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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1939

Page

10

FRANK ROOSEVELT WARNINGS SHOCK EUROPE

Europe remains tense as Roosevelt warns of foreboding reports from war zones. Observers see no immediate crisis but note French and Italian maneuvers in Africa and rising tensions with Germany. London factions debate aid pledges and a British cabinet decision looms.

London Europe Hoosevee Roosevelt Jossep Kennedy Jowkey Prater Chamber Jain Lad Hale Max Wea Rombor North East Africa African Selonia France Tallan Germany Seltar Spain

Riot at Ely jail. 22 prisoners subdued after brawl

A violent disturbance at Ely jail led to the subdual of 22 inmates by guards C W Lenhart and Burges Long. One inmate, Jacob Hives, 27, was found in a semi conscious state with severe injuries and jailed officers reported the fight began before breakfast. The riot caused multiple gashes and a hospitalization.

Ely Orly C.W. Lenhart Burges Long Jacob Hives Juilers Riyay Sma B. Green Hospital Lo “Bollce

Trial of Alfred DicWrann Delayed by Defense Illness

In a Crimin District court the trial of Alfred BR DicWrann former city official indicted for bribery and conspiracy to theft was postponed after his lawyer Gerald Cooper reported illness. Chief prosecutor Dietemann and Judge McGrory conferred setting a new date as co counsel Simmons was absent. The case involves alleged payments to influence testimony and tax sketch details tied to Frank H. Bushick Jr. and local businessman Stanley Pomk. Two sentences were imposed on accomplices with five years and two years in prison.

Jis Alfred BR. DicWrann Polcemin Nx Menarlment Pee Columbus Texas MoGtor Cooper Strickery Harate Coro & Hospital Lietsmann Richard Iawn Jonny Crime District Frank H. Bushtck Jr Sas BR Pure Ported Dietzmann Mann San Antarilo Boshick Jr Mena Otfinn Stanley Pomk Nine Mani Tes An-geles Ianuary San Antonio Matin Bushick Jr

J A Cold Wave Forecast From J Henry Jarboe

The weather forecast for Sin Atitanie Mid-vickuly predicts a cold wave with temperatures rising to a Monday high around 70 degrees then falling. Tuesday should reach about 60 degrees with a cold front bringing cooler nights, while northerly winds bring brief relief before another warm spell.

Marjorie Daw J. Henry “Jarboe Sin Atitanie Mid-vickuly Weatier Micely Javier

Burglars Target Queen Elizabeth Wardrobe in London

Burglars raided the queen’s dressmaker show in London, stealing items valued around $25,000. The theft involved gowns and secret medals tied to designs by Norman Hartnell, with the incident attributed to an oversight.

London Tech Visi Wenanie Fulra Dreasminker Noyman Hartnell

Seek Girl Feared Kidnapped in Pasadena

Police launch a wide manhunt for eight year old Anne Louise Sweitzer reported missing from her Pasadena home. Detective W G Collins said she left with neighbors to play in a yard yesterday and Mrs Jeune Purcell later saw her in an automobile with Towne Davis a 40 year old gardener who removed clothes and personal items before driving away.

Pasadena Chut Fed Anne Louise Sweitzer W. G.collins Collins Jeune Purcell Anne Lane Towne

Army Flier Falls Into Lake After plane crash

The body of Second Lieutenant Theodore Proxwiredv of Lake Forest, Illinois, was recovered early today after his Mepline pilot’s plane crashed and sank in a lake near Santa Petnke. A co-pilot, Seaord Lieut. Mudd Marks, survived the incident with minor injuries. Aircraft wreckage was located near Waldo, Minnesota.

Lake Waldo Pin Anny Santta Theodore Lake Porest Minneapeli Minn

Markets Will Be Closed on Feb 22 in Observance of Washington Birthday

New York February 20 Markets will close February 22 for Washington’s Birthday. Commodity exchanges except New York will close. European markets will be open as usual under the holiday notice.

New York Nveatook Washington Candinata Itmarketa Agen Ax Wsul

New Cold Wave Sweeps On Test In Midwest

A persistent cold wave traced from the Middle West toward the East marked by rain followed by abnormally warm air. Detroit Lakes Minnesota reported 31 below. Minnesota, the Dakotas, Nebraska and Wisconsin faced sharply dropping temps with predictions of further frigid conditions. Snowdusted regions like northern Minnesota and Michigan reported heavy accumulation, while cities from Chicago to Milwaukee and Milwaukee to Cincinnati expected record low warms and deep cold tonight. The cold front moved toward the St Lawrence Valley as New York and other Northeast cities anticipated rain and renewed chill. Madrid’s morning paper in Spain noted disruption from a newsprint shortage.

Middle West Detroit Lakes Minn al Dowlis Chiego Dakotas Munresala Towt Nebyaska Wisconsin Micklanu Iinois St. Lawrence Minnesota Flesbone Mackxtine Houghton Mich.s Sere Ab St. Tener Hergy Park Falls Milwaukee Chicago Calvo Tander Wyo Clover Cole New Gleveland Columbus Giza Loulayullo Lauraville

Police Guard Rally At Madison Square Garden In 1930s New York

Police kept a 16-man, 24 hour guard on a pro Nazi German American Bund rally at Madison Square Garden after a search warning of hidden bottles and possible violence. The leader Kuhn and the rally faced opposition from the American Legion and other groups as the event promoted Brun America.

New York Dr.Polce Madison Square Garden Bottbs Nathtig Ameren Legion Brun Amertjeenlim

Knobknockers Eyed Through Window At Fort Worth Vault

A Fort Worth gallery sighted two knobknockers outside a Winnedge Coffee vault. They moved under a 10 watt light and attracted bystanders. An employee reported the incident to police, but the figures vanished into the Live building interior.

