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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1939

Page

19

Connally Opposes Sea Land Bill Ceding Coastal Lands

Senator Connally argues against a Nye proposal to cede submerged coastal lands to the federal government. He notes Texas historical possession of coastal lands since its independence and argues the state retained title when joining the union. The six republic proposed measure targets California coast lands among others.

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Bumper Rice Crop Shipped From Port Houston in 1838

Officials estimate the Gulf coast rice crop worth about 500000 dollars. A bumper yield of 3 312 000 bags was shipped from Port Houston Texas wharves in 1838. Ten rice farmers are referenced in the report.

Houston Texas Gulf Coast

Dentists Hold Annual Mid-Winter Clinic in Plaza Hotel

About 150 dentists registered for a two day session of the Texas State Dental Society at the Plaza hotel. Classes run 1 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. with instructors from Atlanta Pasadena USC and Enid Oklahoma. Leaders include Drs Hollers Hays and Duckworth. A banquet Friday night features Dr Lewis Turner as toastmaster and a talk on the New Deal by Dr Witten B Russ of San Antonio.

Texas Texas State Dental Sacety Plaza Hotel Robert L. Dement Atlana Wilfred H. Terrell Pasadens Calif University of Southern California R. Dewigace Enid Okla James P Hollers Stuart E. Hays Sr T. G. Duckworth Lewis ©. Turner Witten B. Russ San Antonio

Socialite in Musica Probe Details

Mrs. Charlotte Cheeseborough faces a federal grand jury inquiry in the Musica case. She will be questioned about a former husband linked to F Donald-Goster Musica and about visits to his yacht and Fairfield Connecticut home.

New York Dan Charlotte Chattie Millburn Cheeseborough McKesson F. Donald — Goster- Musica Anns Peabody Madison, Conn Cheeseboraugh Devereaux Milburh Reno Hugh Parker Pickering-an¢l Thomas Patton Cheeseborough Armonk J. Y Coster-Musica Enter Fairfield, Gonn Chottie Cheeseborough Musica Grand Jury

Eight Face Narcotics Charges in Austin Raid

State narcotics agents sheriff's officers and city police charged eight people in Austin on narcotics offenses. Named defendants include Jerry Brown Carrie Plamiry Malcolm Houghton Mabel Plumey Raymond Weler Peggy Watson George Ton Nor and Ruby Snowden. Officials described the roundup as targeting major drug rings in Travis County and Central Texas.

Austin Austin Jerry Brown Carrie Plamiry Malcolm Houghton Mabel Plumey Raymond Weler Peggy Watson George Ton= Nor Ruby Snowden Leo Baldwin Ww. A. Bowen Travis County Texas

Make Your Own Diagnosis Dentists Warn of Periodentoclasia

Dr Robert K Dement of Southern Dental College says 90 percent of adults over 25 will develop some form of periodentoclasia. Prevention hinges on good blood circulation proper nutrition balanced glands and keeping teeth clean as preached at the Texas State Dental Society mid winter clinic in San Antonio.

Robert K. Dement Southern Dental College Atlanta Dement San Antonio Texas State Dental Society

Roosevelt backs world cotton surplus conference proposal

President Roosevelt urged an international conference to handle the disposal of surplus cotton. He cited positive signs from the proposed wheat conference and suggested cotton could be similarly managed. The latest 1935 census shows the United States cattle population at about 68 million head.

Washington Roosevelt United States

Clues in Indianapolis murder probe of Mire Romig

Detectives probing the murder of 55 year old Mire Romig say they have a multitude of clues but fear a slow examination may delay progress for days. Open items include a check book and an uncapped fountain pen found in the living room desk. More than 100 checks and stub books were found in drawers as investigators seek ties to Romig's private finances. Her husband Harold Romig left for work Tuesday morning at a downtown store. The safety deposit box yielded no jewels or valuables. A robbery motive remains possible but unconfirmed until inventory is complete.

Indianapolis Fanamer Mire Carne Selah Romig Thuch Beauty Fred Simon Aod Harold Daniel Romig Romig

Martin ousts 15 from UA board in Detroit clash

Detroit January 20 Homer Martin union president suspends 15 members of the UAI United Automobile Workers executive board and plans an international convention to replace the Cleveland meet. He says the move aims to assert control as the factional split deepens and dual conventions loom. The suspended include Addes Frankensteen and Hall with others in Detroit Cleveland and Toronto.

Detroit Homer Martin United Automobile Workers’ Executive Board Cleveland U. A.W Martin International Tarley International Union George F. Addes R. J. Thomas Richard T. Frankentigen Wyndham Mortimer Ed Hall Charles Millard Oshawa Ont Desmond Garst St. Louis Morris Field Fred Pieper Atlanta Walter S Reuther Paul Miley Richard Reisinger Ellsworth Kramer Toledo Leo LaMotte Tracy Doll Ortrom Addes Frankensteen Marthner and Hall

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