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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1939
Page
3
Don Politico reports Mayor Quin objects to the election bill citing high costs from hiring many workers. He notes prior indictments pending and questions funds misapplied. Legal maneuvering by defense and DA shapes potential quashing or acquittal as political leverage unfolds.
Witness testifies Anita Tafoya sister of Senator Dennis Chavez visited the Albuquerque WPA office to confer with staff in a probe of relief roll manipulation. Prosecutors say 25 defendants conspired to defraud the government by using relief vests for political ends. Other witnesses described frequent telephone coordination and job referrals involving Miller De Armond and Emma Cervaniles.
Francoist and Republican authorities weighed a border truce to avert a spillover as Spain’s Catalan frontlines moved toward France. French troops reinforced near the border, warning they would block any cross-border advance. Prime Minister Negrin said Madrid would fight for the rest of Catalonia if needed, with battles intensifying between Barcelona and the frontier in Vich.
The Soviet News Agency Dawel reported that about 100 Soviet troops crossed the Manchukuo border near the northeast border area. Japanese forces opened fire. five Russians were killed and three wounded, with further claims of a seven Manchukuoan casualties in a separate incident.
Miss Cremel Curver, 21, of Sa arth Hackberry street, injured in an automobile collision at 1 a m Sunday, regained consciousness a day after being comatose for more than three hours. Santa Hore hospital attendants report her condition improved. Isa Carver, niece of Chief Deputy Dustabie Duke Carver, suffered injuries and Mrs Hazel Geant, 65, of 529 Weather Street, died in the same crash on highly 68.
Advertises Eureka Springs Water from Eureka Springs Arkansas as a remedy for kidney trouble. Claims thousands benefited and invites a trial with small expense. Offers a San Antonio delivery option and a free testimonials circular. Contact E Travis Vinson with address 94115.
An ad promotes Ada services with guaranteed rapid results and broad Sunday circulation in San Antonio. It urges readers to order copies four or seven times, contact a writer at Fannin 1291, or visit Treadway ab Fintact for service.
A muddled note cites Rep Anderson amid desertions and election disputes. It recalls Anderson’s House win and signals evolving local political intrigue tied to a nationally discussed Kenmapa ahar cartoon. The city media mix hints at a broader machine controversy affecting business chambers and public opinion.
Large panel planned for February 6 includes mayor C J Quin and two aides facing alleged city funds misappropriation. About 200 jurors to be summoned with 150 potentially usable after excuses and civil or criminal case exemptions. Prosecution and defense probe family ties and political affiliations as deputy sheriffs may select jurors, making the Quin case a high stakes public courtroom event.
Vague account notes dramatic plea by Tronk 3 Buahiek dr as court date looms Monday. Public opinion builders expected to hear long details of a personal property racket and payroll misuses tied to county primary events. Names Quin Campbell and Bishop appear amid misapplied funds totaling $8487 as charged.
The Don warns of a high stakes campaign surrounding a pending case in the old Thirty seventh District Court next Monday. He cautions supporters to attend, promising a dramatic hearing with potential venue change if jurors are biased by city politics.
Shanghai dispatch reports Japan warned foreign residents at Ruling mountain near Yangtze river port Hankay to evacuate by February 10. The group includes more than a dozen Americans and other foreigners. Japan threatened imminent offensive action and said those who stay do so at their own risk.
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