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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1940

Page

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Hull Lauds Trade Treaties As Economic Progress

Secretary Hull applauded reciprocal trade pacts as a remedy for postwar readjustment and expanding markets for U S farm and manufactured goods. He urged renewal of the trade agreements act, defended tariff cuts, and argued the program boosted exports and peace, citing 22 reciprocal deals covering about 60 percent of foreign trade.

Washington Lfi Hull St. Wad Ihe House Jssus Congress Senate United States Polley Tarmera Miost

Lark Quake Toll Reported From Turkey Disaster

An official statement in Istanbul cites a massive earthquake impact in the Atat region. More than 2,000 dead and tens of thousands injured or displaced are reported with thousands of buildings destroyed. Exact figures show 23,121 killed and 79,004 unaccounted or affected, with substantial property loss across multiple districts.

Istanbul Atatotins Turkey

German Steamer Bata Blanes Wrecked Near Lelland Coast

Copenhagen reports the German steamer Bata Blanes of 500 tons struck an unknown offshore reef near Lelland Insteight and presumably sank. The crew of 62 were rescued by the Icetana trawler after a rough sea.

Copenhagen Dan Germany Bata Blanes Lelland

Nomination Drama as Murphy Heads to Senate Panel

Senate Judiciary subcommittee Friday recommended confirming Attorney General Frank Murphy as associate Justice of the Supreme Court after he assured senators he opposed force in labor disputes. The panel questioned his constitutional views before sending the matter to the full committee for probable Monday action.

Washington Jan Senate Frank Murphy Supreme Court Murphy Rae Murphy Congress Burke D.neb.j Aisi Connally Texas King Utah Duples Charley Edison Theayy Borah R.thaho Edison Roosevelt Cromwell Dorsh James K. R. Cromewell Doris Duke Canada O Cromwell Danielle Roper Communercs

Noted Landscape Painter Dies After Illness

New York reports the death of Jonas Tie, aged 89, a renowned landscape painter and former president of the National Academy. He died last night from pneumonia, ending a long career in American art.

New York Jonas Tie National Academy

Jarboe Banks on More Clouds Forecasts Cool South Texas Weather

Meteorologist J. H. Jarboe braved a weather tower to observe clouds and forecast a continued heavy cloud bank over south Texas with cooler air. Reports from Helsinki indicate Russian offensive temperatures dropping near 40 degrees, with northern and Arctic fronts active and ongoing artillery exchange shaping the eastern front.

J. H. Jarboe Federal Hind Jarboe Jarvoe South Texas Helsinki Jon Salle Petsamo Teanish Baila Finland Petsatnd Arctic Sea

Soviet Army Purge Report Sparks Nordic Interest

Reports from Norwegian and Finnish quarters say up to 100 Soviet officers were recalled for trial by special courts. Observers flag verification gaps amid Moscow changes, while Finns report heavy Soviet divisions routed near Lobe n and Klanta frontier areas. Reorganization and aviation industry shifts accompany the news, with limited battlefield updates from Leningrad fronts and a cautious Finnish communique.

Copenhagen Nore Ian Moscow Mikhail M Kaganovich Anther Kaganovich Bse Finland Helsinki Afvices Red Army Loben Hiante Rossienamy Lake Klanta Leningrad Pinland

Holdup Attempt in Auto Reported on Labor Street

Mrs Jot Sweeney of 433 Warwick Boulevard told police on Thursday two men attempted to force her car to the curb in the 800 block of Labor Street. She said she drove into a community center, jumped out, and the men fled the scene.

Labor Street Jot Sweeney Warwick Boulevard

Townley, 60, Retired Teacher, Buried Today

The article notes the burial of Townley, a 60 year old retired school teacher, who passed away and was buried today. Other fragments mention names Weshi Jatt 11a Mushity and a person returning home but lack clear context or full details.

Tagoma Weshi Incy Townley Eal Lefe

Burglar to Send Miss Barrie Gem

Santa Monica story of actress Miss Barrie Gem 37 who awoke to a burglar in her home. He produced a gun and tied her, then claimed to be unlucky finding no valuables and promised to send diamonds later. He boasted of previous Beverly Hills entries including Richard Barthelmess home and asked her to keep quiet while searching rooms.

Santa Monica Calif Wendy Burrin Serena Tress Todry Tip Beverly Hills Richard Barthelmess

Explosion Fatal to Two In Gas Pipeline Blast

WASKOM Jan 11 Officials of the Arkansas Louisiana Gas company probed a line explosion that killed two men and injured nine. George Warch 50 of Shreveport and J Holcombe 18 of Beckville Texas were blown to bits while repairing the line yesterday. Raymond B Hamilton Jr 21 of Shreveport was injured and held in critical condition.

