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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1939

Page

8

Mussolini opens path to Jewish refuge effort with Britain

Rome January 14 Premier Mussolini and Prime Minister Chamberlain pledged to cooperate on solving the Jewish refugee problem. Chamberlain said they aimed for closer understanding and European Mediterranean balance. Roosevelt’s views were to be explored later, with Mussolini showing willingness to help find new homes for Jews.

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Weekend Warmth Turns Cold as Montana Chill Arrives

San Antonio forecasters expect a warm Saturday followed by a sharp cooldown Sunday as a cold air mass from Montana moves in. Meteorologist J H Jarboe warns of a freeze Sunday night with temperatures dipping to 26 degrees Monday morning. A large snow area spans from Boston to Montana, moving into the region with breezy winds and dry conditions.

San Antonio Montana J. H. Jarhoe Texas Boston New York Jarboe Sau-rday

Plane Crash Near Miles City Kills Four in Montana

A Northwest Airlines flight crashed two miles west of Miles City Montana killing four people including pilot Cash Chamberlain and co pilot Raymond Norby. Investigators from the safety board were dispatched to examine the wreckage and determine causes.

Miles City Mont Northwest Airlines Here Coulea Ralph C. Bray Custer County Mobgan Morrix Mandap N. D St Paul Nanna In & Coulee Gre Sunday Creek Bliven Mills City Cash”) Chamberlain Minneapolis Frank Hawks Universal Air Lines Chicas Cleveland Dallas-Los Angeles American Airways Hey Northwest Raymond B. Norby Minespills Richard 8. Zahniser Bismato N. 1 H. V. Hewitt Northwest Africaos Terry Biren Blrven

Shortage of Physicians Delays German Medical Education

Berlin reports a sharp physician shortfall blamed on a ban on Jewish doctors. The ministry plans to cut medical education time by two years, effective April 1, 1999, accelerating ordination and practice. The move follows anti Jewish policies impacting medical schooling and staffing nationally.

Germany Lovers Medical Standard Berlin

Poison Witness Bound Beaten in Three-State Poison Ring Probe

PHILADELPHIA 35 year old chief witness in a three state poison ring investigation was found bound and beaten near snow tow ered lor vary after receiving threatening letters. He said three men forced him into a car, bound his arms and legs with rope and sealed his eyes with tape, warning him to leave the case. He freed himself and alerted a passerby. Detectives plan further questioning as police pursue the ring blamed for several deaths in PA NY NJ as they pursue arrests.

Philadelphia Van le George Myers Byers Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Wotler Muder Rey

Car Recovered After Theft. Cash Still Missing

State Highway patrolmen recovered an automobile reported stolen from I L Beatty on Cumberland Road late Friday night. A man and a 16 year old youth were arrested at Three Rivers around 3 am. No money was found despite a search of the car. Mrs Beatty had reported $314 in a paper sack hidden under a seat.

S. A I. L. Beatty Cumberland Road Beatty George , Wesk

Waitress Jailed in Default of Bonds in San Antonio Case

Eleanor Alice Brookdale a 24 year old waitress was jailed in Bexar county on Saturday for failing to post nine bonds of 500 each set by Justice Corrigan after a preliminary hearing. City detectives say she admitted burglaries at friends homes while they were at church. Charges allege the crimes spanned December 10 through January 6 ending before her arrest.

Eleanor Alice Brookdale Ban Antonis Bexar County Justice of the Fence Bat Corrigan

Stolen Subway Nickels Alarm City Transit Board

New York May 14 5 000 000 nickels vanished from the subway system according to the city transportation board and are under investigation. The board says collectors and accomplices turned back turnstiles daily to skim funds. Seventeen employees have been suspended as the inquiry proceeds.

New York City Transportation Board City Subway

Nazi Doctor Helps Italian Princess Foibles and Phobias

Princess Miraldi daughter of King Vittorio Emanuele is treated by a German doctor sent by Hitler. She was in a coma but regained consciousness, and Hollywood readers are offered Adela Rogers St. Johns provocative portrait of Hollywood legends and foibles through interviews with Adela.

Kes Yetlowes Fearless Critle James Luestan Jonne Teady Hellywoodl Holly Strange Fears Labus Wood Dante Legion of Stars Adela Rogers B. Johns Ciniqad Hollywood Adela Fegrs Rogers St. Johns Hollywood James Lee Event

Prince Valdemar of Denmark Dies at 80

COPENTAGEN Jan 14 Prince Valdemar of Denmark famed uncle of kings died today of diphtherial influenza at age 80. He was a prince of Denmark and the youngest brother of the late Queen Alexandra of Great Britain, uncle to King Edward VII, nicknamed uncle of kings before World War I with nephews on thrones in five countries.

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Boys Grab Purse As She Swats Bus Near Woodlawn

Two ragged boys about 10 snatched a purse from Mrs. Lee Alyx Bartholemew at the corner of Woodlawn avenue and Fredericksburg road as she swatted a bus. They found no money only papers and bus tokens in the bag. they fled when cornered by police.

