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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1939

Page

2

Potential new commerce treaty with Japan debated in Washington

Washington officials weighed a possible new commercial pact with Japan to replace the treaty terminated by Secretary Hull. Senators Pittman and others signaled action on a resolution to ban war shipments, while the treasury studied countervailing duties and Japan's mineral funding. Officials noted existing commercial gaps and explored impacts on China policy and foreign interests.

Washington United States Japan Gull Tokio Theas Pittman Democrat Nevada Senate Hull Soul Congress Treasury Hill Aste China

Use the Big Sunday Light for quick action

A brief note urges rapid steps using the Big Sunday Light for swift response. It cites a spur for immediate action in a community context, mentioning a date and local organizational cue to mobilize volunteers or resources.

Americans Lease Crown Property Home in London

A royal property known as the noncymoon home of King George and Queen Elizabeth was prepared for new tenants, Mr. and Mrs. Resnois Albertini, an American railway magnate and his wife. The lease covers five years at a price of £3900.

Royalty London Laxige Crown George Amd Qoren Elizabeth Resno Albertini

Laredo Terrapins Dodge Water in Rainy Streets

Laredo report notes terrapins of the turin family wandering dry paths after heavy rains. Thousands of slow moving creatures are seen ambling through streets and byways seeking refuge from floodwaters.

Laredo Turin South Texas

Lewis at Talk Sparks Fight Over Garner Attack

Washington observers sifted the impact of John L Lewis's sharp attack on Vice President Garner. Labor and liberal circles hailed it as a master stroke that could shift support toward Garner, while conservatives and Republicans warned of burned bridges. Congress divided as Democrats and Republicans weighed the incendiary lines and Senate voices urged restraint amid the furor.

Burgunder Given Death Sentence for Desert Murder

Robert Burgunder, 22, a college sophomore, was sentenced to die on October 6 for the murder of Jack Peterson in Phoenix. The judge denied a motion for a new trial before passing sentence.

Labor backs Lewis in Texas political split

Amid a statewide labor show of support, Texas unions rally behind Lewis for president as Garner opposition centers in Dallas with AFL Central Labor Council chief Wallace Reilly criticizing any attack on the president. Other Texas labor leaders echo firm backing for Lewis and oppose Garner.

Houston Fwy Lake John L. Lauis Garner Dallas Wallace Reilly A. F. L. Central Ftee United State Lewis Uelik Towave McBrice A. S. Texas State Federation of Tabor King Lewsk Don A. PL Texas P.M. Kenedy C. O. Texas State Industrial, Union Council Roy Bossions diRirtol Provident Oil Workers International CC Carla

VIEW CHIEF OF POLICE Wild West Hero Type

An article profiles Ray Ashworth the Wichita chief of police, detailing his tall frame blue eyes and chiseled features, his quiet talk and football background. It traces his life from Anthony Kansas birth to Wichita high school and Friends University printing, his rise from patrolman to chief, marriages and children, and notes on his personality as a tough but fair leader with little interest in politics.

Ray Ashworth Helgat Anthony Kan Wichita Ashworth Ine Univerity Wirkits Kansas O. W. Wilson Wilash Hoe Wan Teutenat Bvanston International Association of Chiefs of Police Greenwich Gonn Rvanston Eately Waffle Institute Northwestern University Mabel Bears Miah Judith Patring Jean Mahel Don Weld Hevard

Plea for Jap Children Permanent U.S. Residency

Buffalo New Jersey July 28 An American mother appeals to government to allow her two Japanese subjects children to become permanent residents. Esther Rogers divorced wife of a Japanese educator says Sen Mead and Rep Andrews will sponsor legislation to let her son Dexter and daughter Elizabeth stay in the United States. The children born in Japan have eligibility for citizenship but would remain here only on temporary visas due to their background.

Buffalo N. J United States Esther Rogers James M. Mead New York Walter G. Andrews Washington Dexter Elizabeth Dapait Klyasiy Shami Doshtan Uniiversity Kre Japan

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