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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1940

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Helotes Bond Meeting Set for Friday

Helotes residents will gather Friday to decide bond amount for a new Helotes school building. The plan envisions a three classroom facility with an auditorium and kitchenette. County school board members Andrew H. Koung and W. W. Wolfe were involved, with a prior meeting vetoed by another member.

Helotes Striet Fe Hitiriet Andrew H. Koung Bexar County Peace Board Young W. W. Wolfe

Robbery Victim Slugged In Brazen Auto Plot

Pedro Bavitas, 25, of 110 Hazel Street, was found unconscious in the 1500 block of South Brazos Street after two men in a car assaulted him Saturday. He lay in serious condition Monday at Robert B. Green Hospital with a fractured skull and facial gash, reportedly attacked with a non vehicular weapon. Deputy Higdon and Special Deputy Meyers reported the discovery.

Pedro Bavitas Hazel Street Robert B. Green Hospital Wherry Inttendants South Brazos Street J. A. Meyers Tavitas

Auto Injury Charge Filed Against J A McCaskill

Charges of assault with a motor vehicle were filed Monday against J A McCaskill of 313 Regent Street in County Court at Law No 1 before Judge McCalum Burnett. W F Glick the city policeman alleged McCaskill struck John Scoggio on Wellesley Avenue on January 6.

J. A. McCaskill Regent Street Dudge McCalum Burnett W. F Glick McCaskill John Scoggio Wellesley Avenue

One Dead and Many Hurt in Sicilian Earthquake

An earthquake struck Palermo Sicily this afternoon killing one person and injuring AB Humber. Numerous homes cracked as the tremor lasted four seconds beginning at 2:21 p.m. Local reports confirm casualties and extensive structural damage across the city.

Falermo Sicily Humber Palermo

War Roundup Abroad Fears Stalk Europe Amid Tensions

Reports from Belgium and the Netherlands indicate near mobilization as Germany looms on eastern fronts while Britain and France seek to deter further conflict. Sweden Norway protest alleged neutrality breaches as Russia warns of Scandinavian moves against Finland. Finland reports 15 killed in raids as Moscow aims to cut supply links. pan‑American talks on neutrality follow.

Scandinavia Low Countries Europe Belgium Netherlands Germany Berlin Paris Russia Finland Shr Norway Sweden Moscow Kallaks Turku-Helsints

War 25 Years Ago Highlights and Political Unrest

Twenty five years ago today, Russian successes in a Baltic drive, German fortresses around Boyen fallen, Masurian lakes secured. Bulgaria mobilizes 60,000 on Serviga front, Turkish invasion of Petsha continues. Allies bombard Belgian coast. Quito declares Ibarra Velasco Ibarra banished after failed revolt. he is freed on condition he leave the country.

Russlans EBM Prussia Dear Boyen Masurian Bulgaria

Pact move waits guarantee as Japan treaty ends

Washington reports authoritative sources say the United States will not renew or modify the Japanese American trade pact without Japan providing equal guarantees for American interests in occupied China. Abrogation nears in one day, with no tariff increases or embargo planned, but potential retaliatory steps by Roosevelt and Congress loom.

Germany Netherlands France Reich Daladier Europe Americas Rio de Janeiro Graf Spee Uruguay Washington Finland United States Japan Nobuyuki Abe Far East Mitsumasa Yonai Foreign Office China Twa Matthew C. Perry Pacific Roosevelt Congress Pittman D.-Nev

California Frosts Hit State After Weekend Storms

Frosts swept California as cold air followed last week's storms. Santa Rosa fell to 27 degrees while Stockton and Oroville dropped to 28, Merced to 20, and Lindsay in Tulare county registered five bear freezing conditions with 27. The Weather Bureau forecast continued very low temperatures statewide.

Ban Francisco California Weather Bureau Santa Rosa Stockton Oroville Merceds Lindsay Tulare County

Second in Train Collision Is Dead at Wagoner Oklahoma

In Wagoner Oklahoma, L Fri Halgier a 47 year old fireman died, the second victim of a collision between two Missouri Pacific freight trains last night. C L Hogan the engineer also died. other crew members were injured. Both men lived in Van Buren Oklahoma. A separate note says American volunteers are forming a separate legion in Northern Finland.

