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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1939

Page

10

Crash Victim Found in L A Creek After Collision

Police identified the body found under a bridge at North Flores Street amid an early Monday investigation. Victim, initially unnamed, may have been ejected from a car involved in a Sunday night crash on the creek bridge. Authorities, noting conflicting theories, said the man was later identified as A J Rigby Jr. others reported different names during the inquiry.

Joe Ferry San Pedro Avenue San Pedro Creek North Flores Street Fredericksburg Road Roy Ke, Sloan Perry Creek Bridge Sloan Hiro Earnest Paloma Pastores Street Follec Tom Paloma Siogn Augusta Street Robert B. Green Willy Dustee of the Peace Raymond Gernest Victor Garcka Evergreen Street F. W. Bleden G. C. Cannon Cwarts North Ptores Rigby Jr Evergreen A. Ch. Rigby A. P A. J. Rigby Jr Netcon la Harpe Street Nelson Lie Grst Hoth

Encircling Britain and Germany's Economic Peril

Adolf Hitler and Agriculture Minister Walter Derre warned of political and economic encirclement in Germany. At Kassel and Leipzig meetings, Hitler stressed war guilt, veterans heard threats from the West, and farm policy pushed mechanization and oil crop growth amid self sufficiency aims.

Berlin Adelf Hitler Germany Reichsfuchrtér Kassel Walter R. Derre Awl Furta Loipeig Just Seriounly Ag Barre Naal Hitler Yugoslavia Pringe Pau Teily

Switzerland Approves Major Defense and Public Works Fund

In Berne the referendum approved a 406 million franc national defense and public works plan. The vote totaled 443000 to 108598, reflecting strong support for defense and related infrastructure measures.

Switzerland Berne, Javis Cm—Inn

Command School Adjutant Dies at Walter Reed Hospital

Washington June 5 The War Department announced the death of Lieut. Col. George M Headedy adjutant in the Fort Leavenworth Kem staff and command reload at Walter Reed Hospital yesterday.

Washington George M. Headedy Fort Leavenworth Kem Walter Reed War Department

Cases Heard by Manton Eyed

New York dispatch reports unprecedented move to reopen about 2000 cases heard by judge Manton during 21 years on the appellate bench. Losing litigants have filed petitions to reopen hearings since his indictment. Cal vert Chesnut to sentence June 40. normally appeals go to the court where Manton served, but colleagues appeared as witnesses for the defense.

New York INS Girewit Couge Dudge Mertin Manton Artiluiar Maneton Federal Judes Calvin W. Chesnut

Former U S N Judge Advocate Expires

New York June 5 Rear Admiral Julian Lane Latinier retired once Judge Advocate General of the navy died yesterday aged 10 native of Shepherdstown West Virginia. Latinier graduated from the naval academy in 1699 and rose to rear admiral in 1923 after serving in the Spanish American war and commanding the ship Montgomery OuIgoa and Rhode Island respectively. He was commandant of the seventh naval district at Key West in 1920 1921 and the fourth naval district and navy yard Philadelphia in 1927 1930.

U.S.N New York Julian Lane Latinier Navy Shepherdstown W. Va Latinier Naval Academy Montgomery Oulgoa Rhode Seveenth Key West Fourth Naval District Navy Yard Philadelphia

Bergdoll Seeks to Reopen Philadelphia Brewery

Bergdoll, who returned May 25 after a self imposed exile in Germany, says he wants to reopen the family Philadelphia brewery and undertake a buildout project on owned property. His wife Berta announced the plan during a Sunday visit to Castle Williams military prison, where Bergdoll serves a five year term. Their visit included a reunion with their year old daughter Vega who called him Papa and kissed him. Mrs Bergdali said visits to her Niebane would occur every five weeks.

New York Hina Gleveland Bergdoll Bergdall Germany Wife Safe Castle Willam Bergdol Vega Papa

European Activity Is Aimed at Peace

European moves toward peace dominate brief diplomatic reports from London Paris Vatican and Berlin. British, French and Soviet channels discuss mutual aid and disarmament while Vatican observers note Pope Pius XII and British officials exchanging views. German leaders accuse a political encirclement as France and allies push for Moscow talks amid possible economic pressure. Canadian tour by royal pair noted en route to the United States.

