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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1939

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Madrid purge drains civil posts as revolt ends

Maudrin reports Madrid government clears civil posts to consolidate military control after a six day Communist revolt. Generals Bueno and Berceo captured near Madrid. 3000 Republican prisoners freed as the rebel city center falls. Refugees seek safety in embassies while authorities hunt remaining leaders.

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Scotch Lassies Begin Training at Hob Wells School

Newly formed Scotch Lassie unit and bugle corps starts practice at Hob Wells School. Training at 6 20 p m Monday under EF B Brophy with Miss Evelyn Wreber Smith assisting. Superintendent W J Gonnett inaugurated the unit as Briphy aims to ready the drill team for the Ball of Flowers parade.

Beotch Lassie Hob Wells Gill Sath Symnasedom EF. B. Brophy Brophy Evelyn W Wreber Smith Ww. J. Gonnett Seatech Lassie Briphy

Wage Hour Record Rules Delayed To April First

The wage hour administration announced revised regulations for keeping records of industrial homeworkers will go into effect April 1 instead of March 15. The delay extends the transition period for employers and workers adjusting to the new standards.

Diplomats Pay Respects to Pope Pius XII at Vatican Coronation

Vatican City reports a grand coronation scene as diplomats, prelates, and princes fill St. Peter's Basilica for Pope Pius XII's ceremonial ascent. About 80,000 watched from the square and surrounding grounds while envoys, including Joseph P. Kennedy, met with the pontiff. The ambassador said the pope blessed the Kennedy family and all Americans, praising Roosevelt's stand for religion.

Pope Pius XII ST. Peter’s Camillo Caccia Dominioni Vatigan City Meren Pope Pius Kit Joseph PL Kennedy United States London Bresiger l Rou Ways Kennedy Roosevelt Ning Mennedy Bronxville Reforr

Treasury position Washington March receipts and outlays

Treasury data shows March receipts of 22.0457 million and expenditures of 8.1089 billion for the fiscal year, with a net balance around 2.2719 billion and a working balance of 3.6108 billion. Emergency expenditures totaled 2.1263 billion, producing an excess of 2.4055 billion. Debt stands at 30.9409 trillion with a day-to-day increase of about 1.75.

Bullit Raley Snes

Earth Slide Near Gilroy Slows After Weeklong Advance

In Gilroy California on May 13 a massive earth slide that menaced the highway appeared to slow its advance after a week of ominous movement. Officials including a state highway inspector said the mass had crawled forward previously and would likely halt only if the ground movement ceased. The slide covered a broad swath of land and threatened trees and utility lines as observers watched for further shifts.

Gilnoy Calif Mary jMaore Wood Hall Doyce

Anglo Trade Group Heads to Berlin for Talks

A British Federation of Industries delegation led by Sir Wilfrid Wagner departed London for Berlin on March 14 to meet with German industrial leaders. The trip aims to influence Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain towards appeasement by improving Anglo German trade relations amid rising tensions.

Anglo Trade Group Berlin London Federation of British Industries Tanler Ralcherappe Industries Siinister Chamberlain Caeogiay Sir Wilting

British Plan for Palestine Quoted as Final Jewish Accord

London report states Prime Minister Chamberlain outlined a final British plan on Palestine. The plan, prepared for conferences with Jewish leaders, was discussed at Downing Street with key ministers present. Texts of the plan were not released. it follows a prior British suggestion and aims at Jewish settlement with a permanent majority in Palestine.

London Chamberlin Apreed Ba Palestine Akon Ak RB Ramiinites Downing Sbreet Cnamberlain Bel Nave Daron Chathield Whieh Jess

Nazi Ling Page Report From Munich March Drift

A Munich report cites Ley as declaring Germany’s demands and fate tied to survival of the Reich. He claims Jews must be exterminated and asserts Germans and English are equally worthy of life while predicting extreme population comparisons and a new world order led by Hitler.

Munich Topeek Ley Neal Inbar Annes Germany Versailles Piay Ley Lin Lay Roosevelts Grnopang

Former Army Clerk Faces Deportation

An ex Army clerk in Los Angeles County is held on charges of neglecting duty and seeking German intelligence. He faces deportation after a federal hearing is scheduled, with authorities citing fears of violent intent and ties to Germany.

Las Anosios Army California Ly Uoder Aries Hole Mit Hold Germany Feinee Grebardd Havimann- Wiede Tyeiwokt Los Angeles Fenniney

Phil Shook Death Claims Local Judge and Attorney

Final rites were set for Monday evening at Magy McCole for Phil Shook a San Antonio native died Sunday at Nix hospital after several weeks illness from pneumonia. He lived at 20 Allensworth street and was 19? years old. Shook was son of John R Shank a former Bexar county judge and county attorney who served as justice of the peace from 1896 to 1908. He was educated at Gumbert Law School in Nashville and served in World War I as a major. Surviving are his widow Anne G. Shank and several children. Services will be conducted by Rev Louis Goedrich and burial in City Cemetery No 4.

