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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1939

Page

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Plummer Attacks Pioneer Hall Custodian Plan

Tax Commissioner Thea M. Plummer blasted plans to appoint a custodian for the late W. T. Jackman’s hall, calling the move a needless expense and arguing the building has little valuable property to attract burglars. She proposed combining custodian duties with watchman work, criticizing recent city payroll actions and urging rotation in health department posts.

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Flummer Scores Krams-Beck Vote In City Audit

In a controversial session, Flummer voted to reappoint Krams-Beck amid laboring disputes over Sunken Garden custodian post and tax affairs. The council claimed reform based on gang activity, while critics protested the process and questioned motives amid ambiguity in the mayoral appointment.

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Ameche May Be Fiesta Guest in TV Biography

A 60th anniversary telephony feature recalls Alexander Graham Bell and the first demonstrations linked to Dom Ameche. The piece notes Ameche’s memory of Bell and his own early acting career, with anecdotes from reporters and Hearst papers about telephony offerings and a San Antonio Fiesta query.

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Fourth Planes Missing Near Zebalios BC

Provincial Police Sergeant G J Duncan reported wreckage from a May flight from Vancouver to Zebalios BC yielded one identified body as Mrs Geares Nicholson of Zebalios. Three others aboard the plane were identified as Len Warget of Edmonton Charles Rumey of Toente and Roy of Stevensay BC.

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New Justice Likely Named By End of Week

Washington rumors say President Roosevelt will announce three Supreme Court nominees next week to replace retiring Justice Thrandels. Senators Norris and Lawler weigh in as discussions unfold with roles for Dean Wiley Furedac and others in the process.

Washington Matehn Numlundoc Supreme Court Norris Nebraska Roosavel Jis Norri Hrosovell Justine Thrandels Sgecula- Honare Chalimus Willan Doug

Homes Closed by Steelmaster in New York and Pennsylvania

SEW YORK March W A Gammenting esaly nen T fave no name Charles M Schwab announces his return from vacation. He reveals plans to resume activity in New York and Pennsylvania markets. Schwab cites heavy resistance at Riverside Drive and mentions a potential sale or recovery action tied to a $350,000 stake and a Bethlehem Pa incident.

York Charles M Schwab Anrids Foimow Steelm New York Pennsylvania Schwab New York City

Friend Sought in Hanmer Slay of Miss Mee Kes

Nassau county detectives pursue a former friend as the bounty killer in the Hanmer Mineola death of Miss Laisse Mee Kes. The victim, found in her Long Island home, was murdered three days earlier by an intruder who posed as a friend. valuables were taken. the suspect list includes a missing Mineola resident befriended by the slain woman.

Mineola Manley Urnes Mhber Laisse MeKes Shysar-ald County Tepuoivenn Committee Warnan O Hemmer Charles Mee- Mee Miralbire Inia Aru Belived Harold F. King Nassau County Detectives

Mrs. F D R Rests at Home of Son

Mrs Blenner Roosevelt is resting at the home of her son in Fort Worth during her lecture tour. She was welcomed by her daughter in law and Elliott Roosevelt Sr. From Branmont they arrived yesterday, with Elliott Sr. due from New York today. The president’s wife is scheduled to speak in Dallas on Sunday where Governor Lee O Daniel is to introduce her.

F.D.R Son Fort Worth Blenner Roosevelt Werson, Fulcott Ter Daupia- Itemlo-law Elioth Roosevelt Biot Iy Branmont Elliott Sr New York Dallas Lee O'Daniel

Mexico Opens Doors to Spain Refugees

Mexico City reports March 16 that the government will issue passports to refugees from the Republic of Spain. Interior Secretary General Tquacig Garcia Telte2 announced instructions to passports for those seeking asylum in Mexico. Policies require refugees to respect Mexican laws and abstain from influencing national policy.

Mexico Spain Mexico City Republlah Tquacig Garcia Telte2 Hasaols Ris Teskte

Youth Survives 2300-Volt Electric Shock in Chicago

A 12-year-old boy received a 2300 volt shock while attempting to recover a wire from a power line. Electrician Chester J. Wright witnessed the accident and applied first aid, saving the boy's life as he regained consciousness. The youth remains in recovery with vital signs improving.

Chicago CNS Thas Clechorwltons Edward Gnubeiks Chester J. Wright Sotzlug Handeul

Sun Spot Activity Greatest Since 1070

Sun spot activity in Parsadena California reaches its greatest level since 1070, as Br. Seth GB Nicholson notes the cycle’s maximum may come in the coming months. February spottings averaged 7.8 groups daily, with 12 groups last week, and earlier disturbances affected telegraph and telephone services.

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Legislators Find Gifts on Desks in Session Day

Austin march 10 legislators found gifts left on their desks during the session. Items included sacks of Rio Grande Valley oranges grapefruit coffee and purple jonquils in vases from the Valley delegation. The note promotes spring consumption and National Used Car Exchange Week with a light ad reference.

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Soviet Arctic chef dusted and released from Isgue tests

Moscow reports Dr. Olin Schmidt, director of Soviet Arctic administration, released from Isgue tests. He is noted as a leading Arctic explorer associated with Tyans Papanin’s 1937 air expedition that established a Soviet Scientific Base at the Worth Pele. The fate of other figures remains uncertain with lingering questions about Had fsden date and Joseph Stalin.

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Weather updates and cloud cover across regions with scattered notes

The report describes cloudy conditions and varying winds across multiple locations with details about expected temperatures. It mentions Wednesday through Friday forecasts, with mixed wind directions and periods of clearer skies in some areas. A weather table lists many towns and states showing cloudiness and occasional rain threats, reflecting a broad regional summary.

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