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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1939
Page
4
A 1920s zoo director describes animal health trials. He recalls handling a tiger’s ingrown claw, surgically treating a chimp with a troublesome tooth, and using oxygen tents and fumes to quiet ill animals. He warns that cassowaries are dangerous and outlines infectious diseases threatening the zoo residents.
SOUTE BEND Ind Jan 16 The Rev John F Farley former Notre Dame athlete and priest died yesterday from paralysis He served as rector of Sor Hall at Notre Dame for nearly six years until his 1937 retirement He captained the 1900 football team and earned nine letters in football baseball and track
An eight year old, LD. Lance, died yesterday after shooting himself with a 38 caliber pistol at his father Luther Lances home. The child took the revolver from a dresser drawer and the accident occurred on the family property.
In Moscow on January 16, four teen managers and two executives were ordered to stand trial for alleged laxity related to loafers. They face penalties under a criminal code section allowing up to three years imprisonment.
Rome reports the sister of a stricken princess announced January 22 as the wedding date for Princess Maria of Thaly and Prince Lois of Bourbon-Parma. The ceremony was postponed from yesterday due to Princess Mafalda’s illness with her condition now improving.
Economist Merryle Rukeyser argues dowry concepts from Europe could ease American marriage finances by linking parental support to bride’s upkeep while urging couples to rely on personal thrift, education, and insurance. He notes couples’ earnings power and wife’s role in managing funds, citing J J Raskob on tied fortunes and effort.
Consumers Power company announced a 26 million dollar expansion of new plants and facilities for the year in Michigan. Vice president Dan Karn said the outlook had improved sufficiently to proceed with a program interrupted by the 1938 recession.
Commander Taro Tagili, attaché and naval attaché at the Japanese embassy in Washington, spent Monday in San Antonio touring Helly field and Randorplfield, meeting local officials and observing operations.
The Supreme Court did not issue a decision on the validity of the Tennessee Valley Authority electing power program. The court recessed for the holiday period and will reconvene January 1 to issue further rulings.
A kerosene cleaning incident on Snndana street led to a mattress fire in the house. Firemen estimated total damage at $10. Merrie Charley Connor, aus, plans to adopt a safer cleaning method after the blaze. Monday purchases of kerosene were noted.
BIKESTON Mo Jan 16 Ins Back to lands from which they toiled for operations today went the ragged army of sharecroppers their roadside assembly at an end After nearly a week in the open the mistreated cotton workers and families were loaded into trucks by state troopers and taken from their evicted plantation shanties Dr Harry Parker state health director arranged for their return pending a settlement after an inspection tour disclosed their camps posed a serious health threat to the community
A series of Monday accidents in San Antonio left several residents injured. Charles Redox 52 of White Haven courts East Houston street fractured an arm. Cesario Ploras 38 of 610 Concho street burned when gasoline ignited while he was working on a car. George Ackerman 14 of 2050 Hayes street was bitten while feeding a dog. W F Fowler 52 of 1237 North Alamo street broke a leg when a gate swung open. Enrique Cardova 7 of 408 Perez street swallowed a marble and Thorold Berry 17 of 14 Werwick boulevard injured when struck by a car. All treated at Robert B Green hospital.
An organized campaign for the 1940 Democratic presidential bid began in Indianapolis with Paul V. McNutt, then United States high commissioner to the Philippines and former Indiana governor. Supporters opened headquarters in a two room hotel suite beside the Democratic state committee and laid plans for a broad national organization of President clubs.
Osa Johnson declares she will appeal a damage award of 706.53 for her husband Martin Johnson’s death, possibly to the Supreme Court if needed, as she resumes a lecture tour in Akron after a juried denial by Western Air Express. A new hearing is set for February 6.
A collage of local items includes Mrs C D Harris's cat Snooky preferring lettuce, Plaza zoo planning a Candied Camera Night with lighting and judges, Jim Fay milestone at the Schoolmarn Ashmore from Laredo, and Manuel Rojas celebrating 25 years with his firm. Also features George Evers heading to Corpus Christi, Sterling Rohde painting, Laurie Kong starting at the Frst, KTSA sports caster Bor Tonge, Warner Luther's radio debut, and Belle Woodall cheer at H. G. basketball. safety notes on tree felling and Nable Van Cleve’s wrist injury.
In Los Angeles on January 19 a crowd of about 20 000 gathered at Memorial Coliseum to honor Tom Mooney. Speakers including leaders from the A F of L and C I O praised Mooney and urged peace in the labor movement even as spades are ripped from the fossilized ranks. Mooney, pardoned after 22 years in prison for a nonverdict bombing plot, lauded Roosevelt and urged support for a possible third or fourth term to reflect the people's will.
Pittsburgh reports a labor crisis as the Steel Workers Organizing Committee plans to replenish war chests through forced methods of collection. Proposals map to major operators with check-off and direct collection by employers. Urgency rises as shop stewards push for $1 monthly dues to be collected at mills.
A Southern leaders group of 40 or more met in Atlanta to form the Council of Southern Regional Development. They endorsed Roosevelt’s economic report as valid and urged federal and state action to aid agriculture health education and labor, freight rate equalization and reform of owner tenant laws, plus extending social security benefits and abolishing the poll tax.
Finney County authorities in Garden City Kansas report a long untaxed property case with no taxes paid since January. Officials say the discovery centers on a single parcel and ongoing investigations aim to determine ownership and back dues.
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