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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1939

Page

9

Social Security Bill Signed Hyde Park on x

President Roosevelt signed a bill expanding social security with amendments aimed at reducing tax burden and increasing security. Hyde Park notes the session closed with hope for a sea trip tomorrow as problems are to be solved through inexpensive want ads and practical measures. Local listings include appliances, furniture and tools for sale with weekly payments and warranty offers.

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Propaganda for War and British Campaigns Examined

A critical excerpt from Professor H. C. Peterson’s Propaganda for War the Campaign Against American Neutrality discusses how foreign powers and sympathizers in the United States may be fostering a new war propaganda drive. The work draws on British archives, including Wellington House reports, to detail how wartime campaigns were organized and executed to influence U.S. opinion.

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Warranty Deeds Record Fragments Across Multiple Lots

A lengthy list of warranty deeds shows transfers to numerous individuals and couples, with lots in various blocks and neighborhoods. It includes dates in August and July, identified buyers such as Antonio G Monthaga and Edith Rideway, and notes on conditions, liens, and monthly payment terms amid housing and loan associations.

Antonio G. Monthaga Marte Lote Bemmeller Bessia Bray Ou Heller Oman Ackeemann Edith Rideway Htork Gourley Han Cade Ehus Arthur F. Hefegmann D. L. Tinstey Long Frank Paradow Blanley Cassin Raward W.esesta Aaugust Leach Home Owners’ Loan Corporation William Tonzo Meisener National Development Corporation Tuan B Google West Lawn ‘Park Addition James B. Pike Wiley Moris Tom Jippon Payalle Meiling Irrigated Farms, Inc R. R. Johnston San Antohio Vicente Quajardo Elasie Man Vidala Morales Tomo Sole Avuat Tok Ncb Jayatie Marjorie E. Keller Femé Keller Priveround Delavan Housing Authority City of San Antonio Wbs Lewis Lea Ela Whitby Chayten Sl Ta Ban Antraip Wead Ineh 3Ista Arthur GB Manes Et al Ta Arturo Musinn Yoseph Macdax Betts Detavia Pyron Moe Hinds BA Carrico Jr B. E. McNally Stelle Guerrero Fatella Guerrero Obbotti Salvador Lonex Ulux Eaele Henry Coryell Laledble Beilray Octavia Byron Gore Manuel Lest Manuel Moreno Yousing Luther Zoingon Stahl and Son EO. Bcherlen Harlandale Gardens Con Hi Goria Irene Mon Son Angeles Francisca G. de Lopes Sireo Housing Authority Lageie Walkinslaw W. Vullen J. Frazer J.B SIS Neres Juke Delgado New Hieves D. G. Jones Haig D.G. Janssen o-Allan Douglass Bob Jones Fisher Et Ux John C Ratiorn Deel Autney Mutahy Sunny South

Improved Utility Outlook Brightens After Tax Strains

FONETS Tam reports utilities as bullish with improved prospects despite ongoing taxes and political friction. Consolidated Edison of New York faces $1,400,000 weekly taxes. total 1992 industry taxes reached about $203 million, up over 50 percent. Yet efficiency gains cut electricity costs, and legislative shifts favor stabilized investor-owned utilities amid government competition fears.

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British propaganda shaped US opinion to aid allies

The text explains a British propaganda objective to create a climate of opinion that would lead the United States to assist Britain in fighting Germany. It details methods to frame the war as a moral struggle, stress shared interests, and present democracy versus autocracy, urging Americans to see ally support as patriotic.

United States Germany America Great Britain England

City Depository Securities Approved for 1.704 Million

City council approved 1.704 million dollars in bonds and securities pledged by the National Bank of Commerce as city depository to secure funds for the fiscal year. The action followed a prior 2 million dollar approval and a 200 thousand dollar matured payment. auditors explained withdrawals by banks seeking to reduce secured amounts.

City Depository Natenal Bank of Commerce Munichost Iscal Rily Turker Etly Hanks

Monkey Gland Suit Filed Against Star

Hollywood reports a suit by Dr B C Sonne land seeking 2789 for medical services to star actor Vector McLaglen who allegedly received monkey gland treatments since 1935. McLaglen disputes the need, claiming the doctor pressed for money and friendship spurred the therapy. He admits the treatments were for complexion.

