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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1938
Page
1
Britain's WWI prime minister Lloyd George endorses William Randolph Hearst’s call for civil nations to outlaw barbarism in war. He argues a concerted action could curb conduct in conflict and possibly end war itself.
By Lloyd George urging a global order to confine hostilities to combatants and bombarding fortifications while protecting noncombatants. He argues violators become outlaws and says only the United States can marshal power to promote this sublime scheme, amid wartime photo transmissions from the British fire department.
A vintage advertisement touts Ex-Lax as a trusted laxative for over 30 years. It markets Ex-Lax as tastier and gentler, claiming it eases constipation without stomach pain and promotes gentle relief for children. The ad emphasizes its popularity and long-standing brand strength.
In a London statement Churchill and Griffth praised editorial calls by William Randolph Hearst for civilized nations to act to end barbarism. They condemn attacks on civilians by air power as a worse atrocity than past wars and urge action to free the world from such savagery.
Former President Herbert Hoover sails for Europe to revisit Belgian relief work as head of the Food Administration. At 68 he travels with his companion Paul C. Smith to participate in ceremonies showing Belgium’s gratitude and ongoing ties with Belgium’s government and universities.
Jury of eight men and four women to hear the case of Paul A. Wright accused of killing his wife and John B. Kimmel. Defense contends Wright was unconscious when the shootings occurred during a contentious aviation executive dispute.
Premier Mussolini welcomed British calls for ties on an anti bombardment accord but a government source later reversed the stance. Officials said the Vatican government may announce attitude soon, suggesting Italy could be swayed toward a practical restraint on civilian casualties in future conflicts.
Reports from centers of population indicate moves to end foreign intervention in the Spanish war. Mussolini has proposed withdrawing 69 percent of foreign volunteers while a British plan calls for removing all outside aid. Soviet Russia reportedly refuses belligerent rights for Spanish combatants until 75 percent of volunteers are withdrawn, triggering ambassadorial meetings among Eden and allied powers to seek compromise.
Fragmentary weather bulletin from Abilene Texas listing rainfall amounts, timestamps, and cloud conditions across several locations. It notes February rainfall totals and hourly observations, with sporadic city readings for Abilene and nearby areas. The text preserves scattered place names and weather terms but lacks cohesive narrative.
Barcelona reports bombardment tolls as Major Huerto Salva cites 5407 killed in three years and 628 bombs dropped since February 13 1997. Women and children most affected with 264 houses totally or partially destroyed. Florence Heisy, daughter of Nichols Kelley, joins Manhattan District Attorney Dewey staff.
Flood conditions worsen across lower Michigan as Grand River and nearby streams swell. In Grand Rapids and Saginaw areas, hundreds of families evacuate from flooded homes while counties forecast continued crests through midweek. Local outlets urge residents to monitor weather and safety notices.
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