolen including a cigarette machine, clothing, a Bible, gold lorkel, boxing gloves, and other contents from a gasoline station on Camden street.

Minthews Suncom Wateh Gant Bank East Courtland Pie Broadway East Commerce Street Romana Man Perry Bragg Camden Street

Two Convicts Arrested in Illinois Payroll Holdup Probe

Two fugitives Gemad Montague of Kankakee and Waller Smith of Cincinnati were captured at a Momence tourist camp and tied to the attempted 55 000 Illinois Central payroll robbery. They earlier escaped with three others from a Virginia route bus transfer near Thurmond West Virginia.

Momence Ill Cingi Gemad Montague Kankakee Waller Smith Cincianati Thombure W. Va Atlenia Prison Federal Priso Ley Isburg

Weekend traffic injuries streak in the city

Ten persons were injured in a series of weekend traffic incidents. Fright from a broken ankle hit Frank Deltore a 13 year old in the 1600 block of Saunders avenue. Mrs J Gaffney 60 suffered bruises leaving a bus at Commerce and St Marys. Ed Highla 21 was cut and bruised in West Houston street collision. Tad Ziegler 1533 West Mulberry was booked for aggravated assault after two men J C Gray 31 and William Gray 88 315 Granade street were struck at North San Marcos and Fredericksburg Road. Fred Clark 27 and Garson Classy 37 were among drivers in a 6 car collision on East Commerce. Three injured in Elm and Nolan crash: Estill Castillo 39 Clavémlent avenue Marie Kravitz 24 Dawson street Mailie Reigler 22 West Summit. Police listed drivers Otto R Edwards 29 Fort Sam Houston and Jessie Jimenez 41 180 Garson street.

Frank Deltore Durango San Marcos Fredericksburg Road Commerce Street Fred Clark Dreiss Street Garson Classy Nixon Texas Elm and Nolan Ser‘astillo Clavémlent Avenue Marie Kravitz

Rites Set for Son of Wright Patman

Funeral services were held for Charles Patman ten, son of U S Representative Wright Patman and his wife. The child, recently returned from Washington after five months of rheumatic fever, died yesterday of heart disease. Survived by parents and three brothers Connor Harold and Neff.

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Kings Doctor Now an Exile

Prof. Heinrich Neumann, famed Austria born physician known as the kings’ doctor for treating the duke of Windsor and other royals, is living in seclusion in New York after Nazi seizure of Austria. He was imprisoned briefly, released through Windsor’s intercession, and arrived in the United States weeks ago as a refugee delegate. Neumann’s prewar fame included patients like King Carol of Romania and other British royal family members.

New York Heinrich Wneymann Duke of Windsor Adolf Hitler Neumann Germany Austria Windsor Edward, VIII Britain United States Inter-Governmental Committee On Professor Neumann Carol

Two Randolph soldiers fined after parade disturbance

Two Randolph field soldiers were fined on three counts in Corporation court by Judge Temple Calhoun after an incident that nearly sparked a riot as they allegedly tried to halt a Jehovah's Witnesses parade. A later clash injured two people. one witness testified about tearing banners while the marchers carried signs against fascism and for religious freedom.

Randolph Field Corporation Court Temple Calhoun Jehovah’s Witnesses Robert B. Green ‘Hospital Travis Street Broadway J. K. Whitehead Randolpn Figd H. F. Martz Dakota Street R. J. Robbins Gineinnati Avenue William Saathaff Pendleton Street Saathaff Marty Sackhott Dudge Rutherford Ashworth Sergi Stanley Pitch Radio Patralman GA Bartram J. F. Rutherford

Texas Predatory Wolves Trapped in DeWitt County

The Texas Predator Animal Control association reports fifty two wolves trapped in DeWitt County over the past two months. DeWitt is the state's largest turkey producing county and now appears clear of predatory feasts.

Texas Predatry Animal Control Association Dewitt County DeWitt Prac

Final Rites Set for Cotton Firm Head

Funeral services for Mohroe Gunnaway Anderson, 56, president of a leading cotton firm, will be held tomorrow in Houston. The body will be sent to Jackson, Tennessee, for burial. He died yesterday in Houston after a prolonged illness that had kept him from duties since fall. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Thomas Andrews of Jackson, and a brother, James A. Anderson of Tusenioosa.

Houston Mohroe Gunnaway Anderson Anderson, Clinton Ad Company Jackson, Tenn Anderson Thomas

British exchanges suspend operations for August holiday

London markets and commodity exchanges were closed today in observance of the August bank holiday. Canadian markets including Montreal extended the holiday with suspended operations due to a civic holiday.

London Wei—Ailnee Montreal

Black Granted Death Stay for Francis Black Jr

The Texas State Pardons Board recommended a seven day stay of execution for Francis Marlo Black Jr who was scheduled to die soon. Governor W L O Daniel granted the reprieve and Black, a former University of Kansas student, was convicted of murder in Alpine on June 9 1938 for pushing a man off a cliff during an attempted robbery. The state noted the case involved a fatal shooting during the altercation with Winehoy.

Austin Aug Vai Mme State Pardon Board Francis Marlo Black Jr W. Lae O'Daniel Flack University of Kansas Dale Nahult Hine Alpine Winehoy Drsaranes

Four Men Sentenced in Meat Theft Case

Four men charged in a meat theft from the Mission Provision company pleaded guilty and received full sentences in criminal district court. Judge Bryce Ferguson presided in place of Judge Merroty. Defendants Cruz Lopez, Tony Bueno, Jose Bueno, and Joe Calderon faced terms ranging from 30 days to four months.

Qu. E. Nell Mission Provision Company Criminal District Court Bryce Ferguson W. W. Merroty Cruz Lopez Joe Calderon Brados Street

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