Frew London Britt Vatican Pius XII Britain France Germany Italy Poland Paris Moscow Germary Hier Ateong Nazi Agricultire Sudbury Kinz Queen Seiwin Pacific Epant Onetarlo United States

Weather notes and rainfall reports from the region

The report cites Gan Aitania and Marble Rae noting rainfall Sunday with Catulla recording a half inch plus two and a half inches by May. A front drifting east brings showers, temperatures near 88 degrees expected soon, with no further rain in the near future.

Jir Dlurbay Gan Aitania Marble’ Rae Catulla Boothywest Sant Antonio Rio Grande Janice

Landon Confident of GOP Victory

In Montpelier Vermont June 5 7 1936 Landon the Republican presidential candidate aiding Governor George D Aiken expressed confidence the GOP would beat the Democrats in 1940 regardless of who they nominate He said he would not discuss possible Democratic candidates and did not name any for the other party.

Landon G.O.P Montpelier Af M. Landon George D. Aiken G. Ocp Hck

Britain Revises Plane on Fleet for Northeast Coast Visit

Portsmout h England June 8 British fleet plan revision delays departure for the entire home fleet to visit the Northeast coast of Scotland. Most vessels stayed with the base as experts deem the Rome base best in an emergency. The ships bound for Scotland included battleships Nelson and Royal Sovereign and cruisers Sheffield and Aurora.

Britain Portsmouth England Scotland Rome Nel Aon Rorney Sheltlekt Aurora

Impaled in 3 Story Fall From Building

In Coffeyville Kansas, George Keoske 42 fell from a three story apartment roof and was impaled on a 2x4 scaffold brace. Doctors took two hours to remove the plank from his abdomen and chest. Meanwhile in Chicago, John Barrymore recovering from a mild heart attack was to reopen his stage engagement tonight in My Dear Children.

Cofpeyville Kan Jane O— M Is Threcestory Co George Keoske Chicago John Barrymore Coongan

Quiet Sends Warplanes to Border

Reports from TOKIO on June 5 say Soviet air power and troops massed along the Manchukuoan Outer Mongolian frontier. Japanese sources claim 400 Soviet planes and 100 sharpshooters with 10 tanks and six field guns facing Japanese troops. a clash near Changkufeng at Chientsa left Soviet casualties higher as Japanese acknowledged five wounded.

Tokio Manchukuoan Froner Outer Mongolia Changkufeng Chientsa Manchukuo

Seek More Victims in Fire Disaster

Mexico City dispatch reports 32 dead and 42 seriously hurt from a theater fire in Zacatepec Morelos. Fire originated in the protection room when a spectator’s cigarette ignited a roll of film, rescuers said. victims were brought 90 miles for treatment.

Mexico Urry Vilingo Zacatepec Moreloy Mexico City

Eighty Ships of Fleet in Tactical Move From California

Eighty ships and 400 airplanes of the United States fleet sail from San Pedro and San Diego for distant exercises. The fleet will operate near the San Clemente Island area until June 20, then cruise to the Puget Sound Columbia River district, pausing for a brief Golden Gate Exposition visit.

San Pedno Calif United States San Pedro San Diego Atlantic San Clemente Island Puget Sound-Columbia River District Golden Gate

Taps Cite China Misuse of U S Flag

A Shanghai dispatch reports a United States official submission alleging extensive misuse of American flags and property by Chinese trains. The navy expresses regret over damage to American property from bombing and notes the misperception of Japan's navy regarding rights of third powers.

China U.S Japan PUBIS United States Navy Naval Aircratiomneo

Former Adviser to Newton Baker Dies

Washington June 3 Col. Jonn Allen Hornsby 79 confidential adviser in Secretary of War Newton Baker during World War I died yesterday of pneumonia. His son Hubert Hornsby announced funeral services would be held at Fort Myer tomorrow with burial at Arlington Cemetery.

Washington Ardent Col Jonn Allen Hornsby Newton D. Gaker Dartge Hubert Hornsby Fort Mycy Aurial Arlington Cemetery

Corcoran Leads Dems in Roosevelt Third Term Drive

Washington dispatch reports Thomas G Corcoran, dubbed Tommy the Cork, reshaping Tammany and backing a renominated Roosevelt. Corcoran aims to oust Farley as party chair, unite factions, and guide the 1940 convention support while steering key posts and allies within the Roosevelt camp.

