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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1939

Page

3

Ex-Red Spy Krivitsky Faces Remigration to France

Washington dispatch reports Gen Wal erivitexy ex chief of Soviet espionage in Western Europe and his wife Niess are ordered to leave the United States by December 31. Kitvitsky’s attorney says the ex spy will sail for France in a few days before his extended visitor visa expires. Krivitsky’s past exposes of Stalin’s regime allegedly threaten Russian agents in America and he seeks refuge in France rather than return to Russia where liquidation is feared.

Washington INS Wal ‘Erivitexy Western Europe Niess Dies Houghteling Houghtelite Prigieery Stalin Tis Tiis Ming Bussea Krivitsky Stalin Regie Russia Iince France Leon Blume United States

Pulp Mill to Begin Production Soon at LUFAIN

The LuFain pulp mill nears commercial start after January 1 as directors predicted. An $890,000 plant project in the town north of here moved through in a first demonstration with all steps shown but not yet in full operation. About fifteen hundred cords of peeled pipe awaited setup, with Reliyders to be turned into pulp. Christmas ads offer dogs, cats and pets for sale.

Lufain

Pageant Slated at Palm Heights

A Christmas pageant titled His star will be presented at Balm Heights Methodist Church Wednesday at p.m. The cast includes Mr and Mrs M E Williams Mrs Alcero Merrill Monte Brown Thomas Lyons E J Briges Wanda Williams Earl Williams Gary Tyler James Guilette Marian Gullotte Robert Fark Clarence Shroman Mary Kate Logan Join Polen and the children s and senior troupe Mrs Briggs ts director and Ed Armatrasig in charge of scenery.

Balm Heights M. E. Wiliams Alcero Merrill Monte Brown Thomas Lyons E. J. Briges Wanda Williams Earl Williams Gary Tyler James Guilette Marian Gullotte Robert Fark Clarence Shroman Mary Kate Logan Jo In Polen Briggs Ts Ed Armatrasig

Six San Antonio taverns lose licenses over disorderly conduct

Hatloweera brawl at Halloween led to liquor license cancellations across six San Antonio bars. Five clubs saw beer and wine licenses canceled for disorderly conduct. American Cafe's manager is John Obadal. Frazer's tavern reported stabbings and injuries, Moore's Place license canceled for alleged whisky sales without permit. San Antonio Bar's license suspended 12 days at 224 South Santa Rosa Avenue for disorderly conduct. South Flores bar license canceled, forcing daily midnight closing and Sunday closure.

San Antonio Taly Mcesses State Squor Control Board Gus Brown Paradise Club North Alamo Street East Commerce Street Frazer's Tavern South Plores Street American Cafe West Commerce Brown John Obadal Frazer’s Moore's Place South Ping Street AIGLE South Santa Rosa Avenua Liquor Board Brownway South Flores South Flores Street

Survivors Land From Sunken Norwegian Steamer Glittefjell

Thirteen F survivors of the sunken Norwegian steamer Glittefjell, 1568 tons, were landed today. They reported the ship was torpedoed. the captain and four seamen were aboard, seven survivors separated, and rescue came from a Greek vessel after nine hours in lifeboats. Treasury position reports mixed figures for December 14 with various receipts and expenditures compared to last year.

London Glittefjell Orlard Treasury Washington The

Uruguayan tie up Tacoma amid Graf Spee action

In Montevideo a Uruguayan government move detained the German supply ship Tacoma to prevent aid to the Graf Spee. Reports say the Graf Spee faced British warships in the South Atlantic after fueling from a German freighter and sailed toward Montevideo before sinking her own ship.

Montevideo Tacome Tacoma Tower Basin Brett Wader Graf Spee Mayal Minora South Atlantic Azilian Tom Headquarters Hans Langsdoern Hatleshly Bravit Tasema Ajax Achilles Buenos Aires Langsdorff Spain Liia Atlantic Uruguay Alberto Gueat Wiikuay Java Wavalutelen Argentina

Under Her Spell Anyhow

In Callander Ontario Dee recalls the quintuplets confusion over Emilie Emille Emilie spellings on birth and parish records. The clan faced naming variations as they sent Christmas greetings to King George Queen Elizabeth and Athora, marking their first self signed correspondence.

Callander Dee Miss Emilie MI Emelle Dianne Jacana Province of Ontario Emilie Emalle George Elizabeth Athora

Sam Has Spiked a Lot of Rumor: 8) Spiked Copy Spike

Wichita editor Bam Kemer of the Wichita Morwiz Eagle reports ongoing use of a copy spike, noting its wear from eight down to two inches over the period described. The item reflects editorial slang and a fragmentary account of newsroom practice.

Sam Wichita Ban Wichita Morwiz Eagle

Music Study Plan Approved in San Antonio Schools

Assistant Superintendent E B Portwood announced approval of a plan to allow private music study for credit toward graduation in San Antonio public schools. Students may study voice violin or piano outside of class with comparable outside study time, with teachers eligible to supervise. The plan, already in effect in other Texas cities, awaits spring examinations.

San Antonio E. B. Portwood Portwand Board of Education State Board of Education Vexas

British Planes Repulse Attack Near Shetland Islands

London December report states British planes repelled a German aerial raid over the Shetland Islands off Scotland. No further details on losses or aircraft provided.

London Ditsuit Shetland Islands Wrkhem Scotland

Handbook for Stutes Ready Final Report

A student handbook outlining rules governing activities was completed Tuesday by the handbook committee and awaits board of education approval. Provisions include eliminating popularity elections and halls of fame to keep school activities democratic, per School Superintendent J. Stutsman. Committee members include deans principals and VPs from all San Antonio senior and junior schools.

Board of Education San Antonio Jontor

Loledo Schools to Reopen January 2

TOLEDY Anw Dec 49 The board of education voted to reopen the public schools January 2 after a shutdown starting November 22 to save 403000 in particles. Officials study further budget cuts to reduce expenses.

Toledy Anw Board of Education

Eam Debut Teznelia MacDonald Teasing Debut

Teznelia MacDonald makes a screen debut alongside Eddy in 1995's Naughty Mi. The pair appeared together as youngsters, marking a notable early collaboration in their careers.

EAM Teznelia MacDonald Eddy Made Ten

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