At & P.m Magy-McColelin-Murray Funnery Eral San Antonio Hin John R. Shank Lebanon Aller Gumber- Jard Law School Lthavot Tenn Bexar Clinton Brown Shook Belknap Rifles Sulvivors John R Stipa Bexar County Jaes Jude Corporation Court Martha Calhoun San Antonio Licht Jeemarten Bris Anne GQ Shabk Vander Finevelt Bat Antonio Alven Louis Goedrich

End to Washington Hotel Strike Seen

An early settlement appeared as hotel workers and operators reached tentative terms after weeks of downtown picketing. John K. Stach, labor department director, helped broker talks and the two sides prepared written proposals for a possible closed shop arrangement to be submitted at a further meeting.

Washington Wortheson Log John K. Stach Labor Department Hatel Ulvfon Toriny

Share Croppers Given Clean Bill

WASHI Nur sued March 13 14 The federal investigator Wins Tolind ie testication of Taw Via lation by the share-croppers wip eataplishedt al encamment all coutheastern Missouri Inst January to protest against reannmts slav org Edgar deaver reported to Attorney General Murphy last night that the farmers were objecting to general conditions rather than to any individual land owners.

Washi Nur Federn Bureau of Investigator Tolind Ie Missouri Edgar Deaver Murphy

Paris Narcotics Roundup Nets 60 Ring Members

Paris reports a narcotics ring smuggling to the United States and Mexico with 60 alleged operators arrested. Agente jovessigning and U S customs personnel led the capture. In Louisville, veteran officer Tanoh F. Ranger, 75, longtime police official and head of international secret service groups, died yesterday.

Paris Agente Jovessigning & Ring Mexico Allegert Aceont Palle United States Customs Ines Louisville Tanoh F. Ranger Intrenational Secret Service Association of United States Canada Vicw

Gary Held in Burglaries

Five juveniles from Arkansas charged with burglary appeared before Garland County grand jury, held on bonds of 2500 each. J. W. Rabin, Antonio, and Charles Johnson named among the suspects. Nelister undecided on plea as preliminary hearing set. authorities say they confessed to a string of burglaries in Hot Springs.

Hot Springs Ark Marcts Rallege Arkadniphta Garland Ominéy Grail Urglary Oj. W. Rabin Aan Antonio Charles Johnson Atsiin Nelister Omunich

Psoriasis relief promised by crude soap blend

A fragmentary ad-like notice touts Thack and White Ointment to relieve psoriasis discomfort. It claims to remove symptoms with a general antiseptic action, promising relief from itching burning and scaling, using a soap marketed as Black and White Skin Soap.

Dust storm scorches Great Plains wheat yields

Dust storm warnings sweep a wide corridor from Tucumcari and Roswell to western Arkansas and southwestern Missouri, damaging about five percent of wheat and threatening annual losses. Huburt Lasater notes 60 mile winds and heavy soil shifting while farmers in Oklahoma panhandle report black blizzards and unusually strong poles. The event covers roughly 100,000 square miles across several states.

Guymon Oka Mtateh Lacy Bwa Hubert Lasater Oklohom Tucumoari Roswell N. M Arkansas Wilssouri Wiehita Kan del Rio Texas

Japs Refuse Plea Voiced by Britain

Japan rejects a British demand amid discontent over the Tellish concession and entanglement in North China. British officials warned of broader resistance if further steps were taken, while Tokyo studied protests at the Foreign Office.

Britain Lonrary Aero Sinae Tellish Britfeh Lb Sas Allary Hritisn Tapar Sau

Communist Rebels Seize Spain Port Amid Valencia Report

A Paris dispatch says Communist rebels opposing the Mari nid regime have captured a key Spanish naval port. The seizure follows moves by rebel forces in Valencia and other coastal areas as authorities struggle to contain the uprising.

Spain Paris CNA National Clutinse Council Valencia

Texans Die in Weekend Violence Saga

A crash of violence in Texas leaves nineteen dead, with victims from Harris, Lubbock, Dallas and surrounding counties. Names include Mrs. Jot Compton, S. Walkes Jr, T. Spencer, Claude Dow somcom, Waller Lee, Earl Woolwine, Edwhy Doggett, and Baylor Richals among others. Causes range from gunshot wounds to wind overturning a truck bed. a jury verdict of murder is noted for the Compton case.

Aysonlafod Walsh Pease Jot Compton Harris County Houston S.walkes, Jr Talou Lubbock County Ry T. Spencer Dalian Claude Dowsimpcom San Antonio Waller Lee Odesa-Kermis Evi Sanders Waegin Earl Woolwine Fort Worth Edwhy Doggett Dallas Propeck den Ova Griffin Ve Curele Novare County Kenneth Bab Porter Hurlwood

Artillery Lecture At Tech School Slated

An artillery lecture is planned at Tech Senvol on March 14. Shea will present on the use of artillery in defense, including a problem 4 Cho and related material. Details on awards and assignments will be announced during the session.

Tech

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