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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1940

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Miners Buried Nine Dead in Bartley Mine Disaster

Bartley West Virginia April 13ну Rescue crews recovered 34 bodies from Bartley No 1 mine after a gas explosion trapped 92 men 600 feet underground. Only three identified, as officials warned no survivors remained and further removals could take through Monday.

Bartley W.va Dan Bartley No. 1 Feescners Raymond E. Salvati Pond Creek Pocahontas Coal Corporation

Polish Minister Arrives in United States From France

New York January 12 reports Joseph Hater minister of state of the Polish government in exile reached the city aboard the Rex liner. He pledged to inform Americans about Poland’s condition during the German and Russian invasions. General Haler, once head of the Polish legion in France during 1917 18, had retired from military service at the war’s start.

New York Uon Joseph Hater France Trejan Rex Poland Haler

Federal Finance Charge Filed Against San Antonio Exterminator

Carlton Griner manager of a San Antonio exterminating company was held on a 3000 dollar bond by U.S. Commissioner Paw A. Lockhart after a charge of concealing information from a government approved financing agency.

Carlton Griner San Antonio U.S Paw A. Lockhart

Near Zero Wave Heads Toward Texas in Cold Snap

Dallas reports a frigid wave bringing snow and subfreezing temps. A Dallas weather bureau forecaster says readings near zero are possible Sunday night, with the cold pushing toward the upper coast including Galveston and Beachmont. Amarillo records 28 as the cold spreads. The piece notes a large family with twelve children and a newborn, amid forecasts of widespread freezing across the Panhandle and Dallas Fort Worth area.

Dallas Mountain Lake Mirs Texas Sohiy P. Goertz Tly Dallas Weather Bureau Ynsterday Nearezero Galveston Beachmont

Don t Fog Get Your Coat Professor Weather Alert

Weatherman J Henry Jarboe warns of a northern cold front for San Antonio and vicinity. Temperatures drop to the freezing point with rain likely overnight. Sunday will be cloudy and colder with highs in the mid 50s after Saturday reaches about 65.

J. Henry Jarboe San Antonio

Reds and Finns Miasoing for Wori in Denmark text

Stockholm dispatches report Soviet troops in Lilnahamart Arctic Finland Petsamo, as Scandinavian correspondents note Finns and Russians reinforcing the Ballia front. All but one Russian cruiser reportedly left Slinn Kamari, while Finns block the road to Salmijarvi, threatening supply lines and signaling a major battle.

Copenhagen Dun Seithern Lilnahamart Arctic Finland Petsamo Stockholm Slinn- Kamari Salmijarvi

British seize Russian steamer amid Baltic tensions

British forces halted a Russian steamer off southeastern Finland as wartime actions escalated. Reports from Danish and Swedish correspondents describe Red Army activity, Finnish reinforcements, and aerial drops over Karelia and the Salon region. Turku was raided by three planes with limited damage noted, while Finnish defenses aimed to encircle invaders and protect strategic ports.

Finland Ishmus Peel O Jan Havac Salle Carte Spondent Red Army Britain China Munique Helsinki Lanti Turku Abo Bothnian Leningrad

Texas Kidnap Case Nearing Jury Verdict

Beaumont January 12 The case of Dr. William Welch charged with kidnapping 21 year old Irwin Mingle is nearing the jury as reduttal testimony remains and the defense rested after Welch testified he believed he was being trained.

Texas Beaumont William ©. Welch Irwin Mingle Welch

East Colorado Hit by Six Inch Snow

Snow totals of up to six inches stretched across eastern Colorado as Denver woke to three inches of new powder on icy streets. Colorado Springs area reported two to six inches, with Fare Collins noting six inches as the storm bands lingered over the region.

Colorado Denver Colorado Springs Ares Fare Collins

Explosions Rip Through Yarwood Shipyard in Cheshire

Firefighters battled flames at the Yarwood shipbuilding plant in Northwich Cheshire after an explosion litters the area with shattered windows within a quarter mile. Officials ruled out sabotage as the blaze consumed the main building and further blasts hindered efforts. Northwich lies about 30 miles southeast of Liverpool on the River Weaver.

