San Antonio group endorses community chest plan
A 60 member coalition of business, civic, and welfare leaders endorsed a community chest concept at a Thursday meeting in San Antonio. The plan, proposed by William McIntosh and supported by Walter Sparks, would centralize fundraising and allocate totals to contributing groups through a chest directory. A committee including Joe Frost, Jase Oppenheimer, Chester N. Chubb, John M. Bennett, and Judge J. R. Davis was named to develop a feasible program.
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San Antonio Charities
Gunter Hotel
William McIntosh
San Antonio Light
Water Sparks
Bexar County Nesidval Bank
Nermaent Community Chest
Joe Frost
Jase, Oppenheimer
Chester N. Chubb
John M. Bennett
Juoge J. R. Davis
Walter Napier
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Napier
San
San Antonio
Ice blocks Danubian trade as Danube freezes
Budap est reports the Danube frozen to a trickle with temperatures down to 22 below, halting river traffic and severing lines. German Hungarian and Rumania boats tied up as heavy snow blocks Southeastern Europe, while goods wait at the border for German freight cars.
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Budapest
Wrs
Danube
Europe
Germany
Vera
Mexico Motorist Wins With Speed
Radio Patrolman J K L Justice pursued a car from Mexico early Friday on Laredo and Commerce streets. The vehicle, racing at high speed, reached about 65 miles per hour in the 2000 block but escaped beyond the block before he could overtake it.
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J. KL. Justic
Mexico
Laredo
Commerce Streets
Commerce Bheel
BO Justi
German claim British warship torpedoed in Atlantic
The German high command said a British Queen Elizabeth class battleship was torpedoed west of Scotland by a submarine. The British admiralty confirmed a submarine attack causing three deaths and damage, with timing undisclosed. Finnish air raids and Soviet moves on the eastern front were reported as winter battles intensified.
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Associated Press
Todlay
Germany
Supreme Command
Scotland
Finland
Alk Ctuternatul
Murmansk
Rustin
G. N. Stern
Far Eastern
Japan
Leningrad
A. Meretykoff
Russia
West Front
Far East
Chili Bowl Name Drive Labeled by San Antonin Residents
Supporters of Chili Bowl name for the new San Antonin school stadium launched a postal card campaign to influence the school board. Superintendent I. 4 Stuttaman announced receiving 15 cards on Friday. one citizen proposed Pioneer Field. another sent 20 cards proposing the stadium be named for Dr. James P. Holler, president of the board.
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Chilbowan
San Antonin
I. 4
Stuttaman
Pioneer Field
James P. Holler
Great American Life Insurance praised by Mayor Maverick
Great American Life Insurance, unique with home offices in San Antonio, was praised by Mayor Maury Maverick at a Plaza Hotel banquet for its 16 year growth and 1939 insurance in force, with 500 agents across seven states and $5.5 million in new policies. Several company leaders and local figures spoke, noting the firm’s regional cultural contribution and future plans.
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Great American Life Insurance Company
San Antonio
Maury Maverick
Byer Ainot
Wrechlin
South
Texasiané
Charles Becker
Great America
Becker
Win Dugger
Great American
New Orleans
Denial of Slap Charge by Japanese Naval Official
In Bhanghay a Japanese naval spokesman denied Miss Franie Donaldson of Jovisville’s account that she was slapped by a Japanese gentry near the international settlement on November 20. He said no investment or inquiry arose from U S requests and called the accusation a fishy propagation for ulterior motives. Donaldson, China manager for an embroidery firm, said the guard struck her when she crossed the No line into the settlement and delayed contacting the U S consul for fear of business reprisals.
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Bhanghay
Frantie Bdonaldsan
Jovisville
United States
Startted
Miss Donaldson
China
Si Embroidery Exporting Concern
Msst
Wnthl Yenteeday
Torpedoes Fail Shells Sink British Freighter
A British report recounts the freighter Askmalith of 2843 tons being attacked by three torpedoes then sunk by a German submarine near the Bay of Biscay after a chase. A rescue French attack and subsequent reporting claim the raider was sunk. two crewmen are missing.
