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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1939

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Oil Shutdown Talks Spur Inter-state Pact Debate

Oklahoma City reports a proposed interstate oil compact of nine states to curb waste from 177,800 wells as Texas orders a 1 day shutdown. Observers debate legality and feasibility as Texas production alone could derail efforts. Governors and commissioners weigh legal steps and market impact amid mixed state participation and price-cut signals from Prairie Oil Marketing.

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Brady Fire Fight Outfit Trial Brightens Brady Work

Brady Aug 15. Members of the Brady volunteer fire department tested their new equipment with a gas well fire. Five men including Everett Sullis Terrell Birk and Gordon Pennington responded at 12 20 am with the department's large booster truck and altered dog nozzle. The blaze was controlled within about 20 minutes.

Brady Brady Volunteer Tire Department Treas Woldrip A. E. McMillen-Nat Wisith Escnunte Everett Sullis Terrell Birk Gordon Pennington Bundy Big Bonster Tuck

Carrizo Springs Couple Celebrates 63rd Anniversary

Aus 15 Mr and Mrs a Ti Potter marked their sixty third wedding anniversary at home in Carrizo Springs They moved to Culvell county twenty seven years ago Mr Potter lid Mrs Potter 82 They returned home Friday from a visit with sister Mrs Jeske and Binders of San Antonio

Carrizo Springs Aus A. Ti. Potter Culvell Potter Ghz Jeske ¢ Binders

Film Star Bride Of Style Creator

YUMS Arizona August 1 1967 report on Janet Gaynor and Gilbert Adrian marrying in Las Cruces. They traveled by train to El Paso for their honeymoon in Mexico. Gaynor wore a rose band hat and blue white stole with red accessories. Adrian, designer for MGM, plans new fashions with the couple returning to Bollywood on Gaynor’s return. Gaynor’s first husband was Sydell Peck whom she divorced in 193? This is Adrian’s first marriage.

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Thanksgiving Day Error Sparks Corporate Apology

New York reports the Bules corporation issued a public apology for a year old calendar error that misdated Thanksgiving. The mix up affected 75 000 to 100 000 desk calendars sent to clients last December triggering nationwide queries and a push from officials to clarify the holiday date.

New York Ae Bules Corporation Roorewwit Benesutly

Kiwanis Club Spotlight Blunder Causes Brief Confusion

In Roamee Virginia on August 16 the Kiwanis club faced a hiccup with its attendance prize. Ray Jonson, manager of radiational WDHd, offered 15 minutes of free use as an incentive but the moment failed to garner clear participation from a subset of attendees. The event highlighted a mismatch between prize intention and club members ethical expectations.

Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Clu Ray Jonson

Munitions Plant Sold to Japan Amid War Drive

Washington reports Japan has purchased an American factory in Woods Ohio and shifted stock to Tokyo to boost munitions output. The deal included a $5,000,000 credit to Shivaura Engineering Works of Tokyo, with financing tacitly aided by a major Japanese financial house. An American mill firm, United Engineering Foundry of Pittsburgh, is linked to the sale and future production plans. The transaction occurred despite State Department objections and before Japan abrogated its commercial treaty, and the refurbished Tokyo plant is said to be at full production.

Washington Eys Janan Ching Hag Woods Ohio Tokio Joan Shivaura Engineering Works Commerce Department Thte Thui Dapan Tae Ameriean Ilrm Paris Sheffield Engand Montreal

OKLANGMA CITY HALL DENIED TO REDS IN OKLAHOMA CITY

City Manager W. A. Quinn refused to grant the committee party access amid claimed unconstitutional actions. Fred Maxime leading the organization faced opposition from local officials over the political event potential.

Oklangma City HALL REDS Oklahoma City Aiuy W. A. Quinn Tonlan Ledinise OF & Wew Fred Maxime

Kerr Commission Opposes Red Rally in Kerrville

Kerr County Commissioners unanimously deplore San Antonio permit for Communist party meeting at Municipal Auditorium. Resolution calls the assembly subversive and a threat to democracy, condemning the use of a public building memorializing American servicemen. Signed by Judge Atkins and commissioners Eckstein Heard Karger and Moore.

