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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1939

Page

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Britain, France Seek U S Debt Settlement Plan

Discussion in London and Paris centers on a funded loan backed by British and French guarantees to ease WWI debt. France urges Britain to back its portion while Britain prioritizes securing new loans. Proposals call for drastic principal cuts and extended repayment over 25 to 50 years, with U S accepting reductions.

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Hull and Roosevelt Plea For Neutrality In War Debate

Hull argues for US neutrality amid European tensions urging Congress to hinder Roosevelt from meddling in European affairs. He cites Wilson, warns against foreign entanglements, and supports the Johnson act, an impartial embargo, and strong defenses to keep the nation safe and free.

Woodrow Wilson Hull Senate Senate Foreign Relations Committee Congress League of Nations World Court

Keep America Out of War Says Citizens Urge Senate

The message urges senators to oppose any move toward neutral or interventionist foreign policy. It warns President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull would trigger a war drive by reviving Bloom Pittman proposals. Citizens are asked to write or telegraph to prevent entanglements and keep the country free from foreign wars.

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Swimmer Hurt in Fall From Board at Roosevelt Park Pool

A head wound was suffered by 52 year old O Tateold of 404 Barrett Place after slipping from a dying board at the Roosevelt park pool and striking his head on an iron railing. He received emergency treatment at the Robert B Green hospital.

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Five Thousand Students Taught by Santa Rosa Teacher

Santa Rosa California July 7 Five thousand students have been taught by Mrs Frances O Meara a Santa Rosa school teacher who recently marked fifty years as a faculty member. Invitations to her golden jubilee went to over two thousand former pupils and hundreds honored her.

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Weather forecast summary for Texas and Gulf coast

The report notes fair conditions in East Texas and the coast with light to gentle variable winds shifting to southerly. Airport temps show Saturday high around 07 and Sunday near 96 with Saturday night low about 74. West Texas expects generally fair weather with mild southwest winds and a weekly outlook beginning Monday, July 17.

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San Francisco July 15 CNS United States Senator Sheridan Democrat California will be the Townsend party choice for president in 1940, announced today. San Francisco headquarters of the Townsend movement named Downey as the choice after receiving a telegram from Glen Wilson, a lieutenant of Dr Francis E Townsend. Wilson directed local Townsend representatives to call a meeting tomorrow to discuss campaign plans.

San Francisco CNS United States Sheridan

Back Tax Payments Push City Total Past $850000

Tabulations show back tax payments reached $832,128.89 as of Saturday per City Tax Commissioner Ray Davis. He noted processing would continue for several days and expected daily adds of about $10,000, likely pushing the total above $850,000 for the period ending July 1.

Cr. Ray Davis

Boy Bitten by Stray Dog in West Woodlawn Yard

Bruce Edwards 19 suffered a thigh bite when a stray dog wandered into his yard on West Woodlawn Avenue. He was treated at Robert B. Green hospital late Saturday.

Bruce Edwards West Woodlawn Avenue Robert B. Green Hospital

Dr Zachary Fuller Buried at Bandera

Dr Zachary Fuller 86 retired physician formerly of San Antonio died at his Bandera home Thursday He was buried in Bandera Cemetery.

Zachary Fuller Bandera Bandera Zachlacy Puller San Antonio Bandera

Isolons Indifferent On Neutrality Row

Washington July 16 In Congress neutrality sentiment appears dead as leaders shift to broader measures. President Roosevelt and Hull messaging restates position while key senators King and Pepper influence debate. Lawmakers prefer action only if a new crisis arises and many seek adjournment.

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Steamer Retired After 78 Years in Lewiston

In Lewiston Idaho on July 7 the steamer Lewis ton was moored for the last time at the Snake river dock ending 78 years of service. The vessel had operated on the river serving isolated mining towns since 1861 and the franchise was not renewed.

Lewiston Idaho Snake River

Texan woman Li arrested in Los Angeles hospital

Mrs Lilian M Knox prominent Texas socialite wife of Hiram Knox was hospitalized in Los Angeles after a heart attack following an attempted check cashing. Police say she is wanted on bad check charges connected to a Texas mansion and a wealthy lumber family.

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