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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1939

Page

11

Vatican City Elects Camillo Rebecouthi as Pope

The Vatican begins work on a conclave plan to elect Camillo Rebecouthi, with experts attached to the Vatican staff overseeing preparations. The papal palace's Ban Damaso courtyard and kitchens on the ground floor, living quarters above, set the scene for the cardinal electors and their staff as the election process moves forward.

Vatican Camillo Rebecouthi terhaleAl Papal Palace Ban Damaso Etty Aetyanis

Vatican conclave plans and life inside the cardinals’ cell block

The account explains the 1208 tradition of the papal conclave and the modern setup where cardinal electors stay in temporary wooden apartments, vote in the great hall, and are guarded by Camerlengo and ceremonial officers. It details entry, locks, and post election homage rituals inside the conclave structure.

Ra Whitera Boya Oulalde Vieterbo Italy Sacred College Palsee Bistineg Chapel Ceremonia Conelave Vieck

King James Bible Revision Planned by International Church Group

GHICRGO Feb 13 reports Yale University Divinity School professor Denn ee A Weigle says plans exist for a revised King James Bible produced by British and American scholars. He notes a British committee forms and the American group has had formal talks and correspondence with British scholars and publishers. Also, Lidora Carding Goma y To Mes of Spain leaves for Rome to attend the conclave of cardinals to elect the next pope.

Ghicrgo Dennee A. Weigle Yale University International Council of Religious ‘Education Thet Dean Weigte Idle Committes Hue Spain Frarqcelona Lidora Carding Goma Y To- Mes Jicimate Rone

Explosion at Quarry Kills Three Workmen

An unexplained dynamite blast at a rock quarry near Mars Hill kills three workers and seriously injures five others as they warmed near the site. The dead are Fred Thoms, 48, of Mars TIlls. Cling Shelton, 14, of Laurel. and Roscoe Metenle, 43, of Laurel.

Marshill Fred Thoms Mars Tills Cling Shelton Laurel Roscoe Metenle Laure

Ex Convict Held in Hammer Slaying

Police in Indianapolis detain a 21 year old man and a 17 year old woman as suspects in the hammer murder of a blonde three year old girl named Mya. The two are charged with conspiracy and were arrested Thursday in Andersay and brought to the city. The case involves a now jailed ex convict who allegedly aided the crime.

Indianapolis Louisylie Mya Carrie Thelod Rome Michael F Mortise Laboret Andersay Wam

No Snuff Wife Granted Divorce in Knoxville

In Knoxville Tennessee on February 13 a divorce case ended with the wife granted as the father testified he never bought her snuff. Judge Hamilton Burnett ruled after weighing other charges of man-support and related factors in the case involving the wife and her husband.

Knoxville Tenn Chanit Hamilton Burnatt

Opponents Out On Limb Pappy Aims To Edge Gov O Daniel

The report covers Governor O Daniel's radio address from the governor's mansion. He criticizes opponents as out on a limb and vows to defend his tax plan despite Senate rejection of two appointments. He attacks the capital punishment push and pledges action against opposition in Texas politics.

Austin Fen IFI O'Manisl Shim O'Daniel Lax Govenor Devel Texas Orrle

SLAIN IN HOUSTON STORE ROW THREE MEN DIED

Houston Mr. Bergstrom Nick Meldonado and another man were killed in a shotgun attack outside a shop in the ship channel area. The shooter Clifford Beach killed himself after wounding Thelma Earp, a cafe helper. Detectives say the assailant may have tried to rob the storekeeper and a coroner ruled Beach died by his own hand.

Houston Feb George Borgstrom Ys Shiel Assail Ship Channel Keres Nick Meldonado Airlie Ciliford Beach Thelma Earp Miss Earp Bergstrom Beach Justice of the Pence W Ragan

Coughlin Target of Union Criticism

Springfield Feb 18 mass CIO session adopted resolutions criticizing Detroit priest Charles E Coughlin for anti labor rhetoric and accused him of attacking a religious group and promoting radicalism while praising pamphlets and denouncing his stance on labor relations and in American affairs.

Springfield Maés Massachusetts Anto Carnell Dey Charles E. Coughlin Detroit Coughlin Afiites Congress of Industrial Organizations

General Andrews Visits Tactical School After El Paso Arrival

General Andrews arrived late Sunday from Bigstick El Paso for a routine flight. Maj. James Hodges co-piloted the plane with two sergeants a radio technician and a mechanic. He departed at 1020 hours for Velparaise to inspect the bombing and gunnery base of the tactical school at Montgomery Alabama on the way to Florida.

Amiress Air Force Velparaise Andrews Bigstick el Paso James PB Hodges Montgomery Alean Raute Florida

Rain on Roof Sparks Family Flight in Missouri

Mrs Ed Whitten recalled rain on the roof when sparks from a faulty stove set the hall aflame. The Whittens barely escaped with no possessions as flames leaped from the porch floor and rose into the home in mid February.

Jobreh Ed Whitten Whitten

Flowers on grave of Lincoln's mother observed birthday

Lincoln City Indiana February 13 A wreath lay on Nancy Hanks Lincoln's grave as a simple memorial service was held beside her marble marker The nation marked the 130th birthday of Abraham Lincoln with ceremonies and observances centered on the historic grave site

Lincoln Lincoln City Ind Nancy Hanks Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Mystrisus

Rubiola Seeks Funds to Restore City Pools

Park Commissioner Jiroh Rubiola aims to secure funds to rehabilitate San Antonio city pools to meet health standards. A Tuesday meeting with the chamber of commerce will discuss financing, admission charges, and WPA installations, while work on one pool may begin if funds are found.

