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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1939

Page

2

Cardenas defends oil expropriation stance in interview

President Cardenas rejects fears of blanket foreign expropriation and argues a limited oil nationalization reflects obedience to Mexican laws. He says foreign capital could be welcomed in steel, fertilizer, mining, and public works if invested in good faith, with workers treated humanely, and contrasts Mexico’s program with Bolshevik and fascist labels while likening it to a new deal for Mexico.

FDR United States Mexico Luis Cabrera Vander Carranza Froosevelt Cardenas Cor Bis Seicht Mericen America Impa Geneman Cardenas Torelan Artim Soviet Union Gardenas la Laguna Yucatan Solshevik

Tomboy 14 Leads Kid Burglars In Chicago

Chicago January 24 1940 INS a 14 year old girl Helen Zoukots headed a kid burglar gang that stole from 49 houses she dressed in boys clothes and studied psychology to understand what drove other youths to theft she planned the robberies and kept most of the proceeds with seven other children ages 11 to 14 rounded up with her authorities say her motive included fear of skirts and a desire to imitate boys forming a devious juvenile crime ring

Chicago Helen Zoukots Tom Boy Jeader Helen Tirey

Youth’s Auto Skids Kill Father in Michigan Crash

In Munsing Michigan on January 23 18 year old Arne Heitikko lost control of a car while trying to avoid a pedestrian. The vehicle skidded killing Konsta Heitikko his father. Arne stopped the car and learned the victim was his dad.

Munsing Mich Arne Heitikko Konsta Heitikko

Jury to Try Hines in Second-Line Trial in New York

In New York on January 24, a jury pool was drawn to try Tam Imany District Leader James J. Hines on charges of selling political protection to the Dutch Echuliz racket. Two jurors were selected as foreman Leonard T. Hobert and Herman E. Nathan. The defendant, facing a lengthy indictment, watched as the court prepared. Judge Nott reserved ruling on dismissing the conspiracy count.

New York Tamimany James J. Hines Echuliz Lloyd Paul Stryker Thomas B. Dewey General Sessions Charles C. Nott Jr Moe Hines

Legislature adjourns as social security debate continues

In Texas the house passed a senate bill validating a Harris county bond issue after committee action. U S Senator Connally vowed to press freight rate reforms. A social security board official warned county pension administration may face federal opposition. The senate adjourned briefly with 60 day bill introduction rules debated. In Japan the destroyer Hatsukaze was launched at Kobe with undisclosed armament and tonnage.

Alsup Hardin Congress Texas Senate House Hrris County J. E B. Wintree U. S Tom Connally Gene Worley Shamrock Oscar Powell San Antonio Social Security Board Federal Board Wilbourne Collie Eastland Collie

Graduation Day at Kelly Field Cadets to Be Commissioned

On February 1 at Kelly Field eleven cadets will receive commissions as second lieutenants in the air corps. The day features an aerial review at 9 a.m. lasting about 45 minutes, with a morning schedule including assembly at 7:30 a.m. and graduation exercises at 10:45 a.m. at the post theater.

Jong Kelly Field Ye Alr Toom A. Randolph Field Bradgeting

Diamond Swindle Nets $1500

Taman Goldberg of 608 North Street was duped by two men posing as a Russian immigrant and an appraiser. He handed over $1500 for supposedly $10,000 worth of diamonds on Houston Street near the Majestic theater, but received only broken glass. The appraiser valued the stones at about $15,000, and the money was switched from the envelope before discovery.

Taman Goldberg North Street Goldberg Houston Street Majestic Theater

Hygiene Group to Study Expansion Plans

The Texas Social Hygiene association boards in San Antonio Tuesday night to consider sharing the scope of activities. Dr Tolman Taylor of Port Worth chairs a group that has run physical and laboratory examination programs across the state over the past year.

Texas Social Hygiene Association San Antonio Tolman Taylor Port Worth

Bishop Capers Aids Laredo Meeting

The thirty-fifth annual West Texas diocese Episcopal council opened in Laredo with a diocesan dinner drawing 275 visitors. The Rt Rev Bishop W. T. Capers of San Antonio and Rev William X Smith of Laredo led the holy communion service. John A Patton was treated for head lacerations after a collision at Bonham and Commerce streets. injuries not serious.

Laredo W. T. Capers San, Antonio William X. Smith West Texas Episcopal Church S.A John A. Patton Craig Place Physicians and Surgeons’ Hospital Bonham and Commerce Streets

Mexican Oil for Argentine Wheat Exchange Considered

Mexico appoints Felix Palavicini as ambassador to Argentina amid talk of oil sales southward in exchange for wheat. Palavicini, a diplomat and businessman, helped draft the 1927 constitution with expropriation clauses. Critics say Mexico seeks oil markets as it faces limited access post expropriation while Argentina may offer wheat in return.

Mexico City Felix Palavicini Argentina Mexico Natron Palavicini New York Uruguay United States

Easter sun rise service plan outlines theft recovery

ARA Niel Tangements committee at 7 p m will outline plans for the annual Easter sun rise service at Sunken garden. Two crates of onion sets were recovered from Pecos Street and Pro- duce, while one suspect in the theft was arrested and another is being hunted. The case involved 19 San Pedro Avenue.

Flan Seryich Dyn Carr San Pedro Avenue Sunken Garden At & P Pecos Street

Cardenas Alters Cabinet Shifts Key Mexican Posts

Mexico City reports President Lysare Gurdevies promoted five federal appointees including Rawl Castellano as chief of the federal district replacing Gen. Jose Shurob who resigned after bread strikes and penitentiary criticism. Gen. Jesus Augustin Castro and Engineer Melquiades Angulo named secretaries of war and communications succeeding Avila Camaceo and Fu Mgica who resigned.

Mexico City Lysare Gurdevies Rawl Castellano Federal District Jose Shurob Shurob Cardenas Jesus Augustin Castro Melquiades Angulo Manuel Avila Camaceo Franchisco Mfugica

Insurance Official to Visit San Antonio for App Club Certs

Jefferson Standard Life Insurance agency manager C. P. Schnabel announced that M. A. White, agency manager, will arrive in San Antonio on Wednesday to confer with local staff. White will present “100 App club” certificates to five representatives of the San Antonio agency.

M.A. White Jefferson Standard Life Insurance Company San Antonio C. P. Schnabel White

Local Classifieds Highlight Investment Offers and Ads

The item presents a fragmented note about starting a business, investment opportunities, and classified ads offering low prices and quick returns. It references advertisements and classification numbers, implying a catalog of ads and deals rather than a cohesive news event.

Ban Antony Siale

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