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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1939

Page

10

Finish Fight on Red Rally Planned by Vets

Veterans groups in San Antonio, led by the American Legion and other organizations, prepared to oppose Mayor Maverick over a permit granting the Communist party a rally in the municipal auditorium next week. The mayor refused to act, while opponents pressed for a resolution condemning the permit.

American Legion Vetergns Maury Maverick Communist Party of San Antony Bee Tenagura Brooks Ths Communist Party

Steel operations advance in steel industry weekly report

In New York on August 14 07 the steel sector shows a 24 point rise to 2.1 percent capacity. November 34 1998 obituary notes a comparison with 10.1 percent that week. Alabama teal and steel shipments were indexed today with a surge in atomic rate at the door. A single operation noted Kathy at age one year, with a 4104 percent annual rate.

New York Aua Tia Alnoviena Kathy

Weather Forecast Sparks Heat Relief In Shelter Headlines

Fragmented OCR notes a junior meteorologist Howard Mars predicting cooling for the coming days. Scattered clouds offer slim relief as North American towns report heat highs around 102 degrees with top temps expected Monday and Tuesday in the region.

Sythyr Howard Mars East Webb Sumer Eeparind Alifonia

Man Hurt After Glacier Slide Near St Marys

Jock Pollock, 24, of Warrensburg Missouri, fell from the face of St Marys Glacier near Idaho Springs. He sustained a ruptured lung and other severe injuries and was listed in critical condition at a Denver hospital.

Idaho Springs, Corp St. Mary’s Glacier Lelang Samus Warrensburg Denver

LSU Construction Head Is Indicted In New Orleans

George Caldwell former construction superintendent at Louisiana State University was indicted by a federal grand jury on two charges alleging a scheme to defraud the university of about 1 061.65 through manipulated bids on ten building contracts. Tugene Barksdale Caldwell assistant is also charged.

L.S.U New Orleans Aleg George Caldwell Louisiana State University Tugene Barksdale Caldwell Sante Ie

Dons of California Governor Arrested

A peace court hearing will be held late today for Dean and Inky son of Governor, 21, on charges of disturbing the peace. They were arrested on Avalon Citalina Island and released under $25 bail each.

Dons California Avalon Citalina Island Dean Inky Ison Twi Theeernor Tnlberk D. Olson

Artist Returns Stolen Painting in Paris

A 25 year old painter admitted to restoring a stolen painting and returned it to the Louvre. State authorities announced the recovery noting the painter’s remorse and cooperation in the Paris incident.

Paris Polive Torent Louvre

Two Die in Van Nuys Airplane Crash

A small stunt airplane crashed in the yard of Leiphol’s time yesterday, killing Kellitt 3,1 Harhier, 40, and a passenger Dy.Thonay R Thorn. The accident occurred in August near Van Nuys, Coll.

van Nuys Coll Liephol Kellitt Harhier Thonay R Thorn

106 Year Old Civil War Vet Dayle Van Reed Dies

Dayle Van Reed, a white beard 108 year old Civil War veteran from Veluran Ies Oil Cvty Pa, died today after living to a remarkable age and chopping his own firewood.

Veluran Cvty Dayle van Reed Lyert

Train Wreck Fatal to 19 Probed Near Reno

A $3,001 streamline train named City of San Francisco wrecked in Central Nevada near an arrow-bound canyon. Nineteen or twenty people died, ten were company employees, seven of whom were Black. Officials say a deliberate wreck caused the disaster, with investigators from state, federal, and railroad agencies seeking a suspect with both ears missing. Evidence included tampering and missing spikes along a curve near Humboldt River, prompting a coroner’s inquest and police hunt across the sagebrush wastes.

Reno Ney Southern Pacific Overland Nevada Humboldt O'Connell Southern Prete San Francisso Neve Washington Inter- Istate Commerce San Francisco Tte Ballee Emnboldt

Wile Traders Wives Face Court Action

In Lapeer Michigan two women associated with Wile Traders faced arraignment in district court. Edith Janes and another defendant stood mute on multiple charges linked to alleged bigamy and complicity. Justice Parkins presided as prosecutors pressed for examination amid community protests. The case touches Western Lapeer county residents seeking clarity on family divisions.

