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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1939

Page

10

Five Fliers Missing in Storm Off Alaska

A Marine Air transport with five aboard disappeared while fighting a storm on a flight from Ketchikan to Juneau. Coast guard cutters and planes searched the area near Grand Island Inlet and Hore Passage as icing and heavy winds hampered recovery efforts.

Juneau Alaska A. Marine Alvways Ketchikan Fan Cape Grand Ishind Vaku “Inlet Cotter Don Ghappill Ansuranes Agen Earl Cul |Ford George Chemberlain Coast Guard Sheldon Simmons Kelehiken Jenéau Uteten Alex Molden Marine Airways ATCA Boh Aduiec Tulaequah

Missing Weather Bureau Flier in Spokane Storm Mystery

Spokane reports a United States Weather Bureau flier named Altinen missing after taking off in stormy sky conditions near Spokane. Weather data sought and search teams deployed as official records show the craft failed to return. no passengers listed.

Spokane Wash Altinen Joel Roy Sheegh Hyeck United States Weather Bureau Stalin Ieairport

Ditto Weather Forecast From Jarboe Prediction

Weather outlook for Monday shows a high near 58 with winds shifting westward. Partly to mostly cloudy conditions expected Monday night into Tuesday with a slight temperature drop. Cold feel persists in the region though overall conditions remain quiet across the country.

Jarboe Montana Darsae

Fireman Killed in San Francisco Hose Fall

A fireman was killed when he fell over a hose and struck his head on the pavement while battling a blaze that swept through a five story brick building in San Francisco's wholesale merchandising district. Two other firefighters were injured as smoke overwhelmed them during the effort.

San Francigo San Francisco Frank Malley

Army Board Probes Death Of Lieut William D. Davis

Army board investigates death of Lieut William D. Davis son of the late Colonel Davis and namesake. body found in a buried automobile near Phenix City Alabama, while Fort Davis in the Calto Zone honors the veteran hero in whose memory.

Por’ Panna Tarih William DB Davis Colonel Davis Fort Davis Calta Lieutenant Davis Phenix City Ald Lonaly Read

Thompson Renamed to Oi Compact Body

Governor Lee O'Daniel re appointed Ernest Thompson as Texas representative on the interstate compact commission. The governor said Thompson's experience would help him better serve Texas interests amid the commission's challenging issues.

Thompson Austin Lee O'Daniel Ernest O

Baby Anna Licanor Roosevelt Blake Born in February

Boston press reports the Dethey Hine family welcomed a baby girl born February 7 in winter weather. The child was christened Anna Licanor Roosevelt Blake yesterday in a ceremony held in their trailer home with travel noted as part of the family’s living arrangement. The article frames the event as a notable travel linked occasion.

Boston Dethey Hine Mie United States Anna Licanor Roosevelt Blake

Boy on Board Shot in Legs in Pittsburgh

Word fragments describe a boy named Gerald Fabs, 10, sitting on a board when he was shot in the legs. Doctors at a hospital treated him after a gunshot wound to the leg. Report mentions a caliber cartridge but details are unclear.

Pitesburgh Fel Gerad Fabs Alcl Gerald

Dead Pope Draws Tens of Thousands in Rainy Rome

In Rome crowds of up to 60 000 braved heavy rain to pay final respects to Pope Pius XII. Cardinals held a conclave session and a procession within St Peters while mourners waited in the downpour, many using newspapers or umbrellas for cover as cremation and burial plans proceeded.

Vatican City Fels Glylig Pan- Usc Congregation of Cartitals Oue Pius Ned Sontitt Sit Peters Nepope Pisani Via Della Concilazong St. Peter’s Angelus Vallern Rome Italy

Theater Licensing Agreements Banned in Sherman Case

The Storense court ruled that a group of theater owners and distributors violated anti trust law by restraining film license terms under a Sherman act framework. The decision limited exhibitors to minimum 15 cent admission pricing logic and barred double feature restrictions, involving major distributors including Columbia, Fox, MGM, Paramount, RKO, United Artists, Universal and Vitagraph.

Pel Lei Storense Texas Sun Precision Justice Stase Foe Tesas Federal District Mercyholds Briert Frankfurter Department of Just i Sherman Interstate Circuit, Incorporated Winn Ahnemiters Interatale Tol Grictina

Return of Bergdall Property Denied in Court

A court ruling denied the return of Bergdall property seized during wartime. The case centers on 29 Grover Street, once held by a guardian custodian, with a public gathering and petition tied to the proceedings. A later petition bearing many signatures prompted further action, while details remain unsettled as officials process claims.

Bergdall Wablington Ted Jrj Retmn Grover New York Msi Winton Mra Paty Wish Treasury Heeson Haney Fish Taxiene Atric

Lawmakers Adjourn in Tribute to Pope

Lawmakers adjourned today in tribute to the pope, expressing solemn sorrow. The session paused as officials called the pontiff the pope of panes and paid respects to his memory.

