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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1939

Page

10

City Council Split on Red Rally Issue

San Antonio city officials clash over a planned Communist rally in the Municipal Auditorium. Several commissioners threaten to revoke the permit while others back Mayor Maverick’s stance to permit the event. A veteran and Legion groups protest potential violence. legal and jurisdiction questions loom.

Paul E. E Stefflay Henry Bein San Antonio Municipal Auditorium G. Ray Davis Maury Maverick Emme Tonayuca Brooks Mire Louis W. Lipscomb Maverick Steffier Armittar Sonnes Heln Davis T. N. Tucker Texas Bert Peores Hayling Lipscomb MoNal Conment All American Legion Post Acion Imaresville Post No. 28 American Legion Rteffler Brethier Enid Bradelaine Pat Ohe

Pravda Blasts Religion as Still Strong in Soviet Union

The Soviet Communist party newspaper Pravda accused churches and religious practices of persisting in Soviet life. It cited negligent schools and districts lenient toward clergy, criticizing media for soft anti religious propaganda during Easter and Christmas.

Moscow Soviet Russia Communist Party Pravda Iid Contin 2 Easter Christina

Rainstorm Grips City: Heavy Rain Totals and Cooler Temperatures

A weekend storm drenched the area with up to 2.93 inches at the downtown weather office as temperatures plunged from 96 to near freezing. The system, moving west to east with a 3 mile per hour gust, disrupted utilities and traffic, with rainfall spread unevenly across neighborhoods. Temperatures were set to rebound to the 70s and 80s as calmer conditions return.

Moluiny Howard ‘Marx More said_ Stinson Schmutz Wetmore Somerset Camp Bulls Orly Stinson

Maury to Speak on Communism City radio address set for KTSA

Mayor Mary Maverick will speak on communism during a radio address on KTSA at 018 p m Wednesday the remarks to cover rights and progressivism and a proposed municipal audi torium use by Emma Tennayuce Brooks for a communist meeting.

Serge Mary Maverick ataHon Ktsa Hiayerick Ily Iat Emma 'Tennayuce’ Brooks

Bus Crash In Philadelphia Wounds 29 Injured

A Greyhound bus collided today in dawn traffic in Philadelphia injuring 29 people. Among the most seriously hurt were driver Walter Migala 32 of Camden New Jersey passenger Mrs J Amper 66 of New Orleans acting captain John J Hobson and firefighters Martin Gjedeman and Joseph Deyer.

Philadelphia Tate Migala Camden J, Amper New Orleans Tira Ceptain John J. Hobson Martin Gjedeman Joseph Deyer

Alligators Reported in Lye 100 Block Neighborhood

Residents of the 100 block of Lye reported a large alligator in their area on Sunday May 9 near West Russell Place. Neighbors alerted authorities after the creature moved under a house near Alazan Creek. patrolman Blecen captured the animal by the tail and removed it from the site.

Lye 100 Sacrut Rado Bleden Bedbl Brown Blecen Alazan Creek

Indicted Louisiana official linked to levee bond plan

Abraham L. Shushan and four associates face federal charges for allegedly using the U S mails to defraud in a bond refunding plan for the Orleans levee board involving more than 190 000. Other indictments name Dr James Monroe Smith for income tax evasion and Dr Clarence Lorio for using the maid to defraud. A separate case notes the death by suicide of James A Shaw, a state minerals head tied to oil industry probes, as investigators press a broader Louisiana political S corruption drive.

New Orleans Abraham L. Shushan Hney P. Long United States Shusian Orleans Stong Shuehan Louisiana James A. Shaw Minerals State Department of Conservation Shaw Baptist Hospital C. Greves Cole Orleans Parish Roget U. S Genere Ibi Att

Prime Minister Ghanybertalst Arrives Umbrellaless in London

London reports Ghanybertalst returning from the Scottish finals without his familiar umbrella. The symbol of preparedness was shed as he appeared outside, having spent two weeks outdoors. The scene reflected a cautious public image during post trip travel.

Chamberlain London Ghanybertalst Aigar Gillon Sayilng Jana Yefrenlied Foon

Japs Destroy Two American Chapels in War-Ravaged China

News reports from Aug 21 describe Japanese air raids near Yuanling in Thawan province and a separate incident near Kinthig in western Szechwan. US and British mission stations at Kinthig were reportedly damaged but embassies and chapels in other nearby towns escaped destruction.

