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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1938

Page

9

France Moves Toward Broad Front Against Nazis

Paris reports Sean Blum rallying French parties to form a national union government to meet the Nazi threat. The Socialist council gave Blum strong support to form a broad government while tensions rise over Communist participation and Radical reluctance. France seeks British backing as Austria crises loom and Czechoslovakia fears encirclement grow.

Paris Sean Blum Po Uiinal Partes Togiy National Union Tala Austen Srents Comimunista Biv Theca Pawon Blum Austria Brenp Edouard Daladier Biner Arthur Beyse-Inquart Hitler Emily France Great Britain Britain

Hitler Plans Told to Mussolini in Rome

Rome dispatch reports Reichs fuelwort Adolf Hitler informed Prime Minister Benito Mussolini in advance about troop movements in Austria. A high official of Der Reichswehr arrived in Rome with a personal letter to Mussolini, amid signs Austria’s crisis could push Italy to speed its talks with Britain.

Rome Reichsfuelwer Benito Mussalii Mussallu Aretind Horace Austria Trafian Cnp Micieatlona Italy Great Britain

New Navy Cruiser Phoetis Christened in Camden Dockyard

The navy unveils the 10,000 ton cruiser Phoetis at the New York Shipbuilding Company in Camden Delaware bay. Mrs Dorothea Kays Moonan of Allington Heights Massachusetts christens the vessel with champagne. family notes for Jastine of Sead eat and a New Orleans relative contest a late Mrs Linnie Beneke's mind.

Camden N. JL Navy Phoetis Delaware Flyer Totay New York Shipbuilding Company Anys Dorthea Kays Moonan Allington Heighits Mass Tver Jastine Linnie Beneke New Orleans Aya Bunday

Local Dance Events and Venues Listed

A garbled city page lists upcoming dances and music acts at multiple halls. Venues include Eagle Hall and Pest Hall with bands such as Cowboys Orchestra and Vivian Vordens. admission varies and shows run on Sundays and Saturdays.

Eagle Hall Vivian Vordens Brig Nand—tAdye Furman Ins Inging Cowboys Orch Sulphe Siirings Elty Winits

Eastern Crisis Thought Sparks Regional Dialogue at College Meet

Delegates from 35 colleges in Texas Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana attend a two day moodboard at Our Lady of the Lake college focusing on workshop topics such as Toolation Neutrality or Cooperation Europe and International Security and Bonomale Rend Austmént for World Peace. Pittre de Laaux of Paris presented The Last Call to Peace arguing United States policy decisions could prompt war. John L McMahon advised planning with Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Officers include Catherine Murphy Sidney S Inger Hester Hill Clarbes Weaver Dolores Fitzsimmons.

Southwestern Conference of International Relations Clubs Our Lady of the Lake College North Texas Agricultural and Henderson Colleges Finday Europe Pittre de Laaux Pari France Landa United Bintee United States Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Lainstown Carnegie Endowment For Tnternational Peace John L Mcmahon All At Our Lady of the Lake College Catherine Murphy Our Fad of the Lake College Sidney Sy Inger University of Oklahoma Hester Hill Clarbes Weaver Texas Christian University Dolores Fitzsimmons Trent Wrer

J D Fussell Dies of Bullet Wound in Bandera

J D Fussell a 62 year old Gusti fie and Bandera business owner died Saturday from a bullet wound to the brain. Found in his room at Bandera hotel last Wednesday after being shot with a .38 caliber revolver. He was taken to Physicians and Surgeons hospital where he died Friday about p m without regaining consciousness. Mohammedan law divorce recognized when consent is mutual.

V. D. Fussell Gustifie and Bandera Wis Prasell MN Mente Bandera Hotel Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Priday

New York Stock Exchange Orders Customer Statement Rule

The New York Stock Exchange enacted a rule requiring brokerage firms to provide customers with consolidated statements upon request. The measure aims to shed light on Translal commissions amid ongoing federal and local probes into Richard Whitney, ex-head of the exchange, tied to misappropriations and business dealings.

New York New York Stock Exchange Translal Viva Richard Whitney Whitney Btock Exchange Buig Town

Boy Finds Self Confused About Being Girl in Hollywood

An 11 year old Chicagoan named Katherine Vine, who once lived as George, travels to California and undergoes a transformation to appear and act like a girl. After a beauty shop makeover, she must still walk and speak with girlish manners to complete the change, while facing reactions from others.

