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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1939

Page

10

British Name Arms Envoys to Russia

British Prime Minister Chamberlain announced to the House that British and French military missions would be sent to Moscow for early talks on military cooperation alongside political discussions on a mutual assistance pact with the Soviet Union. He named mission leaders and noted the main snag as the definition of indirect aggression. France said its head would be Gen. Daumenc.

London Minter Chammberlain Hhoure of Commons Moscow Chamberlain France Joseph Edouard Daumenc Hieanor Rathbone Min- Sater Great Britain Tne United States

Brothers Seek New Air Record In Extended Flight

In Beringfield the Moody brothers Hunter and Humphrey report their endurance flight is running smoothly on week two. They aim to surpass the 248 hour record for light planes and expect to reach the milestone if they remain aloft past 5 p.m. tomorrow, having already logged eight consecutive days of sustained flight by 3 p.m. today.

Beringfield

Abandoned text on rabid dog bite fatal to child

Four year old Hobert Owen Tubb of Aberdeen Mississippi died in Memphis after being bitten by a rabid dog last November. The attending physician said antirabies vaccine was given with no adverse effects, but the child died yesterday in a hospital.

Memphis Tenn Hobert Owen ‘Tubb Aberdeen Miss Toutha Seoil Tubb Hine

Mexican peso slumps in foreign exchange

In Mexico City a peso decline persisted in currency markets with the peso quoted to the dollar. Analysts traced the fall to persistent dollar demand and nervousness over the balance of payments while elsewhere a funeral service for Yale University professor and Gould Shore Players director Tetn, 46, was held in Boston after his death on Saturday.

Mexico City Wbalx

Trainmen Flee Raid Foiled by Guards in Illinois

Train guards aboard a central railway car thwarted an armed robbery near Delray in Irorquois County. One robber captured, another escaped in a brick sedan along Route 45 between Delray and Onega. A clerk was beaten. captured robber taken to Champaign hospital. Payroll valued at $56,000 saved. police unknown how robbers boarded the train.

Campaton Tih Hingis Central

Bond Set in Child Bride Case

HILLSBORO July 1 RK Kerley 73 of Hickory Flat community who smacked 12 year old Wanda Glimace Friday night was charged with abducting in a complaint filed by her father Jess Gilmore Kerley was released on 100 bond Gilmore said he would seek annulment of the marriage

Hillssorso iFl—h Kerley Hickory Flat Wanda Glimace Jess Gilmore Gilmore

Home Building in Texas Skyrockets in 1938

Dallas reports a sharp rise in residential construction in the first six months of 1938, increasing by more than 10 million dollars compared with the same period in 1937. Heavy engineering work also grew, says FF. Kueny state manager of Dodge.

Dallas Texas FF. K. Kueny Dodge Kueny

Cafe Owner Seeks Elbow Grease After Raid Incident

A murky report notes a cafe owner asks for help after a raid at his establishment near a drug store. The unnamed operator told authorities he plans improvements and requested inspection guidance from local officials to ensure compliance and safety.

Elena

U S Woman Reported in Nazi Prison Camp

Berlin July 21 The United States consulate general asked the German secret police whether Mrs Franz Lem an American cited is in the Dachau concentration camp on a charge of having ratted on antiwar propaganda Lem wife formerly Dash Harrison home in New Orleans April 10 1914 In her complaint Lem said both were arrested he escaped Dachau July 19 Official reply from Gestapo may take days due to red tape and cross contacts between secret police and the camp commandant

Berlin United States Pol Franz Lem Dachan Lem Paris Gachau Lenste Dash Harrison New Orleans Dachay Canaylar Pubherities Gestapo Rénahhem Sing Lie Secret Police We Cone

War East Situation Center of Unrest

TOKIO reports unrest as anti Hrilish demonstrations force closure of Britain’s embassy amid talks near brtab dawh. NAINGTAO and PARIS report dual searches and propaganda battles with German implications. London eyes a calm summer as Parliament nears a crucial foreign policy debate. Vatican issues peace appeal dated August 1. Bombay reports mobilization and midnight government prohibitions.

TOKIO Britain London Gore Scotland ParlJiament Rimmer Valican Vatican Fis Nul Bombay

WIFE BEATEN AND MURDERED IN TRAILER DEATHS NEAR HOTTON

Police identified a murdered woman as Mrs. George Washington Treadway of Hotton and her unconscious husband in a trailer near the city limits. The woman had been beaten with a blunt instrument. the man had a slim chance of recovery. A sister in San Antonio provided the woman’s identification via a letter found in the purse. The husband was a road maintenance worker. The incident drew a crowd as authorities investigated at dawn.

Houston George Washington Treadway Hotton Treadway San Antonio Thimanyi George Payton

First Encyclical by New Pope Expected

Vatican informants say the pope will issue his first encyclical, possibly on October 15, with final wording and release date tied to the international situation. Reports note a previous delay last spring as peace soundings continued through Vatican diplomacy.

Valican Vatican Vatican x

Missing Beauty Sparks Statewide Search in West

A statewide hunt began today for Rosalind Johnson a 20 year old blonde known as Miss Balt Lake Guy who failed to appear at a Swedish day celebration at the Golden Gate exposition in San Francisco Detective Fadgar Sita said she was due at 8 45 p m on a train that left Salt Lake City at 4 30 p m Saturday

Ban Francisco Rosalind Johnson Balt Lake Guy Golden Gate Exposition Fadgar Sita Jelonso Salt Lake City

Heat Wave Damages North Dakota Wheat Crops

North Dakota wheat fields suffer damage as prolonged heat hampers yields. County agricultural officials say exact crop loss is difficult to estimate, with lingering heat continuing to affect production across the state.

