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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1939

Page

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Garment workers case testimony details at union HQ

The testimony describes visits to the Union headquarters and bank, a package said to contain cent pieces and money, and alleged plans to influence poll taxes for San Antonio garment workers. Key figures include Maverick Jeffrey Miss Taylor Burket and Judge Ferguson ruling on admissibility of various statements.

Pagr Garment Workers Union Maverick Alamo National Bank Miss Taylor Jeffrey Ferguson Garment Workers Wblan Wirtrs Johnson Cellent Burket Plaza Hotel Maxwell Burket Tornel Uney Weg Tuna Maverice New York Dubinsky San Antonin J | Sudge Ferguson Burker Leonard Grown Meyer Pezatela Ing Leonard Brows Anto RIAL Hln Tie Mavericks Maverick Juste Brent Myreelk Une Wea Sewabe Yokket Taylor Manard LeBaron Fielt Naljoiet Labor Relations Board St. Anthony Hale LeBaron Yenme Manry Meverich Jacergu Jon Er Perguson Maveric Nils Judy Dan Muualmt Abd Johwan Albeney Tobiason Tube Burke Atalea Wari Cabal Detrey

Trial Sidelights on Friday Afternoon Session

The trial opened with Mary Aubrey Kealing daughter of Judge William Aubrey and Terreliffa Maverick among Friday spectators. Publisher Menver Chestnult of the Kenedy Advance attended. Witnesses included Burker detailing alleged threats and Maverick indictment aims while bank records showed a $250 withdrawal from Maverick’s account. The six count indictment charges unlawful poll tax payment by Maverick with three days of jury selection completed after Thanksgiving recess.

Tors Mary Aubrey Kealing William Aubrey Terreliffa Maverick Ranghree Dhe Amayor Menver Chestnult the Kenedy Advance Liu Reison Afaury Arriah Froyd McGows Maverick Lx U. Ss Marcial J McNeel Texas Wade Shakoun Potter LeBaron Spoct Éaid Ford D. Rhodes Alamo National Bank Burket Tecoré Maliro Maverick de Tene O'Brien Haliday S .Taylor Witiess

Turbulent Front Headlines from War Era Broadcasts

Fragmented OCR text shows scattered claims of Soviet units destroyed amid chaotic front reports. Mentions Finnish and Soviet forces, leadership references to Kuusinen, Jalt Dentigrs, and Heial Helsinki, with references to Sibelius and a wartime propagandistic tone.

Soviet Destroyer Sunk by Finnish Batteries at Hangos

Reuters reported that a Soviet destroyer, the Kirov, was sunk by Finnish shore batteries at Hangos near the coast. The agency cited Stockholm reports indicating the cruiser Riler may also have been sunk or damaged by fire from the fortress at Hangoe, but elements remained afloat.

Stockholm Finland Tiste Rytt Instalee Phat Wenssin

Texas Principals Name Head Of State Association

Brownwood teacher Sut teray elected president of the Texas High School Principals and Supervisors association during a meeting held with the Texas State Tractor association. Members from across the state recommended a state law prohibiting fraternities in high schools and urged in classroom instruction a focus on the futility of war.

Jr.ttwerp Brownwood Sutteray Texas Hie Schixt Principals and Supervisors Association Texas State Tractors Essociation Leetiye

Youth Arson Fires Destroy $2 Million in New Jersey

Sylvester Billrough said a thin-faced youth admitted setting fires that destroyed about $2,000,000 in property. The arson suspect, 21 year old Kaye of Paulsham, faced charges as authorities tied the cases across southern New Jersey to a baffling spree from 1934.

Padlsborg Dre Sylvester Billbrough Wis Biid Billrough Vanes Kaye Paulsham New Jersey

Finns Reject Danish Aid in Oslo Narrative

Finns declined assistance offered by Danes during a tense incident reported from Nabi Sor Finland. The article notes officials and volunteers, with quoted remarks about military aid and national sentiment, as observers describe a standoff and cautious response amid unclear combat conditions.

Ropensuagen Nabi Sor Finland Alaris Tash Josnés

Soviet Recognizes Finnish Provisional Regime In Moscow Move

Moscow announces recognition of a people’s provisional Finnish government led by Ole Kuusinen after forces seized Tuhkistö and Petsamo areas. Molotov criticizes Roosevelt plea to spare civilians as air raids rise. Finnish forces claim success near the border with raids and air battles. New regime urges sweeping reforms including state control of banks, peasants’ land transfers, and expanded social programs.

Moscow Russia Finland Vyacheslau Molotoff Franklin Roosevelt United States Molotovl Helsinki Red Army Rales Petsamo Karelian Esthipus Teytjoki Sale Toeystl Fhee Republc Fuvand Ole Kuusinen Taae Lar Red Army Baron Gustaf Manneheim Deelareid Soviet Supreme Soviet Olle Kulshien Planish Comnesnist Roosevelt Pouitititis Ali Beelli Askeried Fritain France Geromn High Command Dritivh Bilteck Sophie Busse

War Roundup to the Associated Trees

Finland reports progress against Soviet forces with multiple Finnish successes including battles near Samaijarvi and Soojarvi, plus air combat claims and diplomatic moves. Soviet claims of border fighting and a Helsinki diplomatic shift accompany wartime exchanges as nations weigh moves near the Norway and Arctic fronts.

Elitand Russia Amloes Marelian Soojarvi Lake Ladoga

Finland blamed for foolish stance by Shaw amid Russia push

London dispatch quotes George Bernard Shaw criticizing Finland for rejecting Russia’s readjustment offer. Shaw says Finland acted under a foolish government and fears loss of Leningrad could trigger wider conflict as U S and Britain back Finland’s stance. He questions American backing for Finland and warns against shelling threats along the frontier.

London George Bernard Shaw Finland Dail Mai Russia Sto Amerie

Weather Report Highlights Cool Weekend In West Texas and Beyond

A fragmented weather summary notes cooler conditions for Astado and Baird areas Saturday night and Sunday, with light northerly coastal winds and low temperatures around the 40s. It cites varied readings across Texas towns, city temperatures, humidity, rain chances, and a long list of locales with scattered conditions, portraying a broad regional forecast.

Astado Baird Texas Sauirday Eanier Rio Grane Valley West Texas Suneay

Youth Killed by Accident at Local Scene

A youth died after an apparent accident near a city area. Police and emergency crews responded as reports described a bleeding, struggling victim en route to a hospital. An abandoned auto incident and attempts to identify the vehicle owner were noted, with investigators examining spare parts found nearby.

Moseley Ariine Voller G. T Shank Maxeley

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