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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1939

Page

9

Connally urges stronger defense to keep liberty at home

Senator Tom Connally told the Texas State Teachers association that the United States must arm for defense not conquest to preserve possessions, institutions, and democracy. He warned democracy weakens abroad and urged sustained military strength to thwart totalitarian threats.

America Europe Tom Connally Texas State Teachers Association United States Texas Richyless Thomas Detferson American Ife Hla Connally Ecarirts of Justice

Parents En Route to See Dixie Davis

Albuqueque New Mexico December 2 report says Dixie Davis is en route to visit his mother and sister in Florida while he remains in hospital with an undisclosed illness. Davis previously left May Florida for New York for treatment and is under medical care as his condition reportedly improved from the prior day.

Dixie Davis Albuquapaque N. M Dev Dixie Davis Flavents New York Behuite Gap Davis Setondy Mather W. Janeth Jeyer Wenarnet Cove Tenyik Dave Priatn Naitence

Castro Addresses Literary Group in Spainish Student Event

Americo Castro spoke to the I dha Criento de Estudios Literarias gathering, urged Spanish language study, and noted his Granada University background. Attendees included Monuel Diyera, president, and prominent Spanish figures with Colombian guests present.

Americo Castro Menitas I Dha Criento de Estudios Literarias Gustya Gan Ante University of Granarda Patts Bertin Df Monuel Diyera Steenty Great Jesus Garcia Carlos Urese Rennet Valdes

Texas teachers urged to push Spanish in Pan American studies

U S ambassador Joseph Daniels addressed 10 000 Texas teachers in Burtantonio urging a hands across the Rio Grande policy with Mexico. He pressed Spanish to be taught as a major curriculum component to reduce language barriers and promote closer Latin American ties.

Texas Rio Grande Mexico Josephs Daniels U. S Southern Republic Burtantonio Texas State Teachers’ Association Daniels Latin America H. B. Hainey University of Texas Ernesto Galatea Wislington D.C

May Eat Apples Flour Threat Looms Over Cleveland

Cleveland warned that 12 000 people may eat only apples and white clay next week if developments do not occur. City had stripped 12 000 able bodied unmarried and childless couples from relief rolls due to funds, leaving them on federal surplus food. at a downtown cafeteria eighteen hungry individuals charged $9.06 for meals yesterday. Mayor Harold A. Buyton faced protesters at city hall after briefing officials and the public.

Cleveland Dot Catelerda Pratt Sollan Uaris Harold A. Buyton

Elementary School Talk at St Louis Meeting

Members of the Texas State Association for Childhood Education met in St Louis to discuss elementary education. Miss Wahlert led remarks on foundational teaching, with Miss Ejwet Meal and Sha AbiMo schools in charge of programs. The downtown gathering concluded with a banquet at the Witte hotel.

Mamibers Texas Jonile Wate Louie Eponk Peacher State Teacher's’ Association Miss Wahlert Ejwet Meal Sha AbiMo Miss Whalert Elrick-Wadon Witte Niiceuur

Soviet Buying of Planes Hits Washington

Reported by The Washington Post and other sources that the Roosevelt administration would urge American aircraft manufacturers to halt or restrict jet bombers to the Soviet Union amid a rising conflict. The piece describes Soviet missions visiting U.S. factories seeking different fighter and bomber aircraft, while political figures weigh actions affecting military aid and debt payments.

Washington Roosevelt Warahlington Post Bambers Russia Pravilen Roosevelt Keybin Philadelphia Lyde Park N.Y Anolbar Finland United States

Bank Sets Charge on Yule Accounts

Pitt National bank officials discussed Christmas savings and charges amid public comment. A representative named HoNeamont noted customers were pleased, while some complaints were received about fees and service during the holiday season.

