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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1939

Page

11

Battle of Today Looms As Army Divisions Maneuver

Movements by Maj Gen Walter Krueger push a provisional infantry division from Camp Bullis toward Leon Springs to test tactics and coordination in a simulated battle. The 11,509-man unit, with 7,057 troops on tactical duty, trains to dislodge a defender near the Blue outpost line using blank ammo and staged contact with a skeletal enemy force.

Leon Springs Biye Walter Krueger Camp Bulls San Andronio Boerns San Antonio Lee Reservaton Allis Krueger Ato Bos Amen

Boll Worm Spread Reported in Texas Counties

Pink boll worm spread reported in Texas as department agents notify R. E. McDonald that pests were found in Wells and Klebecq counties north of earlier infested areas. No reports of pink bollworms in Bexar yet.

Texas Department of Agricultus R. E. McDonald Heart of

Train wreck in Denver leaves 13 injured, 2 dead

Thirteen hospitalized after a passenger train crash in South Denver Saturday. R. S. Scott, 55, died later from injuries. R. H. Mack, 63, Pueblo, Santa Fe conductor, killed instantly. Several others including Phyllis Shaw, Minnin Larson, and Thomas Dunn reported in serious or critical condition as officials from Santa Fe and Rio Grande meet to investigate.

Denver Scott Santa Fe Denver and Rio Grande Western R. H. Mack Pueblo Phyliss Shaw Mocena Tago Minnin Larson St Muaison Town Thomas Dunn la Junta Colo St Jose's Hospital

Visiting Sightseer Groups Arrive En Route to Mexico

Two groups totaling 349 travelers formed a sightseer visit, the first group of 200 led by Miss Margaret Short headed toward Waterled, Town, en route to Mexico, while a second group of 275 traveled from Chicago on the same journey.

Bosk Ta Nurn Margaret Short Mexico Fran Chicago

Arian Avene Slated Toward Hollywood Inheritance Tale

In Los Angeles on August 14 11 the Eyamitar reports the engagement of Joan Moaine and Brian Avene lin sts. The article traces Miss Fontaine a stepsister to Olivia de Havilland and notes her use of her stepfather's surname for her acting career. The couple met at Palm Springs.

Los Angeles Aig Eyamitar Joan Moaine Brian Anene Lin Paner Alverie Maxine Misa Rantaine Grorge Fontaine California Sara Oan Miss Fontaine Olivia de Havilland Miss. Pontsine Sercett Carett Saypentinen Palm Springs Qe Slim Ecotony Jas Wittens

Youth Must Take Long Route Home After Court Ruling

Frality Gavcia a 12 year old resident of 718 Pinckney Street faced a six month sentence suspended by the Federal Militiol Court after pleading guilty to entering OVA ent reservation. He claimed he did not know he was on government property as he walked along North New 2 on his way home.

Frality Gavcia Titanus Pinckney Street Bo Mize Federnl Miliiol Garcia

Loan Company Registration Ordered by City Authorities

City commissioners demand loan companies register with the Neanse and dues department at city hall within 10 days. The ordinance, modeled on a Fort Worth measure upheld by the Supreme Court, targets high interest loans and imposes licensing, disclosures, and annual renewals with penalties up to 200 dollars.

Neanse and Dues Department Mona Iy Fort Worl Supreme Court MM. Heck Har Association Heck Ted Ysual Anu Maverick Morris Flan Hanks Ucenged Credit Dnusb Bob Ira Kereheville

Witness Hunt Targets Officers In Robbery Case

Grand jury in charge of robbery by assault with a deadly weapon pursues J M Floyd and Mm Shewase of Ernest Wallin. Police describe a July 29 barroom incident at 210 Sault Alamo involving wine and missing $40. Floyd remains at large as detectives and district attorney staff search. Warren’s bond is set at 1000.

J.M. Floyd Mm Shewase Ernest Wallin Grand Jury Warren Lr Moyd Tra Sault Alamo Street Toye Biot Waren Floyd Wie Dents Roy Tate Ense

Illness Fatal to T. E. Powers

New York on August 14 reports the death of T E Powers aged 69 a longtime Hearst cartoonist. Known as an early political caricaturist he created the Little Joy and Lillie Gloom figures. His butler discovered him in bed this morning and the survivor list includes his widow two brothers and a sister.

New York Powers Hearst Long Beach Hoe hwaiWear Winess EM Heaith Nicholas Rossell Ved

Bond Issue Discussion on Highway Improvements in Bexar County

A plan to raise 100000 for county road work in Bexar was to be debated at a Chamber of Commerce highway committee meeting at the Ginter Hotel at 12 16 p m Monday, per PRana C Graos committee chairman. The discussion aimed to secure sponsors for the bond issue.

Bexar County Chamber of Commerce Highway Committee Ginter Hotel Prana C.graos Soneur Issa Fleehayther Groca

Japanese Plot Aimed at Premier and Gov Officials

A July or August 1914 dispatch reports plans to assassinate Baron Premier Hiranima and other Japanese government figures opposing Tokyo's alliance with Germany. Six to eight pro Fascist patriots were reportedly arrested as the plot was betrayed.

Shanghat Baron Premier Hiranima Tokins

Sake the Barber launches liquor chain venture in Chicago

In Chicago on August 14 a notorious promoter known as Sake the Barber unveils Old Cink Liquor Board Inc a plan to build a statewide liquor store chain. He reportedly owns over 50 package stores and has options on about 400 more fueling speculation. The public narrative recalls Al Capone era notoriety and past legal pressures.

Chicago Jon Chake Barbers Pactor Tenene Tory Jike Utiu Ling Old Cink Liquor Board, Inc Thost AL Capone Brwabet Matsters Tenby Gank

Retired naval figures oppose pact with Ihia powers

A list of high ranking officials including Mitsuhnse Yo vai and Admiral Isoroki Yameamoto is cited as powerful opponents of any pact with the Ihia powers. Also named are Tsuneo Matsudhita and Chchibe Yussa under imperial household authority.

Ailian Bevon Sausere Mitsuhnse Yovai Ixsroku Yamamoto Isoroki Yameamoto Hiramima Ihia Tsuneo Matsudhita Jrivy Seni Chchibe Yussa Imperial Household Matsudaira

Chilean aviators open training work at Randolph field

Four Chilean air force officers arrived in San Antonio to study American aviation methods at Randolph field. They called the field the finest air base they had seen and noted Chile’s rapid expansion and over 500 planes. They said Chile hosts a modern training school and emphasized democracy with no comment on European war concerns. The aviators stayed at the St Anthony hotel as temperatures near 45 to 50 degrees were reported.

Randolph San Antonio Arturia Meneses Klesley Mid Meutenarts Renato Gonzeles Rubben Castro Cyr Mailey-Barris Kinsley South Ameringt Bossque Hom Chile St. l Anthiany Hotel

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