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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1939

Page

14

United States Deals Double Blow to Japan in Pact Strikes

Washington aims to curb Tokyo with thorough scrutiny of Japan’s role and silver shipments. Treasury plans countermeasures and potential duties amid abrogation of the 1911 commerce treaty, signaling a reinforced push against Japan’s wartime materials and trade.

U.S Washington INS United States Japan Oriental Marenthan Witther Treasury Department At Commerce Stabisies Athon Dayan Becrethty Hall Hull

Bombings in Britain Quiz Police as Attacks Rise

London July 27 British bombings prompt nationwide questioning of suspects as investigators pursue a man seen at Kings Cross before a blast. In the latest incidents 16 injured at Kings Cross and Victoria stations with two explosions in cloakrooms linking to a wider plot. A canal bridge wrecked and a district post office front blown out disrupt traffic and services.

London Beot Yard Kimberlaly Aca Olver Indi Noldis Gailroad Ojnels Covent Actéryeon Sal Scott Yarr Kings Cross Dan Leroy Kinge Cross Sinlinn Donald Campbell Sdtnburgh University Paris Campbell Victoria Station Leeds

U S Cotton Sale Arranged By Byrnes Aide Says

Senator Byrnes and Representative Connally announced tentative terms for selling U S cotton at a discount under world prices. The agreement aims to ship about 175 thousand bales to France and Switzerland with options priced to world quotations for 18 months. Supply plans involve enabling legislation and government carrying charges.

Ron Byrnes Memocrat South Carolina Gale cTamenta Cation France Switzerland Chatlines Jours Texas House Agriculture Committee

Hongkong Defense Set If War Comes

Hong Kong officials warned Parliament Hong Kong would be defended in war despite calls for restraint. Sir Geoffrey Northcote, governor of the British colony, and regional military leaders pledged readiness and vowed to defeat any aggressor.

Hongkong Tondon Eschange Telegraph Company Hauekong Tong Geoffrey Northcote Dutish ‘Cren Thy Legis«Lative Gaunels Hongkone Uimars

Republican Denies He's For Garner Letter Burst

Rep. Bender, Ohio, releases a letter to Texas State Democratic Committee chair Germany denying involvement in Garner for president carding. The event appears amid a campaign circus. Lindbergh visits Baltimore at Martin aviation field.

Garner Washington INS Bender Ohio Germany Texas State Democratic

Supreme Court to Hear Medical Practice Antitrust Question

Washington reports the Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether medical practice falls under antitrust law. The Justice Department aims for a swift ruling on the dismissal of an indictment against Group Health Association and others. The case involves prepaid medical care for District of Columbia government employees.

Washington Supreme Court Justice Department Spies M. Proctor Jawa Eteniiar Nilegerd Group Health Association Teo Columbia Justice Departmene Santa IL Criti Unlile Suprem

Stabbing Fatality After Bar Dispute In Kingeville

Melvin Lupton 32 of Kingeville dies from stab wounds after an argument at the Merry-Go-Round beer and dance hall on Main Avenue. Wright admits stabbing Lupton during a confrontation amid drinking, with Brown and Murphy involved in ejecting patrons. Wright sought police help and was hospitalized for head injuries. authorities filed formal murder charges.

Luirscay Melvin MM Lupton East Commerce Streat Hugh GC Kingeville Main Avenue Wright Josephine Street Warner Lupton Lopton Lipton Joe A. Brown Collinwood Avenue Jor B Murphy Murphy Brown Wilelt Jim Luptan Henan Lupeton Pollee Cat Taptén Adimit Ted Foss Bire 1 Corps Christt Bt Reformatory Miso Justice of the Peace Bar Corrigan Pullesman Lonnie Crow

Lewis Attacks Garner Labor Record and Candidacy

Lewis denounces Vice President Garner over labor policy and wage law enforcement. He accuses Garner of targeting labor and says Democrats will oppose him if he seeks the presidency. Andrews criticized for wage act enforcement. Lewis presses for amendments to curb labor proposals.

Washington Chatend Today Font Vine Garner Congress Lewis Intier de‘ Carder Aften Leywhs C. 7 Clieithin Lawis House Sebor Ftubar Andrews Vriticlelig Ihouse Polimitiog Tly Se Canpress Elites Tvs Susshyyy W. CG Huiattog National Teplalan Foxtity

Velma West Extradition Waived After Escape Allegations

Dallas reports Velma West and companion Mary Ellen Richards waived extradition to Ohio reformatory. West, 22, confessed to killing her husband in 1927 with a claw hammer after a failed bridge party. Richards, 23, Cincinnati, serving two years for robbery with good time. West had escaped prior and indicated mixed feelings about prison life while awaiting return.

