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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1939
Page
3
Fragmentary notes reference Walter Winchell on Broadway and a tangential tale about a woman named Sthel Jackson and themes of love marriage and appearance. The text is garbled and unclear but hints at social angles on romance and public figures.
Gandhi began another hunger strike demanding democratic reforms from Thakore Saheb in Rajkot. He noted the ruler broke a pledge to introduce reforms while Gandhi pressed for broader autonomy, as the movement pauses for meals and guidance from his supporters.
Consular authorities from the United States join Irish and French officials in representations to Japanese authorities protesting a fence enclosing foreign areas in Tientsin. They warn the barrier endangers nationals of the United States Britain France and other foreigners. The note makes no concessions reference.
Mayor Quin introduces a revised city budget totaling 2,882,000 in general funds with 1,226,345 added for sinking fund needs. Department allocations include 576,000 for the mayor, 532,000 for parks, 454,000 for streets, 1,001,000 for police and fire, 99,095 for tax, and 10,105 for contingencies with transfers from the tax department. The general fund totals 2,532,000 last year, with a grand total across all purposes at 4,445,008 and a tax rate of 1.90 per 300 valuation.
Vic Howell his wife and daughter Ing Bay in Frisco fear a neighbor’s dog bite after the animal attacked seven dogs and resembled the family’s pet. The dog died and a secretary examination confirmed rabies.
Stratford on Avon England March 3 William Shakespeare aged eighty two died today at his home. The death ends a long life shadowed by fame and legend with no known surviving relatives. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by local authorities.
In Boston federal court, Gerber Shoe Company of Lawrence and Nathan Gerber were fined 1000 dollars each for violations of the wage-hour act. The company and Gerber pleaded guilty to four charges including failure to pay minimum wage, falsification of records, failure to keep records, and placing in interstate commerce goods produced under improper conditions.
In Ghicago on March 3 a ten year old boy Robert Mitel died after seven blood transfusions for hemophilia. He whispered to his mother please make any funeral the same as Edward’s. Edward, his older brother, had died three years prior at age thirteen.
A Berlin journalist visiting San Antonio seeks material for a series of articles on the city. She will travel to Mexico after completing her work, and the chamber of commerce has arranged a May event with 25 pictures of San Antonio.
The American Federation of Labor urged Congress to establish a new federal labor board to replace the Wagner Act agency. Representative Barden introduced bills and echoed Senate aides on other amendments. AFL leaders say a new board would let President Roosevelt appoint an entirely new set of administrators, criticizing current three-man agency for alleged rings.
Report from Ward's automotives notes retail sales improving after unseasonable weather. This week’s forecast calls for 78,705 autos and trucks, versus 75,600 a week ago and 5,445 a year earlier, signaling stronger demand.
Australian author and lecturer Paul McGuire will speak at 8 30 p m in the Knights of Columbus hall on The Vision Revelation He addresses social and economic issues in American cities as part of the Crusade for Social Justice program McGuire a native of Australia has studied global principles and will host an open forum after the talk All denominations are invited with no admission charge Charles I Walsh State Deputy notes the event
The item lists local names and happenings around a birthday and community events in Bexar County. It mentions Tillman Brown and others like Mona Carrico Bill Brawner Dorothy Chapman Mary Frey and Ethel Trawalter George Hintzler Eleanor Burda and Joan Grosenbagher. Reflections on prizes livestock shows a Christmas tree pasteboard model and a focus on local personalities and small incidents from a past era.
Funeral arrangements are set for 48 year old Numaldo Martinez of 120 Morales Street. Services begin at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday at San Fernando Cathedral, with interment in San Fernando Cemetery No. 2. Martinez, a city department employee, died Wednesday at Robert D. Green Hospital. He is survived by his wife Juana Maxines and son Julian Maruacz.
Fort Worth March 30 Howard Wi Peak 83 died after a long life as a traveling salesman. He was the only boy born at the fort from which the city took its name. Peak published books including A Handbook of Commerce, and was active in his era.
A fragment notes the use of orbs and wake in mattresses and furniture upholsteries made from skins of wild and semi wild horses in South America. It mentions wild horse sources and upholstery trade as part of a broader commercial discussion.
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