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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1939

Page

4

Pope Pius XI Conclave Surprises Vatican World

A 1937 feature recounts the surprise during the papal conclave of 1922, noting secrecy under Vatican rules, the swift voting rounds, and the mix of rumors around Cardinal Ratti and Cardinal Tacui. It highlights the then-new papal election process and Mussolini’s presence at coverage.

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Doris Kenyon and Albert Lasker Marriage Ends Quickly

Hollywood gossip reports singer Doris Kenyon and advertising man Albert Lasker will divorce soon in Nevada after a four month marriage. Kenyon said the union was hasty and incompatible and they will remain friends. She plans to move to Nevada immediately.

Hollywood Nevada Reno Las Vegas Segal

Pay Hour Rule Outlined by Wage-Hour Board

Washington Feb 20 Ins union laborers may be paid for 2 hours daily and 58 hours weekly with no overtime under certain provisions of the Federal wage hour standards act. Wage-Hour Administrator Elmer Andrews ruled, citing a statutory opinion by Calvert Magruder. He outlined conditions for collective bargaining agreements under sections of the act, including hours limits, annual wage guarantees, and unit certification by the National Labor Relations Board.

Washington Elmer Andrews Calvert Magruder Ishar Department Andrews Mwar National Labor Relations Hoard Labor Standards Act

Funeral Rites Set for A M Johnson

Funeral services will be held in Gant Antonin Tuesday for Alvly Mare Un Johnsaty, 47, employee of the U S Soil Conservation Service of Dontar Johnston, who died in Dallas Sunday. The year of death and connections to the U B department and Corns Christi are noted with local honors and arrangements by Laverna cone ry.

A.M. Johnson Gant Antonin Conservation Service Tohnston Dallas Sonday Tor U. B Jabor Tamia Laverna Cone

Carnival Royalty Parade Opens Galveston Mardi Gris

Galveston teems as King Frivolous II arrives to inaugurate a Mardi Gras parade. Bolly O Daniel, governor’s daughter, named grand duchess for the festivities. The coronation and royal pageantry cap a day of marches and city celebrations.

Galveston Bolly O'Daniel Qheen Hell Miss O'Daniel Rage

Marriage of Valley King and Mountain Queen Ends Rail Era

In Sacramento on February 24, the long marriage of the Valley King and Mountain Queen ends as the railroad linking Sacramento with Plaverville is discontinued. The line, once a bustling daily route for hundreds of riders, loses patronage to autos and motor transport, leading the Southern Pacific to receive authorization to suspend two daily trains carrying an average of three passengers.

Sacramento Calif Mountain Sacramento Valley Plaverville Sierra Nevada State Railroad Commission Southern Pacific Company Authority

Foreign policy debate cools as army expansion nears approval

Washington reporters describe how presidential hints of European tension dampened congressional fervor on foreign policy. Senators Austin Logan and Minton defend actions aiding French warplane purchases and the Army expansion bill worth 376 million dollars, with broad support expected despite controversy. The Navy and Department officials note France buys American warplanes, while the military panel continues hearings into the week.

Washington Europe Senate Austin Vermont U.S Login Democrat Kentucky Roosevelt Roossfelt Florida Netherlands United States State-Départment House

First Farm to Seven Years Old at Ban Angelo

West Texas irrigation on the old Bismarck farm near the South Concho River began in 1868 with Jake Marshall and WS Kelly promoting German settlement. The farm, once watered by ditches, supplied Fort Concho soldiers with fresh vegetables, while Lake Nosworthy now covers part of the land.

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Warden Seeks Truth From New Convicts in Huntsville

In Huntsville on February 20, a warden known for evaluating inmates privately after fingerprinting and assigning convict numbers asks each newcomer if they are guilty or innocent. He believes he can gauge truth by reading a man’s demeanor, a skill used to judge character beyond records.

Huntsville Atq Texas WW. Ward Acer Dub Dudge

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