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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1939
Page
2
A detailed House committee report urges a two year investigation into subversive activity, calling Communists and anti fascist groups a threat to U S institutions. It cites penetration of government, labor unions, and schools, and urges wider departmental cooperation and funding.
A dubious medical ad touts Gold Medal Heazies Oil Capsules as a harmless diuretic for backache and urinary issues. It claims quick relief, urges purchase for 83 cents at modern drugstores, and promises better sleep and kidney support. The garbled copy imitates period sales language with exaggerated claims.
A 1938 report alleges consular officials and Fascist agents spread propaganda within Italian American organizations while many Italian Americans accused of subversive activity relied on relief rolls or WPA employment. It links labor unrest to Communist influence, cites Saposs, and notes Treasury data on December 28 1938 with receipts, expenditures, and rising gross debt.
Witness Ross told police a pickpocket moved faster than Andrew Rosseye as he stood near the Annex hotel on South Alamo. The thief asked for aid and snatched a watch from his pocket in a bold daytime incident.
A county court session discussed redistricting and precinct reductions pending grand jury input. Bertha Beile Barr resignations and staffing changes were noted, with Gra Lee replacing Barr and Rice’s patrol appointment approved after discussion. Dr Pinson named assistant to the county health officer amid objections, and various staff transfers and contracts were finalized for February and ongoing duties.
Storms sweeping the Black Sea drove 13 large cargo ships ashore today and smashed hundreds of smaller craft. Many seamen were missing in addition to 22 drowned yesterday.
Los Angeles January 3 The man who produced the year s biggest scare tops a national list of the 10 young men under 40. Durwood Howes s compilation includes crooner Rudy Vallee 37 football coach Elmer Layden 35 and aviator Howard Hughes 33 among five others.
San Antonio plans a 1939 safety pledge driven by the chamber of commerce public safety committee to cut the 1938 death toll of 52. Citizens signing pledge cards will display stickers on cars and commit to careful driving, obeying laws, discussing road safety, and supporting engineering, enforcement, and education efforts. The drive aims to gain national exposure as it enters the national traffic safety contest.
Washington January 3 7 Vice President Garner said he can maintain order and dignity in the Senate with one or two taps of gavels. He joked about handling multiple gavels and noted his favorite is a small ivory piece without a handle. He compared presiding in the Senate favorably to his former Speaker role.
Two former San Antonio police officers, Max W. Fues and Levi B. Stowe, died here Tuesday. Fues, 57, a native of the city, belonged to Alamo Lodge 728 Fraternal Order of Police and Belknap Rifles. Stowe, 55, a native of the city, belonged to Ancient Order of United Workmen. Funeral rites for Fues are set for Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. at Rice Chapel, with interment in Lutheran Cemetery. survivors include his widow Rose and two sons. Rites for Stowe are at the family residence Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Robert M. Allen officiating. pallbearers include his nephews Archie Anz, William Anz, Hert and Robert Stowe, M. D. Jones, and J. O. Drake. he is survived by his widow Mary Bell Stowe, two daughters, three brothers, four sisters, and two grandchildren.
Japanese authorities in southern Sakhalin charged the Soviet Union with murders and kidnappings of Japanese subjects today on the island off Siberia. The report cites authorities in Sakhalin describing the incidents as part of ongoing tensions between Ahssis and Nippon.
Miss Gally Simms sponsors a Tuesday event at the Plaza Hotel Ballroom featuring Darice Bonké with guests and city audience in attendance.
An appeal broadcast Tuesday by seven Y M C A directors urged San Antonians to subscribe 35000 by January 15 to buy back the Y M C A building. The property, now owned by Pacific Mutual of California after a 100000 bid at a September 6 trustee sale, could be sold for 38000 if the subscription succeeds. Promised loans total 50000, leaving about 35000 needed in two weeks to regain ownership. business leaders and bankers visiting the city would report on the campaign, with speeches planned on ETHA and EMAC network broadcasts.
President Roosevelt prepared the final draft of his address to Congress and planned a noon luncheon speech to be carried nationwide. Officials said no major appointments would be announced before Thursday as he aims to clear the budget and legislative messages before submitting nominations, including a Supreme Court vacancy, for Senate confirmation. Also arranged to meet John L. Lewis of the CIO.
Representative Patman of Texas regains status as No 1 bill introducer in the Seventy-sixth Congress filing a chain store tax measure. He previously led with the soldiers bonus bill but had that enacted.
The Associated Press reports a New Year weekend death toll near 327, lower than the prior Christmas period. Fatalities stem from automobile collisions, fires, falls, homicides, plane crashes, and other causes across states led by New York with 62 deaths.
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