Ban’ Francisco Katherine Vine Hollywood Katherine Dueshe Lough

Money Wins In Aduse Vote In California Assembly

Sacramento March 14 Tonm Mooney won a pivotal point in his fight for release as the California Assembly adopted a measure intended to print a formal pardon. The action followed two days of dramatic testimony by Mooney and his backers and opponents detailing his 1918 preparedness day bombing conviction in San Francisco that killed 10 and wounded 40. The measure passed 41 to 29 and now goes to the Senate for final approval.

Sacramento Call Mooney Fron San Quentin Gar Tofay California, Assembly Poller Ganthin Charles Gost San Francisco Assembly Senate

Chaos Builds as Nazi Movement Sparks Hungarian Tensions

Budapest reports a rising Nazi movement in Hungary prompting police alertness and border security strengthenings. The Wingasian Nazis, aided by Austrian Nagification forces, call for the release of detained colleagues and trigger intensified actions by Hungary's ministry and court rulings.

Budapest Hungary Mulie Austria Ministry of Anterior Gantré Tayteriny Szell Naas Seeveral

Frantic Hunt for Otto Begins

Officials at Sleenookmzee Castle seek Archduke Otto amid a chase that started yesterday as the Pretender to the Hugene of Alistela heads toward Vienna and other capitals. The Archduke, eldest son of Charles India, failed to inherit after Emperor Franz Joceon’s death. The 1918 banished Hapsburgs.

Brussels Sleenookmzee Castle Otto Burg Alistela Frente Vienna Archduke Otto Iy Charles India Franz Joceon National Legislatte Hapsburgs

Japan Watches Austrian Crisis Amid Soviet Threats

Tokyo reports hourly news on the Austrian political crisis with fears of Soviet pressure and possible German involvement. The developing situation dominates domestic parliamentary coverage and overshadows other news in the native press.

TOKIO Japan Soviet Russia Germany Austria

Widow of Dollfuss Arrives in Bratislava From Austria

The widow of Austrian Chancellor Engelbert Dollfuss, assassinated by Nazis, arrived in Bratislava Czechoslovakia from Austria. She plans to stay with her children and settle affairs as the political situation continues to unfold in July 1924.

Dollfuss Czechoslovakia Bratislava Marcel Frans Engelbert Daliuss Chai Rellor Austria

New Chancellor Seyss-Inquart Emerges in Austria

Mare 12, 1938 report outlines Arthur Seyss-Inquart’s rise as Austria’s new chancellor. Born July 2, 1892, of Sudeten German heritage, he studied at Vienna University, earned a law doctorate, and ran a tax office. His early politics favored Pan-Germanism and Anschluss plans, joining the Nazi party in 1928. He was named Reichspresident in 1938 with strong ties to German-Austrian cooperation, while his private life included a villa and family commitments.

Vienna Mare Arthur Beysz-Inquart Auisirs-Germat Vansélluss Ymion Slamern Carchostovskia Austria Vienna University Nad Austeinny Woops Jett Hint Austrian Volesbund Society Eulark Valkabunid Loyse—Daystart Seysz-Inquart

Britain weighs response to Czech crisis as Austria falls

London fears Czech advance as Hitler's army presses eastward. Prime Minister Chamberlain coordinates talks with France and Czechoslovakia ambassadors while opposition calls for rapid armed aid commitments.

London Oday England Hitler Austria Czechoslovakia Britain France Fimis Chamberlain Czechoslovovakia Arthur Henderson Great Britain Slovakia

Hull Silent On Austria War Moves

Washington March 12 The White House pronounced no immediate comment on Austria developments. Officials said there is no question of voice equal to the own government and no general war threat evident. Senators and representatives commented cautiously on Italy’s stance and German moves, noting potential shifts but not predicting widespread conflict.

Washington Anulia Germai Italy Chatimon Pili Nevada Tre Ovale Conpaltten Tar Baral Ransitip Mecomasile Prom Johnsay Cullfarniad Germany

City Publicity Office Opens Publicity Office Opens

The Municipal Advertising Commission opened its headquarters in the east wing of the naciltavivi building. Torrance Bing and assistants will run the office with a photographer, aiming to staff by the city’s new fiscal year. The department plans news releases and feature stories as it completes its setup and seeks local cooperation.