Washington UINS Jamey A. Varley Thomas G. Carecortin Roosevelt Tommy Cork Brain Tasaken Roosevelt Corcoran Farrey Gealn Corcoran Farley Ois Somo Democrats Corcorast Passey Corgorny Tarimmany Hull

Supreme Court rules on public meetings and milk act case

Washington June 6 Supreme Court split 5 4 upholds federal power to regulate commerce while ruling Jersey City ordinance banning street meetings unconstitutional The decision also overturns a 1937 agricultural marketing act provision affecting milk distribution in the New York city area with Justices Reed Black and Douglas dissenting in part and Roberts McReynolds Butler dissenting in others

Washington Supreme Conc Frank Hague Jersey City Tsidial Jerney City Director of Public Safety Roosevelt Hague Desiston McReynolds Buller Anstices Roberts Biack Dusters Stone Reed Snighes Roberts Elentt Court Philadelphia Krave C. Sf. O Clycutt Court Ryed New York Epinion Congress Block Douglas Cull Hughes Jaehees McReynolds Butler Butler and Roberts Federal District Court Agdemture Wallace New York City

Theater Fire in Zacatepec Claims Fifty-Two Dead

In Zacatepec Morlox state a theater fire Saturday night killed fifty two people with twenty two bodies recovered and around fifty others missing. A car near an exit exploded spraying flames, and a rainstorm later helped avert further destruction while homes and businesses suffered heavy losses.

Mexico City Zacatepec Morloxtate Clisteretidge

Divers Begin Tunneling Under Squalus Wreck

Portsmouth New Hampshire reports divers started tunneling under the sunken submarine Squalus, where 26 sailors died. They will bore air-lined tunnels to allow chains to free the wreck for partial salvage and plan to tow the vessel to stations in warmer water from its current 243 feet depth.

Portsmouth WN. H INS Wyal United States Stellons

Farm youth charged after San Angelo shooting

Adolph Mikeska, 19, a Concho County farm boy, was held on a $4000 bond after being charged with assault with intent to murder Wes Joy Jennings, 23, of San Angelo. Jennings was shot six times with a .32 caliber pistol and reported at a hospital with a chance for recovery.

San Angelo Adolph Mikeska Concho County Wes Joy Jennings Jennings

Uniforms to be bought by city workers and police

Wiremen and police will purchase their own uniforms after a Monday city council vote ended the city’s practice of buying them. The move ends an ordinance dating to October 1920 and is projected to save about $10,000 annually. The council also approved gas and supplies for Stinson Field, and Willian Aubrey replaced Dr. Peter Keating on the board. Aubrey is Keating’s son.

San Antono Frame Cty Cooncit Dls Pre Harutan Stinson Field Spraty Board Willian Aubrey Peter Keating Azs Baach Aubrey Keating

House demands probe into lobbying for tax amendments

In Austin on June 5 the Texas House adopted a joint resolution to investigate lobbyists said to press for the sales natural resource tax constitutional amendments. The 99 to 26 vote followed a fiery speech by Rep. J Bryan Bradbury Abilene who charged Wall Street utilities and special interests with pressuring lawmakers and claimed the drive aims to push a draft century scheme. The resolution awaits Senate action and calls for an immediate inquiry into alleged secret influence and if needed to begin at once.

Austin House of Representatives Senate House J Bryan Bradbury Abilene Texas Sips Wall Street Bradbury W. Lee O'Dallas Wil Sobby Tr Autti Quad

Polish Envoy Bolvelnv Diugoszowski Returns From Rome

The unexpected return of General Bolvelnv Wieniawa-Drugoszowski Polish ambassador from Rome sparks speculation of Thalian mediation in the Polish German clash over the Free City of Danzig. He was accompanied by Count Galeazzo Clanni Italian foreign minister and will report on a new Rome-Berlin military alliance.

Pole Italy Warsaw Jiel Bolvelnv Wieniawa-Drugoszowski Rome Dancly Wieniawa Diugoszokadt Sia Ys A Felerat Galeauzo Clann Rome Berlly

Germany to Sign Three Nation Pact

Berlin reports Germany plans a non aggression pact with Latvia and Estonia to be signed Wednesday. The agreement follows Germany's annexation of Memel and comes after a treaty with Lithuania.

Germany Berlin Freign Leung Hat Latvia Estonia Memel

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