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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1939

Page

3

Referendum Debate on War Powers and Guam Plans

Washington March debate before the senate committee over a proposed war referendum amendment critics say Congress must declare war, while supporters insist public vote could override officials. Senator Bone warns of propaganda influence while Raustpenbush urges a presidential foreign policy briefing. Separate actions include a Guam harbor project and a naval public works bill, plus studies on drydocks and Japan’s Pacific preparations.

Washington Bone Washington Seneror Congress Gillette Democrat Towa Stephen Raust Penbush Senate Munitions Committee Rausenbush Bing Guam Japan House Naval Affeirs Hunt Fers Point San Francisco Senate Neve Committee

Braniff To Change Schedules Across Route Network

Braniff announces three schedule changes affecting arrivals and departures between Dallas Houston and San Antonio. The Dallas flight arrives later, Stinson field departures shift to Brownsville and Brownsville bound legs move earlier, with adjustments to Brownsville and Houston connections for better ties to San Antonio and other cities.

Braniff Bisitf Airways Teip San Antonio Dallas Stanson Field Brownsville Brith P. mi Brownsele Thetity Stinson T Ee Ui Altivine Stimsoy Pistic Houston Willeare Mantel aVrive Mpletons Gant Vantonia Houston Ranttibahind Sane

Orchstra Leader Pryor Wife Dispute Sparks Lawsuit in Chicago

Priscilla Mitchell Pryor’s former wife Howirs Frierson sues Roger Pryor and Ann Sothern alleging they blocked a $50 000 divorce settlement and diverted Pryor income. She seeks a receiver for Pryor assets and injunction to stop property transfers while detailing alleged payments and arrears.

Chicago CGNS Roger Pryor Sothern Priscilla Mitchell Pryor Nan aAtroining Tetey Ann Mn Wontin Gsaspin Nag Suii Priscila Pryor Irs Andrew] Frierson Piyur

Boy Falls Thirty Feet During Denver Jamboree

A fifteen year old, David B, fell eighty feet from a rafter onto the stage during the Denver Press Club's Witterbug Jamboree. He was reported in very serious condition at a city hospital as a thousand spectators watched. Police said two others were injured and limped away after the fall through a broken window tell the show.

Denver David B2aith Denver Press Club Palice Ranjans Hage

Workman Killed by Scaffolding in Houston

A Beaumont worker Christopher Whntherp, 32, was killed yesterday when scaffold collapsed from a platform in a Houston construction site. Factory gear and safety measures unclear. Investigators will review the incident and determine if negligence or equipment failure occurred.

Houston Christopher Whntherp Beaumont

Government reorganization efforts from early 20th century notes

Washington March 10 A historical economy group discusses government reorganization with references to Cleveland Wilson Hoover and Roosevelt era proposals. The piece recalls a 1921 approval by Harding and a later joint congressional committee on reorganization with limited lasting impact as departments and independent agencies faced proposed changes.

Congress Hoover Roosevelt House Senate

Trained Dog Stolen Amid Numerous Theft Reports

A report lists a missing trained guide dog named Panda who aided a blind owner along with a string of other thefts. Items ranged from clothing and purses to tobacco, groceries, a blanket, chairs, and a pistol watch, with various local residents cited as reporting losses.

South Albany Street Winifred Tyekhart West Martin Street A. Popp Cafton Street Louis P Simpson East Guenther Street E. Lyons Dunes Avenue Teresa Clonaales Peres Street R. E. Hannay Elsmere Place Harry A. Lundell West Mag[Rolin Avenue Zipp Henson Ambsana 'S Trent

Murder Charge Filed Against Fugitive in Daughter Slaying

City detective alleges Jacinta Prado fled after the death of his daughter Margarete Benevider Pind, 10, as authorities say she faced unwelcome advances from the defendant while living with his son. Prado followed them to San Antonio where the woman was killed. court records show the case is now charged.

Jacinta Prado Tue Tae Margarete Benevider Luther San Antonin Prado Sr Littlepage San Antonio

License Directory Contract Awarded

The Lexar county automobile license directory contract was awarded to J.T. Simmons Friday by the Hexar County Gong a Maners court. Copies will be finished in time to place the highmobiles on the say rails. Cost is not to exceed $457.50 according to the contract.

