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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1940

Page

3

Subversive Fronts Report Shapes Dies Committee Findings

Washington report on the two year Dies Committee inquiry says fewer than 1,000,000 Americans affected by subversive activity as it faults leadership in a quarter of unions for being aligned with Communism. It concludes most members are not Communists but warns a minority have strong ties and urges continued enforcement.

Washington Jan Dite Unie United States House Mesibera Johnl. Lewis Tae American Youth Congress Mra Franklin D. Roosevelt Upiwld Youth Congress Stalin Bund Communist Party John L. Jewls I. O Dewnpsey D.-N. ML WPA Pertan Dempsey, Starnes Dy Alki Casey D.mass Voorhis D.-Calif Thawes Arn. J and Mason Dies D.-Tex Ulah Orange Texas Cam- Mantels American Federation of Favor G.I Abraham Lincoln American Youth Congress America Vis Exerus Tad Young Compmunist League Conetess Consmittee American League Peace and Democracy United Front Teague International Labor Defense Communist Party of the Fritz Kighn Earl Browder William Weiner Nicholas Dozenberg Cmmunist International William Dudley Pelley Bookniga State Department Hitler representiWe Russia

Santa Barbara float wins sweepstakes amid red scare talk

A long contorted report links a Santa Barbara float victory to broader anti Communist probes. It cites unions and front groups, naming the American Youth Congress and several allied organizations, criticizing Soviet and German influence and detailing alleged counterfeiting and political prosecutions.

Uyese National Maritime Union United Cannery, Packing and Allied Work Wre Federation of Architects, Chemists and Technicians Fur Workers International Union International Longshoremen's and Warrehousemen’s Union American Communications Association United Electrical Radio and Mechanical Workers of America United Purniture Workers of America Communist Party Anmerican League For Peace and Democracy Internaons Workers Order American Student Union Friends of the Soviet Union Niional Negro Congress Southern Negro Youth Congress League of American Writers, Workers Allance Spanish Refugee Relief Campagn North American Committee

GhEGT Group Plans Community Drive Organization

A local business and civic group convened at the Gunter Notent by the chamber of commerce to organize a community drive for charity. Leaders named include Jobin, M. Bennett, Joe Ho Prost, J. Re Da Ws Jesse D. Oppenheimer and Chester M. Chibk, aiming to consolidate drives and support for local initiatives.

Beanly Howse Antonio Amucican Tabor Thureday Independens Reese Ajelgie Rictorial Chamber of Commerce Jobin M. Bennett Joe Ho Prost J. Re Jesse D. Oppenheimer Chester M. Chibk Nvon- Solidale

Air Line Plays Safe on Holiday Controversy

A report from South Dakota notes air line executives plan to avoid holiday timing disputes while a Natchez Mississippi fire destroys a showplace. The reference to fascist and extremist groups is included in a broader federal committee’s evidence on radical organizations and racketeering tied to figures such as William Dudley Belley and Peter.

Cristian Patriots Leslie Pryi William Dudley Pauley Gerald B. Winrod Charles B. Hudson James True National Liberty Party Frank W. Clark Sue Juary Robert E. Edmondson The American Rangers J. H. Peyton American White Guard Henry 3. Alle Constitutional Crusaders of America Silver Shirt Legion of America William Dudley Belley Pelester United States

Night police court proposal urged by Johnson in Fort Worth

A plan for a night police court to handle drunk driving prostitution and related issues was urged to Deputy Mayor Floyd McGown by W. Jay Julison Ban Ane toro Attorney Johnson, inspired by New York City and Baltimore programs. He proposed a nighttime court with a Salvation Army worker present, and offered to serve as the first judge, arguing the format would reduce delays and focus on facts.

Nu O Night Ailetonto Floyd McGown Wesness W. Jay Julisol Ban Anetoro Johnson McGown No Night Corporation New York City Balvaton Army Vic Fort Worth Vera Piott Kennedale Peet Wahl Court Salvation Army

Quints Hear of War Noted by Canadian Doctor

In Callander Ontario five year olds the Dionne quintuplets learn of a war in Europe. Their physician Dr Alan Roy Dafoe explained he had withheld the news to spare them distress while the news buzzed through adults. He described the girls as curious about why adults argued and why Hitler caused fear.

Callander Europe Alan Roy Dafoe Colt Khug Dates Hitler Ferdinand

Japanese Navy Chief Sees Victory in China for Japan

Vice Admiral Zengo Yoshida, minister of marine, issued a Bloomy New Year message asserting Japan’s likely success in subduing China. He linked European war developments to Japan’s aims, emphasizing confidence in rapid regional gains and national resolve amid global conflict.

China Jap Toyo Jeti Zengo Yoshida Europe Japan

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