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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1939
Page
4
In Fort Lauderdale Florida a 15 PIA acre muck soil fire in the Everglades spreads across about 15,000 acres west of town. Smoke darkens the sky, delaying traffic between Miami and the north. Heat dries peat soil that can burn when dry but is among the world’s richest when wet.
March 15 report says Premier Mussolini met his cabinet to discuss Germany extending protection over parts of Czechoslovakia. Hungary signals intent to seize Carpatho Ukraine as Rome Berlin ties shape regional turns.
George E. Pantnist chief engineer and mediasicss director for Hearst newspapers died from pneumonia in Long Island College Hospital Brooklyn. He was 77 and had served with Randolph Hearst for 51 years.
A German official outlines post occupation policies for Bohemia and Moravia, preserving cultural autonomy while integrating into Greater Germany. Czech state liquidation, flag and passport changes, German control of finances and administration, with Jews facing the same framework as elsewhere. Slovakia and border shifts are noted, and the first German warplanes reportedly arrived at Prague.
London March 15 Prime Minister Chamberlain says Britain regrets Germany occupation of Bohemia and Moravia but will not abandon pursuit of peace by agreement Foreign Secretary Halifax notes the Greek area invasion shocks confidence and stresses no admission of breach of faith while defending government stance and avoiding war. The Commons erupts as supporters cheer and critics clash in the session.
Paris reports Germany notified France of the Nazi occupation of Bohemia and Moravia and stated action was in accord with Prague. Berlin signaled no French intervention and France said it would take no position on the Czech crisis while Bonnet and Petain discussed the matter.
Poland on March 15 recognized the German-dominated Slovkia as an independent country and appointed an envoy to Bratislava. Prime Minister Josef Heck said Poland had long accepted Slovak leaders would decide their own status despite the declaration of independence.
Moscow dispatch reports the Red Army more than doubled since 1934, with War Commissar Kretent announcing a 102 percent rise at the eighteenth congress of the Communist Party. Voroshilov stated no manpower figures. A rail veteran, John Jervis, 77, of Oklahoma City, died after a fall at a three story structure in Denison, Texas.
The final breakup of Czechoslovakia raises two key questions for the United States. What will be salvaged of the trade promised in the reciprocal agreement with Czechoslovakia, and who will be liable for the $106,620,270 debt owed by the postwar republic. State department officials monitor developments, but answers may take time.
Hendaye France March 1. General Franco reportedly completed plans for a swift offensive but halted to seek terms. His army along the Madrid Valencia front remains poised to strike while Madrid holds to peace efforts. Nationalist leaders accuse Jose Miajn of seeking terms short of unconditional capitulation.
British gunboat reports Japanese air attacks along the Yangtze upriver from Shanghai. Ninety planes dropped 69 bombs on Ichang, killing and wounding hundreds. Chinese reports claim a major victory behind the lines near Weihaiwei with significant enemy casualties.
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