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London
Bay of Biscay
Ife
Ashmouth
Uskmouth
Juventus
Uene
Pinking
Ducky
Y M L C A to Hold Open House Fete in San Antonio
San Antonio Y M C A hosts an open house Monday from 4 PM to 10 7 PM with accordion band entertainment a tour of the building a handball exhibition water polo match and final matches of the city tennis championships and badminton tournament Refreshments will be served in the evening program includes a feature cotton lace lace.
Temperate Region Weather Summary Across U S Cities
A scrambled OCR weather bulletin lists temperatures and conditions for multiple cities including New Orleans, Phoenix, Dallas, Oklahoma City, and Chicago. It notes clear and cloudy conditions with highs in the 80s and lows in the 20s to 40s, plus mentions sunrise and moon phases.
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Colo
Galeonton
Texan
Gondland
Kan
Ae Tatteraa
Mena
Bemein
Cowie
Alka Leati
MUMIA
Ford
Hira Denkmier
Tor Anieelee
Cait
Gear Hoana
Vince Faniary
Deticiene Mason
Texar
Memphis
Ton
Monty
Claudy Minn
Fin
Fae
Els
Ain
Modena
Montcaviers
Ala
Baturday
Naahstile
Tenn
Gedy Fay
Oklahoma City
Gila Clear
Hibr
Omaha
Pateatine
Phoenix
Arty
Cotes
Pitwhurek
Itiakey
Abibene
Peeta Fe
Port Ardain
Livia
Clar Aliwyutrane
Tholeigh
Cloty Alelne
Texes Star
Roswell
San Diego
Atlooin
Sante Peo
Chandy Aualln
San Ruaneca
Chanty Irena
Heartle
Wignee Rataston
Mae
Closely Brawnaville
Texen
Winnemucca
Wee
Rin
Texas
Yuma
Ariz Dilear
Protests Grow Over Mexico City Education Socialization Plan
A wave of protests spread across Mexican cities as groups denounce a constitutional amendment to socialize education. Organizers plan anti amendment demonstrations in seven major cities, urging the senate to reject the measure. The movement frames the change as state control of education and a step toward revolution. Cities listed include Pampu, Vera Cruz, Monterrey, Guadalajara, Moralia, Guanajuato, and Chihuahua.
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Mexico City
Murxico
Varios
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Mexico
Cardenaz
Doctor 103 Shares Living Tips From Dr Von Hirsch
A 103 year old doctor, Dr. Von Hirsch, prescribes a life recipe emphasizing constant walking and regular May cold baths. He urges affectionate moments with loved ones and moderate cigar use, noting his long career and medical practice spanning decades.
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Calif
von Hirsch
Hadge
Germany
Wea
New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Aly Lafitenza
College of Physichha
Bhrkedte Hyman Franctsco
Three Nazi Fliers Saved From Sea
A Swedish ship arriving at Kaspervik on Norway's west coast landed three German fliers, survivors of a bomber shot down by the British over the North Sea. The report dated December 29 outlines their rescue and recovery from the sea.
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Oslo
Rorway
Kaspervik
Norway
Unavailing Inquiry Into British Refugees Ship Torpedoing
An investigation by U S agencies finds no conclusive proof that the British Refugees or Amhenta was torpedoed. Over a dozen survivors report seeing a submarine, but none claim certain nationality. One official says evidence points to an internal explosion destroying the ship, making submarine presence irrelevant.
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Washington
United States
Amhenta
Quizzed in Killing of Vidal Barrera
Three suspects were questioned Friday by Shesitt A. E. Btelumete in connection with the murder of Vidal Barrera, 23, who died from knife wounds Thursday afternoon at Williams Saul itarium in the city.
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del Rig
Shesitt
A. E. Btelumete
Vidal Barrera
Willams Saulitarium
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