Pittsourgh Pitt National Bank Smong Nuntcmedn AO Ecite Christan Ch Wwe Big One HoNeamont

We ll Just Walk if Its All Right

Fragmentary OCR yields a garbled note about ski clubs, planes, and travel to resorts. It mentions St. Gallan Arta club, Diane Lar skiers, and a flight with limited seating for pilots and skis. References to leg speed and a stretch at Reon Oval are unclear.

St, Gallen Syitzerinid Boe St. Gallen Arta Club Ameuntory Suipplig Diane Sperink Plana Bethiad Abel Vant Canmiereit Air Ynes Derb Aljis Wiledl Sisk Brossing Ute L' Engadtme Loree Pais Flid Oy Reon Oval

Witness Free After Lebouef Killing Trial

Angola reports that James Bede, a witness in the Lebouef murder case, was freed October 17 after serving 12 years of a life sentence tied to the 1923 murder of Ada Lobowet's husband. The probe links a Morgan City utilities supervisor and others to the crime, with no details omitted.

Angola James Bede Mary Yatlit Bays Ter Pana Abd Yanten Louiseiana Triangle L. A. Jones Bendis Ada Lobowet Tahoud Morgan City Public Utilities Superintend Ace Reasom Thumms B. Dreher

French Army Frees Fathers Threatened Mobilization

French forces issue a wartime order under Premier decree stating men 40 years or older and fathers with more than two children are to be mobilized, while others face rejection. The western front reports intensified activity with German bombardment and Allied counteractions.

Paris Det Theihanes Ube Younper Frehel Military Holvla Hilge Eirilo Abe

Tennyson Elected Texas State Teachers Leader

Charles N. Tennyson, former president of the Texas State Teachers Association, was narrowly elected president after a contentious nominating process. The vote by the association’s delegates confirmed him as the top officer amid a heated slate and competing nominations for 1st vice president.

Charles N. Tennyson Wichttn Halls Texas State Teachars’ Association Nwt Delegiles Talay W. 3. Ilywin

Obscure Texas Education Figures and Ballot Details

Oscar B Miller of Ban Ante-Oa and BD Pollard of Hender SOM seek nominations for second year president with Ming Hvelyn Winfrey W A Galligan Meta Woods and Mrs Marian Butler in the lineup. An unnamed third vice president leads the organization, claiming 45,000 Texas teachers. A former Pennsylvanian legislator served as top education advocate from 1908, later heading the legislative committee on education from 1937 to 199 he now teaches at Wielita Falls High School with classroom tents in use.

Texas Penna Legilature Wiepla Falls Lye Wielita Falls

Mathematics of Schools Flayed by Dr Bell

Dr Brie T. Bell, chief speaker at the closing session of the Teachers Association, condemns antiquated school math. He calls for practical math including interest tables and budgeting tools, criticizing the heavy focus on trigonometry and abstract calculations as educational dead weight. He labels century old methods as obsolete nonsense and urges reform to teach real world uses.

Brie T. Bell Cuillaisia Institute of Technology Be. Bell Takes Henghers Association Smburtley Wis Bel Bell

Teachers Jam Downtown in San Aviat Sovarday

Reported heavy traffic congestion downtown as teachers paralyzed roads during a citywide event. Police Captain H. L. Allen noted motorists faced severe delays while authorities managed the scene and redirected vehicles.

Average Recruit Is Just 21 in Army Draft Records

Washington notes from wartime records describe Private J. Reeve, 134 49 model, 145 pounds with blue eyes and dark hair, listed as a typical young recruit. Officials cited his background as representative of the many volunteers conscripted in the weeks prior, reflecting a common profile among new soldiers.

Washington Ven Dae Reeve Hitselwick Eriuertinit Dlee Aiils Priyate J. Reeruit

Capitol Cornerstone: Thresherstiie of temaical capitol

Capitol Cornerstone tale notes the 1983 Washington grave dedication and the significance of the event for the capitol. The fragment references ceremony details and associated figures, highlighting the act as a notable historical marker in Washington.

