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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1939
Page
10
Danzig dispatch says Polish patrol fired across the Free City border near Rennenberg at 2:30 am, triggering return fire from Danzig guards. Report notes no confirmed casualties and that a Nazi protest to Warsaw demanded swift measures to halt border violations.
Mayor Manny Maverick announces NYA commitments totaling 100000 for restoring a Viluta street Spanish village. He expects national recognition by President Roosevelt and plans further funds up to 950090. Eight adobe houses will be rebuilt, including the Casin house linked to Texas patriots. The village lies near Willita, South Presa National Nachial and Womble avenues.
Chicago July 24 Mayor Manny Maverick of San Antonio denies intent to oppose Senator Connally in the 1940 Democratic primary. He says Connally can be beaten and he aims to finish his mayoral term, not seek a seat in the Senate. He cites possible future moves but insists on current service.
In Jerusalem on July 24 a ransom payment was made by Miller of the YMCA general secretary to an intermediary in Bethlehem for the release of Rev. G B Goldner Ohio clergyman abducted by Arabs six days earlier. A second message from Goldner indicated he was well and willing to meet his father while negotiations continued under U S Consul General George Wadsworth guidance.
New York July 4 The United States conference of mayors released a report led by Mayor LaGuardia warning that the federal works progress administration WPA would collapse without expanded relief funding. The document, crafted by a committee chaired by the New York mayor and four other city leaders, cites widespread suffering if the WPA economy is not increased and funds appropriated.
A large depression collapsed beneath Highway 68 about one mile west of Toplin, Missouri, creating a cavern that sank the road up to a foot in places and threatens to swallow both sides. Traffic was redirected as workers expect ongoing subsidence from nearby water-filled mines.
Police search for one or two unnamed suspects in the bedroom slaying of Mrs. George W. Cire 15 wife of a Benton physician at the Gore home. Neighbor reports a man fled the scene at dawn after a scream as officers investigate, with Rhett Edward Powell of Frank County cited in initial notes.
The WEA approved a construction project for a worker garage and greenhouse at the Bexar County school. County Judge Charles W. Anders and Congressman Paul Kidd notified of the approval. The project cost about 22 069 dollars.
New York reports the Atlantic Clipper, a Pan American passenger plane from Marseille to the United States, damaged during landing at Horta in the Azores. Pan American officials say one of the eight passengers aboard was injured and transported for treatment. A Fresno dispatch adds a note about an inventor named John Marion Garewright tied to a separate event.
County Judge Charles W. Anderson completed a tentative 1939-40 budget for Inderson County and sent it to Author Reigay Garvey for checking. The plan assumes 94 percent tax collection, 1500000000 assessed valuation, a 45 cent tax rate per 100 dollars, with increases in probation and health departments and $20000 for the Robert B. Green hospital annex.
Denver report details 62 year old Harry Gips, tubercular patient at National Jewish Hospital, firing on two nurses this morning. Helen Botts, 30, was shot in the head and is hospitalized, Joyce Lowey, 45, was wounded but in stable condition. Doctors describe injuries as not serious, and the patient killed himself.
In Jerusalem and Haifa and Acre police arrested thirty-eight Arabs in a terrorist drive conducted yesterday. Military and security forces reported the arrests as part of a broad crackdown on militant activity.
Mrs Nan Hagy 86 of 236 By Steel was reported in serious condition after being bitten on the right leg by a dog in a Monday incident. Police sought George Campbell, truck driver said to own the dog, and a court complaint was filed. The dog was taken to a facility in Mississippi. Three other people were bitten by dogs on Sunday and treated at Green Hospital. Names include Guy Nelson 16 Jesse Rigledge 28 Tony Guerra 24.
Federal Reserve Board reports June industrial production held steady into July. The board’s index shows a 0.7 reading for June, compared with 0.2 for April and May and 1.7 for June last year, indicating minor fluctuations in business conditions and annual comparisons.
Japanese naval authorities and American officials settled a dispute at HANHKOW China after a meeting with U S military personnel aboard the submarine Guan An apology was tendered to the Japanese.
