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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1940
Page
3
Soviet bombing planes again appeared over southern Finland this morning after yesterday’s inland raids. Viborg endured an air raid from 11:51 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Karelian isthmus front artillery activity rose overnight, hinting at a possible new Soviet thrust.
The Finnish high command said Finnish planes and anti aircraft batteries shot down 21 Russian planes during raids over southern Karelia. One Finnish plane was lost. Russia claimed seven Finnish planes downed. Reports also cite 200 Russian planes in raids with casualties and destruction of civilian targets including a hospital and a church. Finnish naval forces attacked the Mantsi fort on Lake Ladoga. the attack was repelled.
A retail feature questions readers on choosing a high end car and comparing operating costs with cheaper or mid range autos. It ponders owning the finest vehicle for the same initial and ongoing expense as cheaper models and asks about insurance choices.
A compact note suggests Coleman and Co provide optimal value, combining identical initial costs with superior features to maximize efficiency. The message implies a strategy of selecting a plan that delivers the best overall outcome for the same upfront price.
J R Miller of Atascosa Texas convicted under a new city ordinance for driving while intoxicated. He received a ten day jail term and $20 in fines for a negligent collision and for driving while drunk. District patrolmen Barrera and Kuykendall captured him after the incident in the 700 block of Nogalitas Street.
Election of directors for Motor Coach Emplees Federal Credit Union No 2825 division 684 was held Tuesday. Named were G H Nelson president G Busch vice president J Wis Connally clerk and treasurer L Binge assistant clerk and treasurer Fred Gugger P L Dunkelberger and G B Long. A dividend of six per cent for stockholders was declared.
Federal officers arrested Albert Guerra 40 for violating parole from Leavenworth. He was sentenced to four years for a narcotic charge and will be held in Bexar County jail pending removal.
Washington January 30 The bureau of agricultural economies predicted a bumper crop year for 1938 and 1939 will push the nations corn surplus to at least 90 million bushels higher, reaching 650 million bushels the largest on record.
Bergen German ambassador to the Holy See has told the papal secretary of state that a radio move on Polish conditions was a prejudiced broadfeast insulting to the Reich. Berlin reports on January 3 reflect diplomatic friction as the issue surfaces in wartime propaganda.
The notice explains that constipation often comes from a lack of bulk in the diet rather than heavy food. It recommends regular Kellogg's All-Bran and ample water to restore regularity, clarifying All-Bran is a cereal, not medicine. For chronic issues, see a physician.
New York January 40. Ed ward S Harkness 66 famed for donating 100000000 to education and health died last night of a pancreas infection. He shunned public speaking and interviews keeping his enormous wealth and charities private. He was Cleveland born with a late wife Mary Stillman as the sole survivor. The funeral will be private.
Charles F. Ladd, 57, veteran real estate developer, died Monday while being transported to San Antonio for treatment. He had been ill for months and suffered a gravelly condition as the ambulance stopped at Pickett clinic in Carrizo Springs. Ladd, who lived at the St. Anthony hotel, helped develop large tracts in the Lower Rio Grande valley and Medina Valley, and aided the farmer exodus from northern states to Texas. His wife took the body to Catarina, and son Charles Ladd Jr. of San Antonio was notified.
Senator Pittman tells reporters in Washington that the United States should grant the president discretionary authority to impose embargoes on shipments of American raw materials to Japan. He argues that such powers would pressure Japan and deter discrimination against U S citizens in China, warning Congress may be reluctant to approve this authority.
Secretary Edison told the House Naval Committee that amid dangerous abroad conditions the navy’s proposed 1.3 billion dollar fleet expansion is justified. He argued strong forces deter war, calling for “crushing weapons with our health to protect our wealth” and warned weakness risks targets against nations with no regard for treaties.
British ambassador Lord Lothian spoke with Secretary Hull about easing American shipping restrictions and avoiding American ships entering British control ports within the combat area. He said no decisions have been reached and noted talks with Hull about a potential British control port in Canada at St Johns, New Brunswick.
Eight thousand stockholders of the Central Securities company gained $236,227 from liquidation payments on the closed bank assets. Payments started at $1 per share in the company’s brief history. City-Central bank closed in September 1931 amid nationwide bank failures. stockholders nationwide and abroad will receive about 10 percent of face value.
Snowbound Western front halts major operations while French artillery targets German labor battalions reinforcing Siegfried Line. Daladier denounces Hitler as a destroyer and warns total war with Germany cannot be long in breaking. Western front communique reports no further notable activity beyond aviation and artillery earlier.
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