Capitol Washington

Three fined in tar party case at Warrenton court

In a Malquer county court yesterday Virginia writers were convicted of a tar party offense. The incident involved a weather-related prank near Count Tor Cas Sil, with defendants Ian Montemery, Colin Montgomery, and Alexander Calvert cited for the action and fined $300.

Warrenton Thea Hen Samadly Pramint Virmiia Park Washington The Sky Ian Amontemery Colin Montgomery Alexander Calvert Withty

Mob assault on former envoy grandson in Warrenton incident

A mob attacked the grandson of a former Tuasian ambassador to the United States in Warrenton County. The report notes alleged robbery and beating, with unclear details about suspects, route, and motives. The irregular OCR text references Montgomery and other local names, implying a violent confrontation linked to the envoy lineage.

AL Onarga United States Tau Montgomery Colin Montgomery Galynre Gaselii Warrenton

Bond fraud convictions shake New York finance ranks

New York dec 4 a jury convict ed Paine a prominent banker and three associates in a broad securities fraud case involving White Mesh trusts with 12 000 600 claims The defendants include Leo solo Mont and Thoyts W Morris of Boston and Howard F Han Canadian broker The government charged Buveo Inc and Taanealehared Delaware firms with stock purchases and divestiture schemes aimed at deceptive profits

New York Paine Lnvetinwnd Leo Solo- Mont Thoyts W. Morris Boston Stravooys Eid Howard Sal Vty Fen Buveo, Inc Bad and Peer Trading Corporation

Uriel Heard at School Group Fifty-five Meeting

A school group meeting at the Plnga hotel hosted by the southern division of the Hehoa Brorataries association featured remarks by G. O. Patterson of the conmerce and Mrs. T. Lewis secretary of the BAM Antoma board, with PTA leader Mrs. A. Pug presiding and Misses Evans and Dinah contributing. The event supported by local education figures outlined new initiatives for junior students and community engagement.

Uriel Fells Dibyich Lie Adulh Caoratiob Brorataries Association Pyeaenl Tinicheon G. O. Patterson Clin Bey Lewis Aocyetaty BAM Antoma Board Cdictatinng Mise A. Pug PTA Cornel Nein Peneee Win Plageehaivean Margaret Evins Virginia Dinah

Johnson speaks at college event amid Texas teachers dispute

Excerpted report notes Lyndon B. Johnson addressing students at a college gathering. The remarks touch on education funding and state teachers' concerns near the Southwest Texts Site and Shiv Marcos, with objections raised by Texas State Teachers.

Smn Tyndot B. Johnson Exenbudeaats Teauhjens Vallege Shiv Marcos Johnson Handel Texas Jesarintlati

Texas State Teachers Meet Chooses New President in San Antonio

About eighty five delegates representing 49 000 teachers concluded a three day Texas State Teachers Association session in San Antonio. Charles Trangson of Wichita Falls was elected president as the group pressed for teacher retirement separate from general social security and opposed extravagant building programs. Prominent speakers included Joseph Daniels and Dr Richard Fattee as the convention highlighted education reforms and better texts.

Texas State Teachers Association San Antonio House of Erlezates Th S Vigarag Associaion Jho Aephus Daniels Mex Richard Fattee Department of State Ricardo 2. Alfire Lie Republic Panama Hamer Munteryal G. Witcox Nike

Finland Crisis Tests Allied Resolve in World War II Hour

Fragmented OCR notes describe Britain and France facing Finland’s predicament as western powers hesitate to commit military aid. The piece cites German restraint and Allied ambivalence, with commentators noting no clear intention from Britain or France to assist Finland amid the crisis.

British censor chief may quit

British censor chief Sir Walter Manckton, head of the censorship department, reportedly altered his resignation but officials say it has not been accepted. The authorities confirmed he has not resigned, despite widespread rumor and internal objections to his leadership.

London Der Kowdon Lxiling Willer Manckton Burenis Malnistey Cieft Walter Walley

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