Ketlcn Jiroh Rubiola Becking Soliton Rubiola Simlor Chamber of Commercal A. Berotelmann Rubbola Clty San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Guarga H. Tucker Tucker Albert Buss J. E Rublola

Cardinal O'Connell Sails for Rome to Attend Cardinals Meeting

Boston's Cardinal O'Connell, senior cardinal of the United States, boarded the Relanale ship in Nosinn Bahamas for Rome to join the college of cardinals. He sails Wednesday on the Saturna with secretary Monsignor Minihan and Monsignor M. J. Spraine, pastor of St. Mary's of the Assumption in Brookline, Mass.

Cardinal O’connell Rome New York Wik Sam Cnedingl O Connell Boston Senor United States Nosinn Bahamas Alomrd Relannle Ji Romy College of Cardinals Cardinal O'Connel Monsignay. & Minihan Monsignoy M. J. Spraine St. Mary's of the Assumption Shurch Brookline, Mass

San Antonio residents injured in falls

A pair of incidents Monday sent two San Antonio residents to Robert B. Green Hospital with injuries. Lozana, 3444 North Turno is street, broke a hand after a 14 foot fall from a roof, while L. L. Catlock, 314 Ord Street, sprained an ankle from a fall. Delmira Eilzands, 1, South Laredo Street, had a thumb severed when his hand was caught in a pot.

Falls Falls San. Antoniaus Robert B. Green Hospital Lozana North —Tuirnoissstreet L. L. Catlock Ord Street Nat Delmira Eilzands South Laredo Street

Permanent Hot Oil Act Is Requested

Senator Connaly of Texas introduced a bill to make permanent the current oil regulation act known as Not off. The act is set to expire in June unless extended.

Washington Connaly

Intruder Caught After Burglar Flees Storefront Breakin

At 120 North Flores street, W B Collins grocery store owner A R Wallace and nearby filling station operator Charles Wilson trapped a burglar hiding in the rear after a smashed front plate glass page. The suspect pleaded not to shoot and was held until police arrived. Prince the dog kept growling, aiding the capture.

Atres San Antono Iplass W. B. Collins North Flores Street A. R. Wallace Eand Charles Shorty) Wilson Arived Wallace Wilson Prince Collins Beng

Woman 5 Hurt In Gas Blast At Town Street Home

A gas explosion Monday injured Mrs. Mary Taylor and damaged a residence on Town Street. Firefighters traced the blaze to rats gnawing a folding wall board which caught matches. the home of Mrs. J. D. Dixon also sustained damage and a man’s house on Baltimore Street suffered losses. The incident occurred around 1:12 p.m. and the patient was hospitalized with facial burns.

Town Street Genere Mary ‘Taylor Taylor Rocatt J. D. Dixon Sifza Arthur M. Kleypas Weverly Avenue Geraldine Kleypas L. Baltyl Waverly Fire Department Flutemen Dyenbuntly Hattaker Baltimore Street Bulding

Tom Mooney Rests Prior to Gallstone Operation

Tom Mooney rests at a friend’s home in Los Angeles preparing for an operation on gall stones. The labor leader, recently pardoned by Governor Culbert Olson after 32 years in San Quentin for the 1916 Preparedness Day bombing, had called off a speaking tour as health issues surfaced.

Tom Mooney Los Angles Friends Gail‘stones Govenor Culbert L. Olson San Quentin

Barrage Balloon Chase Abandoned Over London

The Royal Air Force abandoned a raid on a London barrage balloon that broke loose yesterday and drifted toward Germany trailing over 100 feet of steel cable. Planes were sent to hunt it. two other balloons also broke loose and were recaptured.

London Royal Air Force North Germany Hub I

Funeral for Governor O'Daniel Aide's Baby Draws Houston Crowd

In Houston crowds of about 5900 lined alleys to witness Governor W. Lee O'Daniel attend the funeral of Molly Lee Hopbert, 16, 5 months, named for the governor and his daughter. The gathering followed his radio tribute from Austin and a noted plant visit.

Houston W. Lee O'Daniel Hig Tamity Dlie Molly Lee Hopberts Molly Texas Beaumont Melly Pat Mike Aaistry Lac Hoppens Molly Lee Ernest Hoypens Hughes’ Tool Manufacturing O'Naniel National Flowers Mohammed O'Daniel Taxea Texes

Frost National Is County Depository for Two Years

County Commissioners accepted Frost Matlonnt bank bid as county depository for two years. Agreement sets deposits for two years with 2 percent interest on six month deposits and 2.2 percent on longer terms. Bank to pay county common schools 3 percent interest on funds.

Frost National Frost

Riots in Dawnpore after religious demonstrations

In Dawnpore India renewed religious rioting followed Hindu processions and loud music near a Muhammedan house. Police clashed with demonstrators yesterday leaving twenty dead and two hundred wounded. thirty five people were injured.

India Dawnpore Hindda Muhammedan Tve Badiles

Airport WPA Work Meeting Delayed by City Hall Politics

A planned aviation committee meeting at Wie city hall to discuss Al Stinson field airport work was postponed due to political squabbles. GP Dieter, chair, said the conference had been set for the Plaza, aiming to prevent halting work for lack of city funds. The delay follows signals that absent city funds could force the WPA to stop the project.

Wie Chamber of Commerce Aviation al Stinson Fleld Dieter WEA Dewi Federal Agency Anid

Man stabbed on way home in unclear assault case

Police report a 22 year old man, Bantos Cervantes of Moratas Street, was stabbed by an unknown assailant on his way home. He was treated at a hospital for the wound and the incident is under investigation.

S.A Bantos Cervantes Moratas Street Tobdrt Green Hospital Cervanites

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