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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1939

Page

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Bridges and Landis on Bridges' Communist Ties

Report by Landis examines Bridges affiliations with the Communist party through his union activity and aid requests. It notes Bridges’ opposition to red baiting, his acceptance of assistance from Communists, and his stance on democratic methods. The piece covers deportation proceedings and prior Supreme Court rulings on party membership as a factor.

Jonge Shoremen Landis Bridges Communist Party Ab Ti Hiss Communist Party Harry Bridges United States Lansis Australia Labor Department Baltimore Supreme Court Joseph G. Strecker Hot Springs Ark Strecker Han of Wienlatute

Plunge From Station Cause Fatality in New York

In New York on December 29 a woman about 66 years old, weighing 210 pounds, wearing a gray coat and green dress, fell from a Ninth Avenue elevated station at One Hundred and Tenth Street and died. Detectives are examining the scene for clues and identity.

New York Filelde Ninth Avenue One Hundred Tettth Street Dre Xeckime Woy Adentity

Ford Raises Pay for London Workers With Extras

Ford Motor company announces pay increases for London employes to offset rising living costs. Hourly workers gain two cents more per hour and those earning under $100 a month will receive about $3 extra. The item also notes Stockholm parks and bulb plantings in a separate brief.

Ford London Ford Motor Company

Bandits linked to payroll robbery and store holdup

Federal police identified two juvenile workers as suspects in a Friday payroll robbery at Juvenile Manufacturing, where about 3270 in coins and bills were taken. The same pair was linked to a Tuesday J C Penney store raid. Victims McFarlin and Raney were assaulted, Ramsey and McParlin injured but conscious. Police launched a dragnet on the West side.

Juvenile Manufacturing Company Polies J. C. Penney J. L. McPresin L. Ramsey Juvenie 5. G. Williams Salines Juan Soils Salinas William Gomez North Flores Street J. M. Goodman Pennzy Ramsey McFaclin Cif Ramschissel McParlin

Radio Programs and Weekend Broadcast Lineup

A cluttered listing shows stations WOAI KONO KARC KAHC among others with Saturday schedule details. Programs include news by air at 5:15, various concerts and orchestras, sports segments, and late night dance parades.

RTSA Newecast Wilson Ames al Salinas Sun—House Party Lqnn KADC Sas Enoch Light Dave Young Contreras Tory Gace Beslere Wayne Klag Eimer Davia FABC Sparta Sterling Youne Hex Press Orch

Woman Seeks Estate Share in Oklahoma City Suit

In Los Angeles Bee report a 29 year old woman Alice Green of Los Angeles seeks a share of wealth from W. O. Hales of Oklahoma City who died September 15 1938. Green claims he acknowledged her as his daughter and seeks about two million dollars. Hales left $25 000 to each of his four children. The case appears in Oklahoma City district court with Cavett an employee of Hales and First National Bank named as defendants. The suit vows to proceed through the courts.

Los Angeles Bee W. OT. Hales Oklahoma City Aliee Green Lee [Angelon Hales Mise Green Okahoma City Ty Ab Lorneys Lougetine First National Bank Okhoma iGity Cavett Ing

Biggest News of the Year to Be Examined Tonight

The CBS network presents its annual Twelve Crowded Months broadcast featuring the 32 most significant stories. Highlights include Britain and France declaring war on Germany and the invasion and partition of Poland by Germany and Russia. Former President Herbert Hoover delivers a half hour address on MBS.

Cb.s KTLA Germany Great Britain France Poland Grimahy Herbert Hoover KABC

Weather Forecast and Climate Notes for Tempe and Roan

Reading shows a weather page noting temperatures around 49 degrees and rainfall totals since January near 16.6 inches with monthly rainfall around 69 inches. It mentions moon phases, sunrise and sunset times, and a summary of precipitation patterns for Tempe and nearby Roan in a dated issue.

Roan l Wamidity Fay Bunty Berne

TWO ARRESTED AFTER CHASE ACROSS TOWN

Police pursued a fast getaway car through rough roads before breaking into a bakery office where a large cash stash was feared. Two men, Kelly and Long, were arrested at 323 Delaware Street and 407 Erle Avenue, while a third suspect, Lennard Hussey, remained questioned at the station. Officers and detective caps searched Tarlandale for the fleeing bandits, fearing they left their car behind.

