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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1939

Page

4

Wallace proposes new cotton plan amid tax concerns

Secretary Wallace advanced a plan in a long conference with southern senators and representatives. It would pay cotton farmers 3 cents per pound for every purchased under the present program, financed by a 4 cent per pound charge on domestic cotton processors. Some lawmakers called it a disguised processing tax and questioned congressional backing. The conference aimed to discuss moving 11 million bales of government loans cotton into trade channels while Wallace said he was not advocating any specific measure.

Washington March Wallace Congress Joans American Fair Bureau Federation House Agriculture Committee Edward A. O'Neal Florence Ala Earloi Barkley Wallace, Ihe

Dies Ex'Sleuth Bares Bund Activity in 8 A

Chicago investigator John C. Metcalfe, after 13 months with Dies committees, reveals 3 percent German American Bund presence in San Antonio and a covert fascist network. He warns the movement aims to overthrow democracy and stir racial and religious hatreds. Metcalfe plans a public lecture at municipal auditorium sponsored by American Legion Post 386.

San Antonio Bund Imls United States John C. Metcalfe Chicago Dies Congressional Metcalfe Chicago Bond P. m Municipal Auditorium Artolf Hitler Chicago Timex Chicago Hing Hyade German Bureau of Propaganda and Enlightiment Berlin

Trip to Berlin Offer Tied to Nazi Zeal Exposed

Metcalfe reports the Bund and fascist groups in the U S claim large memberships with thousands in uniform and millions influenced by anti democratic efforts. He warns neighbor baiting and calls for legislation rather than force while praising San Antonio as a favorable field for his work.

Mettalie Bund U. S Metcalfe Addimg United States Porce Métcalfe Gimter Hotel San Antonin Hye

Aberdeen Place Paving Began Along Several Avenues

Paving started on Aberdeen Place and Trot Duckingham Avenue to Warwick Boulevard, with 500 feet of Hover Land Avenue east from Broadway and other sections from Kings Court to Shook Avenue and Worth Laredo to Co humble Street reported as completed. The project on West Commerce Street was slated for completion this week, with crews to move to Medina Bay Aiz streets line. Also mentions used car ads during National Used Car Exchange Weeks.

Aberdeen Place Duckingham Avenue Warwick Boulevard Bttech Paul Staffler Hoverland Avenue Broadway Kingscourt Shook Avenue Morales “Street Worth Laredo Cohumble Street Steftler Raleee West Commerce Street Medina Bay Aiz Streets

Victory W140 Seen Electing Next President in 1940

Albany N Y March 8 Ins Republicans can carry New York state in 1940 to elect the next president, says John D H Hamilton national party chairman The GOP regained political parity with Democrats in last Novembers elections and claims 221 electoral votes if New Yorks 45 are added in 1940 Deweys strong gubernatorial showing cited as a major factor in GOP prospects Democrats lost grip on New York despite winning a governor and senator with GOP and Dewey having 504 percent combined statewide vote ratio.

Albany New York State John D. H. Hamilton National Party Hamilton Republican Association New York G. O Timmas Z. Dewey My. Dewey Dewey G.O. B Natonal House of Representatives

Death review of Cliff Death case from Brewster County

The Court of Criminal Appeals reviewed the 1938 murder of Marvin Date Nodlitt of Harlingen and San Antonio by Francis M. Black Jr. Defense argued unfair trial and faulty jury instruction, claiming speedy verdict. Prosecutor Hey D. Jackson defended the trial as thorough. three-day jury deliberation followed a two-hour verdict. Attorneys Wallace Huguston and Jecome Sneed appeared for the defense. no ruling date announced.

Aubtin Insurance Pier Marvin Date Nodlitt Harlingen Bon Antonio Agta Princliff Brewster Francis M. Black Jr Court of Criminal Appeals Block Hey D. Jackson el Pas Kmming Black Wallace Huguston Meximey Jecome Sneed Auslin

City News: Stark's Old Heidelberg Orch at Tourist Club

Everybody welcome to a dance and social night featuring Stark's Old Heidelberg Orchestra at the Tourist Club. Admission 38 cents. Also Turner Chup offers Gis Hopkins Orchestra with refreshments at popular prices and tables. Admission 356 to all. Plus Hermann Bons Hall fundraiser dance benefits Kiwanis or local fund at Tiervmahn Sens Hall Wednesday at 8. Admission 26 cents. Al Brite's dance every Wednesday with Tornoe hat admission 34 cents.

