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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1939

Page

3

Changes Seen Under New FDA Rule

Washington reports changes in farm lending policy as Agriculture Department officials seek closer alignment with objectives of the farm credit system. The resignation of FCA Governor F P Hill sparks debate over whether the agency should remain autonomous or be absorbed into a broader government program admin. Roosevelt names Dr A G Black to succeed, citing tensions between departments and the administration’s drive for centralized supervision of farm lending.

Washington Wallace Agriculture Department PFCA FCA F. P. Hill Tthe ‘Credit Agency Roosevelt A. G. Black Systeuttural Aepartment Ing Hill Department of Agriculture Commodity Credit Corporation Federal Jang

Valdez Back in Custody After Burglary Arrest

Valdez a 26 year old ex convict was again jailed after a burglary charge in Justice of the Peace Raymond Gerhardt's court. Police identified a palm print from the Richardson home as Valdez. He previously served prison terms in 1936-37 and 1938-39 and faced habitual criminal charges.

Authem Nagein Gilbert Valdes Thoms Street Valdes State Penitentiary Denuly Shente Fmmett Smith Raymond Gerhardt Smith Ben Richardson West Hermosa Drive Waldex Aubrey Davenport Perk Richardson Valdez Davenport

FCA policy clash over farm foreclosures fuels debate

Wallace criticizes the farm credit administration for foreclosures he calls a harsh policy shift. He asserts FCA acts remain unchanged and that his authority covers FCA compliance with congressional mandates, aligning FCA policy with Agriculture Department goals. Black and FCA associates would answer to him.

Wallace Farm Credit Administration FCA Department of Agriculture United States Congress Black

Russians Bomb Finns As Helsinki Scene reported

Reports from scattered towns describe heavy civilian casualties as about 200 Russian planes joined widespread attacks aimed at southern and daylight strikes on Tuesday and Wednesday. Finnish forces halted the push in Karelia and the far north, while in the southeast Finland countered toward Galla and claimed gains including tanks, trucks, and ammunition.

Helsinki Arctic Circle Kornettijarvi Finland Galla Isthmus

Siegfried Line Extension Reported Along Rhine

London dispatch reports the Siegfried Mine extension moving eastward along the Rhine toward Lake Constance. An official circle stated the extension is underway but did not speculate on the significance of the new construction or its broader implications.

London Dre Siegfried Lake Constance Spokrsimei

Finn Planes Fly Over Leningrad Without Bombs

Rome radio reported that Finnish planes flew over the Soviet city of Leningrad today without dropping bombs and without resistance. The brief transmission noted the mission occurred on December 2 and cited no further details or confirmations.

Leningrad Tromeb Rome

Republics Map War Protest in Pan American Conference

Washington reports a strong Pan American statement planned to confront belligerents over neutrality violations. The plan calls for a general declaration after Christmas by 21 nations including the United States, amid incidents in the zone such as the German British naval action near Uruguay and the Santa Rosa stop at Port Everglades. Brazil proposes shielding warships fleeing to Pan American ports.

Washington Europe United States Panorma Sirmrioe Uruguay Africa Port Everglades Jeanne D'Arc London Brazil

Delay Action On Park Beer Ordinance In City Meeting

At a Fort Worth style meeting residents and clergy pressed to delay a park beer ordinance. Speakers cited youth impact and safety concerns while the mayor limited remarks to 16 minutes. Opponents warned of labor and budget effects as park goers questioned sale under supervision versus nearby taverns.

Fairbanks Twig Maverick Harold Wintorg Negrd San Pedro Park Havel Hovel Une Clty Tchols

Cripps seeks India compromise amid party tensions

London reports Labour leader Cripps departs to trade Indian cooperation with Britain in wartime policy. Officials claim his mission aims to bridge Indian dissension and parley with the British government, while Labour denies official responsibility for the initiative amid Whitehall scrutiny.

London INA Tir Stallart Cripps Labor Party Ortela Conserets of India Party Iisai Crveteade Gripps England Indar Wellis Venture Cripps Tes Constructions Whitehall Lord Linlith India Corivers Milasx

William Opperman Rites Slated

Funeral services were planned at Porter Loring chapel for William Opperman aged 44, a longtime San Antonio resident who died Wednesday in a local hospital. He was a member of Hermanti Sons and the Turmers. Survivors include his widow Emilie, daughter Edna Brandenberger of Mason, sisters Pauline Wright, Hermina Scholl, Jemi­t Rich, Amelia Opperman of San Diego, and two grandchildren.

San Antocinores Opperman Ban Aistanio Hermanti Sons The Turmers Emilie Opperman Edna Brandenberger Mason Pauline Wright Hermina Scholl Jee Mietrich San Antonio Amelia Opperman San Diego Calif

Mexico asks for German refinery shipment to Mexico

Mexico through an unnamed neutral government urged Britain and France to permit a Genoa to Mexico shipment of 60200 long of German refinery machinery. The foreign minister claimed the transfer would not aid Germany in wartime and noted payment to the Reich has already been made in petroleum derivatives.

Mexico Mexico City Eduardo Hay Britain France Genoa Germany Reich

Finland seeks US loan for war materials

Washington reports say Finland plans to obtain about 50 million dollars from the United States government to buy war materials after failing to secure Wall Street financing. Congress members warn such aid could affect relations with Russia and Europe's broader involvement, citing past loans to other nations.

Washington Finland United States Léedern Wall Street Congress Reconstenction Finance Corporation Pirland Wells Russia Congréss Eaid Joan Fue Irope

French Coal and Ore Deal Amid War Talks

New York dispatch reports a Franco German steel trade plan under wartime conditions. Belgium would supply 4 million tons of coal to France while 6 million tons of French ore would go to Belgium, with Germany likely supplying much of the coal and receiving ore in return.

REW York France Germany Belgium Fvenhagen Tron ‘Age

Transparent paint guards Lomion facility against blasts

A new transparent coating marketed by Lomion Slovts prevents glass shattering in air raid scenarios. The product, aimed at the Mindawegless sector, promises improved safety for evacuated facilities and public spaces.

Lomion Slovts

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