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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1939

Page

2

Informal talks curb U.S. neutrality law action

A White House conference led to two statements on delaying neutrality legislation. Senators Barkley and McNary stressed postponing action until the next session while the president and secretary of state warned that inaction could weaken U.S. leadership amid European tensions. The group included Garner Hull Borah, Barkley, McNary, Pillman, and Austin, with Stephen Early conveying the points.

Garner Hull Borah Leeder Barkley McNarr Pillman Nevada Foreign Relations Committee Austin Vermont Howe White House Early Barktey Senate Benatar McNary United States Europe

Sisters Reunited After 30 Years

Mrs. Sallie Johnson of Laurel Mississippi, 69, embraced her sister Mrs. M. M. Renfro, 59, after 30 years apart. The reunion followed a communication eight months earlier and was facilitated by Lieut. J. C. John. Johnson also greeted Mrs. Graden Barnette, daughter of Renfro, who recalls Johnson had last seen Barnette when she was three days old. The story includes a fragmented excerpt from a separate political conference with President Roosevelt and Senate leaders, noting a sharp exchange with Senator Borah and discussions of neutrality legislation and a possible fall special session.

Sallie Johnson Laurel M. M. Renfro Gragnon Street J. C. John=on Mississippi Johnson Graden Barnette East Grayson Street Renfro Bar‘nettle Roosevelt Coner Garner Barkley Congress Hines

214 Drivers Go On Strike Over City Talks

The city faces a bus and taxi standoff as 214 drivers strike after two weeks of negotiations. Mayor Maverick pledged fairness while union leaders and company officials weigh next moves. Truck Drivers union official Virel Wolfenberge attended the meeting, and Bell Taxi head Raymond Sanchez contemplated contacting city officials.

Cominiuian MSY Raymond Sanchez Bell ‘Yaxicab Company Beard Virel Wolfenberge Maury Maverick Weltemerge Maverick Floyd McGown Teke Ridould

Cats Room Prison for 75 Generations

Walla Walla Washington July 19. Behind the secluded walls of the state penitentiary a family of cats roams the big house for 75 generations. In last census prison officials counted 80 descendants of cats introduced in 1887 to combat rats infesting the prison.

Walla Walla, Wash Washington State

Meteor Misses Kansas Family Crashes Nearby

Near Clyde Kansas the Lester Ross family heard a meteor blaze through the air and strike the ground near their home. The irregular granite rock, about 14 inches in circumference, embedded itself in the ground several inches deep before being recovered.

Kansas Clyde Kaus Bremners Lester Ross

Sewage Issue to Be Next on Cards in City Politics

The Don Politica column discusses proposed sewer service changes aimed at suburbs, with a low contract to Alamo Heights and an expanding disposal plant to meet San Antonio’s growth. It links outside-city residents paying for city services to Mayor Maury Maverick’s policy, while noting political maneuvering and personnel moves in city hall and related agencies.

DON Politica Atynex Alamo Heights San Antonio Maury Maverick

President of Katy Is Visitor in S A

M S Sloan of St Laws president of the M E and T railroad was a visor in San Antonio Wednesday on an inspection tour arriving from Dallas Tuesday night with F W Grace of Dallas and H W Davidson of gait superintendent of the South Texas division. On completion of his inspection he plans to go to Houston. Fiscal expert Diek Lake Placid NY July 99 Edwin R A Billyman 78 noted economist and flack expert died yesterday at his summer home following a heart seizure.

M.S. Sloan St. Laws M. E. and T. Railroad San Antonio Dallas F. W. Grace H. W. Davidson South Texas Houaston Lake Plagid N.Y Edwin R.A. Billyman Ted Economist Flack Cummer

Carter's River Pills Offer Quick Hepel From Bile

An old remedy ad touts Carter's River Pills as a cure for liver bile issues and constipation. It warns of poisoning if untreated and claims the pills cleanse the system, improving digestion and energy. Prices feature a small 28 cent cost.

Etta Old Carter

Fourth Back Pay Suit Is Filed Against City

J R Chambers, special policeman, filed in County Court at Law No 1 a back pay suit claiming $1102.22 plus interest for wages from July 16 1937 to May 31 1699. Suit was filed by Van Henry Accer, Tom J Newton Sr, Sam G Newton. Cyril Bailey, Oxford public curator, notes Latin may persist in introductions for honorary degrees.

J .R. Chambers Chambers Wes Med van Henry Accer Tom J. Newton Sr Sam G. Newton

Japs Ponder Soviet Raids Near Manchukuo Rail Centers

In Manchoukuo July 19 army and civil authorities debated decisions on possible future action after recent Soviet air raids on Manchukuoan rail centers. The army readied for potential moves beyond current fighting along the outer Mongolian Manchoukuoan border. Ulan Bator, capital of Outer Mongolia, had not yet replied to Manchoukuo’s protest over the aerial incursions.

Manchoukuo Manchouskuuan Ulan Batot Outer Mongolia

Woman-75 Lost In Wilds Returns Home

READING Pa July 1. Ten year old Mrs Emma Steffy tells how she was lost three days in the Welsh mountain wilderness after leaving to pick huckleberries. A bloodhound search by state police penetrated the area as she wandered, fell in a hole, ate berries, and found her way back home with shoes worn and water tins empty. She credited Jesus with keeping her focus as she trudged toward Bowmansville.

Reading Emma Steffy Bowmansville Juno Steffy Neigthara Jesus Jeff

Classes to Close Friday at the Y and YMCA program

The Y and YMCA program will close Friday in the auditorium of Foley. Miss Junnite Starcke will lead songs dances and pantomime as the featured performer.

Brands Junnite-Starcke

Fragmented OCR business names list with scattered entities

A garbled OCR fragment lists numerous company and brand names including hardware, furniture, and electrical firms. The readable bits show entities like Sige Hardware, Naylor Furniture, Bartlett-Male Braken Co, Apnliinre, VEDE John, AMputer, Hall Motor Ga, EMA Electric, Hiner Wartware, Wer Furniture, and others without coherent context or actions.

Sige! Fasee Hardware Shan Sas Kais Naylor Furniture Need Masse Co Randena Vo Latgiore & Kon Bartlett Male Braken Co Nast Ts. A. Klener Co Ay Devil Raton Co Penavidis —Dick Con'h Apnliinre A. Enti Howlie Meradware le Ie Vede John WH Aunter Nhi—Juenet Vurattner Carla

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