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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1939
Page
1
Warsaw reports gunfire along the Polish German frontier with Polish guards and cavalrymen under attack. Berlin comments describe nerves and diplomacy, as Britain’s stance and President Roosevelt influence loom large. Violence across the corridor persists despite trains and travel links.
A dated dispatch reports that a French Foreign Legion member, a one year old Friedrich Spercel of Frankfurt am Main, was beheaded this morning for espionage as the German government asserts he returned to the Reich legally prior to the execution. The notice emphasizes a political motive and cites punitive action by authorities.
Paris 28 France's air line suspended daily services to Berlin Budapest Turin Milan Geneva Zurich Tavwquel Marseille Bordeaux and more. Seasonal routes were canceled and the carrier halted operations amid unspecified conditions.
Canbera reports a proclamation restricting gold exports and authorizing government control of exchange transactions. The notice cites measures to curb outward gold movement and stabilize markets. Officials emphasize safeguarding national reserves amid trade pressures.
President Roosevelt maintains telephonic links with ambassadors in London and Paris as he weighs Hitler demands and awaits British French responses. Hyde Park plans, a possible wartime congress session, and Daladier’s stance loom as London answers for peace or conflict amid rising global tensions.
President Roosevelt entertained Prince Consort Felix of Luxembourg and Crown Prince Jean 18 as guests at the White House. They arrived yesterday and attended supper with the Roosevelts before a trip to New York for the World's Fair. The visit capped a summer of royal entertainment at Washington.
A 22 year old soldier, Simpson, was arrested on robbery by assault charges linked to an attack on cab driver Ramon in San Antonio area. Ramon reported being struck, forced from his cab, and driven toward Fredericksburg before the suspect fled. Police recovered the abandoned taxi and filed the case with local authorities.
A fragmentary report describes the French steamer Nougandle arriving at Jay Street after a quick voyage. Partial radio blackouts were ordered after the second night, preventing radio messages and causing incomplete news, with passengers suspecting harsh treatment.
Readable fragments report a frontier closure at Strasbourg with several named places and associated losses. The text mentions Rusne, Belwren, Prasco, Mer, and Une Bredeb, with a per manion average wet bridge from Strasbourg. Partial names and locations are uncertain due to the damaged OCR.
The French ambassador Paul Amle Nagelas departed Moscow for Paris amid tensions over the German issue. Partial weather notes follow with cloudy, warm conditions expected in Antonio area and surrounding regions, with variable winds and temperature forecasts through Monday night.
Berlin reports Germany starts food rationing as a prewar conservation measure. Bread, potatoes, vegetables, rye and flour are plentiful, but meat, fat, coffee, milk and sugar are limited. Weekly limits include 70 grams meat and 21 grams fats per person, 63 grams coffee, and 0.5 liters extra for children under six.
The Soviet House of the Supreme Soviet met briefly and unanimously adopted a three-point program covering reform of agricultural tax, modification of conscription, and ratification of the Russo German non aggression pact. The session lasted about five minutes with Molotov and Kalinin present. Stalin and Voroshilov absent.
A Wichita Falls aviation student, 20 year old John Andrew Van Wormer, died when a stunt plane crashed at the Ment Blenche airport. Onlookers watched as the aircraft went down and the body was recovered amid flames.
Paris crowds bid farewell to reservists at Gare de l’Est as families gather with flowers, wine, and tokens. Officers escort bags and trunks through gate barriers while mourners and soldiers share poignant goodbyes and tears before departure.
Mrs Matilda Mergele, 70, of 9 St Hedly, was in serious condition after a snakebite on her right palm at 5 am Monday while reaching for a stick in a wood box. She was rushed to Joe Baibert BD Green hospital by her son for treatment as doctors assess venom type and possible surgical suction. Colonel Crimminson warned about indeterminate bites and stressed bringing the snake for accurate identification.
Former Laredo postmaster Nash Worsham died after a farm accident yesterday. He left three sons Melton A. Worsham Corns Christierry M. Worsham Law redo and Joseph T. Worsham San Antonio, plus a daughter Mrs. R. B. Colenisn of San Antonio and his widow.
Rome Aug 24 Mussolini ready to offer good offices to ease European tensions but warned Britain and France must satisfy Germany and Italy. Vatican envoy Gayda said Mussolini alone cannot perform miracles and noted cautious optimism on mediation while warnings against overlasting hopes persisted.
Paris August 28 The French premier Daladier drafted a second letter to Adolf Hitler in a bid to avert war and keep open peaceful talks. France prepared for war with censorship measures on publications and newsreels. About 3 million French troops mobilized. 3.6 million in the empire. Daladier’s aides said talks with Hitler were untenable, seeks direct talks with Poland. France plans with Italy’s coastline discussed as a potential risk and defense strategy.
Brussels reports the defense ministry in a second phase of precautionary mobilization called thousands more men to the colors for frontier service. The government halted rail freight and suspended many exports, allowing only special level provisions.
London firms shift operations to country homes as banks insurance firms and other businesses relocate from the congested city to safer areas following weekend raids. Suburban workers take trains to commute to these safer haunts and continue activities from remote locations.
Paris dispatch reports the liner Man Hatton arriving at Le Havre will be turned around immediately and depart for New York via Southampton and Gent with a sighting of the sea route.
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