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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1940

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Senator Borah In Critical Condition After Cerebral Hemorrhage

Washington reports Senator William E Borah Idaho lay in a deep coma after a Tuesday morning cerebral hemorrhage His wife and friends wait in Idaho while doctors treat him The news comes as Roosevelt Glass and other senators express concern and hope for a miracle amid the League of Nations debates

Washington William E. Borah Idaho Barkley Kentucky Borah Senate Bora Hrat Boral Cora Rubin Senate Chamber America League of Nations Darléle Glass Virginia

Tipsy Drivers to Face Jail Terms

Local authorities consider jail terms for motorists charged with negligent collision while intoxicated. The mayor and Maverick discuss penalties, including a suggested 10 day maximum, and two other ordinances expand sign permit discretion and fund a sewer extension project for 356 dollars to James Monalison.

Maverick James Monalison

Maury Maverick Plans Western Trip Vacation to West Coast

Mayor Maury Maverick prepared for a Western trip starting this weekend. He will leave San Antonio and travel about one day to reach Los Angeles, with a stop in Tucson to inspect city departments. He expected to make a KNX radio address from Hollywood on January 24 to discuss democracy in a changing world.

Maury Maverick West Coast San Antonio Tne Los Angeles Tucson Atle Maverick 45 Iam KNX Hollywood

Matches on Street Okay in Blackouts

Swindon police court fined Francia Mapson for striking a match in his bedroom during a blackout and allowing light to show. Officials said matches may be lit after blackout time only if not visible to homes and windows are fully screened.

London Jen Daviger Swindon Francia Mapson

Canada May Wait Appeal to London Nation

Ottawa reports the Supreme Court of Canada ruled parliament may appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London. The decision allows appeals from Canada’s judicial system to the Privy Council’s federal committee, seen as a link to Britain.

Canada London Ottawa Preme Court of Canada Privy Council Lonon Judicial System of Hasheey Ona

Mayor Maverick Attacks Police in Dui Ordinance Debate

In a heated discussion the mayor argued the police have been handicapped in pursuing DWI cases as grand juries rarely return felony indictments except in extreme situations. City Attorney Kercheville proposed a 100 day jail cap. Maverick urged harsher action, advocating a day in jail with a 100 dollar fine as sufficient penalty.

Folice Maury Maverick Polie Department Granken Grand Pangurtes Salt City Athorney J. Int. Kercheville Maverick

Start Delayed by New Radio System

New York July 1 Transcontinental Broadcasting, organized with Elliott Roosevelt, announced it cannot begin operations February 1 as planned. The New Year opening was postponed and no new date was set. Ratzell resigned as president December 21.

New York Joh Transcontinental Broadcasting, System Elliott Roosevelt Tim Ratsevell

Wedding Day for MaIned Gh

Jesell Simpson a 21 year old who lost a leg after a railroad accident plans to marry James Broward an advertising executive in Teaneck New Jersey The bride who endured months of hospitalization spoke of continuing her beauty shop work and managing a home after the southern honeymoon Mr Broward will return then she may keep the beauty business and artificial legs are worn by the bride.

Teaneck James Broward Miss Simpson House Coe Bils James Steward

Wooden Leg Skips Knee Reaction Test

In San Jose on January 1 an experiment to test reaction by pinching a knee produced no reflex. The subject wore a wooden leg, the doctor explained, hence no response.

San Jose Calif C. G. McConnell Ovirt

Cold Weather Reduces Poll Tax Payments in Bexar County

Frigid weather on Friday discouraged poll tax payments in Bexar County with Thursday totals at 1323, the smallest in days. Last year on the same date 643 poll tax receipts were issued. Despite the dip, year to date payments exceed 191 to 12858, and totals since October 1 reach 28,197 versus 21,761 last year.

Bexar

Texas Feels Zero Weather Across State

Coldest day in seven years grips Texas and nearby areas with subzero readings from Beaumont to Brownsville. Bonham and Paris report extremes, while Galveston and Houston face ice and frost. Livestock losses loom as crops face damage. officials warn oats and grains may suffer though some crops gain delayed protection.

Texas Hilo Grate Paris Longview Texarkana Bonham Fort Worth Dallas Gainesville Galveston M. BH. Vieman Sram Beaumont Laredo Lake Worth Kerrville Borger Brownwood Wichita Falls Corsicans Waco Plainview Denton Tyler Amarillo Big Spring San Angelo Trinity River Austin Nacogdoches Abilehe el Fase del Rio J. E. McDonald R. Baldry Salvation Army Waler

Severe freeze hits San Antonio area livestock and crops

Frigid temperatures swept South Texas with readings near 14 to 18 degrees in San Antonio and surrounding counties. Cattle froze in barns, water systems failed, and strawberry growers faced heavy losses. Livestock market receipts dropped as fear of widespread damage grew, with further reductions expected in the coming days.

Stetson San Antonio Randolph Gerd South Texas Lance Hooks News Servic Hooks Gali

Maginot Line in the French Alps Revealed

A foreign correspondent tours French Alpine fortifications described as a modern Maginot line built high in the peaks. The visit covers massive rock-cut ouvrages, electric generators, artillery, and anti aircraft guns, with engineers clearing rockfalls and guards detailing defense passes and checkpoints.

Kennet Stutt Alps France Jules Verne H. O. Wells Mediterranean Les- Jess

Canton Under Encirclement Hinted By Chinese Officials

Hong Kong Jan 10 A Chinese official report claims Japanese defeats in Ewengiong province have left Canton and South China effectively encircled by Chinese forces. It says Japanese outer lines around Canton are crumbling and that a retreat from Yingtak, a key rail hub 80 miles north, has seen the invaders pushed back over 30 miles.

Hongkong Ewengiong Canton Chictigity South China Wwangtung Yinge Tak Canton-Hankow

Finnish running champ wounded in shell blast

Taisto Maki, then holder of five world running records, was wounded by a shell splinter in Helsinki. Reuters reports he was lightly wounded and expected to recover quickly.

London Reuters Helsinki Taisto Maki Wie

Nazi Plane Flees Eye Over Wiesna East of Aberriven

The air ministry announced that a German plane was attacked by Royal Air Force fighters over Wiesna east of Aberriven in northern Scotland and was driven off. The incident occurred on January 19, as British fighters engaged the German aircraft.

Eye London The Air Ministry Royal Air Force Wiesna Aberriven Scoltamed

War at a Glance: Russia and Britain in War Moves

War briefing notes report Russian retreat above the arctic circle and Russia pressing Sweden and Norway over territorial violations by their fliers. A British raid on North Sea bases is noted, with Scotland Yard probing explosions for sabotage and a pause in American surplus cotton imports. Censorship extends to Bermuda air mail. Ontario legislature criticizes dominion government. MacKenzie King to reply Thursday.

Arctic Circle Finand Stockholm Russia Sweden Norway London North Sea Scotland Yard Washington Bermuda Ottawa Ontario Dominion Mackenzie King

Weather Forecast Frigid Conditions Across Texas

Readable fragments show continuing cold and frost in San Antonio and coast areas. Temperatures range from lows in the teens to highs around the 50s with strong north winds and potential record cold by Friday night. Offshore and interior sections expect colder pockets, while coastal zones hover near 60s.

San Antonio Texas Forlion Connnard

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