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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1939

Page

2

Secrecy Veils Federal Probe in Louisiana

Federal secrecy limits reporting as grand jury activity surges in Louisiana. Indictments include Dr James Monroe Smith former LSU president and others linked to a bogus Bienville hotel fixtures sale generating about 75000 dollars. Trial set for September 5 in East Baton Rouge Parish with 11 indictments total.

New Orleans U. S Rene Miogen Wayne G. Borah Matl Fracd James Monroe Smith Lowstana State University Seymour Se Huey P. Long Louis East Bato’ Rouge Perch Grand Furr Dr. Smith BP. Abernathy Ree Lowisiana A. K. Kilpatrick Monroe Kilpatrick Abernathy Board of Supervisors Louisiana State University Blancherd Office and Supply Company, & Company Lnyortant

Young Millionaire Duke Pleads Guilty to Speeding

Angier Biddle Duke, recently inheriting a $5,000,000 fortune on his 21st birthday, was fined $250, given a 30 day suspended jail term and had his driver's license revoked after pleading guilty to speeding as a fourth offender before Justice Richard Cotter. State Trooper George Lewis made the complaint and noted four prior incidents with the law.

Auntington INS Angier Biddle Duke Justice of the Peace Richard Cotter Young Duke George Lewis Dulay Securitd

Real Doll Amuses Young Mother in Atlanta Scare

In Atlanta on July 22 a 14 year old mother Mrs J J Hughes once a child bride tore away a large doll after her infant died and cried its likeness. A nurse at Buy St hospital brought the baby to the mother as she sobbed its resemblance to the doll.

Atlanta J.J. Hughes

Dropping of Suit Explained in New York Court

The article describes a federal court explanation of ending a stockholder suit against American Tobacco Company officers led by Manton. Hahn, a vice president, says he aided a $250000 loan to Manton's business partner amid a $10,009,000 suit.

New York Paul M. Hahn Louis Io Joan Marlin Matiian American Tobacco Company Tiahn Tobacco Company Manton Ata ‘Tite Bfore Manton Tilchard Reid Rogers Iegel United States Supreme Court Hahn Rogers Ecorow

Firemen Fix Runs in Hose with Trade Tricks

Firemen describe methods to repair leaks and regulate water flow while hoses stay live. W F P Howard notes a clamp that stops water, plus a tip to load hoses on a Buick so one man can move them. Another technique uses powdered chemical to create foam for oil and grease fires at the nozzle.

W. F P. Howard Rap Neg al Buick

Death of Farmer Ruled a Death by Own Action

Rudalpr W. Pape Sr a Bexar county farmer was found shot in the backyard ten miles northeast of the city. Justice of the Peace O L Wiley called it death by own action after an investigation. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Ema Rompel and Mrs A H Steinbring, three sons Gilbert Arno of San Antonio and Elgin of Welmore, a brother Gus of San Antonio, and a sister Mrs Herman Beltet of Now Hrauntets.

Rudalpr W. Pape Bexar County O. L. Wiley Pape Ema Rompel Rompel A. H. Steinbring Ed P. Mayer Gilbert Arno San Antonio Elgin Welmore Gus Rhu & Sister Herman Beltet Now Hrauntets

Germany Feels Labor Pinch

Washington reports serious labor shortages hitting Germany as May job applications reached 187 000 against 4 700 000 vacant positions The shortage extends to Austria and the Bohemian lands prompting imports of about 44 000 workers from Bohemia Moravia and Slovakia The government also shortened the summer term by two weeks to free 25 006 students for harvesting work.

Washington Germany Commerce Department Fabo T Aaid Austria Budetenland Bohemia Moravia Slovakia

Laborer Held in Austin Shooting

In Austin, Jay Bell a 34 year old laborer was held in connection with the fatal shooting of John Wills, 29, a Black man. The incident occurred early in front of the Bell home after an argument.

Austin Jay Rocktt T. Bell John Wills Bell Hell

Defense for Bridges Maps Legal Moves Amid Deportation Hearing

In San Francisco a recess paused the Bridges deportation hearing as defense lawyers press a plan to challenge the government’s view that he is an undesirable alien. They seek more time to prepare and may recall Bridges’ allies, while a key inspector promises a lengthy anti Communist statement to be introduced at resume.

Sah Francisco Gqns Harry Bridgen Co. 1 Bridges Specinl James M. Landis Thorn Landis Midwest Angel Island Mililand Stanley M Larry Dorie Eric Etewd Doyle Portland, Ore San Francisco Minneapolis R. P. Bonham Seattle Communist Party United States Bonham Stalin Zenin Earl Browder Communist Party of the Hemimer Sickle Party Tandis Harvard Law School

Helen Worthing Charged in Narcotics Case on Broadway

Hollywood July 29 Helen Worthing once famed as the golden girl of the Follies was held today on suspicion of violating the state narcotics act. Police say the former beauty, now 34, was arrested while trying to obtain narcotics with a forged prescription at a drug store. A hypodermic needle and narcotics were found in her purse.

Hollywood Helen Lee Worthing Eugene ©. Nelson ABC

Sigrid Gurie to Wed Dr Lawrence Spangard Next Saturday

HOLLYWOOD July 29 News that Sigrid Gurie Brooklyn born Norwegian actress will marry Dr Lawrence Christian Spangard next Saturday. The ceremony will take place at Dr Spangard's home after Gurie obtained a marriage license in Pasadena today. She listed her name as Sigvid Gurie Hankel on the application.

Sigrid Gurie Hollywood Blerid Guvie Brooklynhorn

Fatal auto crash near Fremont claims eight lives

At least eight people die in separate crashes on roads near Fremont Ohio. A three car head on collision on Route 26 kills three aboard and injures others. A second crash on a bridge over Greencrosh kills two more with survivors including J M Well and others hospitalized with injuries.

Fremont Ohio Deel Freemont Vielins Freesmont Alvin Deverey Alvin Jr Detroit Della Weil Manefield Florence May Coveney Atel Milas Blanche Coveney Lakewood Frank G. Benedum Green Crosh Hote 12 Louise Dierick Chlcagy Byron Ellis Philadelphia Chicago Lumbermen's Mutual Insurance Company Charles Beckman Rusreel Develay Alaa

Local marriage health checks shift under new city rules

fragmented text notes that couples face medical exams for marriage licenses as city doctors cease wealth certificate issuance. A health department sign directs couples to consult physicians. The change follows complaints of unfair competition by health officers collecting fees. Also mentions San Antonio cavalry officers and a training school at Fort Inn with ads seeking work.

Um Aero Ing van ©. Tipton Why Health San Antonio Xoteone Cavalry Training School Fort ‘Inn Clark Dames Taylor Vernon Hastings

Bank Reports Business Gain in Sixth District

Atlanta bankers report June business gains in the sixth federal reserve district outpacing the nation except for plg dron out pat. Electric power production surged with May output 213 percent above a year earlier and the country up 13.5 percent. Failures fell sharply and steel mill activity rose to year’s top level. Building permits and nonresidential contracts advanced while department store and wholesale distribution lagged.

Atlanta Federal Reserve District United” ‘States

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