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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1939

Page

3

On Broadway Private Papers and Hollywood Jockey Plot

The Daily Mirror piece recalls a Hollywood holiday visit by Mark Hellinger and Sammy Renick. It notes Hellinger backed Renick in a Santa Anita race, but the horse Forsooth won, owned by Barry Warner. The article includes socialite Barbara Hutton’s ties and a Paris to Yale anecdote, plus remarks on Italian conquests and cultural commentaries.

Sammy Renick Hollywood Mark Hellinger Bellinger Hellinger Renitk Hanied Santa Anita Heisinger Mark Forsooth Barry Warner Renick

Mendara Promise Relief for Asthma Sufferers

An ad promises quick asthma relief with Mendara, claimed to ease breathing and restore energy. It claims no drugs or smoke, offers tasteless tablets, a money back guarantee, and urges readers to contact a local druggist for endorsements.

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Familiar locals and names thread through Bexar social notes

The Bexar Facts column catalogs a jumble of familiar names including Lorane Brockman Marilyn Zirkel and Willis Tate. It mentions W. J. A. Tearvey, Ralph Hammond and James back in town, plus Sidelines of social life at Fort Sam Houston, community clubs and birthday greetings.

Lorane Brockman Marilyn Zirkel W.J. A. Tearvey Hind Potters Frank Fershing Polity Guy Fraim Esquire Imperial Airways London R. A. Reinarz Willis’ Tate Optimist Club Fort Sam Houston Dan McGrew Pete Ramirez Rx-Nlic

Alleged OpIeO Talk Quoted in Spy Trial in Los Angeles

Federal court records quote two alleged Russian spies discussing Japanese torpedo boats operating in California waters as disguised fishing craft. G B Dierst testified he was told of a conversation between Mikhail Gorin and Halis Salich by an investigator for naval intelligence. Gorin, his wife Natasha, and Salich are on trial for conveying naval secrets to Russia.

Los Angeles Russia California Dierst F. BT Mikhail Gorin Halis Salich United States Naval Intellignnce Service Gorin Natasha Salich Smilch Japan

Down in Mine Ends Sit Down at Wolfe Collieries

Hazleton Pa March 1 Forty nine coal miners ended a week long sit down in the dark after a failed bid for back wages. The Wolfe Collieries company said it would not continue payments. Pay envelopes for February 20 totaling 14000 were carried into the mine by Rev Joseph Barat to aid the workers. Spokesmen said the miners would seek court action to settle remaining claims.

Hazleton Neida Wolfe Collieries Company Joseph Barat

Lawyers Guild to Denounce All Isms Statement

Washington March 1 President John Gutknecht of the National Lawyers Guild announced a declaration that the organization is an enemy to fascism nazism and communism. Ferdinand Pecora a New York State supreme court justice had announced resignations over the board the guild split risk.

Lawyers Guild Washington John Gutknecht National Lawyers’ Guild They Guild Ferdinand Pecora New York Pecora Guild

Pharmacologists Get U S Civil Service Openings

Federal civil service invites applications for senior pharmacologist at 4500 dollars pharmacologist at 340 dollars and assistant pharmacologist at 2600 dollars under the Bureau of Chemistry and Food and Drug Administration Agriculture. Applications must be received by March 2 with details from the service secretary room 146 Federal Building.

U. S Uncle Sam Civil Services Civil Service Bureau of Chemistry Department of Agriculture Lvl Federal Building

Pershing Secretary May Be Promoted

Washington March 1 The House military committee considered legislation to promote General John Pershing's military secretary to colonel before retirement next month but deferred action. The measure would apply only to General George E. Adamson who has served Pershing for 24 years.

Pershing Washington House Military Committee Johnt George E. Adamson

Jewish Strike Authorized by Palestine Jewish Assembly

Jerusalem March 1 The Palestine Jewish assembly authorized its national council to call a general strike if needed to protest Britain's plan to make the Holy Land an independent Arab state. It urged more funds for Jewish defenses as armored patrols ring Jerusalem following two days of violence. about 220 killed and 265 wounded since January.

Jerusalem Marth Palestine Jewish Assembly National Council Holy Land Council Fund Natural Council Britamn

10000 Plants Ready to Make Munitions

Assistant Secretary of War Louis Johnson announced Chicago that 10,000 American manufacturing plants are selected to produce munitions when needed. He said current production runs in peacetime, but these factories can become arsenals in emergencies. Johnson praised plants with efficiency honesty and cooperation after surveying the U.S. industrial structure.

Chicago Louis Johoson Army Chicago Association of Commerce Johnson

Straus to Arrive In L A Thursday

Nathan Straus, administrator of the United States housing authority, will arrive in San Antonio Thursday to inspect the Toors housing projects site. Straus, born in New York City in 1889, served in the New York state senate and later held major housing roles including special housing commissioner for New York City and head of the Inside Housing corporation.

Nathan Straus United States Housing Authority San Antonio Straus Toors Austin New York City New York State Senate Senate Organized Labor New York Ais United States

Four Die in Burma Race Riot Renewal

In Rangoon Burma on March 1 police clashed with Hindu and Muslim crowds during a renewal of racial riots. At least four people were killed and 47 injured in the day’s violence as authorities struggled to contain the unrest.

Burma Rangoon

Headaches and Bad Breath Signal Constipation Remedies

Headache and foul breath often point to constipation and sluggish bowels. An all vegetable product called Black Draught promises gentle cleansing with simple directions, claiming quick relief by morning after a single dose with water. Millions of packages sold show its advertised health benefits.

Musteroé Cold Cure Plaster Promoted in Ad

An old advertisement touts a mustard oil and menthol remedy for colds, claiming it soothes the chest throat and back. It touts several strengths, priced at 40 cents, and asserts it works faster than traditional mustard plasters.

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Walter Winehell Daily Mirror F. L. Hutton Harry Richman Barbara Hutton Mr.Hutton Ed Hutton Barbara Prince Mdivani Brstecelier von Fassen League of Nations Ethiopia France Molady the Times John Kieran Tadia Yale Kieran Kéegan Non Mario Mario Jungles Tere Walter Pink Goering Gaering Vivien Leigh England Scarlett O'Hara Talhach Jorrie Jenny Lind Simmons San Pedro Avenue Bexar Frank Brady Clyde Campbell Roger Moore Seguin KSA Josephine Smith Josephine Rossi E. Hodges Beth Hicks Lorraine Pozzi Harry Lawler Guero Thal-A Opleo OL Vo Mary Benady Aystaex-McCollum Hagy McCollum Murray Fannin Pecan St P Donalt Br Girand J. Wellington Whoosh J. Wellington
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