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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1939

Page

2

Hitler Seizes Slovakian Domain Amid Occupation Proclamation

The Reich proclaims takeover of Slovakian protectorate affairs with military protection and customs control. Bohemia and Batavia laws largely survive barring German alignment. Gestapo conducts arrests as Nazi forces move into the region while Jews and Social Democrats face terror and suppression.

Hochemian Kinks Czechoslovakia Reich Hitler Bohemia Batavia Sudetenland Eustomary Cime le Grevhe

Education payroll, city hires, and political fallout

A San Antonio Light report highlights school and city payroll costs under education meetings. It notes salaries for a superintendent and aides, plus city employees rehired after ordinance actions. The piece ties these figures to Mayor Quin's administration and looming election pressures.

Restored to City John Contained In Meeting Debate

Fragmented dialogue shows commissioners arguing over restoring three men to a department and directing Davis to prepare an order. The exchange centers on consultation, voting, and an alleged error in the original action.

Faye Dive Plummer Auk Bieffler Jacos Rubiela Afrelther Te Wien Davis Cullagh Massay Quin

Electrical Code Change Planned by City Council

A proposed amendment to the city electrical ordinance aims to clarify permitted electrical runs and remove ambiguities in the current provision. Dobbs stated the revision aligns with both national underwriting and city electrical department practices, and council action was expected Friday.

T OB. Cobbs Ap Dobbs

Union Official and Wife Are Wounded

Chicago report states Charles Youngblood a 50 year old local 147 union painter agent and his wife were shot and wounded today by unknown assailants. He was hospitalized with non critical injuries while his wife sustained injuries. Police investigated possible motive linked to union activities and a black sedan was seen near the scene as they left a gallant calla.

Chicago INS Charles Youngblood Wilines Ynton Youngblood

Income Tax Penalty Paid by Few in S A

A small number of taxpayers in San Antonio paid a 5 percent penalty for late federal income tax payments. Deputy collector Eisa Martin said many paid at the local office Thursday after the period closed Wednesday. The rush to pay caused record-keeping delays and confusion over payment amounts.

S.A Eisa Martin Internal Revenue Nutiber Ar Amour

Burglars Target Homes in Cedar Chest Thefts

A series of burglaries were reported across the city. Entries include a cedar chest and clothing items stolen from Valdez at 422 Boulh Laredo Street, coins from a music machine at 728 Nogathos Street, and a wrist watch taken from Day at 628 Kentucky Avenue. The incidents were reported Thursday by local residents.

Valdez Boulh Laredo Street Yalle Wmiursday Unternass Nogathos Street Furglars Kentucky Syenne

Courthouse Renovation Bills Approved by Commissioners Court

The court approved final payment for exterior renovation work. Walsh and Burney to receive 345607 for stone repairs and Teo M. Clehann to receive 845 for architectural services. Previous payments to Walsh and Burney totaled about 16,268.

Commisssioners' Court Thursstay Tours Walsh and Burney Teo M. J. Cléhaann

Bandmaster Resigns Post At Harlandale School

Bandmaster resigns from Harlandale Wissen Fo Rella positions announced for July 1 contract expiry. He may seek Maud Instructor role at Houten Music camp in New Braunfels, details unclear. Washington dispatch lists Treasury receipts and expenditures with amounts across multiple accounts and emergency outlays.

Harlandale Wissen Fo

Slow start on San Antonio school funds for 1938-39

B H Kifer reported Thursday that public school funds for the current year lag behind projections. Only 229 dollars of an estimated 1,179,096 has been received by March 1, compared to 59,208 the prior year. Delinquent taxes collecting 106,502 for operating and 63,203 for sinking fund, with total amounts owed to financial agents at 785,000 by March 1, up from 725,000 last year. Kifer blamed slow current tax payments but said the situation is not serious and delinquent collections may rise with April payments.

Hinds Bon Antonio B.H. Kifer Hiter Kiter Juang Abovis Apyit i Kifer

Symons Golf Pro and Shop Owner Dies at 38

Harry Symons 38, former San Antonio golf professional and owner of a golf shop near Brackenridge Park, died Thursday at his home. Authorities suspect acute indigestion or a heart attack. autopsy planned. Survived by widow, parents Walk H. and Mill H. Symons, three sisters, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Tarry Symons San Altonio Post Avenue Avenue B Symons Hia Walk H. Symons San Antonio Tymieral Porter Loring Wome Mill H. Symons Serinate Arneson San Attonto Mes Alice Clio San Francisco Eleanor Barkley Sous- Ton Aba A Broer Bill Symuni

Oil Man's Marriage Annulled by Court

Galveston report says Pierce Witters a 44 year old Houston oil man and rancher had his January marriage to Melba Guthrie 18 of Oklahoma City annulled by Judge G G Dibreil in Pitty sixth District Court. Witters then wed Gordon Strachan Galveston newspaper man. Witters had filed suit in Houston seeking annulment but the action was dismissed after brief proceedings. the case was described as involuntary matrimony.

Galveston Pierce Witters Jtouston Melba Gushtie Oklahoma City G. G. Dibreil Pitty-sixth District Melba Guthrie Gordon Strachan Withers Houston

Near Death After Crash In Heber Injures Two Youths

Two youths were near death after a bicycle and a car collided at Dewey Place North Street in Heber Green. Vicente Richvex 19 of Pastores Street suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries while Rohan Pajuma 15 of Pastores Street sustained a fractured skull broken arm and internal injuries. Driver Berder Chattey 17 of West Elsmere Place was cited by police. GFapmatrong 7 of South Mesquite Street received minor injuries from a separate strike near South Hackberry and Victoria lines.

Rule Dewey Plaice St. Mary Heber B. Green Hospital Vicente Richvex Bastores Street Rohan Pajuma Pastores Street Anto Berder Chattey West Elsmere Place Gfapmatrong South Mesquie Street Ustier Strick Gr &T South Hackberry Victoria

World’s Fair directional markers planned in New York

Thousands of standard size directional markers will be set across New York City to guide out of town visitors to the entrances of the New York World’s Fair. The markers display the fair’s hemisphere and harmony theme structures and aim to direct tourists efficiently to expo sites.

York New York City

Birds Fear Balloons Spook Hallandale Crops

In Hallandale a farmer notes birds fleeing after encountering reptile shaped balloons attached to a truck. The balloons frighten the birds causing them to scatter. few return. The report cites Palmairist as the source of the claim.

Hallandale B. V. Fairquist iVery Palmairist

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