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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1939

Page

13

Upturn Predicted for Year in Oil Industry

Austin reports Alfred G White of the Petroleum Economics Division forecasts an improved oil market in 1931. He notes stronger demand, higher gasoline consumption in January, and expects a 5 to 12 percent rise in crude oil demand. Officials warn stock levels must tighten to balance refining.

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Ann Cooper Gay Remarries in Reno Nevada

In Reno on March 16, Mrs Ali Coane Hewitt Gay, once publicized in sensational fashion, wed Gene Bradstreal in a ceremony officiated by the City Justice at the Riverside Hotel. The event marks Gay’s second marriage following prior publicized disputes.

Ann Cooper Gay Reno Nev Ali Coane Hewitt Gay Gene Bradstreal Hyman

Testimony Opens 4 in Trimble Trial

Defence testimony opened today in the trial of Lt. B Tehne charged with killing Wiley Tomlison during a property dispute near Menpra years ago. The defendant’s case focuses on the alleged tract of land and questions surrounding the liaison with a family near Loula Tamluhason.

Teuton B Tehne Wiley Tomlison

Weather forecast for Texas and nearby areas

The article notes a farewell visit in San Antonio with cold air from the north. Temperatures near 44 degrees rise slowly over the next days. J Henry Jarkoe forecasts icy snows in the Midwest and warmer highs around 60 degrees later, while winds subside and clear or cloudy skies persist.

Old Mar San Antonio Gort J. Henry Jarkoe Mississipni Gun Antanta Weather Bureau

Rain in Everglades Fire Slows and Crashes in Conway

Rain forecast for coastal Everglades slows fire response as muck dries and burns, while a Conway Arkansas crash leaves three dead and a fourth critically injured after a pickup splashed into a welcome sign. The report notes wind down and drought effects on water levels.

Everglades Fort Lauderdale Pla Mare Eyclades Crasit Conway Ark Lodky

City Commission Rehires Three for Corporation Court

The city commission voted to re employ three workers from the Corporation court payroll amid an executive session. They directed Assistant City Attorney Dobbs to prepare a formal order placing Ed Carroll Arthur Peres and Jess O Con bask back on the Corporation court staff. Officials debated yellow ticket enforcement and monthly revenue, with figures cited around 200 to 4100 dollars and discussions of transfers to other city jobs.

Agni Quin Comtoestoners Phil Shock Alfred Gallaghan Callaghan Asif Ibimo Tive Eiarks Vax Coim Mimera Plummer Tnel Galligan Mery Pluamer Paul Stalther

20 Percent WPA Cut By July 1940 Seen

Washington March 11 WPA administrator Harrington told an appropriations subcommittee the agency could cut relief by July 1 1940. He said a supplemental $150000000 request was needed for operations through June 10. Members debated winddown timing and possible investigations into WPA programs amid proposals for continued or altered relief funds.

Washington Mierington WPA Hurrington Jossevelt Fort G Harrington

Desperate effort to save tot faces two weeks to live

A New Rochelle boy, 2, is dying amid hopeful but uncertain treatment. Doctors, led by Dr. Culkolina, discuss X rays and potential remedies. Mrs Hall, mother, reconsidered her decision to refuse care after a telephone appeal from the physician.

Pivyssurgh Siardonet Herd Ina New Rochelle Web Syn Wilinn Hatt Ayalter Mucuyder New Ardwotle Culkolina

Hitler extends protectorate over Slovakia and Bohemia Moravia

Hitler announced Slovakia would be under German protection and Bohemia Moravia become an autonomous protectorate within Greater Germany as Ribbentrop proclaimed plans for the former Czechoslovakia. The decree defined classes of subjects and outlined control of administration, military, and policy by Berlin.

Prague Hitler Slovakia Bohemia-Moravia Geraaty Bradtany Hiltes Charles Bridee Bruenn Bria Trague Bratis- Tayi Bruenn Honig Cachojslovakia Mun~sary Dear Germany Joseph Tisa Europe Fuhrer Joachim von Ribbentrop Mornyk Almas Sovakin Berman Cheskoslovakia Abaradcapy Castle Decete Gertainy Pray Lectorate Proticlavite Bakten Morayia Fehirer Pan Voloky Hungnry Budapest Pollan Orpaten Dohand

Lawmakers Revoke Income Tax Plan in Swift Vote

In Austin on March 16 the House reversed a tax plan, 90 to 32, scrapping a proposed income levy and restoring the sales tax as part of a constitutional amendment. Debate centered on funding age pensions and the sources of revenue, with Gov Daniel opposing the income tax. The chamber delayed final action, awaiting further guidance on the amendment.

