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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1940
Page
9
San Antonio Light want ads recount December 1940 with references to rescue squads aiding survivors after a major earthquake. Describes salvage teams in bombed and collapsed areas including the Capitol ruin, noting many perished in battle and disaster.
A 38 year old policeman in Johnson City Tennessee admitted his true identity as Emory Evan Sapp, exposing a 16 year masquerade as his dead brother. He was sentenced to 99 years after conviction for complicity in the slaying of his first wife in 1914. General Ettore Tasijea was named to command Italian forces on a strategic island, replacing Cesare De Vecche who resigned.
A reader describes a claimed life change after “talking with God” granting wealth, health, and happiness. The letter touts a God powered method, cites global distribution of two booklets, and offers free illustrated tracts from Dr. Frank B. Robinson via mail to request a poster and lenses.
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