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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1939

Page

2

Forge Urged to Impress Russ in Dispute Over Siberian Fisheries

The Japanese diet urged strong measures to pressure Moscow in the Sino-Japanese dispute with the Soviet Union over Siberian fisheries. Proposals included resorting to Loree to press claims and possible armed defense if peaceful settlement fails. Reports from Hsinkine and Manchukuo indicate Russian patrols near Crilelin on Sunday increased tensions.

Siberian Loe Russi Sakbullen Island Kantchatka Moscow Tokio Hsinkine

Cadet Sponsors Named for Lanier R T C Unit

Lanier High announces Teelegi esol sponsors for the new R T C unit. Principal R H Brewer named sponsors Wednesday, listing poets and other names as sponsors.

Lanier Teelegi Esol Sidney Lanier High School R. H. Brewer Tusday Joan Adame Magdalena Cavazos Augustina Franks Irene Herrera Olivia Navilnea Gloria Pammore Flide Perez Sara Ramos Teode- Tinda Rénedon Boriha Rayna Rute Rodriguen Guster Satayar Apener Pits

City News Prize hinge party by Vindal Lédec

A hinge party hosted by Vindal Lédec at Hermann Sons hill on Wednesday night aims to raise funds for Representative Benelig's convention. Everyone is welcome to attend and support the cause.

Vindal Lédec Hermann Sons Hill Wednessy Night Rep M. Benelig Convention Fund

Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Claims Review

An advertisement style testimonial praises Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for improving appetite digestion and stomach comfort. The user describes increased gastric juice flow and better digestion, claiming stronger health and vigor after use.

Pierce

Archives Building Searched Reveals Original Bill of Rights

Washington reports a century and a half after its adoption the discovery of an original parchment of the Bill of Rights among archives papers. The document, badly faded but legible, was found after inquiries prompted by remarks on its nonexistence, and is reproduced with a photograph.

George Rothwell Brown Washington Hellswood Lo} Bloom New York State Department Bloom Ted War Department

Campaign struggles shape city election ticket tale

The Plummer led campaign heatedly maps budget cuts and candidate talks for the tax commission and city posts. Denials of a two gift mayor plan circulate while leaders dispute representation and party lines. Local clergy and community figures are cited as supporters amid a tense political scene in San Antonio.

Plumuier Lintier Rexnote Plummer Steffler Polis Bug Ib Tax Cormmis Tax Commissioney Pluymer Dicklson Miele John K. Weber Quin Plumer Ft Excent Bowne Thy Wat San Antonix G. BK Dryer BR. Ty Render P. B Dickson Fred Felty Rlatementa Preston Anderson Rathier Oya

Pride Gives Aged Woman New Life

In Toledo on February 15 a distressed elderly woman, facing life despair, forged a burial contract amid poverty. A director refused to identify, while a newspaper exposé triggered offers from readers. The woman claimed she would complete the contract as she recovered, but a charity curtain rose on a troubling tale of manipulation and suicide reports.

Toledo Ohio Pilite Slurets Tam

Improvements planned for Woodlawn Lake and Concepcion pools

Commissioner Jacob Tullola announced Wednesday that two pools at Woodlawn Lake and Concepcion Park will be reconditioned this year after last summer's closures due to unsanitary conditions. Five pools will charge fees this summer, while three pools for specific communities will be free.

Woodlawn Lake Concepeinn Jacob Tullola Sald Marbeck Concepcion Park Reiblala

End Week Cleanser for Logy People Promises Relief

An odd dated ad touts a weekend cleansing product named BLACK-DRAUGHT or BLACK-PRAUGHT. It claims to help dull lethargic individuals regain energy, ease headaches, improve appetite, and soothe stomach distress through a vegetal purgative. Many claims rely on a single principal ingredient described as a known habit-forming toxin.

Tonlgist Lane Newbie

Rule explained by Plummer clarifies tax office order

Plummer says tax commissioner can issue an order to force compliance with city charter provisions. The move, Tuesday, relies on Section 47 and requires city attorney recommendation for tax settlement. He notes the back tax office is under mayor per charter and back tax attorney controls settlements unless protested by the city attorney.

M Plummer Arder Tex Attorner Sults Siete Plimyer Cinl Campronise Pluramer Prey Runtress IL Kremer Este Plummer Agathel Elky Hectlow City Commission

United Methodist Plan Proposes Five Districts and One Negro Serving Area

A Jackson Mississippi report outlines a plan by a Methodist commission to unite the church bodies into a five district structure with a sixth overlapping district to serve Black congregations. Bishops would be limited to their district, with a new cross denom consolidation forming a New Methodist Church including the Episcopal and Southern branches.

Tn & Separate Christian Advocate Southern ‘Methodist Bishons

INegro Bandit Robs Station In Early Morning Hold Up

A masked African American man entered a Midway service station at New Brownfell over bne and Nolan streets early Wednesday, produced a .45 caliber pistol, threatened attendant Bil Aumwalt, and escaped with 38 dollars from the till after the clerk rang up No Late. Police describe the bandit as about 34 years old, wearing a blue handkerchief.

iNegro Avco Midway New Brownfell Bne Nolan Street Ted West Jon Notan Steeet

Mexican Siesta Reduced to Three Hours for Government Workers

MESXIGG CVT, Feb. 16. Mexican government employees will have a three hour midday rest. The previous regulation granted four hours for lunch and siesta, with work from 8 to 1 and 4 to 9:30. The reform shortens the lunch period and siesta to three hours total.

Mesxigg Cvt

Woman Drowned in Manadas Creek Near Laredo

Mos Ganditupesiar tinez de Romnos, 25, drowned while washing clothes in Manadas Creek about six miles north of Laredo. The incident occurred yesterday as the river water swept him away.

Laredo Manadas Creek Here Romnos

Sudden Move Report Near Paris Springs

Brief note of a sudden event near Paris Springs references winter residence at meumonis with unclear details and fragmented phrasing. Main actors and locations are sparse but indicate a local incident or movement in the area.

Paris Springs Meumonis

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