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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1940

Page

3

Arrests Highlight German Spoiling Plot Across Belgium

Federal agents in New York disclosed an alleged conspiracy to overthrow the government. They named 18 detainees including John M Ryan and William G Bishop, with evidence from cameras around a upstate New York camp and a cache of weapons. Einer report notes rumors of civilian mobilization and enemy aerial photographs of key industrial sites.

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Britain halts leaves for soldiers amid lowlands threat

London reports a sudden suspension of all leaves for British soldiers as concerns rise over Germany moving to pressure Belgium and the Netherlands. Dr Faris cautions of diplomatic military intimidation toward western neutrals, while officials say furloughed troops will not be recalled immediately. Some observers doubt an imminent invasion but warn of potential danger and a nerve war among strategists.

London Belgium Netherlands Faris Britain Low Countries Thal

FDR Attacked by Downey Over Patronage Claims

Senator Downey charged President Roosevelt used federal patronage to discipline opponents and block McLean’s renomination, while criticizing Leake’s customs post nomination during Senate Finance subcommittee hearings. A separate item notes a rail figure died in Waco, Texas.

Washington Downey D.-Calif Roosevelt Chaslen~ Lim William Gibbs Mc&ooe Senate Finance Paul R. Leake San Francisco Downer Leake

Army Engineers Propose Flood Control And Harbor Aid Plan

Washington dispatch reports the army engineers recommend a 100 million dollar program for rivers and harbors improvements and flood control. The plan includes New York and other river sites, maintenance budgets, and power projects, with totals approaching 79 million and overall fiscal year outlays around 8.46 million. The proposal aligns with President Roosevelt’s flood control and harbor work priorities.

Washington Army Engineers Tivers New York Innet Fort Fuck Bon Sera Aera Roosevelt W. Seiowie Yuuko Aloe Fates Conte PG

Mexico Protest Against Socialist Education Plan Grows

In Mexico City and major states, thousands rally against a constitutional amendment on education. The National Union of Heads of Fatalties leads protests in Durango, SLP, Potosi, and Irapuato as opposition widens to a plan mandating socialist instruction and secular science over religious teaching.

Mexico City National Union of Heads of Fatalties Duranao Sup Lite

Camacho Pledges Economic Security

Camacho pledges economic security in MEXEGO CITY as a candidate for the presidency. The scene today featured remarks touching on rent, housing, and national resilience amid economic concerns, with supporters citing Absalike style rhetoric and calls for stable policy.

Mexego Dan Manist Ava Camacho Rentonike

Guardsmen Move For Army Maneuver At Christine Camp

Second division troops returned to mock warfare after weekend events and moved from Christine tent city to base camp nine miles south. The 8669 men began the maneuver at 4 38 am with Browns taking entrenched positions on the San Miguel river south bank. The Blue army remained at field camp awaiting orders to be issued at 1 30 pm Observers from the Forty fifth division of the national guard headed by Maj Gen Willem S Rey observed the maneuvers with officers including Capt Lee B Thompson Lieut Col Murray F Gibbons and others The guest officers will observe all week and Maj Gen Walter Kreeger reported troops in good condition morale high despite rigorous conditions.

Christine Jales San Miguel River Forty-fifth Division National Guard Colorado Arizona New Mexico Texas Willem &. Rey Oklahoma City Lee B. Thompson Murray F. Gibbons Garland F. White Cabell C. Cornish Ellis Stephenson Ray W. Kenny Francis J. Reichmann Roger G. Maus Nuartermaster Rex Bolend

Maverick Promotes City Film Show in San Antonio

Mayor Maverick arrives from Atlanta with a plan to stage a showing of a city film at the Texas Theatre at 30 p.m. Saturday. He invites business leaders, students, voters, and Young Democrats to attend, with Young Republicans admitted. The 20 minute film covers city life including industries, schools, police, and health, followed by a 15 minute explanation of the project. Estimated cost about 2500 dollars to be funded by the city advertising fund.

Maury Maverick Atlanta Harttiei Ban Antonio Maverick Texas Theater Hartfield New lGrneans

Thie!’s Have to Cool Pop Himself Chimes Guide

A local drink stand on South Santa Rosa street reported a lukewarm soda water theft. Police searched for a man with bulging pockets after Freddie Jordan reported burglars at 511 East Commerce street took 23 in nickels from a phonograph and $10 from the cash register.

West Martin Street Dolce South Santa Rosa Street Freddie Jordan East Commerce Street

Pink Ball Worm Meeting Slated in Harlingen

San Antonio readers prepare to attend a Texas Entomorphora society meeting on Tabuuary lta 16 in Harlingen to discuss the pink ball worm, a major headache for cotton crawers. The group ranks among the nation’s largest state entomology associations, led by president K. P. Ewing of Waco.

San Antonio Texas Entomorpha Society Tabuuary Lta Harlingen K. P. Ewing Waco

Bishop Chara Consecrated at Notre Dame Campus

A large gathering of Catholic hierarchy members solemnized the consecration of the Most Rev. John F. O Mara auxiliary bishop of the United States army and navy at the Sacred Heart church on the Notre Dame campus. He relinquished the Notre Dame presidency after decades as university chief.

South Bend Ing John F.o'mara U. S.C Milasa O'Hara Heart Church Notre Dame United States Army and Navy New York

Officer Freed in Girl Killing

Benjamin Prankis was acquitted of murder and manslaughter in the fatal shooting of 14 year old Joan Stevens in Maugh Chunk Pennsylvania. The mother Mrs Mayme Stevens said she felt heavy loss and questioned the verdict. Prankis faces an involuntary manslaughter charge still to be resolved. Franklin’s superior officer will be reassigned once charges end.

Maugh Chunk Benjamin Prankis Joan Stevens Mayme Stevens Commonwealth Freanklirs Albert Helmbach Franklin William A. Clark

Burglars Hit Three San Antonio Firms In One Night

Burglars forced entry into Sunset Wood and Coal at 128 Lamar and the General American Life Insurance office in Bedell Building, stealing 58.83 from a cash box. At Mark Twain Junior School, intruders entered the library and lockers, with losses not yet determined. Police were alerted as managers reported the incidents.

San Antonio Sunset Wood and Coal Company Lamar Street L. 8 Wharton General American Life Insurance Company Bedell Rowlett Mark Twain Juartor Mulberry San Pedro Avenue

Plans to Advertise San Antonio in 50 Cities

Sam D. Wilkes regional traffic manager from Atlanta disclosed Bastets Air Lines plans to promote San Antonio as a tourist draw in 50 cities. Literature on the city will be placed in each city and city displays will be prepared and moved between locations.

Bastets Air Lines San Antonio Sam D. Wilkes Atlanta Wilkes

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