Muskogee Okla INS L. FR. Halgier Missouri Pacific Wagoner C. L. Hogan van Buren Oklo

76 Ton Bomber Nearing Completion

Washington January 13 The Army is building the world’s largest plane at the Douglas Aircraft plant in Santa Monica California. The craft is expected to have a wingspan over 200 feet and a range of 6000 to 7000 miles. Foreign interest in obtaining its plans was reported and tests are planned for next summer. Former FBI chief J Edgar Hoover cited theft and recovery of the plans and urged stronger plant protection.

Washingon Army Isv Europe J. Edgar Hoover Getnen Weston Santa Monica Calif Douglas Aircraft Company Hoover

Rule change urged by Texas liquor board chair

Dr. W. D. Bradfield of Dallas, chairing the Texas liquor control board, urged stricter liquor dealer regulation and proposed rescinding the board’s exclusive control over licensing matters to allow joint action with the administrator. He cited enforcement gaps and the belief that wine and beer are harmless. The discussion follows Attorney General Mann’s ruling that the board lacked authority to remove equor establishments on mere location grounds.

Austin W. D. Bradfield Dallas Texas Liquor Control Board Lenis Bradfield Mann Chaiman

Nelson Heads EA-Students at St Marys University

Louis K Nelson Monting named president of St Marys University Ex-Students Association succeeding Ernest M Ilby. New officers include Robert F Seng Jr Otto Richter Gracia Robinson Jesse Oppenheimer Joseph Courand and others with members and guests attending a post meeting dinner in the university cafeteria.

Louis K. Nelson Monting St. Mary's University Ex-Students Association Hey Ernest M. Ilby Robert F Seng Jr Otto Richter Gracia Robinson Jesse Oppenheimer Joseph Courand John Black Pearl Miller Kathleen McCoy Frank CG. Gittinger Charles W. Meyer Ernest Raba Fred Zalmanvg Haley August Menger Nelson Zalmanzig Gittinger Sidney

Weather summary and temperature readings across multiple cities

A fragmented weather listing covers temperatures and conditions from Cheyenne to Los Angeles, noting clear skies in many locations and cloudiness in others. The report includes humidity, precipitation totals, moon phase details, and travel weather guidance for tourists across numerous states and cities.

Spy caught among liner crew after fingerprinting

Washington says fingerprints of Columbus crew led to the capture of a German spy among them. Stephen T. Early refused to name the operative or espionage type. Most crew headed to the west coast for return to Germany.

Waasninstun Gan Stephen T. Early Columbus Bar Germany

French Healy In Any Event Paris Jan 14

The French in the Netherlands and Belgium prepared to meet any invasion while stressing seriousness and precautions. A morning military press conference said Germany could move heavy forces into action within 24 hours against neutral nations. Western front activity remained light with ongoing reconnaissance flights and the communique describing the day as Quiet Eight. Premier Daladier met Gen Maurice Gamelin and later received the Belgian ambassador.

Paris Netherlands Belgium Almed Communique Presaler Daladier Maurice Gustave Gamelin

Dairy Observance Day Set At County Office

Plans for a Dairy Observance Day this Thursday include a cattle feeding demonstration and a film on the cow's digestive processes. County Agent H A Fitzhugh and Texas A and M assistant extension dairyman G Gibson organize the event at Fitzhugh's office, with members of the Bexar County Dairy Herd Improvement Association and feed dealers expected to attend.

Cary Aay H. A. Fitzhugh G. Gibson Texas A M. College. Wie Fitzhugh Bexar County Dairy Herd Improvement Association Feed Deasers

Tornado Toll and Storm Toll Hit Alabama

A mid winter wind and rain storm in southern Alabama left six dead and twelve injured, most victims being Black. A twister at Mount Meiga near Montgomery killed Dan Toliver his wife and Andrew Hendrix. Mrs George E Dealer was seriously injured. A storm cut an eight mile path in Monroe county killing three unidentified Black individuals. Red Cross workers sought national aid as torrential rains and severe electrical disturbances swept the region.

Montgomery Ala Alabama Dan Toliver Andrew Hendrix Mount Mefga George E. Dealer Morroe County Here Red Cross National Washington

Cutter Aids Tidewater Associated in Atlantic Rescue

The coast guard cutter Talta went to the aid of the motorship Tidewater Associated of Delaware after a broken crankshaft disabled it about 34 miles southeast of St Johns Inlet. The 8906 gross ton tanker requested assistance yesterday and could not proceed.

Jacksonville Van Coast Guard Poose Tidewater Associated Delaware St. Johin Atlantic Ocean Radlord

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