Dallas Marysville Ohio Velma West Mary Ellen Richards Cincinnati

Nueremberg Man Executed as Spy

Nueremberg resident Friedrich Lorate, 21, was executed for disclosing military secrets to a neighboring state's intelligence service. The capital punishment raises the year’s total executions to 24. Local officials reported a citywide atmosphere of calm as authorities carried out the sentence.

Nueremberg Bergin Priedrich Lorate

Reformery Superintendent Warns Of Isolation Plan

Marysville Ontario July 27 Felton West faces removal to DAl Jas as two officers pursue the escapee state reforms for Richards and Rich ards. Superintendent Reiliey describes a plan of solitary confinement with bread and water for a week and harsher isolation up to five weeks. The remarks include a reference to punishment to deter further escape attempts. In Lansing Michigan on July 27 Grange member Simiry Orarre is charged with stealing a crate of omor from a produce dealer, according to Meabs Mony.

Marysville Ono Felton West Brarguerite Reiliey Woman's Reformatory Dal Abe Hrangh Lansing Moh Jilly Jins Simiry Orarre Wan Cedi Or Thesh Grange Omor Mony

Weather Forecast Parody From Odd Local Snippet

A whimsical weather note mocks routine forecasts. It predicts Thursday will bring mixed conditions with a warm day near 96 degrees at the airport and 93 downtown. Humorous quotes reference journalist Jarbor and monotony in reporting.

H. Jarbor Jarbor Mercury TS Denress

Channel Crash Off Dover Traps 10 Missing 24 Rescued

London reports 10 missing and 24 rescued after a collision between the French tanker Banik and the Swedish steamer Grangesberg in dense fog. Grangesberg sustained heavy damage and her radio is out. Boats and crews searched the area near Plymouth for survivors.

London Len Pere Song Banik Fle Grangesberg i Plymoutl Grangesberg Selon

Money Stolen Ice Money Recovered in High Point

In High Point Nova Scotia a man recovered money from a company by bursting into the showroom with a wallet containing fifty three dollars after a refrigerator trade. The incident follows a theft of money left on ice. The man rushed in breathless and swore, delivering the wallet to the receptionist.

High Point N.S Shayroon

Prominent Russians Stripped of Decorations in Moscow

A Moscow dispatch says nine prominent Russians including high officers and wives had decorations stripped without published decree. Names include former Soviet minister to Mongolia, Air Force and naval officials, and political leaders. Publication of the list signals possible arrests in the Soviet Union.

Moscow Hevenly Savieb Aris Fedmny Toirol Commitnida Sergeyets Lapin Minishal Vassily Bulechev Far East Avi Shevchenko Guibty Wnworths Maiil Engineer Orns Sa- Het Navel Articke Washington Rappaport Frunze Naval Academy Sibiin- Tite Soviet Union

Two men questioned in theft of lifetime savings

Two 21 year old men are held for questioning in the theft of 316 dollars from Nennmogeua Lucero of Trinchera. Lucero, aged about 84, was near death after burglars drained funds from his home on Tuesday night.

Trinivar God Lucero

Family perishes in Canton blitz fire blaze

In Avondale Canton a residence fire killed three people including Helen Morgan 36 and her month old son Paul Jr. First husband of Helen, B. Morgan, and her brother Lawrence Nelson fled with Lawrence Jr. during the blaze. A second child survived as rescue efforts saved two fathers. Fire crews found victims in the home after the interior blaze intensified.

Canton Ohio Avondale Paint B. Morgan Cramton Repository Canton Fea Helen Paul Jr Morgan Lawrence Nelson Lawrence Jr Bie Thone Urey Batlroon

Rabies Public Advisory Cites Treatment Hesitation

Public health officials urge early anti rabies serum after suspected exposure. Dr George Denison and Dr Z D Bowling of Birmingham Alabama note fear and misinformation persist. Authorities warn many cases have not contracted rabies but seek prompt care after bites or scratches.

Okigagdo Sity Tin Atieteai Medfenk Association George . Denison Z. D. Bowling Birmingham Ala Albanya Pilen

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