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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1939
Page
3
T. A. Campbell of 402 Hammond street reported an overcoat stolen from his car downtown Friday. Carl Zettner of 1123 West Rosewood avenue reported tools taken from his automobile in the downtown area.
Berlin report says Hitler sought to expand Nazi influence across Europe by testing Poland’s cooperation after a long meeting with Polish foreign minister Beck. Observers say France Britain exited continental affairs, leaving Germany to claim North, Central and Southern Europe as its sphere of influence. Poland seen as the likely obstacle to full German dominance.
Report outlines several Nazi strategy options to gain control of raw materials from the Soviet Union and Ukraine. One plan envisions Poland sharing sovereignty while Germany governs an autonomous Ukrainian region within Poland. Discussions also mention restoring Dana and Meme and expanding influence in Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia.
Trustworthy sources say Premier Mussolini is reviewing a U S proposal for settling Jewish refugees in Ethiopia. The idea appears in a Roosevelt memorandum delivered by Ambassador Philips, with Mussolini shown an initial reading last Tuesday.
Jan 6 dispatches say the government army captured Valsequillo a key highway and rail hub in Estremadura, as forces push a counter offensive against insurgents. Barcelona region fighting continues with defenders weakening at Borjas Blancas and Artesa de Segre as government lines hold yet resist disintegration.
In Shanghai the United States Marines guarding the Shanghai Power Company plant in the Yangtze district fought 30 Japanese soldiers after a gate was locked. The brief melee left several Japanese knocked unconscious and six Marines injured, with no weapons used beyond fists and improvised blows.
The American Jewish Congress launched a national boycott pledge campaign against Nazi Germany. In New York readers say 150000 blue and white buttons bearing Boycott Nazi Germany have been distributed. Youth groups and about 50 other organizations will help obtain pledges. Samuel Treedman chairs the boycott committee. The move echoes President Roosevelt's call for methods stronger than words to pressure aggressor regimes.
Delton C. King twenty from Areiniwega street was treated at Robert B Green Hospital Friday after a severe beating by two men in the 400 block of South Alamo street. Milayed Suna I of Montrose avenue was also admitted with a broken collarbone after falling from a bicycle.
French Premier Daladier arrived aboard the cruiser Foch to confer with colonial and military leaders in Algiers. He reviewed Tunisia defense plans amid Italian aims, meeting with governor general and army air and naval commanders after a three day Tunisian tour. crowds cheered with arms presented and thousands praised him.
In severe cold along the Yellow river in Southwestern Shansi three towns Wencheng Kuhsien Mafenzian were reported captured after Chinese retreat across the river. On the Central China front Chinese recaptured Atalkisng east of Yochow and claimed 200 Japanese killed along the Sui river.
Thomas J. Mooney, awaiting a pardon before Governor Cilbert B. Olson in Sacramento, vows to dedicate his life to winning freedom for Warren Billings. The two were convicted of murder in the 1918 San Francisco parade bombing that killed 10 and wounded 46. Olson has indicated a decision will follow the pardon hearing with no opposition expected.
The Rev. Perry F. Webb led a ceremony at Fourth and Taylor as First Baptist Church began its new education building worth 250000 dollars. Deacons, pastors, and church members participated placing mortar. a sealed copper box with church history and 1938 WMU minutes was set in the cornerstone. Occupancy expected by May 1.
In Duneire New York on January 6 Max Rismann was found with a slash in his left temple along West Lake Road. He told hospital staff he was struck by a duck during fading light and urged a sign reading Duck Ducks along the shore.
London reports Prime Minister Chamberlain told ministers he would ask Premier Mussolini to withdraw Italian troops from Spain and improve Franco Italian relations. Attending were Foreign Secretary Halifax, Sir John Simon, and Malcolm MacDonald. He would not mediate the French Italian dispute over French Mediterranean possessions.
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