Dakota Wheat

NYA Announces Increased Work Hours for Staff

NYA administrator announced Monday that NYA employees' work hours will rise from 52 to 60 per month and that about 130 additional employees are expected to be hired next week to handle the increased workload.

NYA Fender Roth Focal Nya

Bridges Case Furore Seen In San Francisco

Carol King defense lawyer in Harry Bridges deportation case plans to seek contempt proceedings against Stanley Morton Doyle for failure to testify in Minnesota. Doyle, a former prosecutor and American Legionnaire, is said to be unavailable until midweek, with financial constraints delaying action and potential contempt if not present.

San Francisco Carol King Harry Bridges Aeek Stanley Morton Larry Doyle Minnesota American Bridges West Coast I. C Miss King United States Victor B. Anderson Bt. Paul Boxe

U S Flying Fortress Will Be Given Test

The War department will test a new flying fortress type, described as a B17B with four supercharged engines of 1000 horsepower each. The aircraft, first of the new model, is on the West Coast and will take off for a test flight once weather conditions permit, with Los Angeles to New York distance noted.

Wasilington War Department Los Angeles New York Pew Parmi

Rioting at Fisher Body plant injures dozens in July clash

A large crowd of 4000 to 6000 pickets and workers attacked the Fisher Body plant of General Motors in Curveland. Brick throwing tear gas and grenades caused 34 to 44 injuries, with at least one serious. Police used water hoses and tear gas. several arrests followed as workers entered the plant during the strike called by the United Auto Workers.

Fisher Genera Motors Corp United Auto Tobe Michael J. Blackwell Brickwell Thtve Laber Natuite Follet Ghilef Grotsa J. Matowilcz Tool and Din byStuctine Unis FIG Blackwell Salt Ewa Fire Department White Motor Company Blackwell Taba Rui Ed Fie Hosg Shelly Flint Midi Pittsburgh Blackwelk Newanen Robert Chamberlain Bentery Plang Jobund Orie Fant Miley

Heat Hits City As Brief Relief From Hob Returns

Old Maure announces a short window of relief with fair to partly cloudy skies. San Antonio forecasts indicate scattered showers will ease temperatures briefly, with Monday expected to bring more wet weather. The report notes recent rain and cooler conditions across the area as residents await steadier improvement.

San Antonio Jarvoo The Weather Bureau Jarboo Bettey Novi Springs

Ruling Awaited on Recall Petitions in Kansas City

City Counselor Sam C Blair faced a ruling on recall petitions targeting Mayor Bryce B Sith and most council members. The petitions require affidavits from 20 percent of voters who backed mayoral candidates in the last election. If valid, the recall effort will proceed.

Kansas City Sam C. Blair Bryce B. Sith Lava Ion

Olson Welcomes Guild to California Convention opens in San Francisco

San Francisco hosts the American Newspaper Guild sixth convention led by Governor Culbert Olson with more than 120 delegates arriving yesterday. An opening pre-convention session was held by the executive board as delegates gather and extend today. Goodyear dies at 73 in New York near his home in West Pitney Alley Street.

San Prancisco Culbert Olson Tony Guild Goodear New York Walter Goodyear Charles” Goodyear Alki Streat

Executioner Is HL Likely Substitute in New York

Brath's hired man Robert G. Elliott serves as executioner for six eastern states. He faces three scheduled executions in August including two at the Massachusetts state prison and one at Sing Sing. Elliott, an avowed opponent of capital punishment, has performed over 300 executions in 13 years and keeps his work secret from his two children.

New York W— Brath Robert G. Elliott Elliott Massachusetts Sing Sing Iater Dea Trclan

City adjusts budget with borrowing plan and department allocations

City council adopted a tentative budget of 2 118 796 for the fiscal year ending May 31 1940 and approved a 244 000 loan from the National Bank of Commerce. Allocations include 341 420 to the mayor's department 105 686 to the tax department 655 405 for parks 427 500 for streets and 1 194 205 for fire and police. Additional borrowing authorized 60 008 for the library and 40 000 for pension fund operations. Interest on loans set at 2.7 percent as the city operates on a cash basis for about six weeks. Deputy Mayor Lloyd McGown announced at the council session and Mayor Maury Maverick planned to return Friday night.

Flaco National Bank of Commerce Mayors Department Toe Tie Park Altie

Suitor Sought in Slain Woman Case at Long Beach

In Long Beach California authorities sought a former suitor of Mrs. Manile Moore 47 whose bullet riddled body was found in Bixby Park Saturday. A man who had kept company with Mrs Moore in recent weeks was missing. The man came from Benison Texas eight months ago after the death of her husband.

Long Beach Faut California Henei Manile Moore Bixby Park aRso

FDR Seagull Sailor Snags Two Marlins On Weekend Cruise

President Roosevelt returns to the White House after a weekend cruise off the Virginia capes. He reels a 70 pound game fish after a half hour fight early Saturday. A second marlin weighed about 115 pounds, taken later during the voyage.

Washington

742 Czech Aviators Recruited by France

Paris reports France recruited 742 aviators from Czechoslovakia after the country was dismembered. The groups arrived at Colas and Boulogne, most under 36 years old, having fled from Prague as their homeland dissolved.

France Paris Prance Ierads Corps Colas Boulogne Patan Ter

Buffalo Times Workers Seek Cooperative Plan to Reopen

Workers from the Buffalo Times, suspended after 60 years, seek to restart the paper under a cooperative plan. A conference with Scrijps Howard Newspaper Allies was arranged by a committee from an employees’ group.

Buffalo Buffalo ‘Times Scrijps- Howard Nye Ora The Times Pihitcae Thon Hong Buttale

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