Star Hollywood Ave. 11 INS Vector McLaglen Tas Tone Sui B. 8 Hahn B. C. Sonneland Mclaglen McLaglin Sin

Gen Booth to Retire Soon from Salvation Army

London Aug 11 Army officials said Gen Evangeline Booth will return to America to live very soon after retirement October 31. She will be 74 next Chief of Staff. The high council of the Salvation Army will meet Tuesday to appoint a successor. Booth will stay in Heratsdale New York after retirement.

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Wells and Drilling Report From Texas Oil Fields

Long survey of multiple oil wells in Duval, McMullen, Starr, Victoria, and other Texas counties. Notes include depths reached around 6466 to 6814 feet, gas and oil shows, swabbing results, perforations, and casing operations. Mentions Magnolia Petroleum, Sun Oil, and Coast-area producers with test results and ongoing depth plans. Also references a feature on a wild West era beauty tale in a magazine insert.

Tilawatha ON and Gas Southland Life Insurante Company Southland Wea Duval County Harry Extell South Cullihan McMullen County Santa Cruz Sun Oil Company Speer John G. Mayn Vogt Pope Dimmitt Sirvey Victoria Jongue Magnolia Petroleum Company O. Maun Prident JaGlarin Tom Grehem Harry J. Ataanr Teyhinbls Mabilny A. Jenne Maxagiin Petroleum Company Bala C. Maun Willeat la Gtrein de Jour Rand Mnewan Fos Polda Autonie de Mino Dulea Grant Tnt Re Smith Piur Tavaca County Waiter L Floldaten A U. CL Turk J Pata Miler Bexalt Feel

Marriages and births in town over various dates

The list covers numerous marriages and births with names such as Gonzales Ty rlle and Hortense Ty le, Fletcher and Hester Fart, Mishel and Violet Ve, Rodriqueur and Autre gelith, and Lewis Grinted with Vera Ovtlim. Births include August Toto Bird and Alessandro Rolo, with addresses like 234 Lowe Street and 421 West Nueva Street. The section also catalogs permits, hospital entries, and business notices, followed by divorces and vital statistics.

Ames G. Gonzales Hortense Ty Rlle Thelma Tyle Angel ‘Adyarados Gunes Lupe Efoto Garetay Toto Bird West Nueva Xtreil Salinad Burton Cook Robert B. Green Hospital Farmit CG sRaizer Yopais Kayteyasain Groag Comerpta Noor Dam Pedco Ayenue SMHS Slinkard Sr Penis Te Boss Repaira Saundera Avhus Busby the Builder Alx-Room Revue Senza West Metletoe ‘Ven Fimniro Cub Werth Begtos Hipales Weat Beertets Pineny TZ Ral Crockett Afeza Cullett Savage Haynen Avenue National Bircuit Company Mary's Atreck Yornesuty Centre Tein Thiepuom Natin ‘Cheet G. Leonard Weal Nistletoe Rats Guadaline Fatty Sugarman Deny Ver Buclevara Tari Cynress Street H Grace King’s Highway Louis Cordelia Yale Bensle Brandon Droutissley Adwy S. Drurahelier Téonin Adams Allie Wiizon Teunle Lae Wilpon Nellie Domingues Ayrage Testa Arraxa Falog Mee Kick Duding Kure Kalo Watto James le White Sterjariy Salabury Watts Kay Hadley Watts Warriett 2 A ‘A Jofin M E Atecelli Mary Piney

Army Orders From WASITINGTON Revealed

Fragmentary army orders show movements including Maj. Milo Buchroan and First Lieut William Brumksz being assigned to Fort Bunntys, with other officers noted for postings to Washington and Port Bethlehem in a terse field dispatch.

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Fire Alarms Reported Across City Blocks Early Morning

Fire alarms triggered in multiple blocks in the early morning hours. Reports indicate several incidents around Novih New Brkvateld and nearby avenues with unknown damages. No injuries listed, responders on scene.

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