Lapeer Mich Aligtte — Moore Faves Clareoee Usin Duster Penne Alberti Perkin Warner Edith Janse Ang Eclerges Justice Parkins Theis Taylor Pola Cow Aiver Davis Sai June Ives Alee Davis Sal

Hit and Run Motorist Sought After Fatal Webster Incident

Police seek motorist after a vehicle struck pedestrian named Pavelin on Colorado Avenue in Webster. The victim was found in the street, transported to a hospital in critical condition, and later identified as Pavelin. Investigating officer Hetkens noted the car fled the scene, leaving behind bumper debris before driving away.

Colorado Allcy Web Tegher TB Rec. Hospital Hetkens Sid Pavelin

Texas Oil Shutdown Ordered For 15 Days

Texas oilfields to shut down for 15 days starting Tuesday per state railroad commission after a conference led by Lon A. Smith. Commissioners Ernest Thompson and Jerry Sadler said output will drop about 80,000 wells fronted, with 4,100,000 barrels daily production cited. Thompson urged a special session of the Texas legislature for a 5 cent-a-barrel oil tax to fund social security and pensions, while Governor O'Daniel resisted.

Austin Texas State Railroad Commission Lon A. Smith Ail Ernest 0.Thompson Interstate Oil Compact Commissin Jerry Sadler Hie Goanission Stile Serviers Vexas Ledowine Conde Oil Wwlchashig Sanluie-Praieio Company Genera Cpairoin ‘Thompson Comeet Commission Giciekoma City Mid- Continent Thompson W. Lee O'Daniel O'Daniel Smith Sadler Wall Street J. Stinw Bkinbonia Corporation Cnminissinn Fy Tolentinie Gkinhama Chatrman Savi Uider Quentioniig Oklstoma Thomasin Glace Texas Ia

Shutdown Looms in Arkansas

AUSTIN August 4 TN5 Arkansas conservation commission called Chairmen Lon A Suit of Tokas to request a full copy of the commission's 16 day shutdown order. They said they wanted in write are just Nhaiy and Aypith.

Austin Othl Arkanses Conservation Commission Lon A. Suit

Danzig Plan Mentioned by League Aims for Peaceful Settlement

Berlin reports a plan attributed to a League of Nations envoy for resolving the Danzig dispute between Germany and Poland. The idea envisions regaining Danzig with East Prussia and a direct corridor toGermany, prompting reactions from German and Italian officials. Authorities warn that unresolved tensions could trigger broader European conflict.

Berlin WDA Neal Flah Frofesser Burckhardt League of Nations East Prussia Danzig Germany Pils Nord Usii London Lord Halifax Ittherdinbivs Italy Foreign Office Desofian Yonder Barcel Europe

AOKG Oil Settlement Demanded by State Department

Sumner Weller announced a formal demand for a settlement in the Mexican oil controversy after talks with Mexico’s ambassador and US legal counsel. He described proposals for a board of selectors to run expropriated American oil properties in Mexico and said both sides rejected earlier compromise ideas. Union official William Burke, longtime secretary and treasurer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, died at 69 after six weeks of illness.

Washington Ti— Sumner Weller Formahly Mexico United States Welles Nealora Cleveland William, Burke Bropharhao Kapiiecra Pickuess Atx

U S College Bombed With Reported Damaged Dormitories

SRANGEAI Aug 14 reports a U S college bombing at Severn College in Tangjikow causing dormitory damage and injuries. Dispatches say no immediate death toll confirmed. Hoover to speak at a later state gathering in Helena Montana on August 26.

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Hexar Budget Hearings Set for County Budget Review

The Bexar county commission announced Monday a budget hearing to be held on the county budget. County Clerk Meerk Trawaller will file the budget of $424.99 for review, with taxpayers invited to inspect the figures.

HEXAR Bexar Agaity Anirk Monilay Ales Gawitty Meerk Trawaller

Bronze Plaque Stolen From Breken Park Statue

City employee Lester Morring reports a bronze plaque from the Tadwig Mabucke statue in Breken Bridge Park missing since last week. Vandals removed it during a toolhouse search by a Wo Wilds pack, triggering a city investigation led by foreman Stewart Klug. Authorities say the plaque, valued at $1860, is being replaced. vandalism is suspected and no replacement date is given.

Pompeo Tadwig Mabucke Brekeniige Park Lester Morrig Stewart Klug

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