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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1938

Page

2

San Antonio School Bonds Face Legal Challenge Over Refunding Plan

Contested legality centers on a $220,000 refunding bond issue claimed to be new debt rather than refinancing. Former board president Menefee argues the plan would raise taxes for extra interest, while attorney Charles Dickson insists the bonds are legitimate refunding bonds with no increased indebtedness and interest rates kept at or below prior levels.

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Inland waterways spur barge commerce gains and plans

An analysis extols inland waterways and private barge lines as key drivers of industrial growth, detailing 1937 tonnage, private fleets, and the cost advantages of river transport versus rail. It compares canal projects, notes San Antonio river canal potential, and urges merchants to consider canal tariffs for lower per mile costs.

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Duce Sees Fascist Communism War Across Europe

Mussolini foresees an eventual war between fascist and communist powers to decide Europe’s fate. He cites Spain as the first clash and warns of a broader struggle on a continental or world scale. The preface to a fascist work will be issued as an order of the day. Franco’s forces push toward history despite French and Russian aid.

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Confederate Flag Flies Over Austin In Official Respite

For the first time in years a Confederate flag flew in Austin today by official order to greet returning veterans from Gettysburg. The flag was displayed for two hours starting at dawn, as 11 veterans linked to the Confederate side arrived, while discussions on inland waterway shipping and barge versus sea transportation pervade the rest of the report.

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Plot to blow locomotive linked to Philadelphia plot

Chester detective Frederick Seaman said the fatal July 7 explosion of a Northern Pacific locomotive near Missoula Montana stemmed from a Philadelphia plotted plan overheard by retired sea captain William Peterson. Peterson warned railroad officials after overhearing three men on a Camden Ferry planning to blow up a locomotive. Five killed, one injured. investigation and pursuit in Chester and nearby hills amid Cedillo Rodriguez tensions.

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Chaco Dividing Line Fixed

Belivion and Paraguayan delegates at the Chaco peace conference sign a preliminary agreement to divide the Gran Chaco area halfway along the border. The document goes to each government for approval, aiming to avoid further war over the disputed frontier.

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