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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1939

Page

17

Pope Pius VI Appeals for World Peace and Papal Coronation

Pope Pius XI broadcast a five minute appeal from the Sistine Chapel urging peace and charity among nations during troubled hours as Pius XIT prepared to assume the throne of St Peter. He welcomed prayers for rulers and pledged prayers for guiding states toward prosperity and progress. The pontiff also sent diplomatic signals ahead of his coronation and thanked King Victor Emmanuel III in a telegram, while Cardinal officials and clergy received the pope in the Vatican.

Vatican City Wiese St Peter Jatin Sistine Chapel Allie Bite Brayey Christ Ayid Peace Keystonn Uiese Pius XI Sacred College of Carrinils Eugenio Cardinal Parill Alvine Tulsi Mote Vilenlo Kinanviele Kim Mms Aueou Linton Patton Partitt le Bistloe Pignan AL Benoni Rome Harel Vatican

Oklahoma City Girl Brutally Slain in Home, Probe Underway

Officers question 100 relief workers as detectives probe the garroting slaying of Haselteen Black a one year old junior high pupil found dead in a steel-studded cottage. Evidence includes bloodied towel a broken knuckle and a bullet fragment near the dining room table. Police seek suspects amid reports of a house prowler and signs of a struggle.

Oklahoma Haselteen Black Charles Frank Lnherera Tiyan Wye Zedoral Byreau Potlee Misaid Ceatier T. W. Scharber

Texan Gum Chewing Causes Courtroom Moment

A Texas attorney in New York faced a courtroom scene about gum chewing during a state Supreme Court hearing. Justice Shientag challenged the habit as Hubbard explained gum helps him stay focused before trials. The misdated report mentions Van Zandt county residents tied to a chicken leasing scheme and a broader Alabama link in a separate case.

New York Hermian Shientag Shientap Hubbard Texas sColten Johnson van Zandt County Ying Lorim Menro Jerome Dixon Bie Neero Alabama Lee

Vax Revisions to Aid Business Urged by Senate Leaders

Washington dispatch reports Senators Harrison and Deughton urging Treasury to revise federal tax structure to spur business. They align with Roosevelt and Hopkins, signaling no immediate tax recommendations until Treasury studies are complete, and advocate cautious curtailment of spending to boost growth.

Washington Senate Um the Treasury Harrison Demnurat Mississippi Senate Finance Deughton Democrat North Carolina Life Ways and Means Inter Morsfentian Wheebay Roosevelt Hopkin Maegertthay Congress

Hindu Muslim Riots Rage Across Cities Killing 15

In Rangoon Burmah and Lucknow a fresh wave of Hindu Muslim violence began yesterday. Battles between crowds and military patrols left 15 dead and about 200 injured as shops were looted and set ablaze. Police reported two persons killed in Lucknow during clashes.

Rangoon Burm Matitty Jou Pilteri

Nicholas V Claimed by Death in Egypt

Alexandria dispatch reports Greek resident Nicolas V died of a heart attack. In Houston, Dr. H. Hensiee aged 40 died Thursday of pneumonia after years at Hood Mere slick hospital.

Nicolas V Egypt Alexandria Palrierel Niacia Tocay Texas Ties Winters H. Hensiee Hood Mere Slick

Wind foils ship rescue near Neyetoundi coast

Stormy seas hamper a rescue attempt near Neyetoundi coast as Ranger and crew struggle aboard a leaking sealing ship. Nearby vessels Neyfaudinnds and Rnd Tinggene standby while rough waters prevent towing to St Mary's harbor.

Halipax Nova Stotia Ranger Neyetoundiand Caph Bt. Mary's Flireniza Bay

Indictments Returned by Grand Jury Report

Ten indictments are returned by the grand jury to Judge W. We McCrolly Jr Crim Dist Court. Fortman Charles J. Schuapiner, of the grand jury, told stage that the preliminary report would be omitted.

Grand Pivy Wa W. We McCrolly Criminal District Court Ejay Fortman Charles J. Schuapiner Salupsiny

Massachusetts Okchs U S Bill of Rights Observed

Robton March 3. Citizens marked the 100th anniversary of the federal Bill of Rights and its belated ratification to remind all to guard freedom against aggression and intolerance. Governor Saltonstone read a letter from Secretary Hall about the first amendment as the legislature unanimously voted to reaffirm the document amid debates over defining rights and limits.

