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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1939
Page
3
Stanley P Brown, 41, appointed general manager of Howard Hughes' Mammoth Oil plant, died in hospital today from cardiac failure after a month of illness. He was described as the plant's new manager.
Tony Cornero, operator of the Rex gambling boat, surrendered after a week of evading authorities by using water hoses from the deck. He appeared in two municipal court hearings and was released on $5,000 bail, charged with violations of state gaming laws. A separate item notes a city official leaving San Antonio for a mother's funeral in Lexington, Texas.
A feature in The American Weekly explores converting coal into silk like threads, touting science’s growing abilities. The issue also previews donations of blood for war recovery, love advice columns, and cultural items, all packaged with the Sunday San Antonio Light insert.
Kansas City dispatch reports Frederick H. H. Olander of the National Livestock Commission says U.S. beef is equal to or superior to any in the world and domestic supply suffices. He notes sanitary rules and hoof and mouth concerns keep Argentine frozen meat out and questions whether canned beef from Argentina is better. He argues U.S. beef is overall superior to South American meat.
Chicago August 17 Antonio Ascencio, 39, ordered deported to Mexico on charges of participating in torturing and killing an elderly woman, her daughter, and nephew near Reynosa Tamaulipas. Immigration officials said he and three other Mexicans coerced victims to reveal the hiding place of $14,000. He may appeal.
City detectives raid 10.0 percent lottery blanks leading to three arrests. R Coleman, 64, of 529 Dawson Street, was detained after confrontation near Crockett and Mesquite. J G Caywood, 57, listed as Mission Rong, held during raid at 310 East Commerce. TR J Sehell, 34, of 207 North Flores Street, captured in raid on that address.
Charles Jefferson, accused of abducting two Miami Beach women Airis and Ruth Dun, is detained after a confession to assaulting and killing Miss Dun. Miss Bolton, the second victim, was released unharmed. Dun’s body found with stab wounds and a bullet hole. Jefferson, a man with a varied career, claimed he acted to win a former sweetheart’s sympathy.
Four San Astonians reported petty thefts to police. Incidents included a steel lawn chair stolen from Clyde Campbell at 1550 Hicks Avenue and a pair of cowboy boots taken from Cancepciany Park. Other losses listed include an linoleum rug and keys from a residence on Edmonds Street and two hair clippers at a residence on Relat Avenue, with names and partial addresses recorded.
Hamburg Germany Ade three crew members of the United States diner Matdmttan were disclosed today to be under arrest on charges of termtvue sling. They were arrested last Friday. Authorities declined to reveal names of the prisoners and the U S consul said he was in the dark about their identity though asked to furnish an attorney.
A robbery occurred at a filling station on North Olive Avenue. Two Black suspects demanded cash, punched a customer, and fled with about $12. An attendant reported the incident to police Friday.
Santa Barbara Calif report says Emily von Romberg widow of Max van Romberg heir to Spreckels sugar fortune wed Adolph Spreckels and fled by chartered plane to Brunnerhausen home. The bride, year old, has had multiple marriages including 1086 divorce from Lois Clark De Ruyter and 193 marriage to Gtorln M. Dekovotse. Names and dates dense, details fragmentary yet indicate a high society union in Reno and New York circles.
A suspected prowler, believed by police to be the same man linked to Woodlawn district reports, attacked several women near the University of San Antonio. Incidents included attempts to enter a West French Place home and an indecent contact near the campus. Deputies and officers manhunt the area for hours without success.
Amsterdam August 11 The private banking firm Mendelssohn and Company here suspended payments 24 hours after the death of Mannheimer, a 49 year old adviser on French finance and recent nominee for a guard officer of the French Legion of Honor. Financial circles attributed the move to large foreign deposits being withdrawn amid news of his death.
About 3600 residents joined Mayor Maury Maverick to enjoy a Thursday night out at the Haymarket plaza. They dined on chili and music from troubadours and The Mexican Tiple Orchestra while KTLA broadcast a 30 minute feature.
A Palmetto street dog was under observation after biting three neighborhood children. Curlis McNeil aged 5, Lloyd Jolly aged 2, and Henry M Hawood aged 1, were taken to Station Hospital at Fort Sam Houston for treatment.
A severe earthquake rattled Port of Spain, Trinidad, described as the island’s worst in years. It trapped residents in the lower part of the city early today, but no casualties or serious damage were reported immediately.
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