21 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1939
Page
1
New York August 21 mayor LaGuardia convened dairy farm and distributor representatives for a peace parley aiming to end a week old milk strike. Upstate violence and milk dumping disrupted supply as clashes with police continued. the reduced output affected urban markets and daily availability.
Jae H Bower, 46, died in Dallas August 21 after an apparent accident with a wire clothesline that became live. Investigators say the line shocked him as he fell, with no other persons injured.
Army Opens Phase of Battle as Provisional Division conducts a simulated repeat of a three part exercise at Laon Springs military reservation. General Walter Krueger orders full strength mobilization of 7883 officers and men to form lines and press west and east against an opposing force, with reserves attacking Buck Hill after noon as enemy resistance holds.
Major Edward Howes joined the Rockefellers to promote a rustic look along Fifth Avenue, following their elm-planting campaign at Radio City. The note mentions a plan to attract tenants for vacant property using light want ads and a contact dial.
Fragmentary OCR notes show references to Cleveland Baltimore Washington routes, with scattered city names including Cincinnati Richmond Norfolk Indianapolis and others. Details are unclear but indicate a transportation or routing snippet with place names and numbers.
In a small Farlon area church service an exiled leader and his second wife wed quietly with Justice Harry Stefap presiding. Nearby observers include Victor Baskin of New York as a treasury report shows monthly and yearly figures for debts, receipts, expenditures, and gold reserves, reflecting fiscal shifts of the period.
The report describes two Fort Logan soldiers, Sergeant McGehee and Sergeant Ferguson, who were briefly dubbed abselt minded professors after a mental lapse during a patrol near Leon Springs. While aiding the Streatined Provisional Second Division against an opposing force, they searched for a Nashlight only to reveal McGehee had carried it the entire time, ending the hunt.
Two U S companies aim to deny oil access on the Iniskin Chin lina peninsula Alaska as a long dormant well exceeds 709 001 dollars in cost. Local ads and classified notices reference beauty aids and other items amid uncertain prospects for a strike and ongoing commercial activity.
John Harvey Sherman of Tampa, president of the university, testified before a congressional committee that a German consul offered to donate books to the university library but the offer was rejected. He named Baron Edgar Freiherr Spleged you Und 2 Peck elsheim as the official, noting such donations were allegedly made to other institutions. Sherman, a wartime aviator, testified as the committee probes German-American Bund activity, with plans to seek charges against un-American groups. The panel aims to revoke charters of such organizations and pursue action in federal courts if found guilty.
A tire will be set on the Municipal auditorium stage Thursday night for a demonstration and lecture on fire safety and explosions. G. My Kina, a safety lecturer from the Department of the Interior, will lead the program sponsored by the San Antonio fire department. Fire Chief C. A. Hart said the event is open to the public. Grersen is promised for the lecture portion.
Berlin reports the German Soviet commerce pact promises $80 million in Soviet goods over two years and a German credit of 200 million marks. The accord, linked to Europe’s power balance, follows months of trade talks and signals intensified readiness amid Poland tensions.
Moscow dispatch notes that the new trade agreement among Germany the United States and Britain may ease tense relations with Soviet Russia Pravda front page editorial cites hope the pact will improve political ties and reduce hostility as talks linger around military staff discussions at Molotov residence.
San Antonio and vicinity report variable winds and warm temperatures from Monday night into Tuesday with highs near the mid 90s. Weather notes cover numerous cities from North Platte to Galveston, detailing clear to cloudy skies, Western and Gulf Coast fronts, and forecasts of warm conditions through midweek.
Shanghai dispatch reports Japan threatens blockade of British Hong Kong amid Sino British clashes. British claims Japan has no grounds for isolation and possible strains in Anglo Japanese relations follow the killing of two pro Japanese Chinese policemen and wounding of others by a British officer. Naval officers and diplomats held emergency talks aboard Japanese cruiser Hoizumo to decide next steps.
Princess Margaret, the nine year old daughter of King George VI, celebrated her birthday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland where the royal family is on holiday. A party was held and her gifts included a piece of jewelry presented by her father.
Fenher Roth district director submitted plans to Mrs. E G Moffett cafeteria director for employing 166 NYA girls in San Antonio public schools. They will undergo physical exams, work two shifts totaling 124 hours per month, ages 11 to 34, with a yearly payroll of about 24000 dollars. Denison service held for Miss Lou Harris, 102, who died after a fall Friday.
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