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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1939

Page

12

SEC fight may affect policy on national banks

Government attorneys say the current court case between the securities commission and Bank of Asherien raises broad federal policy questions. The SEC won an initial ruling allowing it to probe the bank in relation to Transamerica Corp which owns 42 percent of the bank. Bank lawyers plan to take the matter to the Court of Appeals Friday. Theodore D. Gottlieb dies at 68 in Newark. founder of a wartime overseas post for the Red Cross.

Washington Securities Commission Bank of Asherien Daniel W. O'Donoghue Bak Transamerica Corporation Ghenit Ghenit Court of Anpenis Newark WN. J Theodore D. Gottlieb St. Micheel’s ‘Hospital

Mendace Drug Ad Claims Quick Asthma Relief

A questionable ad touts Mendace as a fast asthma remedy claiming to cure breathing agony. It promises easy relief with tasteless tablets and a money back guarantee if not satisfied, urging readers to buy from their local druggist.

Horrors Aboard Spanish Prison Ship Told by Captain Raab

Captain Antonius Raab recounts torture and death aboard four prison ships during the Spanish Civil War. He recalls 1938 secret camps in Barcelona, Russian guards, and brutal treatments of noble prisoners and their families. He describes the Villa de Madrid’s electric chair, the “She man fenre” torture, and pervasive abuse of both men and women among diplomats, generals, and civilians.

Spain Barcelona Pris Olsi Alten Villa de Madrid Madrid Saih el Escovial T Han I Chile Smaghration Paris Povernment Ug Sturvived Tira

Torture Claims From Spanish Prison Accounts

A witness recalls brutal methods used on prisoners aboard a ship and ashore in Barcelona. He describes forced confessions, solitary confinement in a wrecked building, and torture including being lowered into a dry well or submerged in water. Further details are promised in a continuation.

Barcelona

Quick Cough Relief at Home From Old Bottle Remedy

An old bottle remedy promises quick cough relief with mix at home. Combine 2 cups granulated sugar in water, add 234 ounces of Pinex into a pint bottle, shake without cooking, yielding a pint syrup that soothes, loosens phlegm, and calms irritated membranes. Pinex contains Norway Pine and guaiacol, with money-back promise if not satisfactory.

West Texas to Have New Airplane Line

Essalt Inc plans daily air service between Amarillo and Houston with stops at Austin San Angelo Big Spring and Libbock. Sam Marshall Jr president said yesterday the new route will start soon and serve business travelers.

Bovewue Ren Lay —Starem Tomorow West Texas

Free Mayor of Brige Cleared of Bribery Charge

Taunton Mass Feb 1 A Bristol County grand jury acquitted Leo E J Carney the mayor of New Bedford on charges alleging a $25000 bribe for a garbage collection contract. The 38 year old was inaugurated for a second term a day before his trial began and called the verdict proof that courts cannot be used for political or selfish motives.

Taunton Mass Leo E. J. Carney New Bedford

Job Offer Note Reads Use a 3 Ag Come TM Broadway

A fragmented ad mentions a Broadway job pitch with half-rate terms and a cryptic salary cue. The brief fragment hints at recruitment near a Broadway area but lacks full details or contact. No clear date or company name is provided.

Broadway Sf Pilsureel

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