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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1939

Page

2

Four more speakers held as Mexico arrests widen ban

Mexico City February 1 UPI Four more political speakers were arrested under a new ban on unauthorized public speeches against the present regime and its policies. Ovidio Pedrero Vilenguela and Reynaldo Sanchez Lozada, lawyers, were seized after a riot in which nationalist groups attacked a chauffeurs union building. They were linked to the Golf Shirts an outlawed anti-communist group. Col Francisco Lizares and Jose Perdomo Henitez, from the Mexican Constitutional Democratic Front, faced charges of inciting to riot and to rebellion. Six more agitators were ordered arrested.

Mexico Crry UPI Ovidio Pedrero Vilenguela Reynaldo Sanchez Lozada Lazaro Cardenas Francisco Lizares Jose Perdomo Henitez Mexican Constitutonal Democratic Front

Army to Abandon Morse Telegraphy

After almost nine years the Army Signal corps will abandon Morse telegraphy for automatic telegraph apparatus and radio. Personnel will be unaffected since all Army Morse operators have qualified as radio operators.

Army Washington Army Signel Corps

Weather forecast for Texas and surrounding regions

Weather observations and forecast across Texas and adjoining areas describe a cool unsettled pattern. North portions remain much colder with freezing risk, while the east coast sees milder temperatures. Winds shift from southwesterly to northerly, with generally fair to cloudy skies and colder air advancing Thursday. Highs around 70, low around 48, with widespread precipitation totals and historical rainfall figures noted.

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Pearge Will Be Speaker at Christian Endeavor Anniversary

J Start Pearce Jr, first vice president of the Texas Christian Endeavor Union, will speak at 3:45 p.m. Thursday during the fifty-eighth anniversary celebration. The program includes a one act play The Beginning and a fellowship meeting at the Cen Gal Ghriehian church with attendees from Kerryie Austin and nearby towns.

Christian Endeavor Movement J. Start Pearce Jr Texas Christian Endeavor Union Wll Speak Christian Endeavor Alfred £. Haswell

Voter Eligibility Grows in Bexar County in 1939

Approximately 66,000 Bexar County citizens had qualified to vote by midweek 1939 with city school and constitutional amendment elections on tap. County tax chief O Maraa estimated 56,778 poll taxes issued and 1500 to 2000 more to be paid by mail, plus about 8000 exemptions. He projected about 50,000 city and 66,000 county voters, noting historical swings from 1856 to 1937 and the rising share of negro and Mexican voters in the eligible pool.

Bexar Coune Ty EB 6 O'Mara Bexar County

Injured San Antonio man rushed to hospital after street incident

A man tentatively identified as FP Lavyeillade, about 50, of 1723 North St Marys Street, was treated at Robert B Green hospital for critical injuries after being found in Durango and Las Matos streets vicinity. He had a cut temple, possible skull fracture, and police investigated if he was struck by a car. Nearby, Jasler Pete Valdes reported pot of supper missing and later showed as SHI in a supper, but authorities pursued the cause. Treasury data appears as unrelated financial figures for January 30, including receipts and expenditures, debt and gold stocks.

S.A Lavyeillade St. Mary's Street Robert B. Green Hospital Wednesany Durango Las Matos Jasler Pete Valdes Supur

Asbestos Heir in Breakdown In Miami Reach Pla

Edward Manville 31 year old described as an asbestos heir suffered a nervous breakdown and was found unconscious after an alleged break in attempt at his residence. He was treated and transported to hospital where he was reported doing very well. Police and bystanders assisted with artificial respiration. William Pagach 25, a farmer, died of a heart attack while dancing at a President's Birthday ball in Burlington on Monday night.

Miami Reach Pla Edward Manville Swram E. Manville Pao Earl Hawberey Arthur* Minor Manville Rei Hurlington William Pagach

Italian Dance Added To Fete At Nations Festival

The festival features an Italian tarantella performed by the Italian colony with Jerry Rizzo on the tarantella, Jean Greco and Louly Palette dancing. Greece’s traditional dance tradie also included, bringing total dances and songs to 24. tickets are on sale at the auditorium. Unreserved balcony and midsection seating noted, and Johnson ensemble to represent Negro performers with Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. Phone Fannin 1231 to rent rooms or ads emphasize light word results.

Italan Jerry Rizzo Atte Secord Jean Greco Louly Palette Wil Greece Auditorum Johnson Fannin

High fears as 1000 peaks rise in welding well

A fragmented account mentions over 1000 peaks in Colorano during a pre event. The text notes dramatic heights above 10 000, with unclear details on attitude or university references.

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