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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1939

Page

2

Europe Fages TeroHourat Danzig Crisis Rumors

Fragmented OCR text outlines German moves to press Slovakia Hungary and Danzig, with aims to use treaty rights to encroach on Poland. It notes Hitler’s tactics to push a customs union, Danzig citizen rights and potential for broader war while aiming to steer Japan toward the Axis.

Titer Hungary Slovenia Ungary Slovakia Poland Farke Butle Moscow Japan Amtrich Axis, and the Peace Front America

War talk on Poland and German moves near Danzig

The text discusses a tense moment as German forces reportedly move toward Poland and into areas near Danzig. It notes estimates of troops between 15,000 and 100,000 and surveys potential responses from Britain and France. It mentions hopes that Poland will avoid a direct invasion and the likelihood of Allied support if march plans proceed.

Reich Danzig Jiter Detter Lnan Danesig Hitler Poland Free Arty Aldlér Britain France

Mississippi and Kentucky Gubernatorial Race Heat Up

In Mississippi the Democratic primary narrows to Paul B Johnson and Martin Conner with a run off August 28. both lead a crowded field and Roosevelts fate looms. In Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Keen Johnson leads John Young Brown for the Democratic nomination as results from 3660 precincts roll in.

Jackson Miss Mississippi Roosevelt Paul B. Johnson Martin Sennett Mike Reniiticans Vegheble Ares Louisville Kentucky Keen Johnson John Young Brown United States Doheeos C7. O Brown CLI

Officials to Visit San Antonio Sewage Plant

Mayor Maury Maverick and city commissioners plan a visit to the San Antonio sewage facility to inspect conditions cited by the country. The Seventy-third District Court seeks to restrain farmers from tapping Revware disposal for fortigation purposes to regulate waste handling.

S. A. Sewage Maury Maverick Floyd AgeGown Pty Atlarte Kercheyue Juden Charles Anderson

City News TAG Mineure at Telia Club Fight Night

Fragmentary note reports Telia club event with combatants listed as Wid Anam and ade. Mentions adv AM Dirite’s Wed and de Sat dances. Pest hall admission 25e with Ai reference.

TAG Mineure Telia Club Wid Fight Ladies Free Anam Ade Adv Dirite Pest Hall

Split on Italo Nazi Poet Japs Reportedly Divided

Conflicting reports from Shanghai describe Japan's cabinet rift over alliance with Germany and Italy. War plans and European ties loom as Tokyo aides signal possible moves while Britain and the United States monitor the China situation amid protests in Japanese controlled areas.

Japan Germany Taiy Tokla Shanghai Rome-Beri Beto Seishiro Yaraki Emperor Milwhite Tokio China Britain England

Highway Programs Near L A Pushed pour highway improvement proj ects

San Antonio territory reports progress Wednesday per Franz Oreos chairman of the highway department. Work includes paving 123 miles on the old San Antonio road between Paige and U S 281, paving of U S 281 from Stephenville to Ervant, grading and drainage on a four mile stretch near Rockne, and the Lockhart Bastrop farm to market project.

L. A San Antonin Leade Franz Oreos Chanoet Et Commerce Highway Department San Antonin Road Paige U. 8 Stephenville Ervant Rockne Lockhart

Seguin Rotary hears Howell on aviation activities

Jones Howell W. Jones of the chamber of commerce trade extension department spoke to the Seguin Rotary on aviation activities in San Antonio. He was joined by Gordon Bhook and C. F. Dieter.

Seguin Rotarians Howell Jones Howell W. Jones Chamber of Commerce Trade Extension Department Seguin Rotary Clu San Antonio Jones Gordon Bhook C.F. Dieter Awic

Love Cost Her Miss Maddleton Loses Lover to Stocks

Chicago story reports Janet Maddleton, daughter of a Purdue chemistry professor, financed her lover Howard L. Shaw with about 410000 for a honeymoon and later 104 in stocks and cash. She says she still loves him despite his fourth wife Hollywood ties. Prosecutors pursue Shaw, while her father defends.

Chicago Janet Maddleton Purdue University Ferry Hall Miss Middleton Howard L. Shaw Lafayelle Ind Hugh Arthur University of Lafayette Shaw Hollywood

Chrysler III Chung Work

Walter B. Chrysler, 64, automobile maker, was reported slightly improved but no date set to return to desk after a circulatory collapse 15 months earlier. He has abstained from work. physicians warned he was overexerting himself. The piece notes industry debate and references a feature in The American Weekly magazine.

New York Walter B. Chrysler Chrysler Maryland Uhe American Weekly

Light Want Ads For Quick Vacation Money

Classified note encourages disposing of unused items to raise extra funds. Mentions classification 43 and P-1231 adwriter as drafting guidance. Publicity tone suggests a light, quick sales approach for vacation money.

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