Austin Mareh Hours of Wan House Wheeler Leighton Canints Clarksville Angieth Trecine W. Lee Daniel Wetli Comnolt Howe A. E

Hungary Battles Czech and Ukrainian Forces in Kosovo Front

Hungarian forces clash with Czech and Ukrainian nationalist units as they advance near Chust and the Melo capital. Casualties reported on both sides amid entrenched defenses and barbed wire as Budapest pushes to annex eastern territories.

Garpatho-Ukraine Mageh Asaiy Osu D- Mon Cac Matha Ukraine Czechu Slovthia Chust Melo Cech Hungnetens Varas Mart Yayos Mart Tageriin Eatunias Hungary Ting

Gale Subside After Chicago Windstorm Grips Midwest

Chicago endured a fierce windstorm with gusts 57 to 60 mph, causing extensive damage including uprooted trees, broken windows, and property loss. Snow and highway closures spread across Minnesota Wisconsin northern Michigan. several towns faced power and travel disruptions. Two Chicago and Northwestern trains were stranded, while snow totals neared 18 inches in parts of Michigan and nearby states.

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Prague orders seizure of amateur transmitters

General Von Keppner, commander in Prague, ordered the surrender of all amateur video sending sets to the police. Several hundred transmitters were reported in Fishamia and Mariyin.

Prague Marcel von Keppner Gachsan Fishamia Mariyin

Roosevelt Keeps Informed on Crisis

Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt remains updated on the Central European crisis by reading frequent messages from the State Department sent to the White House and monitored by officials.

Roosevelt Washington House Tim

Women Victor Over Bachelor Legislator

A report from Columbus details a women’s victory over a bachelor legislator in a debate about employment and honesty wages. The discourse includes remarks on working women and family roles, with testimony from Mrs. Mavic Selvitten of the Federation of Women’s clubs. The committee reportedly killed debt, and discussion centered on women working and living with men in society.

Orarry Mavic Selvitten Federation of Hikes and Pelesstonal Women's Clubs

River Menace Hits Terre Haute Suburbs

A disrupted flood event affects Terre Haute and nearby suburbs with rising water threatening homes and streets. Several roads are reported blocked or damaged as authorities rush to protect residents and assess the extent of damage from the river surge.

Tax on Bachelors Proposed by Solon

State Representative Thomas A. Kelni proposes a bachelor tax with rates of 30 and 45 dollars for unmarried men and a 10 dollar levy for those between 25 and 40. He argues the tax would curb bachelor numbers and says marrying would be cheaper than remaining single. Also mentions Mexico City dispatch about Prague mission and Prague brew quarters sale.

Solon Dover Del Marelli Thomas A. Kelni

Tick Eradication Proposal Printed

Austn March 16 INS Over protests Chalimpuy EB Thorns ten al Mie Tousc wiptonilagions vomnrites the house Laduy printed him answerly repeat me praiasat to appropriate 377000 to the livestock fanitary commission for Helpetadt enbiat Thornten pointed que that if the commission let bigdneted Us funds tom two years ago the Quoney would not be needed Its One he said to terhese departments a etay within their bugrels or we wil ett somebody who will stay by then

Austin INS Chalimpuy Thornsten

Georgia House Turmoil Over Tax Bill Sparks Griff

Georgia solons clashed as the House debated a sales tax cut proposal. Speaker and lawmakers threatened drastic action, including the national guard, before order was restored. Henderson, chairman of Ways and Means, moved to limit debate on the administration’s payroll tax plan, while opponents argued the tax was unsafe.

Georgia

tragedy in fort worth as child dies from dress fire accident

S-year-old child named Caralyn Howse daughter of My and C. D. Mousa died in Fort Worth after 23 days in hospital. A playfy event involving a gown caught on a gas stove setting caused severe burns leading to the death. Authorities note the incident occurred during a game of Lady Ix.

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