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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1939

Page

2

Farley and FDR Face Third Term Clash At Hyde Park

Washington July 22 1938 President Roosevelt and Postmaster General Farley prepare for a Hyde Park meeting to resolve Farleys status and possible support for a third term. Fallout could affect Farleys chairmanship and the Democratic national committee. The Hatch bill movement hints Roosevelts 1940 prospects and GARNER supporters gain advantage through primaries to elect delegates.

Washington Roosevilt Hig Priit Deal James A. Parley Hyde Park Farley Roosevelt Palnen Democratic. National Committee Smith Rosevelt Teirnds Surdt New York Ing Senate Genlal Jint Couse Hoosevelt Ori Géal Tolisk Sheppard Campaign Investigatins Committee Hatch Garner Texan Garnier

Teran Admits Fatal Beating In Portales

Assistant District Attorney S. M. Compton says a slowed statement from Lelimd King, 22, a Texas ranch hand, admits fatally beating Waller Dickson, Spur, Texas, over the head with a gin and then throwing him into an automobile hitch and running him down outside Spur last week.

Portales Noob UNS S. M. Compton Lelimd King Texas Waller Dickson Elserly Spur Busiessman

California Oil Proration Bill Signed by Governor

Governor Gilson signed the Atkinson bill bringing California oil under a new late 5 jurisdiction. It creates compulsory proration administered by an oil and gas conservation and control commission to replace prior voluntary industry agreements. The measure aims to regulate the state's oil resources and production quotas.

California Sacramento Calif Gulbert L. Gilson Lag Anecies

Man Shot By Hitchhiker Seizes Car In Texas

State and county officers hunted today for an unidentified hitchhiker who commandeered the car of H. L. Levich, 40, of Bong Beech California, and shot Levich Yarow in the shoulder on a Port Worth road.

Port Worth INS North Texas H. L. Levich Bong Beech Calif Levich Yarow

Roosevelt Hosts Clam Bake at Hyde Park

President Roosevelt entertained guests at his Hudson River home and arranged a trip to Secretary Morgenthau's farm for a clam bake. An important guest, Postmaster General James Farley, travels to Europe next Wednesday.

Hyde Park Roosevelt Hudson River Secretary of the Treasury Morrenthau Tomorow James A. Farley Europe

Auto crash injures Martinez woman in Ban Mareou area

Mrs Natalia G Martinez 45 of 920 South Firewest rest was critically injured when a car driven by Jesus Martinez crashed into boxcars on Ban Mareou street near Southern Parish tracks. She suffered a possible skull fracture deep head gash and multiple cuts and was taken to Robert Green hospital. Her husband also injured. Another victim Miss Dorothy Hoffman 23 of 2108 South New Braunfels avenue suffered severe cuts and bruises in a separate collision on Hackberry and Burnel streets while riding with Frank Andersonh.

Natalia G. Martinez South Fire Jesus Martinez Ban Mareou Street Robert 3.Green Hospital Martine Martines Dorothy Ath Hoffman New Braunfels Avenue County Lids Frank Andersonh Ceralva Street Ove Louis Johnson Olive Street Hackberry Burnel Streets

San Antonio Leads Bond Sales Despite Dallas Fort Worth Variance

San Antonio sold 4 1 2 percent bonds at 97.10 while Dallas fetched 95.05 and Fort Worth saw a similar outcome. The piece also notes pension rules affecting Ray Ashworth and mentions local park goats in Brackenridge and political tensions at the Texas statehouse reflected in a wry Dallas city scene.

Fort Worth Dallas San Antonio Tpolice Ray Ashworth Brackenridge Park J. A. Stafford Wyoming State House

Civil War pistol used in self-inflicted death near Detroit

DETROIT July 22. M1 health and unemployment blamed for the death by his own hand of D. Smith, 48, of Taylor. He died by shooting a Civil War era pistol. Smith was the father of one child and was described as childless.

