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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1939

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Japan reads Abe cabinet line up amid isolationist shift

Gen. Hara becomes war minister and Vice Admiral Yoshida takes navy post while Abe reshapes the cabinet. The former Bar on Hirohito’s government resigns after Soviet pact setbacks, with Arita briefing on the international scene and Tagaki detailing ongoing battles along Manchoukuo border. Intermittent three month fighting continues with Mongol positions contested.

Yokio Nohuyaki Abe Japan Tne Foreign Affairs Partfolio Shunroku Hara China Ehiry Hirohito Navy Koe Zengo Yoshida Riichiro Heranuma Germany Soviet Russia Abe Bassecors Berlin Toshio Shiratori Hitoshi Oshima Re. 2 Hachiro Arita Shishira Ttagaki Manchoukuo Mongolia Domin Japanese

Victory Sword for Franco valued at $50,000

In Madrid a ceremonial sword of victory costing $50,000 is to be presented to General Franco. Each Spanish province funds the blade to be made in Madrid in a workshop, modeled after the medieval knight’s weapon.

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Italians Await Mussolini Move As Berlin Peace Hopes Dwindle

Rome reports the mood on the peace question remains tense as Britain and Germany exchange notes. Italian observers expect Mussolini to intervene at the last moment to avert war, while Berlin watches for the next move amid cautious press coverage and normal daily life continuing in Italy.

Rome Italy Berlin Mussolini Euler Dow Mussa Ding Derlin Hitler

Registration Set at Edgewood School

H. K Williams, superintendent of Edgewood school, announced registration of fish school students will be held Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The school will open September 5.

Edgewood H. K Williams Fish School

Miriam Hopkins Seeks Divorce in Nevada Flight

Actress Miriam Hopkins arrived in Reno with her adopted son Michael and Kay Francis en route to Lake Tahoe. She offered no comment on her divorce from Anatole Litvak, said she would establish residence before filing, and rushed Michael to rest after a brief, publicity-averse stop.

Francis Estevon Burnekow Michael Miss. Hopkins

Maal SalPP Goes to Polls in Mississippi Runoff

Jackson, Miss. August 28. Democrats vote to choose the next four year governor. Martin Sennett Conner backed by Senator Pat Harrison opposes Paul B. Johnson who has Senator Theo Bilbo’s support. Runoff from August 8 primary with senatorial influence on the convention delegation.

Jackson Miss Mississippi Martin Sennett Mike Conner Pat Harrison Paul B. Johnson Theo G Bilbo

Weather brief across Texas and Gulf Coast regions

Partly cloudy conditions and light to variable winds are reported for Tuesday night and Wednesday across San Antonio and vicinity, East Texas, and West Texas. Highs reach 93 to 95 degrees, with lows around the mid 60s to 70s. Citizens are advised to monitor coastal tides at Aransas Pass and note broad temperature ranges in city readings.

San Antonio East Texas West Texas Gince Jan Vacy Rees Aransas Ties Sid Low Anil HOWE

China to Fight On Against Japanese Aggression

Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek declared China would continue resistance to Japanese aggression and adapt to world changes. Reports from Chungking described Chinese air defenses engaging Japanese bombers in a moonlit clash, with several Japanese planes reportedly shot down and damaged.

Chuniing Chine Chiat Kai-Shek China Europe Chung- Ising Hongkong Chungking

Soviet delays acceptance of pact with Germany

Moscow watchers noted a delay in formal ratification of the German Soviet Treaty amid tense European moves. Molotov's speech was anticipated but postponed, with observers guessing it would shape propaganda whether peace or war ensues. Germany protested the delay, calling ratification a mere formality.

Moscow Russia Germany Mosé Vyacheslau Moltotoff Europe Molotaff Soviet Union Grrmags

Lions to Stage Zone Meeting With Barbecue Dance Contest

The San Antonio on clubs plan a zone meeting with New Braunfels and Fredericksburg members on Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Lands park pavilion New Braunfels Prizes will be awarded to dance contest winners The weekly luncheon pattern will be discussed and a stamp schedule is noted for Washington August 29. UPI A stamp celebrating the 300th anniversary of Colonial printing will go on sale at New York post office September 25.

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Gandhi hopes FDR peace appeal can avert war

Gandhi in Bombay Aug 28 urged Adolf Hitler to heed President Roosevelt’s appeal for peace. He said he would not pay for his country’s freedom with violence, and that what is gained by the sword is lost by the sword.

Gandhi Bombay Mohandas Gandhi Adolf Hitler Roosevelt

Jefferson High School to Hold 1999 40 Registration

Thomas Jefferson High School will conduct student registration for the 1999-40 year on September 7 and 8. Principal Guy Rogers announced that out-of-town students may report September 4 or 6 or 8. seniors with 21 credits begin at 8:30 a.m. on September 7, juniors with 15 or more credits at 4 p.m. September 7, and sophomores at 3:30 p.m. September 8.

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