Chungiing United States Enirch Yuanling Thawan Province Szechwal Kinthig Fiers Ween

Strong Hungary Urged by Ceaky Statement

Aug 21 Budapest. An unnamed Hungarian foreign minister issued a statement via the Hungarian news agency asserting that an independent and strong Hungary is indispensable to Central Europe’s political balance. He warned that those who seek to loosen long standing ties are working against peace and Hungary’s interests.

Hungary Ceaky Sudapest Ommit Casky Europe Hag Offfeigl Genky Germany Italy Hose

Rail Line Wreck Destroys Sugar Loaded Freight Cars

A Denver Rio Grande and Western freight train derailed 28 miles east of there today on the main line. Fourteen loaded sugar and lumber cars were demolished, sugar scattered over a bridge site and right of way with a white blanket of powdery debris. The wreck caused water to scatter and disrupted the line briefly.

Pritw Vian Aus Denver, Rio Grande and Western Uiib

Two Prisoners Slug Jailer and Escape

Brownwood Aug. 21 Two prisoners sluggd jailer J. A. Taylor during breakfast, took his keys and escaped in an automobile. The escapee pair were Tom Mullins serving a forgery sentence and A C Bell confined for burglary, both from Brownwood. The getaway involved a stolen mobile belonging to Taz Folken.

Brownwood Jtner A. P. Taylor Brown County Tom Mullins Ben A. C. Bel Brownwond Mmullins Dell Stale Gule Mobile Taz Folken Brownisood

Bodies Cast Up on Beach Near Rye Beach

Six bodies washed ashore after a daylong party off Rye Beach New Hampshire. Victims named include Ralph Pryor 55 of Dover and Frank Biante of New Bedford with others linked to Newmarket New Hampshire. Police and investigators pursue leads as identities are confirmed.

Rye Beach Uae Seach Vietima Telentlliad Ag Ralph Pryor Dover Tha Hort Riss Hithelpa Gullar Nachtare Att Pryor Frank Biante New Besta

War Dangers To Tourist Cited In Warsaw Turmoil

A British embassy alert in Warsaw urged tourists to leave immediately due to Polish German tensions. The American and British governments prepared for possible escalations as European capitals discuss potential joint action. Reports from Paris and London describe cabinet meetings and warnings amid a tense, evolving crisis.

Warsaw Boland Poland

Nazi Troops Move On Slovakia and Austrian Report

Nazi divisions pressed toward northern Slovakia with motorized transport and aircraft guns as German forces extended operations into Latpe region. Vienna reported troops moving through the capital toward Bratislava amid border concentrations with Poland, per OD N dispatches from Marsisch-Ostrau.

Zilina Slovakia Geruiny nMuy Germany Poland Southers Vienna Mavenny Lee Geyer Austria Eye Witneses Latlay Bratislava Moravian Protectorate Ircordituk 10 i OND Ssiratoly Macieh-Ostrau

Movie Players Rally Against Thanksgiving Changes

Hollywood, Aug. 21. Six film stars wired President Roosevelt protesting potential changes to Thanksgiving observance. They argued any alteration would rob the holiday of its traditional significance. George Brent James Cagney Roy Hodges Phil Regan Loise Campbell and Constance Tobin sent the message.

Hollywood 5Ix Roosevelt George Brent James Cageney Roy Hodges Phil Rega Lowise Campbell Conevleve Tobin

City Treasury Leat Case Plea Denied in Waterbury Conspiracy

Judge Ernest A. Inglis denied motions by Mayor Pink Hayes and eight others seeking to set aside jury verdicts convicting them of conspiring to loot the Waterbury city treasury of more than a million dollars.

Wauncovery Coun Ernest A. Inglis Pink Hayes Wildias Waterbury

Belgian King Lrofeld Calls For League Peace Parley

In Brussels on August 21 King Lrofeld of Belgium signals a peace plea to the League of Nations. He plans a conference of signatory nations to discuss mediation with Bhrape and other parties. Preliminary talks and invitations go to Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland ahead of a potential meeting by Wednesday. Canada’s Frank O Connor, a senator and candy maker, dies after a witness testimony in Toronto on August 21.

Bhlussels Belgium Lropeld Bhrape Robles Wleplave League of Nations Delgium Netherlands Lusxembours Sweden Norway Denmark Finland

War Scare Sends Stocks Initial Decline

A market report from New York and London describes a wartime mood driving early stock declines. European tensions and fears of a broader conflict weigh on securities, with UK government issues weak and World War Loan prices dipping.

New York Europe London Inter Wp- Ward

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