France votes to purge Communist deputies after embassy row
In Paris on January 17 the chamber of deputies approved expulsion of Communist members by a 521 to 192 vote. The move followed France’s foreign office disclosure that Soviet Russia enjoys German approval in threats against Sweden and Norway, with fears the two powers may unite in the European conflict. Deputy Jean Louis Tixier-Vignancourt urged expelling the Russian embassy personnel, arguing the French public disapproves of Soviet aid to Finland and calls the embassy a dangerous nest.
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Paris
INS
Communist Party
France
Chamber of Deputies
Soviet
Russia
Germany
Sweden
Norway
Jean Louis Tixier-Vignancourt
Finland
Delegates From St. Mark's Picked for Diocesan Council
Six delegates were chosen Wednesday to represent St. Mark's church at the Diocesan council January 21 to 24 in Corpus Christi. Named were Andrew Dilworth, H. C. Stribling, Walter Godart, Douglass King, Frank Gillespie and Albert Steves Jr. alternates listed as Col. W. C. O'Farrell, Merrill Bishop, Jorn Gish, M. Allen Snyder, J. L. Brown and Cal Charles Dien. New vestrymen selected were Frank M. Gillespie, W. F. Simpson, E. C. G. Spires and H. Sirtellhe.
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St. Mark's Church
Corpus Christi
Andrew Dilworth
H.C. Stribling
Walter Godart
Douglass King
Frank Gillespie
Albert Steves Jr
Col. W. Co, O'Farrell
Merrill Bishop
Hrank M. Gillespie
W. F. Simpson
E. CG. Spires
H. ©. Sirtellhe
Pleas of Guilty Lead to Three Fines in County Court
Judge C J Matthews fines W Higdon ten dollars and ten days in jail for theft of two jackets from Sears Roebuck on December 20. Hazel Carriero pays fifteen dollars and costs for simple assault on Edna Racca on September 13. Reuben Sommers is fined fifteen dollars and costs after pleading guilty to simple assault on Mae Sommers.
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C. J. Matthews
W. Higdon
North Colorado Street
Sears Roebuck Company
Hazel Carriero
South Pecos Street
Edna Racca
Edna Racca, Address Isted
Matamoras Stret
Reuben Sommers
Usted
Donaldson Avenue
Mae Osa Sommers
Lsted
Lotibrano Street
Finns View Russian Troops With Grim Humor
A Finnish private bluntly described Russian assault tactics in Finland on January 17. He said Russians attack in four waves, with Finns fighting the first, second fighting the third, and the fourth being mowed down by machine guns from behind. This stark portrayal reflects wartime morale and sentiment among Finnish soldiers.
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Karelian
Viborg
Finland
Merit system on mail drivers set in police report
Post master Dan Quill announced a merit system for mail truck drivers. Drivers with six months without mishaps earn 50 merits, usable to cancel demerits from other department violations.
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Dan Quill
Quill
Groups Talk Pension Plan For Firemen And Police
Discussion of a new pension plan for 59 San Antonio firemen and police continued Wednesday at the Plaza hotel. The meeting included the pension board and a special committee appointed by Mayor Maury Mayvetick and Milwaukee fire chief Peter Strinkeliner. Frank Williams said operation could not begin in February as planned, pending new state legislation. The San Antonio plan would not copy Milwaukee's due to cost, with actuarial basis planned. Milwaukee funds include five cents for fire pensioners and five cents for police pensioners to create a surplus toward eventually halting tax collections for the fund.
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San Antonio
Milwaukee
Fire Department
Aother
Threat Charge Sparks Boundary Dispute in San Antonio Area
Judge Raymond Gerhardt presided as C A Robife faced a threat charge from neighbor Veronica Bortsch after a New Year dispute over a fence and spiked curb. Robife denied threats. Bortsch testified he taunted her and her son with stones and names. The judge warned all sides to avoid further boundary incidents or face peace bonds. Toehite was found not guilty.
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Justice of the Peace Court
San Antonio
Raymond Gerhardt
C. A. Robife
German Street
Veronica Bortsch
Robife
Rolie
Ted
Blessing of Animals At Our Lady of Guadalupe
The annual blessing of animals ceremony at Our Lady of Guadalupe is set for 4 p.m. Wednesday in honor of St. Anthony's Day. Rev. J. B. Cache ral notes hundreds of parishioners bring their pets to the church for the traditional blessing by Pastor Carmelo Transchese. St. Anthony is regarded as the patron of animals.
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Our Lady of Guadalupe
Bt. Anthony
J. B. Cacheral
Carmelo Transchese
St. Anthony
Police Praise For Ashworth On Vigilant Police Force
Police Chief Ray Ashworth Wednesday commended the force for locating unlocked doors and notifying owners. Beyer said he was alerted at midnight by Officer SM Childs after finding his store door unlocked on North St. Mary's Street.
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Ray Ashworth
Hesday
Owhers
Jeter
A.F
Bey North St. Mary’s Street
Beyer
Sm, Childs
Joan Bennett Unchanged After Actor Ex Husband In Hospital
Hollywood report says Joan Bennett’s ex husband John Marian Fox remains in critical condition after an attempted self harm episode. Walter Wanger is described as a white haired producer connected to the case. A Finnish hospital scene noted Mr Gripenberg offered medical updates without naming details.
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Hollywood
John Marian Fox
Joan Bennett
London
Walter Wanger
Derry
Foy
G. A. Gripenberg
Ben- Finland
Net
Nevada cowboy shoots his way through San Francisco bank raid
A Nevada cowboy identified as Carl Metzler attempted a robbery in San Francisco's financial district sparking a gun battle on Market Street. He and Oliver Durr a 54 year old bank guard were wounded, with Metzler later found dead from a self inflected wound. Police Inspector Pat Wafer said body protection and bank staff aided in directing the emergency response.
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San Francisco
Therheart
San Frantisco
Market Street
Oliver Durr
Anglo-Galliarota Natonal
Pat Wafer
Carl Metzler
Durr
Metzler
Edward A
Reich Aid Seeks to Fight for Finns
Copenhagen reports say the German Reich is discharging a diplomat to join the Finnish army. The move comes as Germany seeks influence over Finnish defense amid regional tensions.
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Reich Aid
Copenhagen
Helsinki
Reich
Jain
Copenhagin
Poll Tax Payments Ahead of 1939
Bexar county poll tax payments are ahead of 1939 figures, per George Drake chief deputy. By Tuesday 630 receipts issued versus 1521 a year earlier. since January 1 totals 1 044, against 9203 for the same period last year. Through January 17 last year only 18 083 had been paid, 7181 fewer than this year.
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Bexar County
George Drake
Yar
Be in your business when 1940 arrives
A brief note urging readers to consult Classification 42 Light Wit Ads for many choice options as the new year approaches.
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Batiste
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