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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1939

Page

11

Navy Planes Near End Of Flight To Canal Zone

A fleet of 48 patrol bombers from San Diego neared Coco Solo, Canal Zone, after a 2000 mile ferry flight along the Mexican coast. The group, part of four squadrons, faced radio reception issues but was reported to be progressing smoothly. An additional 18 planes and eight Gruman craft on separate cross country flights were affected by weather and refueling stops.

San Diego Canal Zone Sant Diego Mexican Gulf of Tehuantepec Coco Solo C. Z Allen I. Price Naval Air Base Yeerdey Guantanamo Cuba Abilene Texas Midland U. S

JAPS Claim New Victory Near Hangchow

Jan 11 report says Japanese forces decisively defeated Chinese troops attempting to recapture Hangchow, 100 miles southwest of Shanghai, with intense counter attack by infantry artillery and warplanes. Chinese offensive halted, over ten killed. fighting reported northwest of Yangchow and near Helyen. Japanese now guard a protective zone around the Cheklang capital.

Japanjean Hangchow Shanghai Yangchow Helyen Hangchow Bay Anfé Cheklang Province

Omega Oil Promises Pain Relief for Aches and Pains

An old advertisement touts Omega Oil as a speedy, penetrating rub for pains and soreness including backache and rheumatism. It claims effectiveness for sprains, lameness, chest colds, and sore muscles with a bottle priced at five cents or twenty five cents for backache remedies.

Speedy Teller America

Hungarians in uproar over border clashes and claims

Budapest reports say Czechoslovaks provoked new border clashes along the post Munich front. Thousands of Hungarian troops mobilized as casualties and property damage mount. A Hungarian foreign office spokesman warned of cross border pursuit if attacked again.

Budapest Amas Mutkacs

Bonds Set on Charge of Impersonating Officers

Two defendants faced charges of impersonating federal officers. Adolph Kavhutelik allegedly posed as an alcohol tax unit officer and cashed a $5 check on December 29. Harvey Littlefield allegedly represented himself as a retired army officer and obtained $10 from a local hotel on December 31. Both bonds were set at $1500 after arraignment before U S Commissioner P A Lockhart.

U. S P. A. Lockhart Charpes Adolph E. Kavhutelik Harvey L. Littlefield

Texan drug price proposal moves to legislature

The San Antonio Retail Drugists association reports approval of a price set for drug retailing. J Franklin Spears of San Antonio plans to introduce the proposal before the state legislature. New officers were elected at the association meeting and a druggist ball set for January 21 at the Gunter hotel.

San Antonio W. R. Bocken Jeff Nesh Nat Prassell Gunter Hotel

Body of Atherton Sent to Kentucky

Peter Lee Atherton 76 a Louisville business executive died at his winter home here and was sent to Louisville for funeral services and interment. He was vice president of a Louisville distillery and served on state commissions. He moved to San Antonio in 1938 and wintered here in 1936-37. Surviving are his widow Mrs Cornelia Atherton daughters Miss Barah Atherton and Cornelia Atherton and Mrs Kelley Graham and son John M Atherton.

Peter Lee Atherton Louisville Atherton Uisville San Antonio Cornelia Atherton Misses Barah Kelley Graham John M. Atherton

Spain Loyalists Fleeing Pros From Montblanc Blockade

Government troops reported retreating from Montblanc a Catalonian town near Tarragona as insurgents press from Falset toward Tortosa. Multiple columns converge on Montblanc while roads southward are under rebel control or fire, threatening to trap remaining government forces. Secretary Miss Jewell M Cox appointed for the Texas State Federation of Federal Brigades as Estelle Berliner moves to Washington D C.

Hendaye France Monthblanch Tarragona Monthland Egiwmns Catalonian Falset Tortosa Montbland la Tarragona Jewell M. Cox Texas State Federation of Federal Brictaves Estelle Berliner Washington, D. C

Japan Threat Seen From, Arita Warns of Retaliation

Tokyo reports Foreign Minister Hachiro Arita warned of retaliatory measures against the United States and Great Britain if they escalate economic pressure on Japan. The Night Nichi quoted the remark as from an interview, which the foreign office denied.

TOKIO Night Nichi Today Hachiro Arita Japan United States Great Britain Foreign Office

L A Family Is Routed by Flames In Early Morning Blaze

A fire at J. C. McCabe's residence at 820 Chicago boulevard caused about 500 dollars in damage. The blaze forced the family to flee the home while residents were staying in a study when the fire started Wednesday.

L. A J. C. McCabe Chicago Boulevard

106 Year Old Man Dies at Lockhart Farm

Valentin Vasquez died at his farm home near Lockhart last week. He was born in Old Mexico on February 14, 1833, and had lived in Catewell county for more than 60 years.

Lockhart Valentin Vasquez Here Old Mexico Catewell County

Crippled Children Aid to Be Discussed Thursday

A San Antonio Community Committee for Crippled Children will discuss its aid program Thursday at noon in the M. C. A. Mrs. J. K. Beyetta will outline proposed work and Dr. Walter Stuck and J. R. Loughlin state board of education members will speak.

M. CA San Antonio

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