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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1939

Page

3

Federal Probe Urged Over Mob Violence at Communist Rally

A civil liberties group urged a federal investigation and possible prosecution of instigators in the San Antonio mob violence at a Communist party rally in the municipal auditorium. The effort cites the bill of rights and proposes action under federal law to protect free speech and rights, noting Mayor Maury Maverick’s stand in defense of constitutional freedoms.

Communist Party Puditorium Atorzican Civil Liberties Wilon Henry Schwein Heur Department Af Jitunct Sgritt Maury Maverick

Recall rally draws broad San Antonio crowd on Maverick note

A large political crowd gathered at the Municipal Auditorium for a Maverick recall meeting. Key figures including Ira Kercheville, Henry and Dielmann arrived, with supporters and critics mingling amid chants, counter speeches, and a coffee-pot fundraiser that netted 97 dollars and other small contributions. Local officials and union members attended, while police managed traffic as candidates and activists circulated through the crowd.

Ira Kercheviiy Henry & Dielmann Levis Lautrislelit Hem Krrcheyille

Sunshine and Weather Averages for San Antonio Year

San Antonio’s climate report for the year shows 269 percent of possible sunshine, 36g hours of bright sun, July leading with 54 hours and February trailing with 134. Winds varied by month, temperatures largely near the 100 degree mark, and a record 122 clear days. Rain periods included thunderstorms and dense fogs with traces of rain on several days.

San Antonio Weather Bureau Ely Regis Eret

Treasury position report shows August 28 figures and daily changes

Treasury data compares receipts expenditures and net balance for August 28 with the prior date. It lists totals such as receipts 7 0S346 614 158,859.68 and expenditures 11,290,886.66, yielding a net balance of 25,068,967,139.22. The report covers cash and working balances, customs receipts, fiscal year totals, debt, and gold holdings with numerous figures and day-to-day changes.

Washington P— Tis the Treasury

Navarra Dragster Company Questioned Over Ad Results

Officials probe Navarra Dragster Company following its advertised results from a light weight want ad. Investigators seek clarity on figures, dates, and claimed outcomes. No penalties announced.

Local Paper Delivers Weekend Ad Inquiries

An ad fragment mentions eight appearances of a second day and sale terms with a price around 1.20. The message notes fulfillment for furniture and a weekend edition of The Light. A polite reader asks an ad writer to craft the message.

Tuberculosis Campaign to Launch in Southwest States

The Bexar County Tuberculosis Association announces a regional campaign to raise funds and awareness targeting Spanish speaking communities. Dr H Frank Garman of Dallas leads the committee with initial efforts in Arizona California Goloyn and other Texan states as partners in the effort.

Fie Saatiwest Giarae HH. Graze Bexar County Dallas Texan New Mrske

Customs Decree Exempts Texas From New Treasury Rules

The Treasury regulations restricting travelers who have been in Mexico for at least 24 hours will not apply to Texans. The rule is limited to the San Diego, Galt district. Secretary Stephen D. Gibbs, assistant secretary Thay Leeman, and the South Texas Chamber of Commerce official advised the exemption.

Texas Treasury Mexico Jeter Stephen D. Gibbons The Thay Leeman South Texas Chamber of Commerce San Diego Galt

Filling Station Hearing Granted At City Council

The council granted a special hearing at 10 a m next Thursday on J L Lawley's request to build a filling station at the northwest corner of San Pedro and Meendila avenues. Lawley first applied May 27 1237 and earlier objections by residents led to a prior denial by Fire and Police Commissioner PAM Wright.

Taylee Lawler City Council

Labor leader arrives in San Antonio for Labor Day talk

Prank R. Fenton national AFL director arrived in San Antonio to speak at Labor Day events and to assess local sentiment. With William R. Willants, he planned an overnight trip to Monterrey, Mexico, and would address "American Unionism vs Communism" on Monday while avoiding comment on a Teamsters local dispute.

San Antonio R. Fenton Washington, D. C Snn American Federation of Labor Fenton William R. Willants Monterrey Mexico American Federaton of Labor Virgil Wolfenberge Teamsters Wolfenberge Interationall Brotherhood of the Teamsters Texans Fettlon Texas Corpus Christ Houston Dalles

Book collector dies in Boston at Arlington home

Andrew McGance, famed for a Boston sling of rare college books, died yesterday at his Arlington home. The loss is noted as a major event for collectors and local literary circles.

Boston Andrew MocGance Arlington

Gas Blame Sinks Socialite Death in New York

In New York a socialite, Mrs Clerlusa PB Gurus Cantacuzano, 39, found dead in a three room apartment near Fifth Avenue. Police say death by natural gas from five jets. Brother Thomas Curtis identified the body. She was divorced from Prince Michael Cantacuzeno, son of the Rus sian nobleman once aide de camp to Grand Duke Nicholas and Julia Dent Grant. The couple disputed property and alimony for two children, Irins and Radion, with the prince to pay according to an earlier settlement.

New York Clerlusa PB Gurus Cantacuzano Afm Roston Prince Michael Cantacuzeno Lower Fifth Avenue Pollca Thomas Curtis Waukegan Tll Michael Cantacuzene Nicholas Russia Julia Dent Grant Ulysses S. Grant United States Cantacuzenes Werte Ody Tmne Prince Michael Nahant Mass Irins Radion Boston Prince Michael Harvard Chicago

Infant Mortality Shows Decrease in United States

New York August 31 A Life Insurance company statisticians report the infant mortality rate has fallen to about half of what it was 20 years ago First year deaths now about 8 percent compared with 21 percent two decades ago Premature birth remains the main cause though its rate has dropped from the peak Congenital defects declined significantly

New York Btatlaticians Life Insurance Company Metropolitan Dharthes

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