Detroit D. Smith Taylor Thionship Smith Rlne

Cavalcade of Local Politics Bedevils City Hall Climate

Don laments summer heat as Cavalcade of People swarms local politics. Bemoaning the climate, he reports on city bids, tax measures, and a flurry of officials, from the mayor to the county court, as they debate budgets, licensing, and street regulations.

Don National Bank of Commerce New City County Commissioners’ Court Cormpanies Jake" Rubiola Recreation Department Syciahn Carrigan Health Department Joen Q Temple Calhoun Taxpayers’ League Samc Anderson Don‘ Hins Maury Charlie Anderson Louis Lipscomb Land Police Ashworth

Drought Strains New York As Crops Fail

New York state faces severe drought with berry crops ruined and little rain hoped for. Officials warn harvests for melons and crops may be lost while water supplies strain communities and agriculture departments monitor conditions. Widespread moisture remains minimal despite brief showers. Authorities report tankers and reservoirs under stress as forecast calls for scarce rain.

New York Forestry Department Bonde Brooks Lilyaremint Agriculture New York State Getskills Brake Ewstain Wishington County Fhirkensack Moustati Warren County

Outed on Inspection by Washington Post Office Official

Albert Hicdennes of Washington DC, superintendent for the Post Office Department, led a one day inspection of post office trucks and services at Sarr Ane lerin postales Saturday, reviewing pustotilen tucks and damages.

Albert Hicdennes Washington, DC Postoffice Department Sarr Anelerin

District Court Box-Score And Jury Notes From Week

A fragmentary district court wrap lists jury verdicts not guilty and notes on indictments pending this week. It mentions officials and sponsorships, the fire and police departments, and a reorganization push linked to hiring and appointments amid political sparring.

Criminal ‘District Court

World Baptist Meet Opens In Atlanta With Global Delegates

The World Baptist Alliance opened in Atlanta with 20 000 attendees as Dr James Terry Fraynbrooké announced delegates from Africa Asia Burma Ceylon China the Philippines Canada and the United States answered the call. Dr George W Truett presided the opening session, with Majestically Yoruba chieftain Tanimota Ayorlite among speakers, blessing the gathering.

Atlants Nations Auania World Alliance James Terry Fraynbrooké London Alliance Ecretary Aenica Answers Africa Ruslbrooke Ral Eail Tanimota Ayorlite Nigeria Ase Truktt Bon Asin Rushbtonko Burma Ceylun China Elam Gyria Philippines Rapilsia Canada United States George W. Truett Dallas Alliance

Envoy Phillips Seeks Assurance From Italy in Interim Talks

American Ambassador William Phillips held a half hour exchange with Italian Foreign Minister Galeazzo Ciano in Rome. The two sides reportedly discussed potential concessions on European events in the near future while acknowledging ongoing tensions this year.

Phillips Italy Rome William G. Phillips Cont Galeazzo Ciano Ciane Wan Philips

Justice of the Peace Chief Selection Sparks Local Debate

A controversy over selecting an out of town chief of police prompted Justice Corrigan to telegraph Fire and Police Commissioner Lous Lipscomb. He questioned local court qualifications for police supervision and suggested moving cases to other jurisdictions if needed. Lipscomb answered that Judge Corrigan is a very fair and impartial judge.

Maury Ashworth Floyd McGown Hein MccOown Corrad Saturd Lous Linscath Corlyigany

Vakey Elected Post Commander for American Legion Post 420

Vakey, a charter member and treasurer for seven years of George D. Newton Post No 420, was elected post commander and ex-officio member of the executive committee. He had declined an eighth letter and was honored in a ceremony. During World War I he served as master sergeant in the quartermaster corps and ran a school for sergeants. The George D. Newton post was organized by federal employees and counts 254 members.

Vakey Arthur Vakey George D. Newton American Legion

Animal job hunters spark pet owner demand after hogart award

Since Humphrey Hogart won an award for best animal performance in a picture tire, he has been pestered by dozens of pet owners seeking photo jobs for their animals.

Humphrey Hogart

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