Municipal Advertising Commission Naciltavivi Vorsy Execubive pUbMerty Mar Torrance Bing Bec San Antonio Bexar Covunty Restteriby

Fragmented Texas centennial notes from Bexar region

A garbled OCR fragment lists names and roles around civic figures, firms, and events in San Antonio and nearby areas. Mentions include public relations, liquor brewers, a high school principal, police, a Boys Fat Stock show, and a KTSA appearance. Details are unreadable or partial.

Alice Brady Breaks Ankle In Stage Incident

Alice Brady suffered a broken ankle during a stage incident while preparing to star in a Mae bed scene. The accident occurred as she stumbled and fell, ending performances and prompting medical attention.

Alice Brady Nuraudal Miss Brady Aia

Insurgent Advance Near Belchite Presses Frontline Move

Rebels push from Belchite toward Hifar and Valencia fringe as insurgents seize multiple villages and about 1000 square miles in four days. Madrid confirms eastward gains while government reserves rush to breach the front.

Hendaye France Etijar Mediterranean Spain Belchite Aragon Hifar Iran Madrid Valencia

Soviet War Crimes Trials Stir Public Outrage in Moscow

A fragmentary report from Moscow describes the sentencing of twenty one Soviet political prisoners amid heated courtroom clashes. Prosecutor Andrei Vishinsky demands death for one, while others plead for clemency, citing past loyalty and a chance at honest work. The account notes foggy memories and survivor testimony surrounding the death of writer Maxim Gorky.

Moscow Maver Pilege Dis Uacmins Andrel ¥. Vishinsky M. Krostnicky Leon Vaeryttiing Diesis Fo Tykott Lim Dhe Maxim Gorky

Girl Scouts Celebrate Twenty Sixth Birthday Event Plans

Girl Scouts in San Antonio schedule a birthday celebration with Misty Guilton Mia Ally Mailiton in charge. Brownie packs and academy troops from Robert B. Grown, Agsws Cotton, and Laryer Heights join the event at Camp Phil and Travis Park. Treasury updates show receipts and expenditures with notable emergency costs.

San Antena Cays Mayiuenpal Ehypeh Misty Guiton Mig Herbert Wolf Mia Ally Mailiton Sones Air Craft Exible Ab Jaevance Robert B. Grown School Wallace Raler Dery Brewnie Pack Agsws Cotton School Katherine B. Rush Aeadery Laryer Heights Wey B. Higdon Phil Trea Travis Park

Senate seeks TI changes in tax revision bill

Washington March 12 Senate votes 204 to 08 to pass the tax revision bill despite administration push on profits tax. Republican Senator Vanstenverg of Michigan warned the undistributed profits tax might be removed later. House defeated an effort to restore a farms tax on closely held corporations and kept an import pork excise tax after a 21 to 12 vote.

Washington Senate Vanstenverg Republican Michigan

Roosevelt presses TVA directors on unity or resignation

President Roosevelt urged the three top TVA directors to back the agency’s objectives or resign, telling them to set partisan politics aside and act harmoniously. He challenged A Morgan H A Morgan and David B Lilienthal to substantiate charges and warned that any who cannot cooperate should step aside. The hearing adjourned to Friday with orders to present evidence in person or by letter.

Washington Jon Roosevelt TVA United Support Te Agency Perlin United States Ten Kisses Valley Authority A. Morgan H. A. Morgan David B. Giltenthal Ohnroes Chairian Mermin Morgan A. Bore Kan Litenthal Ind Congress Mey Yeon Berry Democrat Tennessee Hy A. Margan Lilienthal Fle

Farmers vote on 1920 tax and crop sale policies

Voters at over 8500 polling sites pressed ballots on government pricing and cultivation rules affecting 2.5 million cotton growers. Most ballots were cast in a statewide referendum with strong turnout and broad participation.

Fort Worth Cabbie Gets 3-Year Term

Dallas July 3 A Fort Worth taxicab driver was sentenced to three years in jail for negligent homicide by a Dallas County court jury after a 20 minute trial. The case concerned a fatal incident last September 10 near 6th and 13th streets.

Fort Worth Dallas Mareh Vm. — Oy WLI B. Sum Poxt. Worth Axicab Dallas County Court Ehinger Ot Wiehta Palla

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