Fort Worth Winnedge Coffee Company Elmplaye Palle

Two Convicts Die After Wood Alcohol Poisoning

In Walla Walla two inmates died from wood alcohol poisoning while working in the state prison cleaning shop. Deputy prosecuting attorney E W King said the victims drank a beverage mixed with wood alcohol and were found in a bat stiffening solution at the workplace. A third drinker was recovering in hospital.

Walla Walla Tiva Eeiylols E. W. King Qiorgue King

Airliner Upsets on Landing in San Juan Harbor

San Juan Puerto Rico February 20 a Pan American passenger plane en route from Minink to Buenos Mresunset during a storm while landing in San Juan harbor. Twenty three passengers and crew aboard were removed. Mercy Worker dies in San Jose California and a mixer decorated with arations for the American Red Cross died today in Los Gatos California.

San Juan Puerto Rico Minink Buenos San Jhon Harbor AIR Mercy Worker Jose Calif Hx American Red Cross Ted Oroey Nia Los Gatos

Snowstorm Disrupts Northwest Oklahoma Trails Weather

A February 2007 report notes a snow and blizzard event across Northwest Oklahoma including Oklahoma City. Winter conditions spread from near zero to ten above, reducing visibility to a quarter near Waynoka as heavy drifting snow affected the Panhandle and western regions.

N.W Oklahoma Oklahoma City Sina West OklaHoma Panhandle Waynoka Gwymoi Pannendie

Pennsylvania Chain Store Tax Declared Void by Court

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court struck down a statewide chain store tax as unconstitutional. The levy of 1 to 500 dollars, applied to multiple stores under common ownership, was ruled confiscatory and in violation of the state constitution.

Pennsylvania Harrisburg Ciin Douplin Comly

Panther on school visit yields quick bell response

A first visit to the elementary school by a panther causes a brief alert as Bre presses a button and bells ring, prompting students and teachers to evacuate in an unscheduled fire drill.

New Hlogmpifld Toom Tol Witer

Child Heroine Dies in Fire in Lewistown

In Lewistown Fay on February 20 a year old girl died rushing back into her burning home believing her mother was inside. Mrs William Corson had fed her and guided her to the front door before the child ran toward the rear and screamed as the firemen battled the flames. The eldest daughter Alice, apparently believing her mother had returned, dashed into the burning building and was later found.

Lewistown Fay Biter William Corson Helr Sanill Bie Alee Binlding Ter Wks

Frank Hague Jr Named Lay Judge in New Jersey

Frank Hague Jr son of the Jersey City War and state Democratic leader was announced today by Governor A Harry Moert as a judge of errors and appeals in New Jersey. He succeeds Thomas Glyn Walker who resigned as common pleas judge of Hudson County.

Frank Hague Jr Trenton Frank Hage Jr Jersey City A. Harry Moort New Jersey Thomas Glyn Walker Io Bacon Hudson County

Predict Cold Wave to Hit South Texas

The weather bureau foresees a cold wave sweeping Texas from the west into South Texas and the Lower Rio Grande valley. A cold stage in the Panhandle is the harbinger, with snow reported in Borger and Amarillo and temperatures at zero and 35 degrees respectively.

South Texas Dallas Biates Weather Bureau Texas Rilo Grande Valley Borger Amacillo

Pat Dwyer Leads East Texas Solons in Austin

In Austin Pat Dwyer scores for the East Texas Solons as regional legislators criticized Governor YW Lee O'Daniel. The clash centers on a sharp attack linked to Mor Aeday by Representative Pat Diver of Sad Antonio, reflecting intra party tensions and opposition voices from last week.

Pat Dwyer East Texas Solons Austin Pat Diver Antonio Lee O'Daniel

Texan Collapses at Tourist Court and Dies

A Houston man named Gunter collapsed at a tourist court on Fredericksburg Road on Monday morning. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Robert A. Green Hospital.

Gunter Houston Fredericksburg Robert A. Green Hospital

Nazis Dasi Official for U S Spy Program

Berlin reports the dismissal of George Rettly, former director at the American branch of a German university student exchange program, for acting without orders. Massow stated there will be no successor to guard against a possible coup. Dugguay in New York to take over collections at the German student office.

New Mexico Margaret Neat Mexica Tegislature Berlin George Rettly Litte “Americatt German University Student Exchange Syngony Takin Massow Stephen Fieree Dugguay Institute of Intuna Lionalerento New York Gemma Bludent

Blaze Blown Out by Chesty Firemen

Janesville fire crews battled a kerosene leak blaze at a warehouse, suppressing flames that threatened stored goods. Witnesses described rapid actions by three firefighters who battled the fire and prevented further spread. The incident prompted hydrant use and an investigation into the leak source.

Janesville Wis Fels Shel Pratey Morphy

Maxie Rosenbloom Loses to Local Burglars at Club

Hollywood report says Maxie Rosenbloom prizefighter operates a night club that was burglarized early today. Burglars allegedly cut into the club trap and took about $2000, with damages to adjoining property and the site investigated by police.

Maxie Rosenbloom Hollywood Maxie Tocenbloom Birding AIA

Enabling Act Advances Refund Bonds in Senate

A rough Senate action on an enabling act to allow cities to issue refunding bonds was approved amid debates in the state legislature. Governor W Lee O'Daniel's administration and Mayor G. Ke Quin joined in conference with National Bank officials, signaling possible additional funding.

Cites Geenjon W Lee Otdaniel G. Ke Oitya

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