Lexar County Automobile Lconse J.T. Simmons Hexar County Gonga Maners Oreder Gost Ace

1000 Old Men Coming Here This Month

Tripmitane of San Antonio will center the emphasis this month as two conventions bring more than 1000 delegates to the city. G R Richardson of the chamber of commerce announced plans for the Southwestern District meeting of the American Petroleum Institute on March 16-17 and a 500 visitor gathering for the Western Petroleum Refiners Association’s twenty seventh annual meeting. The program will cover petroleum industry problems with speakers and touring visits by Moltisean groups and miners from Ridge.

Tripmitane San Antonio G. ©. Richardson Chamber of Commerce ACO American Petraleum Institute Petraleum Refiners Richardson Patter Vic Atl Rane da

Walter Winchell On Broadway Recalls Drunkard's Nightcap Tales

A 1954 Daily Mirror glimpse of Walter Winchell on Broadway features sensational anecdotes from New York insiders. It recounts drunken toasts, party banter, and celebrity gossip involving Clark Gable, Joan Bennett, and Hedy Lamarr, with backstage mood and city life color.

Walter Winchell True Mark Daily Mirror Gene Markey Hedy LaMarr Walter Joan Bennett Markey LaMarr Wanger Winger Turnet Heay Nita New York Baccht Fion Herald Winchell Pacelli Just Forward

Valley Trade Trip Planned for Lower Rio Grande Region

Early reservations are sought for a three day charter of commerce and goodwill trip to the Lower Rio Grande Valley March 21 to 23. A special train over Missouri Pacific lines will cost $30.18 per person covering meals, hotel, and transportation. The trip aims to cement ties between San Antonio business leaders and Valley towns and foster trade and friendly cooperation.

Charter of Commerce Lower Rio Grande Valley E. D. Winters Shartman Trave Meade Ou Missouri Prcffic Wiemers Tuchides San Antonio Roosevelt Fred A. “Mager Ute Arblet

Local spotlight mix of social notes and personalities

A collage of names and scenes from a community event. FRANK BRADY mentions radio executives, entertainers, political remarks, and local figures such as DUSTER BRYAN, AUGIE BERCIEL MANN, HUBERT MABE, GHRAGH SUTHERLAND, PHIL HYMAS, HENRY SCHNEIDER, and many attendees at a park gathering. The write up reads as a candid social page with sketches of conversations and happenings around the event.

Duster Bryan MR. Ryan Ball-Park Herman Dyal Pete Sengale Hilly Newton Jake Deriotti Harold Moynahan Wal

San Antonio Dam Removal Order Over Obstruction

City council orders J B Tate to remove obstructions at 111 Jones Avenue after holding a piling collapse hazard on the San Antonio riverbank. Commissioners threaten removal and charges plus eight percent interest if noncompliant.

San Antonio J.B. Tate Jones: Avenue Tate Touncil Central Securities Company Old City Central Bank Bento GK. Quin Hesse We. & Stanleyship Austin Brian Mt. Lewis Huemane Lewis Damape Naused Main Avenue Dnto Automorine

Santa Fe to honor Bledsoe with funeral services

Chicago March 10 all parts of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe system were to pause today for funeral services for Samuel L Bledsoe president of the system who fled Wednesday at age 70. The tribute was ordered by Santa Fe Vice President W K Etter. Bledsoe will be buried tomorrow in Crock cemetery Washington.

Santa Fe Bledsoe Chicago Atchison, Topeka Santa Pe Samuel *L. Bledson W. K. Etter Ee Crock Washington

Popeye and Olive Oyle Marry in Fort Lauderdale

Popeye the sailor and Olive Oyle wed on March 3 in Fort Lauderdale. The ceremony was announced at Fleischer Studios where the cartoon voices are produced, with Jack Mercer and Nacio Herb Hires involved. Wimpy and Sweet Pea were not present.

Popeye Olive Oyle MTAMI Mayen LO Poeye Fair Lady Jack Mercer Nacia Hires Fort Lauderd Fle Wimpy

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