Stark Heidelberg Ite Turner Chup Postoffice Hermann Bons Hlaler Tiervmahn Sens

Oil Counsel Offers Plan In Expropriation Talks

March 8 in Merico City, Tonald Richberg, counsel for foreign oil firms, and President Lazaro Cardenas discuss settling expropriation of the $400 million oil industry. A proposed plan would have firms manage the properties for years in exchange for a large cash or credit payment to Mexico, with ownership and future control key issues debated.

Merico City Tonald Richberg Lazaro Cardenas Mexico Richberg Francisco Cassilly Najere Washington

County Dads Pay Woodhull Tribute Resolution Adopted

A county board adopted a resolution paying tribute to Woodhull the former county judge who died by his own action. The court adjourned in respect to his memory and attended his funeral in a body.

Woodhull Frost Cou Woodhall

Replacement for Daniels Proposed by Fish in House

Washington March 6 Almost immediately after the house killed his resolution seeking information on expropriation of U S land by Mexico Representative Fish Republican New York today proposed replacement of Ambassador Josephus Daniels With Undersecretary of State Sumner Welles who speaks Spanish fluently and would bring order out of chaos The resolution followed a note from Secretary of State Hull who urged a report on the number and value of American farms mines factories and oil properties seized by Mexico and whether trade with the United States declined It also asked for a reply to notes that Daniels suppressed regarding a protest to Mexico over seizure of American owned oil properties

Washington INS House U, & Land Piextea Fish Republican New York Josephus Daniels Daniels Sumner Welles Hii Mexico Germany Characs

Plans to enlarge immigration identification unit

Officials in Austin prepared to discuss expanding identification work. Walter Knopp, inspector in charge of the San Antonio migration district, and Paul Evel, head of the immigration identification bureau, led a conference with state law enforcement officials to plan enlarging the unit.

Austin Walter Knopp San Antonio

Medicine Show Man Convicted by Jury in Rockport

In Rockport Dr. James Moore, famed medicine show manager, was found guilty of assault with intent to kill his young wife. He received a three month jail term and a $106 fine. Moore appeared in court in a yellow silk shirt a red scarf a neckerchief a 1 2 gallon hat and shoulder length curled hair.

Rockport James Moore

Bell to Become Treasury Assistant in April

The White House announced that Dunle W Bell acting director of the budget will become an Assistant to the secretary of the treasury around April 15. Harald D Saifth of Michigan will replace Bell as director of the budget after the resignation of Lewis Douglas in September 1934.

Woman Heads Soviet World Airlines Unit

Valentina Stepanova Grizodueova has been named chief of the International Airlines department of the Soviet civil air fleet. She led an all woman crew on a nonstop 1717 mile flight from Moscow into the Far East, marking a historic aviation achievement.

Soviet World Airlines Moscow Yearrol Wonsmn Filer Valentina Stepanova Grizodueova International Airlines Abe Far East

Texas Land Bills Hearings Delayed in Texas

In Austin on March 3, bills to reshape Texas land laws were reset for committee deliberation over the weekend and next week. The measures aim to abolish vacancy hoating practices and propose transferring duties of the land commissioner to a board of the land commissioner and two other state officers.

Texas Austin House Lands Committee Tha. Lang

Indictments in Ohio murder case tied to widow and man

Norwalk Ohio March 6 seven indicted for first degree murder in the death of Car Schlatt. Harold Hastings and Mrs Schlett are charged after coroner ruled Schlatt was run down with a motor vehicle on January 26. Hastings seen at Schlett home. insurance payout noted. body found 15 miles from his Sandusky home.

Norwalk Ohio Car Schlett Harold Hastings Rex Bracy Schlatt J. D. Hradish Janudry Coletti Hasbhies Sandusky Hastings Tor Sehtett

Martin Heads Auto Union in Detroit March Labor Breakaway

Labor leader Homer Martin heads a new United Automobile Workers union in Detroit, elected by acclamation, separating from the UTO amid a display of support and denouncing Communist influence. Rival conventions loom as Wilcondugh plans a Cleveland meeting March 27. The piece also notes unrelated commentary on women and a sensational death in a magazine feature.

Detroit March Homer Martin United Automobile Workers Martin John J. Lewis Tion Wilcondugh Cleveland Maren Ganoo Jane E. Tribe American Weekly

National Used Car Exchange Week Ad Surges in Spring

A spring feature highlights exceptional values during National Used Car Exchange Week. Trade in your old gid autos for newer models showcased in light want ads. Officials emphasize value, selection, and quick turnaround for buyers and sellers.

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