Waskom Arkansas-Louisiana Gas Company George Warch Shreveport J. ©. Holcombe Beckville Texas Raymond B. Hamilton Jr

Mexican Foundry Ordered to Stay Open

MEXICO CITY, Jan 1 The federal board ordered the American Smelting and Refining company to continue operating its foundry at Matehuala San Tascolosi state. The firm said ore exhaustion made dismantling necessary. Eight hundred workers have petitioned the plant. The company has paid wages of about 25000 dollars a month.

Mexico City Federil Jaboy Board American Smelling and Refining Company Matahuala San Tascolosi

Charges of Drink Driving Are Filed

Charges of arriving on automobile while under the influence of drink were filed against Mel Lana, residing at 608 San Fernando street. In Justice of the Peace Bat Carrigan's court, the offense allegedly occurred on Matamoras street at 1:00 o clock on January 8.

Mel Lana San Frenandio Street Justice of the Peace Bat Carrigan’s Court Matamoras Street Janay

West Virginia Mine Disaster Traps 87. Four Bodies Found

Rescue teams pushed toward Botley No 1 mine at Pond Creek Poca­hontas Coal, as 87 workers remained trapped. Roy Evans, Charley Moffitt, Roy Hyatt and an unidentified man were among the dead, with officials expressing cautious hope for survivors as crews worked through debris and rock. Rescue leaders stated progress but warned chances were slim.

Bartley W. Yadar Botley No Pond Creek Roy Evans Tuolormin Enat Stivatt Carl J. Dickenn I Bay R. E. Salyal HL Gy Uentz Iss Unig Sci West Virginia Hearby Charley Mof

Britons Drive Off Nazi Air Raiders

London reports describe German warplanes over Sealand and the east coast, with no land bombs dropped. British ships faced attacks off the coast, while a coastal vessel sank and ship losses rose to 15 over three days. RAF engaged, with daily air battles over the North Sea and Tyne area, including South Shields debris and shattered windows.

London Rans Sealand Squ Heast Rallinon Sorsl Dunbar Castle Bull Whill North Sea Air Ministry Newcastle-on-Tyne Forth Humber Thames Urasl Scotland Cash Royal Air Force Tyneside South Shields

Doherty Fortune Left to His Widow

Henry Doherty, magnate of Cities Service and Florida real estate, left his fortune to his widow Grace in a will filed for probate in Philadelphia. The 69-year-old died December 12. No estate value is listed beyond “more than $10,000,” with later appraisal for tax. Official holdings not stated, but he was a major stock holder in Cities Service. Fire destroys First Baptist church at Fort Neches. losses estimated $48,000 in Beaumont and Port Arthur.

Charles W. Schall Athens Ohio Lydia Hudnall Mary Alice Schall New York Henry Gilles Service Beaumont Neches Port, Arthur

Weather Summary for San Antonio and Vicinity

The forecast calls for cloudy to partly cloudy skies Thursday night and Friday with cooler temperatures. Winds expected light to moderate west to north, with highs near 64 Thursday and 60 Friday and lows around 46 Thursday night. City readings show Wednesday high 67 and Thursday low 54 with similar patterns across East and West Texas regions.

San Antonio East Texas Texas

Sea battle reports surge off Brazil near Santos

Buenos Aires dispatches report rumors of a renewed naval clash near Santos with Highland Patriot escorted by Achilles and possible German counter movements. Submarine attacks feared against Highland Patriot and Aylit Star as German warships patrol Canary Islands region awaiting orders from Berlin. Ajax reportedly seen at Rio de Janeiro after December 13 clash with Graf Spee.

Buenos Aires INS Geof Spee Achilles Santos Montevideo Uruguay Ria de Ja Ineiro Canary Islands Rio de Janeio Pernambuco Ba= Via Berlin Germany Rio DE Janeiro Ajax Graf Spee

Maury Inspects Atlanta Methods In City Visit

Mayor Maury Maverick arrives in Atlanta to inspect parts of city government during a visit to address students at Georgia Tech. He called Deputy Mayor Floyd McGown and said he toured the police department and would visit the recreation department before flying back to San Antonio. Moore Bites Weld and Warren West Moore, prominent Austin attorney, funeral held for 72-year-old.

Maury Maverick Moore Weld Austin INS Warren West Moore

War at a Glance Ny Oe Associated Press

Tokyo reports a United States 1.3 billion dollar naval program draws bitter Japanese criticism. Copenhagen notes Russian division surrounded on the eastern central front. Berlin says three of nine British planes downed on the north coast, two Allied planes lost on the western front. London acknowledges one plane lost, Germany claims one. Paris notes increased air activity on the western front with two German planes downed. Stockholm Lividen cites a 200 million dollar war budget.

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