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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1938
Page
4
Gandhi declares a war against Germany would be justifiable to halt the persecution of Jews. He calls Germany’s anti antisemitic campaign unparalleled and urges Jews to pursue passive resistance while remaining in Germany if possible.
A campaign to keep all billboards at least 300 feet from the San Antonio river downtown area was urged. Plaza Hotel manager Tack White requested beautification work before a council meeting held Monday at the Plaza hotel to back the riverfront project.
A page one continuation notes recommendations after a death scene. It urges prompt family notification and humane treatment of the body including bathing and proper gowing. It calls for personal responsibility by car operators for valuables found with victims and receipts to account for them.
A county hospital report recommends securing corridors from gawkers and suggests measures to improve efficiency without cost. It also advocates future hiring of a full time pathologist for hospital and crime detection work and commends Dr. Paschal for cooperative efforts and the hospital’s good condition.
The County Commissioners extended the terms of Mrs. George Laven and Dr. W T Poster to January 1, 1941 amid debate over county hospital board control. Donnell opposed citing grand jury wishes and respect for the incoming County Judge Charles W Anderson.
Federal prosecutors linked today's indictment to a different Roosevelt proclamation than the one used two weeks ago in Corpus Christi. Investigators say Clevenger admitted moving two airplanes from the United States to Mexico for use in the Cedille rebellion early this year. He received an 18 tenth sentence in a federal prison.
White rings bell plan to Postmaster Quill proposing festive decor change at the federal building. He suggested removing bells from elevators and placing mistletoe, arguing the idea would help a Christmas celebration while noting his bachelor status. Quill will consider the proposal.
A dapper young bandit, about 20, robbed the Toddle House at 220 Broadway early Tuesday, taking $67.50 after using a handkerchief to block a phone call. Police pursued to Broadway and Tenth Street where the suspect fled in a gray sedan after attempting to jump a cab driven by Davy Lampkin. Officers Homer Edwards and R L Byler led the chase.
G Archie Helland local agent said San Antonio business conditions helped Connecticut Mutual Insurance reach a billion dollars in force. The agency was runner up for the President's Cup in 1936 and 1937, reflecting strong market conditions in the area.
An ad offers a 15-word Stine Te ime Wight Want Ad with cancellation privilege for $231. It invites readers to celebrate Christmas and place a personal notice, targeting adults 18 to 34 with today’s best offers.
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