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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1938

Page

8

Pastor’s Son Charged With Murder in Ohio Mini ster Slaying

Robert Bready 29 who served in Spain is charged with first degree murder in the slaying of his father Dr Russell H Bready a prominent Methodist minister in Ohio and Michigan The son admitted heavy drinking and said he fired the revolver but claimed no intent He will be arraigned Monday and is jailed in Chillicothe Ohio The elder Bready’s body was found near the parsonage in Bainbridge.

Chillicothe Ohio Robert Bready Russell H. Bready Michigan Freseclltor Lester Reid Bready Dr. Bready Bainbridge Iis Spain Abraham Lincoln Tve Cincinnati Toledo Dr. Breatly Imo

Mark McGee Named Texas Tech Regent

AUSTIN December 3 Governor James V Allred named Mack McGee of Fort Worth as a regent of Texas Technologina, succeeding Clifford Jones of Spur who was recently named president of the institution.

Mark McGee Texas Tech Austin James V. Allred Mack McGee Fort Worth Texas Technologina Eolige Mabbork Clifford Jones Spur

Tripleurt no surprise Tullsdale Mien Dee

Mrs Ivan Nichols, mother of day old triplets, two boys and a girl, amid a family of sixteen children, notes she is not unduly surprised by the birth. She has previously borne fourteen of her children who are living.

Tullsdale Ivan Nichols

Kidnapped Girl Questioned Over Details

OAQN HIV Md December report states Mary Brown was questioned again by Maj Elmey F. Munshower of Maryland state police. He said her answers were unclear and could be interpreted in several ways. Mary Brown refused home Thursday night and said she had been held since the previous afternoon. Her sister Lucy, 15, rushed home Wednesday noon reporting the abduction. Father William B. Brown said Mary described being held by men who threatened she would be held for ransom but released when payment could not be made.

Hiv Mary Brown Elmey F. Munshower Maryland State Police Mary Millshower Lucy William B. Brown Munshower

French Warn Italy on Tunisia Proposal

Paris told Rome that France has no plan to relinquish Tunisia or other French domains. Ambassador Andre Francais Poncet conveyed the protest to Italian Foreign Minister Galeazzo Ciano after a Fascist editor’s claim. French officials stressed that withdrawing from land governed by France is a separate issue from the Czechoslovak crisis.

Rome France Andre Francais-Poncet

Cable King of London Sir Thomas Callender Dies at 83

Lordon report says Sir Thomas Octavius Callender known as Tom Callender longtime head of Callender's Cable and Construction died at Bhiorough Court Kent aged 83. He helped bring electric lighting to London's streets and was called the cable king.

Lordon Snglane Thomas Octavius Callender Bhiorough Court Kent Tom Callender London

Frank C. Jones Condition Grave

Prominent attorney Frank G. Jones remains in grave condition after a cerebral hemorrhage. Doctors say he is very low and conscious only at times, with a relapse after earlier noted improvement.

Frank C. Jones Houston Dev Frank G. Dienes Jones

Weather Forecast From Ex-Teacher Death Watch In San Antonio

Fragmentary weather notes describe warmer conditions in the north and Dallas area. Several garbled lines reference football, high schools Highland Park and a Florida or Texas location, with mentions of wind directions, temperatures around 53 to 74, and partial forecasts for Sunday and Saturday. The piece also notes a death of a former teacher tied to a separate regional event.

San Antonio Dallas Bec Binin Livscomb Gariday Texas Cooley Enat Warnier Warner North Tee Imuvidland Highland Park Steneher

Tragic Bus Train Crash Claims Dozens In Utah County

A bus carrying Bow Jordan High students collided with a moving train near Riverton. Twenty one pupils and the driver Parrgld H. Sibby perished. 12 year old Alliny Ole Peterson also died. Several dozen injured, with many in hospitals. Community funerals planned at the Low Latter Day Saints church wards. Relief committees formed to aid stricken families as investigations begin.

Bow Jordan High Sho Parrgld H. Sibby Easn Alliny Ole Peterson Bes Aieas Ihesiicken Nodenen Toridamy Vio Uivir Ohitdyon Enti

Estath Man Tara Aleas Dor Arch Fi Park

Well-known local resident of Wans ta Me K 8 Ait Finely, a man named Tara Aleas and Dor Archfi Park are mentioned in fragmented notes.

