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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1939

Page

8

Minneapolis WPA clash leaves one dead and many injured

A violent confrontation in downtown Minneapolis as WPA operations halted after a bloody clash. Police used riot guns and gas. one man, Rimll A. Berkstrom, 60, was killed and 17 others injured, including a 14-year-old and a 40-year-old woman, as workers and demonstrators clashed with police amid rocks, eggs, and gunfire.

Minneapolis Minity 1 WPA Rafter Rimll A. Berkstrom Jay Ums George I. Leach Turkey Linus Glotabach R Fry

Salvage Survey Under Way After Pontoons Fail

Portsmouth N Y salvage crews survey the wreck of a vessel after three pontoons broke away during the first lifting operation two days ago. Navy officials plan to tow damaged pontoons to the naval yard while divers complete a full assessment and experts weigh possible salvage moves amid dangerous conditions and tangled wires.

Portsmouth Palcon Ord Naval

Higher Standards for Fliers Sought in Washington

Washington officials seek tougher rules for airline fliers amid rising accident concerns. The move targets manufacturers and constructors, proposing standardized measures and stricter oversight by the civil aviation authority.

Washington Alvine Varinubles CAA

18 Found Dead in Mine Shaft at Provident Kentucky

Rescue teams recovered 18 bodies after a mine explosion at Provident in Kentucky. Officials reported a carbon monoxide buildup and an underground blast trapped workers as the rescue party pressed toward the chamber. Names of many trapped and rescued miners were listed, with authorities confirming the incident and ongoing efforts drawing crowds from nearby towns.

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Death Row Inmate Granted 30 Day Stay

The governor's office announced a 30 day stay of execution for Harry Lacy, convict in the 1995 Trinity County arson case. Womack is also mentioned in relation to the same case, with execution dates uncertain.

Slayer Harry Lacy Hegre

Decapitation Lays Bare Water Tank Explosion Scene

Burlington residents recount a deadly water tank explosion on the lake shore. A six foot wide cylinder ruptured, spraying debris and fire as onlookers describe a violent blast that killed two men and injured several, with investigators uncertain about a precise cause.

Woman 43 shot dead in driveway during domestic incident

Coroner rules death an accident after Mrs Louise Nitsch 43 of 227 Palm Drive was shot while a man, likely her husband, was removing a weapon from an automatic pistol in a düal dispute. The shot struck her heart as bystanders heard a sudden report and an end in a nearby car.

Olds West Garner Washington Congress Hopkins Woodring Artis la Gosse Texas Nitsch Denis West Manny Nitsol Nitsoh Milschy

U S Okehs Texas Pension Setup Development

AUSTIN July 15 Director W A Life of the stale old age sesismian compnesian announced a new liberalized old age pension plan for lanky ane with only early checks likely next week. The plan approved for two months pending a new agency the Hilblic wellnwe, would take over pensions September 1 and then require federal board approval.

Austin W. A Hilblic Federal Board

Vacation Cruise Plan Amused Royals Amidst Lender Signs

A garbled note hints at a royal vacation cruise titled July 15 with Carole and likely King Carel planning a Blyck Sea voyage. It mentions political abstention and an entourage including Jue kliggitt, plus unspecified lenders and tourstay details.

Carole Bucharls King Carel He Blyck Golick Ealch Politicinia Jue Kliggitt

War Tinctures News Of Phirce Continents

London reports Britain begins peacetime conscription with 24,90 training for all jogs. Tokyo notes Japanese open talks on wartime visa dispute amid anti British agitation. Washington senators push neutrality act shelved. president and secretary urge repeal of arms embargo. Madrid notes divisions to develop operations with Spain and Italy in ongoing war context.

Wippe London Britain Yal Arma Moylsson Spain Italy An- Noujice

Weather Forecast Says Very Hot Weekend Ahead

Forecaster reports sizzling conditions over the weekend with clear skies Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures expected to reach high temperatures around 90 degrees, with hot afternoon sun and sunny conditions.

Club Owners Face Federal Charges In New York

Herman Stark operator of the Cotton Club and six New York night clubs were indicted on federal charges covering tax evasion, embezzlement, and related offenses. The eight implicated venues include Chatenay Moderns, El Toreador, Little Bott, Rendezvous, Mah Abou Town, Troyal Frolics in Queens, among others.

New York Herman Stark Dahl Anther Bottania Troyal Queens

Woman Arrested in Panama Killing Case

Panama arrest made in a shooting outside the Union Club near Panama City. Mia Ellee Watson, 30, an American employed at a West States Oil camp, is detained amid the investigation into the death of 31 year old Madigan Love. Watson is described as the estranged wife of Robert Watson, a surveyor linked to the cayal zone project. Local authorities reported the incident occurred around seven in the evening as a man and woman argued on the street.

Panama Mia Ellee, Watson Amercan Madigan Love West Stales Watson Robert Watson Cayal

Nazis Jail Those Who Balk at Work

Hanover and Fulda officials report enforcement actions against workers who refuse duties. Two young men were jailed for avoiding labor, while another individual received a year of forced labor for misconduct and drinking.

Hanover Grimary Carey Tahoe Fulda

Jap Sentry Slaps American Women in Shanghai

A Japanese sentry slapped two American women missionaries in Shanghai on July 8, with an American boy and a guardian present. The British and American consulates lodged immediate representations and the Shanghai Japanese consulate said it would informally investigate.

United States Shanghai

Dancer Sends Plea Back at Hitler Request Show

In Munich Amy Pee Verne from Pittsburgh plans to appear tomorrow night as part of Germany Art Week. She flies from Bone in a light opera The Morey Widow, performed by the agency several times.

Munich Amy Pee Verne Pittsburgh Adolf Witler Germany Crom Bone Morey

Solons Vote Against Their Own Pension Plan

Washington reports that House members, earning about 10 000 a year, voted 119 to 13 to decline participation in the federal contributory pension system, opting to self fund for retirement without a government pension. The report also notes a London dispatch on Admiral Roger Hoekhouse, 60, former first sea lord, closing to stay.

Washington Enogh Lnto Petsslor Syetey Bruise Admirat London Roger Hoekhouse Tral Sea Lord The Admiralty

Abductor Identified In Oklahoma City Abduction Case

A man reported abducting Billy Hamilton, a Kansas University graduate, from Belosha Street, driving toward Ringwood Illinois before the victim’s body was found near Woodstock, Illinois. Authorities identified the suspect as Jack Russell, an escaped convict sought in four states, tied to a prior robbery and linked to the Hamilton case through police and family statements.

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Young Athlete Drowns in Sabine River Rescue Falls Short

In Sabine River near Tie Bory of Bildred McCoy 37 Ghigswiter high school athlete went missing after three friends failed to spot him. Police lomter Gar Belica reported the recovery occurred last night as authorities continued to search and confirm identity.

Sabine Cladewater Tie Bory Bildred McCoy Ghigswiter Sabine River Tiaurs Dred Herelisinn Police Lomter Gar Belica

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