Cleveland July 24 A Cleveland-Area woman relinquished a fight to regain custody of her son choosing a yearly three week visitation with her ex husband Edward P. Simon as part of a divorce settlement. The earlier kidnapping charge was dropped as the agreement was finalized amid contet.
Mrs Grace Wheeler, 54, reportedly died by her own action after consuming nearly a pound of assorted hardware. Autopsy indicated ingestion of roofing tacks, pins, carpet tacks, screws, glass, and other sharp items. The divorcee’s motive could not be determined.
In his annual report to Attorney General Murphy, Edgar Hoover, head of the FBI, noted a rise in espionage investigations. The FBI logged 165 cases in the last fiscal year ending Instaline 9 Tr, up from 250 the previous year, with five year averages around 33 per year.
Prague dispatch reports Jewish residents in Pribram and Noble attacked by Czech Fascists. At least 30 to 40 assailants reportedly burned property and beat Jews, with groups entering businesses and forcing Jews out.
Yellowstone Park reduced the Mirror Plateau forest fire to 400 acres after a week long blaze that at 18 000 acres was the largest in park history. Superintendent Edman Weers said only a skeleton force would patrol the remote burned area by Wednesday. Fivers killed in another report from San Bernardino July 44 say pilot Ply Komler 32 and passenger Robert K McIntosh 24 were killed when their light plane crashed near the airport.
Kansan L. A. Police Chief announces appointment of three Wichita instructors for a San Antonio police school. A. A. Lewis, Theo Hall, and D. Murrell named to teach criminal, civil, and evidence courses at city headquarters. The two-week program runs daily except Sunday from 8 am to 5:30 pm, with 43-hour shifts and travel expenses covered.
Thomas Boyce, 26, confessed to killing Elizabeth Debrucker, 14, near Hacksey Hills, saying he strangled her after luring her across a polo course hillside. Police would file murder charges as Boyce awaited transfer to Marion County jail for formal proceedings.
Forecaster Jarboe notes a hot spell with a marked ten degree edge for Monday. Maximums may reach 98 degrees, with near 100 degrees possible on Saturday as a high pressure system brings fair skies across the state. Temperatures should hover around 75 degrees with light breezes to temper the heat.
A large fire last night destroyed the Toledo archiepiscopal palace in Spain, with the blaze kept from reaching the nearby cathedral. One man died from a head injury, and several others were treated for minor injuries as flames smoldered through the historic building.
A man named Felan Esquivel Felan of 197L Maniles Street was fined 25 dollars in County Court at Law No 1 after Matt Burnett found him guilty of simple assault. He had pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault on Henke Munoz of 124 Hawthorne Street.
A resident reported a fire alarm from a distant blaze near Laredo to San Antonio operators. Deputy Fire Chief Marcus J. Butler said a fire truck arrived at 1206 Awol Ashby and quickly extinguished flames. The home at the site remained undamaged, and the occupants continued their trip.
The Associated Press reports Britain acknowledges Japan's special requirements in a shifting Europe policy while Britain, Germany, and other powers maneuver over China and Tangku rioting consequences. Irish Republican Army seen as influenced by foreign groups amid border tensions. Japanese grant of certain diplomatic gains noted as a “victory” while gunboats move toward Tangku and Franco- unrest prompts precautionary measures in Hendaye. Vollschoffer patrols report incursions into Danzig free city border zone amidst rising nationalist sentiment.
President Roosevelt and James Farley answer reporters amid questions about a possible third term. Roosevelt says the talks have been ongoing since 1928 and are not aimed at revealing new information, while a newspaper note hints at continuing speculation without commitments. The exchange ends with Farley noting his Europe trip and Roosevelt stressing no decisive statements will be made.
July 24 government says it has reliable information that Frevorist activities of the Irish Republican Army are being stimulated by foreign organizations. Home Secretary Moura announces the second reading of emergency regulation to curb bombings across England and parts of Ireland. This follows multiple bombings reported in various regions.
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