London Yarwood Northwich Cheshire Liverpool Middle England Weaver Mersey

Prowlers Active Despite Arrests

After police arrested a dozen men and youths with prior petty records last week, a series of car prowlings persisted on Saturday. Thefts included head lights from J Lopez 434 South Frio. two drums of kerosene from Gam Oil 208 Peden. groceries valued at $20 from Augustine Chip 811 East Josephine. pool room equipment from J R Logs don Del Rig. clothing valued at $70 from Gloria Henie and Patricia O Neal. two jackets from A A Lieck 1207 Waverly Ave. tools from Miss Isabel Chapa 315 North Feens.

J. Lopez South Frio Street Gam Oil Company Peden Street Augustine Chip East Josephine Street J. R. Logsdon del Rig Gloria Henie Patricia O'Neal A. A. Lieck Waverly Avenue Isabel Chapa Feens Street

French Down 3 Nazi Warplanes in Air Duel

Paris reports a second lieutenant and three sergeants piloted four French pursuit planes that yesterday shot down three German Messerschmitts though outnumbered three to one. Advance infantry patrols witnessed the engagement over German lines and confirmed the Nazi losses.

Paris Rrence Germany

Army Chief to Publish Book on China Horseback Trip

Generalissimo Baron Carl Gustaf Mannermheim of Finland plans to publish within the next week a book recounting his horseback journey into the heart of China in 1906. Some 6400 copies will be sold at a high price, with proceeds directed to Finland’s war fund.

Helsinki Fielt Jacarabal Carl Gustaf Mannerheim Finland China

Konoye Proposed for Jap Premier

Tokyo January 14 Gen Shunroku Hata urged Prince Fumimaro Konoye to return to the premiership as Japan faced a week end government crisis. Premier Nobuyuki Abe was expected to submit the cabinet’s collective resignation to Emperor Hirohito tomorrow morning as the deadline approached.

Tokyo Shunroku Hata Fumimaro Konoye Japan Nobuyuki Abe Emperor Hiro Hilo

British Aerial Action Overcoast and Battleships

British air forces fought off German aircraft along the east coast and intercepted destroyers. The air ministry reported bombarding German destroyers while observers noted large scale reconnaissance over Austria Bohemia and eastern Germany. Casualties rose with 18 airmen killed and dozens missing or wounded in the ongoing aerial operations.

London Flints Airginistry Ced Austriamneusonemia Scotland Firth of Forth Norfolk Air Ministry Nea Luxemburg High Command Helgeand Bight Miitktiy Eomiatiisiue Germany Helgdland Bight England France Helgoland Austria Bohemia Royal Air Force

San Antonio Bar Officer Slain by Accidental Gunshot

William H. Russell 93 of 136 Gaston Mulberry Ave San Antonio died Friday afternoon after being shot in the chin while cleaning a 35 caliber rifle at home. Police said the firearm discharged as it slipped from a scabbard hitting the first stair. Russell, a prominent attorney and former rancher, had attended Texas Military Academy and Texas A and M. He moved to San Antonio in 1906 and later worked for a life insurance firm and served as assistant city attorney. He was a Mason Shriner and organizer of several local clubs.

William H. Russell Mulberry Avenue San Antonio Russell Shy A. Dotson Nix Hospital Russel San Antonian Exas Military Academy Texas A Texas X Ble Insurance Company Jon Bnd Ter Leo Yedrs Hexaraun Alamo Country Club Elk Old San Antonio and Casino Club

Navy plane crash in California kills radioman first class

SAN DIEGO Calif Jan 13 Two navy torpedo bombers collided in mid air over a southern California desert. One wrecked ship held radioman first class James Addison Crowson 24 dead. Five other aviators survived or were reported safe. Ensign Walter Glen Barnes Jr remained missing. Harold Nathan Funk 27 was hospitalized with a knee injury. Survivors include Charles W. Post Elmer Edwin Jackson and Paul Dirksen. The crash occurred 87 miles northeast of El Centro as planes in formation collided during a banking turn.