Tara Aleas Dor Arch FI Park Wans Ta Me

Sailors Defy Daladier New Strike

Paris reports sailors defied Daladier amid a broad strike wave. Government orders failed to halt actions as crews in major ports and shipyards refused work, delaying ships and stirring fears of wider labor unrest. Notable absences included actors and labor leaders, with unions pressing enforcement and mediation efforts.

Wilkes-Barre Jury Blames Officials In Child Drowning Case

A Wilkes-Barre jury found negligence by town authorities for not protecting children. Five or more youngsters were crippled or killed when a car fell into a water-filled mine shaft near Casey Avenue while a convoy of children rode to a climb at Glen Alder Coal Company.

Wilkes-Battre Wilkes-Baviy Casey Jarre Wilkes-Baire Stanton Tomlin Glen

Trio killed in escape attempt at Clayville prison

Police report three inmates shot dead during an escape attempt at Clayville prison. The men, described as dangerous, were among a wave of terrorism-related violence, while court guards defended action to prevent a jailbreak. Rector Goanga remained in critical condition as investigators pursued leads.

Yule Like This Weather Forecast by J Henry Jarboe

Sauvelay weather forecast predicts a mild day with temperatures rising from the mid 70s to near 80, then cooling at night. The steady breeze and mild conditions are expected to continue into early Saturday morning, with no major storms anticipated.

Livouth Jiast Bourh Zip Cor Weasant Nvling J. Henry Jarboe S.A. Meteorologisl

Screen Writer Delays Wedding Over Film Work

Beverly Hills reports a screen writer kept his bride to be waiting forty minutes as he returned home to fetch a wedding necessity. The couple, Jon Marsh and Charles Belden, had secured a license and planned the ceremony, but film commitments forced postponement.

Beverly Hills Ull Charles Belden Sever Wri Jon Marsh Tors

Auto Show Praised by W R Hearst

William Randolph Hearst sent a telegram from San Simeon congratulating the San Antonio Automobile Trade Association on the 1939 auto show. He praised the American auto industry as a symbol of ingenuity and progress and offered best wishes for the exhibition.

William Randolph Hearst San Simeon Calif W.M. McIntosh San Antonio Light San Antonio Texas T. It San Antonio Automobile Trade Association San Antonians

Berlin Bars Jews From Central Districts In New Decree

Berlin's chief ordered Jews who are German subjects to stay out of central districts including theaters museums and sports venues. Public and private bathing facilities and major streets near government buildings were banned. Officials warned other measures to segregate Jews in public spaces and hinted at broader plans, amid a push for foreign trade priorities noted by Nazi leaders. The report also mentions Indian philosopher Sir Birenram Sekal, aged 74, passing away in Calcutta.

Berlin AIF Deutschland Hall Maich Anc Leipzigerstraase Tinder den Linden Germany DNB Bvonanter Walther Funk Plang Wer Tor Fink Westernay al Bienen

Fire Sweeps Cotton in Freighter Holds

A freighter catching fire swept about 1000 bales of cotton from its cargo after a late night blaze broke out in the holds. Fire crews and engines from Boston and Maine lines responded as alarms rang out, with long hours of effort to halt the spread.

Haltfran Fremen Wales Ala Sudl Moore McCormuck Line Southure Boston and ‘Maine Railroad

Allred Praises Optimist Clubs During Proclaimed Week

Governor James V. Allred proclaimed Optimist week beginning December 5 in Austin. He praised the clubs work aimed at uplifting underprivileged youths and encouraged many to share in the happiness their efforts bring.

Allred Austin Der James V. Allred

Trick of Fate Kills Sergeant Wertberger in Fall

In Chattanooga Tennessee Sergeant Lee Wertberger aged 53, a 28 year veteran of the U S Cavalry, was fatally injured Friday when a fall from a shore flight of stairs caused his death. The long serving officer, known for his steady record, died at the scene. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.

Chattanooga Lee Wertberger U. S. Cavalry Priday Stihrs

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