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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1939

Page

2

Price fixing bill tightens barber charges in state

Austin Pele. The Texas house of representatives approved a bill setting a minimum barber price. The measure passed 30 to 15 and would fix a minimum pay scale for haircuts shines and related services at 40 cents maximum in stone towns counties may adjust up to 25 percent from the minimum.

Austin Pele House of Representatives Peter Darekavez Renale Aly Ston Imay

Bond Vote Date Studied For County Improvements

Officials studied a STABONO bond issue election for county road improvements and a August ballot date aligned with state amendments. The court noted the proposal is up to the people, with date to be set to conform with other items.

County Rand Iffers Cuminis~ Seners

Honored Electricity for Fare Carries Bold Claim

A rough OCR fragment notes a statistic about nearly 1.5 million American farm homes connected to electric service and an annual growth rate of 21,000 connections, with unclear context and attribution. The text suggests a promotional or advocacy angle but lacks full details.

Eleven Unionists at Chryster plant jailed in labor raid

Eleven unionists were jailed and four more sought on charges of extorting workers at the Chryster plant in California. Deputy District Attorney Russell Parsons warned that leaders using threats to force membership may face prosecution. Local 230 officers and several committee members were arrested with bonds set at 2807 each amid reports of coercive tactics and intimidation used to compel nonmembers to join.

Los Angeles Nionists Chrystex Miptors Iktet California Haber Russell Parsons Jemuret Unitea! Automobile Workers of America Noth ‘Tauscher Preslel Wiliam Goldman Kepneth Guue Sim Hart Inéal Martin Mf. Diller Walter 3. Bosnick Donald M. Xettering Lester Saith Glade K. Jones Alefrey L. Davis Edward FT Patterson Parkins Parsons

Banks Balk on Further Loans

A Cantitud city official critiques cash budgeting and bond plans amid financial strain. The speaker cites state actions, says the city faces pressure from governance and tax constraints, and argues for prudent debt management while defending employee funding protections.

Senate Flays Pappy's Choice in Texas Debate

Texas senators harshly criticized Governor Burns over his stance on highway and oil gas commission issues. Burns recalled a past Austin hotel scuffle with a rival faction while vowing to oppose the governor's approach and defend East Texas interests. Senators Gordon Borne and Clay Cotten pressed for cooperation with Houston leaders and questioned the governor's policy messaging.

Texas Spattes Redaith Girdon Borne Hunts Ville Ga Ausuin Hotel Burns Fort Worth Hunter Burs Austin Heeers Honston Sam Houston East Clay Cotten Palestine Egic Elle Deneen Neuse

Triple Hanging In Manitoba Stages After Slaying

Three men Morgenawski Prytula and Kabnika were hanged for the murder of an 11 month old girl in Manitoba. The crime occurred after intruders beat Elko Cotrick and his wife during a home invasion demanding money and taking a 11,000 ransom. The executions, the first triple hanging in Manitoba, were carried out at Naviphin last November.

Canada Winnipexs Manitoba Lodey Hilary Peter Morgenawski Dart Prytula Wiliwr Kabnika Naviphin Ning Anya Cottrick Collank Elko Cotlrick Sas Ridder

Ursula Parrott to Wed in New Canaan

New Canaan, Conn. Ursula Parrott, famed author of best sellers, to wed A. Cosler schnerhorn, a member of one of New York s oldest families. Parrott has been married three times and resides in New York. Behrumer Behorperhorn, son of Mrs. Alfred Egmont Behorpnerhorn, has had five wives.

Ursula Parrott New Canaan Conn Fey Ina Ursin Parrott A. Coslérschnerhorn New York Ming Parritt Behrumerhorn Alfred Egmont Behorpnerhorn

President of Court Is Slain in China

Gunmen shot and killed the president of the Japanese controlled Nantao district court in Shangrat. The attack occurred as officials reported a fatal blow to the appointed leader, with local police investigated and a suspect described as an OMM member.

China Shangrat Fu Foh Nanteo Istriot Court Bic Fresnel Qanenanteay Tagehag Ealad Iwatey Police

Resignation Accepted as Treasury Aide Taylor Steps Down

President Roosevelt accepted the resignation of Whyne G Taylor, assistant secretary of the treasury, effective February 28. Taylor said he regretted the move and cited circumstances making it desirable to relinquish his post.

Taylor FDR Washington Fen Roosevelt Whyne G Taylor The Preasury Yu Nis Lolser

False fire alarm drains Hart Rochester unit

In Rochester New Hampshire a false alarm at the East Rochester fire station triggered a full response. Firefighters raced out into freezing air after an electric siren, only to be met by a group of cheerleading girls from a nearby auditorium using the station as a dressing room.

Hart Rochester N,h Dudiois Woané Eparteent Os A Aull Washington OFC Washington National Mesnaient Society

Fingerprints Lead to Man's Arrest in Break-In Case

Fingerprints taken from a sn artite moblie show two coats stolen. Police arrest a 30 year old San Antonio man after matching prints to records. Davenport, Curver, and Ry i, police experts, verified the match. Lemac B. F. Uls, 2431 Morales, reported his car was broken into Monday.

San Antonio Au- Beep Davenport Nolice BI Curver Ry i Lowe Lemac B. F. Uls Morales Assest Wes

Six Expropriation Decrees Signed in Mexico

Six presidential decrees authorized expropriation of 19,670 acres of the American owned Tailor Sugar Co property at Las Mochis, Sinaloa. The total area seized since February is now 76,259 acres.

Mexico Las Mochiy Binaloa Breweht

Bayer Aspirin Proved Fast Pain Relief Promote Genuine Bayer

The advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as a quick and inexpensive pain relief option. It advises asking for Bayer Aspirin by its full name to ensure authenticity and avoid generic aspirin.

Bayer

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