San Diego Calif California James Addi Son Crowson Ernest Cox el Centr Here Cox Walter Glen Barnes Jr United States H Naval Reserve Harold Nathan Funk Wray Cole el Centro Charles W. Post Trousdate Ore Elmer Edwin Jackson Hendersonville I C

Four Die As Small Plane Crashes In Michigan

Jan 12 Cabey Michigan report: four people die when a small plane crashes into muddy fields near a roadway and bursts into flames. Deputy coroner EL A Lashmet identifies three victims as Mary Borawica of Detroit and her two children Leotard 19 and Joanne 17. The pilot is 44-year-old William B. Maycock, head of Maycock Charter Service of Detroit.

Burns Cabey EL A. Lashmet Cumberland County Mary Borawica Leotard Joanne Detroit Mich William B. Maycock Maycock Charter Service

Earthquake Shakes Los Angeles Area Rattling City

A sharp minor quake struck Los Angeles at 11 48 last night with stronger impact in Compton and Southwest Los Angeles. Residents rushed into the streets but metropolitan damage remained limited to the Compton vicinity with no widespread effect reported.

Los Angeles Compton Here

Army Units Drilled on Skis in Snowy Regions

In northern New York Minnesota Alaska and other snow covered areas regular army troops are trained to travel and fight on skis and snowshoes. War department officials said the training began before Finland’s wartime demonstrations showed snow warfare potential.

Washington New York Minnesota Alaska War Department

War at a Glance Across Fronts Reported by Allies and Berlin

The Associated Press reports German raiders scouting Britain with one shot down as British fliers raid Bohemia and Austria. Berlin claims British air attack on destroyers failed. In the Arctic, Russians and Finns prepare for a major battle, with partial Russian withdrawal from an Arctic port. Washington says the United States will seek ways to keep belligerent acts from breaching neutrality.

London Britain Bohemia Austria Berlin High Command Copenhagen Arctic Circle Arctic Washington Americas

Killing laid to angry patron at Reyes bar scene

Special Deputy Constable Genevero Esquival, 50, was fatally beaten near Apache and Laredo streets after leaving the Reyes bar. He died at Robert B. Green Hospital. Police say two intoxicated men caused a disturbance as bartender Felix Solis refused service. Justice of the Peace O L Wiley ruled murder.

Genevero Esquival Apache Street Esquival Reyes Bar Laredo Apache Stresby Hospital Me Robert B. Green J Hospital Wittesses Felix Solas Pitron & Plass Equivat Manuel Rodriguez Baredo Stent Solis

Brother of Late Greek King in Serious Condition

In Athens on January 13 Prince Christopher brother of the late King Constantine of Greece was reported in serious condition. The 5 year old prince has taken little food since Wednesday and is the uncle of Marina of Greece the Duchess of Kent. His first wife was the widow of William B Leeds of Cleveland from whom he inherited a tin plate fortune.

Athens Greece Christopher Constantine Duchess of Kent Prisistess Marina William B. Leeds Cleveland

Ranch sale totals 153000 cash for 10000 acres

SAN ANGELO Jan 11 news announces the purchase of the T. G. Bremland estate ranch of 10000 acres by J. T. Davis, Sterling City banker, for 153000 dollars cash. The ranch eight miles NW of Sterling Oztr will be stocked with cattle and sheep. Also a brief note from London reports sugar coated pills exempt from rationing.

San Angelo T. G. Bremland J. T. Davis Sterling City Ranichman Sterling Oztr London

Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity

Cloudy with occasional rain and colder conditions through Sunday. Moderate to fresh southerly winds shift to northerly by Sunday. Airport and city temperatures range from the mid forties to mid sixties with cooler nights. East Texas sees rain and coastal cooling, while West Texas remains fair with freezing risk in the southeast Saturday night.

San Antonio Texas

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