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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1939

Page

3

Texas oil fields and proration debate gains urgency

Texas officials urged oil producers to cooperate to prevent waste and support conservation as a statewide proration hearing loomed. Jon A. Smith of the railroad commission signaled possible March changes to openings and a potential May shift, while Ernest Thompson pressed for industry cooperation over rigid government limits. Production in Texas hovered near 1.23 million barrels daily, with forecasts of possible rise if weekend shutdowns were eased.

Austin Maven la Rome Texas Gay Jon A. Smith Texas Railroad Commission Andeling Ernest ©. Thompson Interstate Air Compret Commission Railroad Commission Smith Geo Cel Texar Emith Thompson University of Texas East Texas

Quistanding Ad Keeps Home Furnishings and Appliances

Classified classification 105 Us 186 lists home and office items including furniture and health-related appliances. The notice references light wanted ads and available stock for immediate purchase or inquiry.

Walter Winchell on Broadway and Secret Armies uproar

Congress hears Walter Winchell criticized for distributing the book Secret Armies by Spivak. Rep Shafer reads passages and assesses the work as distorted propaganda while praising Winchell’s patriotism. Several lawmakers quote praise from colleagues, urging anti Communism measures and public awareness of authors and publishers.

Fe Shafer Michigan Speaker Congress J. Spivak Walter Winchell Mortern Age America Alm Mr. Winchell Walter Winshell California Geyer John L. Spivak The Daily Worker Communist Party of America

Bexar Facets Spotlight Local Personalities and Venues

A colorful notice lists local figures including Maestro Dave Garcia and his troupe, Dorita Chprang, Mary Rogers, and Pat Randall among many others. It mentions a range of entertainment scenes from a wing of vaudeville to wedding dances, a social security inn, and a Medina lake residence. The piece also notes Spanish language performances, cockfights, and a tenth wedding anniversary celebrated by the Garzas, with guests including Clara Le Meilleur and Rosa Perro.

Dave Garcia Great Southwest J. J. Jimenez Film Exchange Dorita Chprang MA Ray Hutton Jean Wildenstein Muny Rudy Halerban Social Security Eduuardo Martinez Maestra Eddie Burroughs Armand Agri Arthur Rodriguez Clara LE Meilleur Henry Roddriguez Rose Mary LE Meilleur Rosa Perro Alfonso Saldana Smong Pedspat Randall

Negro pilots visualized in military aviation plan

In Washington yesterday, Democrats and Republicans clashed over an air expansion bill. Senator Schwally proposed that at least one Negro college be equipped to provide training for military aviators, and the Senate approved the provision after debate.

Washington Schwarly Wyoming Senate

Japan China currency clash tests North China power

In Shanghai on March dates uncertain, a financial clash tests Beijing’s dollar and Japan backed banknotes. Observers say the result, likely Friday, could determine Japan’s economic grip over North China and influence revolts, trade, and future costs of Tokyo’s military ventures.

Shanghai Japan China Federal Reserve Tang Norbiy

Japan plan to return church property in Chekiang province

Japanese military forces say they will return Snochow University property and Bourhern Merthodisk ownership to Bouhern Merthodisk owners in Chekiang before March 15. United States authorities were informed of the planned restitution. The move covers Huchow and nearby areas as part of post occupancy arrangements.

Japa U.S Shangilat Snochow University Bouhern Merthodisk

Catholic Meet Pickets Riot At Wilshire Ebell

In Los Angeles Catholic event at the Wilshire Ebell club theater police broke up a violent demonstration by some 200 pickets after a meeting praising Franco Spain. Aileen O'Brien spoke as two officers were struck by gas bombs and hurled projectiles during the street riot.

Los Angeles Spain Wilshire~ Ebell Club Aileen O'Brien Catholic Theater Guild

Netherlands Ship Involved in Attack Near Jupiter

In the western Mediterranean the Netherlands steamer Aurora was reported to have been involved in an attack on the nationalist mine-layer Jupiter. The Aurora, a 1695-ton vessel, was said to have been boarded by Spanish nationalists amid attacks by six planes and mines, with earlier reports of an attack by nationalist forces.

Amsterdam Matona Atr Netherlands Aurora Mediterranean

Chief of Santa Fe Dies at Chicago

Sam Met T. Bladsey, 30, president of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway since 1943, died at his Chicago home amid reports from March 8.

Santa Fe Chicago Sam- Met T. Bladsey Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Earp Tony

Negrin denies resignation amid Paris refuge claim

Paris reports quote Dr. Juan Negrin insisting he remains head of Spain's last legal government from exile. Negrin and fellow ministers reportedly fled by four aircraft to France, with a fifth intercepted. Spanish spokesman says Gen. Miaja planned to hand over Negrin and Foreign Minister Alvarez del Vayo to General Franco to seek lenient peace terms.

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