Pe Ee Werrach Thiati Warrach Mench Roosevelt Avenue Long Lee Ginsshoft Jr Delaware Street Lennard Hussey Erle Avenus Gtheer G. GC. Sturm Bott Passan The Nations Bread Company Magnolia Avenue Caps Cuit Ramschissel Tarlanddale Otttcers

Governor Moore Tries to Hitch A Ride to Work

New Jersey governor A. Ttar ty Moore recounts a Christmas Eve attempt to hitch a ride from his home to Journal Square. He stood on the corner as more than 200 cars passed, friends among them merely waving back and driving on.

New York A. Ttarty Moore New Jersey Dows Bia Aniingtan Braimhal Journal Square Jer Vey Quy Jelly

High boiling copal tar products and resins trade

A historic note describes copal tar products once wasted now valued as a source of coumarona resins. It states millions of pounds of these substances are used yearly in printing inks, flour tile bindings, and chewing gum.

Wife Granted Dower After Husband Shot Her in Los Angeles

Mrs Catherine Munt testified before Superior Judge Lewis Howell Smith that on June 1 her husband Benjamin Hunt threatened to torture her by shooting her. She said he shot her and she lingered between life and death for days. Married March 4 1939, they separated in May. Hunt, a 34 year old filling station attendant, was sentenced to 1 to 10 years in Pelson prison by Judge A A Scott on November 28. Her home was Gardena and her husband had refused support.

Los Angeles Catherine Munt Lewis Howell Smith Benjamin Hunt Kel Lim Hunt Pelsom A.A. Scott Wile Gardena Tal

War Fronts Loom Large Across Europe in New Year Dispatches

In a turbulent New Year era Europe remains torn by war as Britain France and Germany confront a stalled western front and Russian Finnish clashes. Ireland and India test Britain with unrest while France outlines a 5.48 million budget for 1940 funding aviation and defense. Hitler’s New Year message promises victory for Germany as Soviet veterans replace conscripts and Finland sees major battles. Dublin and Northern Ireland brace for paramilitary tensions amid precious resources stolen at Phoenix Park. Gandhi pushes civil disobedience for independence on January 26. German subs and patrols set the scene for renewed combat as Hitler predicts a pivotal year.

Britain France Germany Europe Ireland India Adolf Hitter Finland Northern Ireland United Kingdom Sidlenmnto Wuste Jabor Mohandas K. Gandhi Cea Monelle Uitler

Reunion Of Two Old Friends In City Jail Meeting

A holiday event at the city jail reunited Leo Aguilar and Manuel Ablira after 29 years apart. Jailer G B Matheny recounted Aguilar, 47, from East Woodlawn Avenue, who sought religious debate Friday night and was jailed for drunkenness, and Ablira, 34, of Lamar Street, who dozed off at the depot and was kept in custody. Aguilar awoke Saturday morning and, recalling old times, embraced Ablira beside the bars amid the unexpected reunion.

G. B. Matheny Leo Aguilar East Woodlawn Eyvonue Land of Nod Aguilar Wid Abia Larede Schaslrooms

Artificial Logs Ruin Warehouse in Lewiston Idaho

A large Lewiston warehouse was nearly ruined when 500 lags of artificial logs made from chininessed sawdust swelled and spilled from the building. The freak accident was blamed on sprinkling syrten whien causing the sawdust to flood and burn, crushing supports and twisting the structure.

Lewiston Idaho Gee Allananent

Illinois Democrats Set 1940 Kickoff Dinner at Palmer House

Chicago January 29 The Democrats plan a January 25 Jackson Day dinner at the Palmer House to fund the Democratic national committee. Speakers include Governor Horner Mayor Kelly Sen. Lucas and Sen. Slattery with national committeeman P A Mash bill presiding. Organizing chairs are George F. Ross and Harry Hershey.

Chicago Jec Roosevelt Horner Palmer House Democratic National Committee James 4. Farley Homer Kelly United States

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