Pope Wassington Pope Ping Panes

Plausible San Antonio mayoral bid split ticket plan unfolds

In a heated morning scene on the city commission, Plummer and Phimmer announce joint mayoral ambitions amid a Froward campaign that claims broad support from fellow commissioners. Quin's absence sparks confusion as Wright defends unity, while a reform agenda promises department reorganizations and budget savings to fund city projects.

iPiethee Ty Don Politioo Theo M. Phimmer Milssloner Don Po Plummer K. Quin Phy Wright Lopothier Bermgiven Jessen Appayanthy Quin Ftmlians Maury Maverick Pusten Charles M. Dickson Pisani Meyer Quyde Pluusnier San Antonio Burdelin Otter Hekels Fersant Wuyene

Eight-man board finds cause of hard crash of new pursuit plane

New York data and Washington reports reveal an eight-man board concluded after examining the crash of a twin-motored pursuit aircraft that the accident occurred during a high speed cross country flight. Technical and mechanical factors were cited, with officials noting the top speed and elapsed time set new records despite the mishap. One crew member suffered minor injuries but recovered after resting, with plans to return to Wright Field for evaluation.

New York Cpi U. S. Army Washington Cal James Chaney Mitchelfield Long Esinne Pamy Chaney Llewt Associaion Howard Kelsey Init Officine Stlow Wright Geld Dayton Olid

Exchanges Close in Honor of Lincoln Holiday Shock

The New York Stock Exchange, curb market, cotton exchange, and major securities houses closed today in observance of a Lincoln birthday holiday. New Orleans Cotton Exchange and several other markets remained largely open across Savannah and maritime and naval stores centers.

Lincoln New York New York Stock Exchange Willinge Cottom Exchange Chiengard New Orleans

Daniel Seeking Bureaus Merger

Governor W Len O Daniel proposes consolidation of agriculture, stock raising, fruit growing and reclamation into a single Department of Agriculture and Westock to streamline state economy. He cites emergency regulation needs and argues the move would centralize water, sanitation, game and fish work under one department.

Austin Len O'Daniel In & Sweck Department of Africware and Hyestock Wiesep- Alala Hub Westock Ce Gehirtment of Agriuulture

Refuse Baring of Testimony Before Senate Military Committee

Washington Feb 13 The senate military committee rejected attempts to publish testimony on the sale of military pins to France Senator Clark Democrat Missouri Hind urged disclosure The witnesses Morgenthau and General Malicky Craig were before the committee Batista to sail Cuba to Veracruz after 12 days of journey toward Mexico City report says

Washington Senate Military Committee Oider Pmib Franen Clark

Governor O Daniel backs higher Texas hunting and fishing fees

Governor W Lee O Daniel advocates creating a new department of agriculture and live stock to regulate game fish and oyster licenses. He proposes a statewide hunting and fishing license fee of ten dollars for hunting anywhere in the state, arguing local county fees are too small. He says higher fees are not excessive if they fund wildlife protection and enforcement.

Texas Austin Willi W Lee O'Daniel

All Black Terror Believed Captured in Karnes City

Police say the suspect nicknamed the Black Terror, described as a prowler who entered several homes while residents slept, was captured Sunday night near Karnes City, held by Sheriff Harper Mortis and to be transported to San Antonio for questioning. Investigations suggest the intruder entered two homes before attempting to flee. No new sightings were reported since Sunday.

Leryo Karnes City Texas Shariff Harper Mortis San Antonio Karneyily Ilaning Sa Antanto

Woman Dies in Auto Crash. Victim Lucy Childs of Manhester

Lucy A Mes Childs 69 of Manhester was killed when her car collided with another vehicle on La Bay ALtonio near Gren Hill. She died en route to Robert 1 Steen hospital. Husband W C Childs and grandchildren Hproin Childs 18 Luella Childs 14 survived. incident noted as traffic fatality in Nexay County 1929.

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Survivors of Quads in Good Condition

Pittsburgh report says two surviving girls from a quad birth are in good condition at a hospital today. One baby died at birth while another died within 48 hours. oxygen support was used. Names Geraldine and Bernadine are given along with a male twin not surviving.

Pittsburgh Ralph Pennett Anther Bay Geraldine Burnadine Puck Sittver Holt Fran Teller Sincie

Vandalism at Harper Brotherhood Service Station

A chain of gunfire struck the Harper Brothers Service Station at 100 South Presa Street over recent nights. Deputies Vernon Behvetder and Molot Klevedtingen investigated but found no trace of the vandals as a group reportedly fired shots at the neon sign and station exterior.

Harper Brother South Presa Streek Vernon Behvetder Molot Klevedtingen

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