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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1939

Page

2

George Would Bury Hatchet For U S Policy

Washington Aug 26 Senator George of Georgia urged that U S foreign policy be a nonpartisan matter, calling for less partisan bickering between Congress and the executive. He suggested Congress may revisit the arms embargo and neutrality questions next session while stressing harmony between branches to project a united national policy.

Washington INS George Georgia Price Congress

Fire escape fall in Pittsburgh injures two women

Two women Mia and Sarah Siegal, aged 58, were injured when a fire escape collapsed at a Pittsburgh home on August 21. They were taken outside for air and treated for injuries.

Pittsburgh Mia Sarah Siegal Walker

Berlin braces for pension cuts as city raids traffic funds

The German city announced a substantial reduction in pension payments and a planned shift of funds from traffic and railways. An official statement said $790,992 would be appropriated to cover pensions, with the measure taking effect tomorrow after a city meeting.

Ham Berlin Ponl Wiereich Railways Jad

Suit Filed In Half Tax Case Against Halff Brothers

Maxwell Burket, attorney, filed suit in the Seventy third district court seeking a court order to withdraw an original petition by the City Attorney M. L. Roark in a tax case against Halff and Brothers Inc. Burket says taxpayers are jeopardized as the city seeks tax remission on a building used as a WPA sewing room. The suit references the International Ladies Garment work. The matter was settled August 24 by agreed judgment.

Maxwell Burker Attormey la Seventy-third Fudge John F. Oniot M. L. Roark M. Halif and Brothers, Inc Burket Inter Halff

Spectacles Survive Mob Disturbance at Municipal Auditorium

Fracas Friday night left two pairs of spectacles unscathed, found under the cast room windows Saturday after a mob stormed the Municipal auditorium. Carroll Slack, a former deputy sheriff, had his glasses knocked off in the chaos and returned Saturday to retrieve his pair plus another. He noted the second pair remained unbroken and reported leaving a pair at Prudentist cafe, 130 Malrzra, for the owner to claim.

Municipal Auditorium Carroll Slack Jenk Slack Prudentist Cafe Malrinza

Tech Students to Register September 7 and 8

Tech school enrollees must register September 7 and 8 as announced. Seniors and students with past practicums register at 8 45 a.m. Thursday September 7. sophomores and junior commercial students also register on September 7 with designated times.

Dewey Boost From GOP Delegations In Midwest

Lakeside Michigan August 264 C.S The name of Thomas E Dewey New Yorks district attorney Loday loomed large as a potential Republican presidential nominee after endorsement by Indiana and Illinois GOP delegations. Dewey met Illinois and Indiana Republican leaders who said they wanted voters to know for whom they will vote. George Olmstead town GOP state chairman was also present. Dewey prepared to end his Michigan vacation saying he must get back to work. He noted prosecution of Fite Kobo and action against Louis Lepke Buchalter after he surrendered to G men Thursday night.

Lakeside Mich C.S Thomas BE Dewey New York Loday Indiana Illinois George Olmstead GOP Michigan Iubides Fite Kobo Tanketeen

Lawrence Camp Victim of Hatch Bill Resignation

Lawrence S. Camp, U S district attorney, who backed Jubsum miti by President Tackerell in opposing U S Senator Walter F George, resigns as president of the Democratic party of Georgia. Camp says his resignation follows Congress passing the Hatch bill prohibiting certain government officials from engaging in politics.

Atlanta INS Lawrence S. Camp U. S Tackerell U.S Walter F. George Democratic Canel of Georgia John T. Fergnon Tiften Sus Congress

Chicago Herald Examiner and Chicago American Announce Merger

Chicago papers report merger of Chicago Herald and Examiner with Chicago American. Beginning tomorrow August 28 the Morning Herald and Examiner and the Evening American merge as the Chicago Herald Ardenn a new greater after noon news.

Chicago Chicago Herald and Examiner Chicago American Annoucer Novi Morning Herald Fxareines Mericen Etl Chicago Herald Arderienn

Four of a Family Slain at Louta

At Bt Toul a man killed his wife and two young daughters then fatally shot himself. The victims were Fatworth Bernack about 30, Josephins Bernack about 25, Helen Bernack 16, and Dorothy Bernack 3. Bodies found in the Tirynach flat with a revolver nearby. Police said the husband shot his family and then himself.

Louta Fatworth Bernack Josephins Berneck Nbs Jelen Bermick Dorothy Beraack Gheat

Light Tank Powers Armor Maneuvers Near San Antonio

A description of the Army Streamlined division's heavy light tanks at Leon Springs military reservation twenty miles north west of San Antonio. The M2 A3 tanks, over ten tons, move at thirty miles per hour over rough ground, demolishing obstacles and advancing with heavy 50 caliber and 30 caliber fire that can exceed 22600 rounds per minute. Each tank carries a four man crew and radio gear, with amphibious models nicknamed reaping lunas capable of wading three feet of water.

Leon Springs Gila Monster” Car]ains & Commander Joode Waders Ordnance Department of Army Ueelf

Georgia Editor Claimed by Death in Denton

Joe Lawrence a long time Georgia newspaper editor and native of Ireland died at his daughter’s home in Denton following a long illness. He edited the Wiregrass Farmer in Ashburn and the Nashville Herald, and had been in retirement for several years. He lived with his daughter Mrs Nora Lawrence Smith, who is managing editor of the Wiregrass Farmer, and had visited another daughter Mrs Mary E Lambert in Denton.

Georgia Denton Joe Lawrence Lawrence Ireland Wiregrass Farmer Ashburn Nashville Herald Nashville Jnin Wealth Nora Lawrence Smith Wiregrast Farmer

Arkangas Oil Curtailment Rescinded After Hearing

Arkangas Oil Curtailment was rescinded today by the state oil and gas commission after a public hearing on continuing the shut in for 10 days. Producers urged action and Fre Light Gil company resisted in court but wells were closed pending the hearing outcome. Shell OilCo announced a September 1 restoration of a twenty cent per barrel crude price cut effective in Texas New Mexico Louisiana and Arkansas as the industry notes a return to earlier pricing.

Eldorado Ark Arkansag Stair Oil and Gas Fre Lior Gil Company Houston Shell Oil Company Shell Texas New Mexico Louisiana Arkansas

Ravenna and Florence End Dante Feud Over Dante’s Birth Claim

The long feud over Dante Alighieri’s birthplace ends as Italy’s dictator Mussolini is said to have resolved the dispute. Ravenna claims the poet as her native son due to his tomb there, while Florence holds many of his manuscripts. Officials exchanged correspondence on rightful origin.

Ravenna

Deaf Mute Driver Escapes After Police Stop Warning

A deaf driver failed to stop when a patrolman signaled. The driver and companions fled. a boy scoutmaster on a motorcycle used sign language to warn the motorist against speeding.

Alay

Average Man Has 484 Wants, MIT President Notes

Hoston August 26. Karl Compton, president of MIT, cites a 484 wants tally for the typical American. He contrasts 94 necessities with 390 wants, noting a rise from 52 total wants and 16 necessities a millennium ago and urging awareness of evolving consumption patterns.

Hoston Karl Compton Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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