Robton Nationa Tovorute Saltonstie Hall

City Budget Adoption Blocked After Mayor Veto Sparks Fight

City commissioners failed to adopt the permanent budget and set the tax rate after Mayor Quin vetoed eight ordinances. A midnight session heard plans to cut about 320,090 from the mayor’s budget, with a seven point tax rate set at 31.23. The council postponed decisive action, while health department staffing and job losses drew protest from the restaurant association.

Ma Yuling Mayer Quin Wight Quin Yeac Theonf Phimmer Activry Gobbs Lly Hal Wis Wade Plainier Quik Cimmisoners Varec Quin Chen Ordnane Harrison San Antonio Plummer Iie Ent

Appointee of O'Daniel Asks Name Withdrawn

The governor faced a storm as Hunter asked W L O Daniel to withdraw his name as state highway commission chairman. Protests from East Texas senators and guns association members followed, with critics citing the Holinien controversy.

O'Daniel J. 0. Hunter Abilene Highway Commission Atisutn Mavch 3 Hunter 'Stetnding Nevid Jone Nmne Senate Willow Aiufncer O'Dahiel Gary Collis Dalis Apnointmenl Tunien Presen West Central Texas Olard Guns Association East Texas Hyde O'Daniel Sait Mim Tommont Cistint Weshot Hitrey Hines Wichita Dallas RL Babbby Rames Pasalbla Chaices Winkel Kellie Unoee

Student Sues FA School Principal Over Alleged Incident

A student sues principal Terrell F Gates and others alleging harassment and expulsion prevention at a large urban school. The petition claims Gate’s actions with teachers and staff conspired to embarrass the student and bar him from continuing his education, seeking damages and reinstatement.

Sues FA Terrell F. Gates Tluther Gurbani Varationn Hirh J. Ts John Luther Labhnek Wales Wokild Elsewlmin Caley DePite Tin John Luther Ubbock Vols Mr. C

March Weather Outlook From Fragmented Report

A partial weather note notes heavy cloudiness and easterly winds sweeping the Rockies. It warns of a cold wave over Alaska with rising temperatures in mornings near the fifties and unsettled signs across the region as a high pressure system shifts.

Alionin Une Rockies Aliska J. Hodiobae Gan Amonto & Cocerned

Burial of Boy Klug Vut-Aukh Aten Reported in Mysterious Egypt Tomb

London dispatch describes a burial chamber discovery linked to Boy Klug Vut-Aukh Aten, noting 15 dead and 16 years since the Pharaoh’s era. The report mentions heart disease as the cause for one, a curse, and sparse details about the tomb’s fate and related figures. The account names several figures and hints at Alexandria and Egyptian antiquities intrigue.

London Cacaarvin Feskyma Boy Klug

Alleviation Sought as Nazis Demand Polish Reconciliation

A Voelkischer Beobachter report says Nazi officials in Poland pressed for steps toward easing military tensions with Germany. The authoritative piece notes courtly regents or leaders and signals an expected move, though details remain unclear amid wartime upheaval.

Cave Yields Bodies of 12 Arabs in Turbulent Raid

In a violent raid near Tul Karn, 12 Arabs were found dead after clashes with forces. The operation involved cavalry units and several villages as searches continued for suspects. No further injuries were confirmed as the scene stabilized near Meriisnten.

Ain Tul Karn Ley Ril Saminrta Ahd Semsalen Devusaten Meriisnten

Hearst Speech to Be Broadcast Coast-to-Coast Sat Night

William Randolph Hearst will speak from California via NBC coast to coast network tomorrow at 6 45 p m Pacific time 8 45 p m C E T on A Plex for Prosperity. The address will be from NBC studio at Los Angeles Station KIM.

William Randolph Iwearst California Reil National Broadcasting Company Pacific Coast Mr. Hearst Kim N. B.C Los Ageles

Father Charged With Choking Tots in Louisiana

Rovert L Campbell, 30, held in jail in Gateaston parish on $1500 bond after being charged with intent to murder for allegedly choking two infants, Thi Eugene and another unnamed child, whose throats were inflamed following a slap incident. Campbell refused to make a statement. Also notes a Pan American Airways event in Hong Kong about a four passenger clipper completing a midland transameric flight from Manila to Nagasaki.

Lake Charles Rovert L. Campbll Hele Gateaston Parish Wint Campbell Wong Thi Eugene Chimpbell

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