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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1939

Page

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Tax remission bill to aid Bexar County finances

Bexar County stands to gain about 200000 annually for five years 1941 through 1948 from a tax remission bill passed by the last legislature. County Judge Charles W. Anderson says funds could ease the budget deficit and may be used for canal aid navigation projects and shore work, with authority to work with river authorities.

Bexar County Charles W. Anderson Honescourt San Antonio River The Coult Wewer

Stutsman Confined at Home With Fever in School District

Sen Antonis superintendent of schools was confined to his home at 1601 Belkush Place with a high fever Saturday. He has been ill since Wednesday after leaving his office at the school board.

Stutsman Sen Antonis Belkush Place

Roosevelt challenged over neutrality and arms embargo policy

Representative Hamilton Fist of New York chairing the House Lovelon affairs committee disputes President Roosevelt views on neutrality. He argues the arms embargo boosted business and stock markets, questions the president’s honesty, and urges the president to take the embargo issue to the people or stop discussing it publicly.

Hamilton Fist New York House Lovelon Affairs Committee Roosevelt House Congress Lee Middle Far West

Barrymore Goes Back to the Land Moves to Chicago Suburb

Chicago dispatch reports John Barrymore, famed stage and screen star, embracing a rural life by living with friends in Glencoe suburb. He attends the play My Dear Children and enjoys Chicago social life while frequenting arbor side gatherings.

Chicago Dilly John Barrymore Barrymore Thomas ‘Compton Glencoe Compton Gar Theater Daily

Longest Mexican bridge on San Antonio Mexico City highway completed

Willan H. Purlong announces completion of the Ginayalejo river bridge 34 miles south of Victoria as part of the Inter-American highway project. The 1368 foot long structure cost 500000 pesos and marks the last of six bridges after September floods. Furlong will inspect the bridge soon by air.

Republic of Mexico Ginayalejo River San Antonio-Mexico City Willan H. Purlong Inter-American Highway Association Victoria Furlong Telecan Isi¢ro

Franco General Is Ousted In Seville Speech Fallout

Burgos reports Gen Queina de Llano, commander in chief of the second military region, dismissed after uttering imprudent words in a Seville speech criticizing General Franco. De Llano, famed as the “Cadle general” for rallying nationalist support, faces possible Argentina ambassadorial consideration as Franco consolidates power amid internal dissent.

Burgos Queina Lisho Seville Franco Spain Yo Llano Malaga Argentina de Llano

New Spending Bill Advances In Congress

Washington July 22 Roosevelt pushes a multi billion spend plan through a Senate trimmed path. Senate banking committee favorably reports the bill authorizing 2.36 billion for roads electrification reclamation railroads and foreign loans with 800 million for housing authority. total program 3.15 billion down from 3.86. Senator Byrd warns the public not to fear debt or tax burden while economy bloc pushes restraint.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Senate Barkley Kentucky U_ 5 Senato Byrd Virginia

Weather Summary From Ban Antonio to West Texas

A fragmented weather forecast notes fall Sunday conditions from Ban Antonio and East Texas to West Texas. It mentions highs around 100, lows near 72, with Sunday peaking near 199 in some garbled data. Winds are mainly southerly along the coast, generally fair temperatures inland, and rainfall near normal early in the week with possible southern plains rain and scattered showers.

Ban Antonio Almort Texas Southers Plains Marngin Meyers Betes Lan Mi & Agilex Beaca Acura Coy SAS Index Jaen Fry

Poison Victim in Serious Condition at Local Hospital

Dorothy Pay Birch thirty two of Lanier hotel address was in serious condition Saturday night from effects of poison hospital reports state she was treated at Robert B Green hospital and remains under care authorities provided details of the case to the press

Dorothy Pay Birch Lanier Hotel Robert B. Green Hospital

Americans oppose Roosevelt on neutrality debate demands

The piece argues opponents gain from the senate committee's delay on neutrality changes, urging the public to see the facts. It questions American obligations to France and warns against rushing to war, urging full national deliberation before any foreign conflict. It cites French views and stresses consulting the people before decisions.

Roosevelt Senate Foreign Relations Committee Congress

Homeland in Africa for Jews pushed

Washington dispatch reports at Oslo meeting of the Inter parliamentary union, plan to create a Jewish refugee homeland in Central Africa as a major issue. Hamilton Fish heads the ethics and colonial questions committee, backed by William Randolph Hearst and figures Hoover and Baruch. Delegates from Britain, France, and Belgium would contribute colonial lands to support a multi million population in Africa.

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