Woodlawn Avenue Frederictsburg Road Lee Alyx Bartholomew Forman Place

Japs Renew Drive on 2 China Fronts

Japanese forces are reported to have opened offensives on two Chinese fronts. Advices state invaders began a thrust from Usaton toward Tsungfai, about 30 miles north. In the south, Yumenkow area incursions are reported as part of renewed operations along the fronts.

Bhawghal Hatte Noth Novis Ghina Usaton Tsungfai Yumenkow

Senate Relieves WPA Fight Signals Political Tension

Senate leaders groomed a relief measure as House backers overcame GOP and Democratic filers to approve 750 million in WPA funding. The bill imposes civil service limits, wage restraints, and bans political activity, while Democrats push tighter controls and hearings set to begin Monday.

Washington Senate House Roosevelt Jy. Thyance WPA Congress Roosevelt Tnst Civil Service WEA Farm Security Administration Adams Democrat Colerano Senate Appropriations Appropriations Committee Chatman Byrnes South Carolina

North Lashed by Snow and Sleet Storm Strands U S Traffic

A severe winter storm sweeps the nation from the Atlantic to the Rockies. Snow and ice snarled transportation as four people died in a Northwest Airlines crash near Miles City. New York saw ten hours of heavy snowfall and diversions. warnings spread from Cape Hatteras to Eastport. The storm follows days of warmth with record cold elsewhere, and 200 Detroit traffic accidents were reported in six hours.

Atlantic Rocky Mountains Northwest Airlines Miles City Mont New New York City Manhattan Potten Trate Fle Gape Hatteras Eastport Maine New York Pennsylvania Osle Delaware Philadelphia Lye Newark N. J New Orleans Deep South California Florida Los Angeles Kentucky Tennessee East Gulf States North Atlantic Uehter Falls Ghia Alley Lower Lake Region Appalachian Maryland Iowa Missouri Idaho Uta Washington, D. C Kansas Oklahoma Detroit

Bush Fires Take 60 Lives in Victoria Calamity

Disastrous bush fires raged through Victoria causing widespread death and destruction. Reports indicate dozens killed in Woodspaint with hundreds homeless and millions in property damage as the state endures its worst heatwave and drought in memory.

Melbourne Australia Victoria Woodspaint Sydney

Woman Stabbed as Pair Stop Auto At Alamo Roadside

Vera Lea Whitefield was stabbed in the left breast when two men halted a car near the Alamo road shortly after midnight. Her husband, Woodrow Whitefield, fled the scene fearing a holdup and took her to a hospital for treatment. Police were told two white men were involved and one fled in another car.

Rongutar Alamo Downs Woodrow Whitefield Culebra Road Vera Lea Whitefield Robert B. Grean Hospital Whitefield H. G

Doc Barker Dies of Wounds in Alcatraz

SAN FRANCISCO Jan. 14 Doc Barker starved of life after a fight to escape Alcatraz. He died in the prison hospital from a self inflicted gunshot wound after fellow convict Dale Stamphill was shot and wounded during the island beach confrontation.

Alcatraz San Francisco Arthur Doc”) Barker United States Penitentiary Alcatraz Island Ma” Barker Doc Florida Olice Cape the Island Penitentiary Federal James V. Bennett Lew Towart Laie Alcoaraz Te Thad Dale Stamphill Oklahoma Kitnaper Barker Island

U S Citizen Draws Nazi Prison Term

Hamburg report says George Joseph Hoth an American former steward was convicted of treason for aiding German communists. He received six months in prison with time served deducted. sentence reflects charges tied to possession of a propaganda paper.

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West Side Traffic Cop Charged After Fatal Crash

Bradly Uhree, weeks after a fatal crash, faces new charges of negligent homicide and aggravated assault as details emerge from an incident on 1100 block South Laredo Street. Pablo Arredonda, a 31 year old stone mason, was seriously injured when struck on the sidewalk. Two bakery workers also suffered injuries in separate Friday mishaps.

Bradly Uhree Thomas F. Lawrence Jr Buckingham Avenue Laredy Street Lo Sannt Hosa Hospital Pablo Arredonda Atredonde Thomas Lawrence Arabit J. Williams Hoefgen F Street

Pope Grants Medals to British Leaders

The Vatican announced that Pope Pius gave gold medals to Prime Minister Chamberlain and Foreign Secretary Viscount Halifax during audience yesterday. The act was seen as clear support for the British peace mission and its aims.

Vatican Olly Vatican Pope Pils Caaberlain Viscount Halifax

Nine Die in Crash of Giant Seaplane

Nine people die when a three metre Condor seaplane of the Brazilian division of the German Luftwaffe crashes in flames in mountains northeast of Rio de Janeiro. Five passengers and four crew members perished in the disaster reported yesterday. In Havana, a separate incident saw Cuban workers pelt goose stepping German sailors with rotten eggs and fruit.

Rio DE Janeiro Rio da Janeiro Havana

Riots in Syria Rally for Independence Clash in Damascus

Paris reports violent demonstrations against French rule in Syria with students among the wounded. Three submarines were ordered to depart for Beirut as Damascus sees clashes linked to the nationalist Nabicandist party’s demand for full independence from France.

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