Kerr Commission Kerrville Kerr County Commissioners San Antonio Commissioners’ Court Southwest Texas la Antonia Arize Phine Jon S. Atkins Henry Eckstein D D. Heard William Karger Tom J. Meore

Commutation Granted to Black in Texas Case

Austin August 15. Life imprisonment by electrocution was in prospect for Francis Marion Bjavik Jr former Kansas University student scheduled to die shortly after midnight tonight. The state pardons board recommended commutation for Black convicted of the insurance murder of Dale Nobiltt who fell from a Alpine high precipice June 9 1938. After six weeks study the board said Black was denied counsel until hours after arrest and confession raising constitutional concerns. The board warned against setting a dangerous precedent by denying counsel and forcing a confession. Mrs Francis Manon Black Sr of Kincaid Kan urged clemency and Alpine police chief Luther Campbell said there is sufficient doubt of guilt to justify commuting to life.

Austin Jnto Weath Francis Marion Bjavik Jr Kansas University Sudent Tashlight W Lee O'Daniel Black Dale Nobiltt Alpine Bensellt Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Sny Man Arch Noli Pease Oftinira Berle Steing Francis Manon Black Sr Kincaid Kan Luther T. Campbell Jeter

Eight Million Men Under Arms Across Europe

A Reuters tally estimates Europe’s land forces at about 2.9 million, with France and Britain among the largest entries and totals rounded to 2,876,000. The Rome Berlin axis and British French allied powers hold a roughly even balance, while Hungary’s forces are noted as added. The report suggests no decisive advantage for either side as of August, with naval and auxiliary arms excluded from the count. Promotional note for school announcements and a help line appears at the end.

London Europe Romania Greece Rome-Berlin Italy Germany Hungary

Roosevelt moves Thanksgiving date to November 23

President Roosevelt suggested changing the traditional Thanksgiving date from the fourth Thursday in November to November 23 this year. He noted merchant opposition and potential disruption to Christmas shopping, while acknowledging varied calendar practices could follow, and that some teams have already planned schedules around future dates.

New York Prosteont Roosevelt Campobella Inp Pilgren Lincoln Waliatly Cox Roose

Trucking Firm Picketing Amid Houston Strike Talks

Sunset freight lines see picketing at the Houston headquarters as union locals dispute terms. Virgil Wolfenberge, business agent, says several drivers are on strike while Gene Whitehead, general manager, reports about 10 strikers. Negotiations with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Chaussers, Boltsmen and Melpers are expected in Houston. Picketing also noted in El Paso with most activity in Houston.

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TVA Gains Private Utilities Assets in Major Transfer

The Tennessee Valley Authority moves to receive 78 million in value from Chininoawealty and Southern corporation as they turn over Ernestee Electron Power Company properties to TVA and local governments in the valley. PVA director Pavia E. Lillenthal says the move allows TVA to focus on regional development while noting electricity demand promises bright prospects for both private and public power. Willkie criticizes ongoing private-public competition, stating the government pays about 89 percent of real value and should limit yardstick expansion to TVA’s valley reach.

New York Tore Tennessee Valley Authority Attlie Lies Chininoawealty Southern Corporation Electron Pany Properties Pavia E. Lillenthal PVA Uvil TVA Tennessee Galley Wendell B. Willkie Gand Tennessee Valley Atesa Willkie

Quina Larcche Tonic Promoted For General Health

An advertisement touts Quina Laroche with Tron as a tonic for the entire system. It claims five benefits including appetite boost, weight gain, vitality strength, and nervous relief, urging readers to ask a druggist for the genuine product.

Weather Report Fragments From San Antonio and Texas Coasts

A garbled weather bulletin reports variable conditions across Texas coasts and inland areas. It mentions partly cloudy skies, southerly winds, and temperatures near 97 degrees with lows around 72 to 78, plus several unclear references to precipitation and tides.

San Antonin East Texas Texas Manth Fiske Aransas Dore Aichin Aharon Huerale

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