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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1939

Page

18

Probe of Nazi Espionage Disclosed in Mexico City

Mexico City dispatch reports Nazi espionage experts based in San Antonio sought secret U S naval designs in Mexico. The probe ties German agents to Chiapas unrest plans, a Bavarian baron and Paul Gardinsky implicated, with a German doctor in San Antonio linked to battle cruiser plans. Authorities traced links to Mexican merchants and Chiapas troops, amid expulsions and liner investigations.

Mexico City San Antonio Mexico United States Wnder Germany Hans Heinrich Vo Holteuffer Paul Gardinsky Cardeaus Chiapas Tis Spo Fting Tenacles Ministry of Gobernacion United States Department of State Baron von Hol- Tenffer Bayo Obispo Quintana Buffalo Tapachila Antonio Rios Mortach Baron and Gardinsky Guatemala

Winning Scout Teams Earn District Contests Honors

District No 2 finalists led by James Stocker Buddy Rolling Cliffrd Whiting and Dock Furman of Troop 23 under Paul A Prick won first place. Second went to Troop 54 led by Francis Smith with Bill Mager Marl Nichols Victor Vatile Bobby Symonds and John Maple. District 3 crowned Clyde Swanson Hen Simms Thomas Funderberg Wil Wren Kern and William Grange of Troop 23 under Fred A Bilner. Second to Hugene Ryan James Hays Thomas Gunthraithe Pat Nyan Nord Ballantyne of Troop 6 led by Willam J Chumbroy. New Braunfrts district top team Jackie Rennie Daum Rhehard Nolan Whormeyer and Fuit mar Schumann of Troop 127. second to Maurice Bouygenis Stewart Fischer James Rhein Jenyder Clarence Scott Albert Moos of Troop 103 under Clarence Fico. Winners advance to finals in March.

James Stocker Buddy Rolling Cliffrd Whiting Dock Furman Bobby Cooper Paul A. Prick Seat Bill Mager Marl Nichols Victor Vatile Bobby Symonds John Maple Francis Smith Clyde Swanson Hen. Simms Thomas Funderberg Wil- Wren Kern William Grange Fred A. Bilner Scautimates Hugene Ryan James Hays Thomas Gunthraithe Pat. Nyan Nord Ballantyne Willam J. Chumb-roy New Braunfrts Jackie Rennie Daum Rhehard Nolan Whormeyer Fuitmar Schumann Marvin Doery Maurice Bouygenis Stewart Fischer James Rhein- Jenyder Clarence Scott Albert Moos Clarence Fico Wirsh Loams

Texas Heroes Ceremony Set at Milam Square

The Texas Historical and Landsmarks Dissociation will stage its annual Texas heroes celebration at Milam Square at 20, im. Morley. William Finta of St Mary's University will speak. wreaths by schools and societies, a life salute by the RCt(g) unit from Techy school. Committee includes Miss Adina de Zapinsca, Miss Neill Lytle Niel, Miss Pranesds Doneckers.

Texas Historical and Landmarks Dissociation Ita Heroes of Texas Milam Square Ben Milam Alamo Wiliam Finta St. Mary's University R. C.T. Dg Syom Techy Misa Adina de Zapins Misa Neill Lytle Niel Miss. Pranesds Doneckers

Japanese Gird China as 3 Columns Attack Kiangsu

Shanghai dispatch reports three strong Japanese columns with air and armor support forming a giant pincer in northern Kiangsu against about 66,000 Chinese troops. Japanese forces push toward Hankow and Shanghai while Chiang Kai-shek orders evacuation of 400,000 civilians from Chungking by March 21 amid ongoing air raids.

Shanghai Kiangsu Sumer Hupeh Hankow Shasi Hwaien Chiang Kai-Shek Chungking Daciay

WERTHROW OF NEGRIN SOUGHT AVILA REPORTS

Avila Spain March 4 The Spanish Nationalists report that Republican leaders opposed to Premier Negrin are attempting to form a new government in Madrid They view this as a sign that surrend er remains possible and may trigger a Nationalist offensive against the Madrid Valencia Ai l areas

Avila Spain Juan Negrin Madrid Franco

Dobie Addresses Two S A Groups On Talks

UT professor and Texas history author Dobie spoke before five San Antonio groups Friday. He addressed Children of the Republic at Central Christian Church Thursday on Tales of Texas Soil and spoke at a luncheon with Alamo Chapter, Daughters of the Republic, at the Original Mexican Restaurant.

Dobie S. A Frank Dobie University of Texas Texas History Authority San Antonio Children of Thn Republic Central Christ In Church Texas Alamo Daughters of the Republic

Machine ticket attack roils San Antonio mayor race

Maury Maverick on the Fusion slate calls the Helter Government lineup a machine ticket. He alleges backers like Jeffers and Sullivan benefited from the payroll. Quin responds with a guarded statement while Robert Michal confirms no police fire board changes before March 11 exams.

Maury Maverick Bridas Maverick Jeffers Mr. Sullivan Anna San Antonio Quin Sullivan Hess Phil Wright Quin Friday Mayertek Robert $. Michal Police and Fire Civil Service Board Tagaylliv Secreta Fire

Alaina City 20-30 Slum Meelvs Weekly Meeting

Regular weekly meeting of the Alaina City 20-30 club scheduled for Friday at 6 30 p m in the Milam cafeteria. Announcement notes event details and pricing. includes contact for adwriter.

Alaina Milam

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