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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1939

Page

8

Democratic senators oppose White House peace proposal in Senate

EDA. SEM WASHINGTON March 18 Democratic senators repealed today that President Roosevelt had a "tear-work proposal" by administration supporters in the Senate. Under it the chief executive would apprise senators of proposals and allow protests before action. Four senators voiced support for the president’s request for 120 million in WPA funds, and discussions indicated broader cooperation between the White House and Congress. The piece outlines contemplated appropriations for defense, agriculture, housing, labor, and tax revisions as part of a broader administration push. The report notes the aim to unify Democratic ranks and ease internal divisions ahead of campaigns and policy moves.

Washington Roosevelt Senate White House Gaphol Hil PITA Lyforves Unite al Defense Cor Brent Aiall Sonte

Mother Accused by Slashed Youth

In Long Beach California on March 18 Clifton Zimmerman fourteen accuses his mother Mrs Manile Atmmerman twenty three a cashier on a gambling boat of wounding him Detectives found Mrs Zimmerman with slashed wrists but she said she suffered the wounds in a struggle none occurred while she was attacked The boy quotes his mother saying you go to fix you up tiny boy before her cries.

Clifton Zimmerman Manile Atmmerman Hin Trent A. F. Satyhl Sila Zimmerman Blaighh Hern

Democracies Chided by Fascist Press

Rome reports the fascist press derides democracies as hysterical and unable to withstand marching totalitarian powers. Prime Minister Chamberlain’s stance on Chancellor Hitler is cited as evidence of democratic weakness amid Europe’s upheaval.

Rome Chamberlain Titler Ng i Breaker Sr

Tech High honors injured student Otto as king

Otto, a Sninky year-old football star at Tech High, was elected king in a Saturday coronation while he lies injured in Wir hospital. Fellow students, led by Byron Broom and Mary Jane Brown, presented the crown and coronation banner as they prayed he may regain use of his legs and walk again.

Tong Paul Bernhardlb Tech High School Otto Sninky Wir Walsh Tech High ‘School Clo Weck Slivinasts Byron Broom Mary Jane Brown Hos Pale

World markets wobble amid European tensions and dollar moves

Wry York March reports show nervous trading as European events unsettle markets. US steel Bethlehem General Motors Chrysler American Liberty Goodyear and DuPont lead a broad retreat while control funds aim to steady currency rules. British and French exchanges edge up against the dollar in tentative gains.

Wry York Merch Wallstrait Security Mathers Europe Bess United States Gteel Beliehem General Motors Chrysler Aimerican Limelting Goodyear DuPont Offtedas

Bandit Steals $300 From City Liquor Store

A 32 year old bandit robbed Sum Mie's liquor store in the evening, demanding cash and brandishing a pistol. He obtained about $200 before fleeing as staff cooperated with police in the botched escape. Police pursued the suspect.

Whale Summie Priday Pete Ramirez

Eve Curie Receives Honorary Degree at Mills College

Eve Curie, daughter of Marie Curie, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree by Mills College in Oakland California during a special ceremony. The event honored her achievements and connection to science through her mother’s legacy.

Eve Curie Oakland Gallf Eve Custe Mutle Curie Mills Vollege Wie Collefé

Rain Forecasted as Last Chance for San Antonio

Weather forecaster J. Jarace Gerarday notes scattered showers along the coast and in Laredo may ease by Sunday. He expects mostly cloudy skies for San Antonio with possible light showers through Saturday night and Sunday morning, followed by a brighter Sunday afternoon.

Porecaster J Jarace Gerarday Sti San Antonio Vichietty Jatedoe Laredo

Three Injured in Traffic Mishaps

A garbled report lists three people injured in traffic incidents near Byaxostel and Kelly Field. The names Hern C. Chappell, 30, and others appear with scrambled locations and details, including a witness from Dallas and references to a San Antonio public service area and a backyard setting.

Foitny Aslylt Mies Devty Monte Byaxostel Hern C. Chappell Kelly Field San Antonio Ato Backyard J. We McGraig Dallor Missond Paella Wilch

Mail to Czechs Held Up by WU

Washington March 18 A note says mail to Czechs may be held up by the United States post office department for nine hours to recall Mel ad dressed to Ye countyy may do iby Novfyitie Ts local postmasier.

WU. S. Washington Mare Orin Natal

Woman Seeks Relief From Attic Squirrels

In Fond du Lac Wisconsin Mrs J J Freund seeks action to curb noisy attic squirrels. City Attorney Allen Edgarton says shooting within city limits is not allowed as squirrels are state property and wildlife laws apply. The dispute centers on how to keep animals quiet without harming them.

Fond DU Wis Marels Abonk J. J. Freund Eoller James Sil- Ben Yosteddhy Ciel Allen Edgarton Edgarton Linds Charles Sehtempt

Vienna Turns Out For Aitler

Vienna crowds gather to greet Adolf Hitler during a historic march as he departs the Imperial hotel for the railway station. Officials note the route is lined with cheering citizens as a special train departs, with observers unsure if the journey ends in Munich or another destination.

Wyenra Chenseeley Hruer Senting Ular Poole Baside Vis Chailiteur Heweal Janes Civerlog Lie New Czeet Impevigt le Viennese Hitler Viena Munich

Maid Acquitted in Killing of Scian

Hillsville report states Angelius Maruvglu was acquitted of murder charges in the 21-year-old Michael Rich Jr. death from February 3. An 82-year-old household servant testified that a quarrel arose when Rich refused to pay a dime of wage, leading to the fatal shooting.

Scian Hillsville Funder Comely Angelius Maruvglu Michael Rich Jr Howiemaid Rich Home Fund Pennsylvania Breause Rich

War Department Building Planned

The army plans a new 27 million dollar war department building to house officers directing expanded air and ground forces. Preliminary outlines describe a massive 35 percent longer facility, with department activities currently spread across 22 buildings.

War Department Wasitington Martel Army Wat Department

French call home envoy to Nazis amid rising tensions

Paris reports indicate Brayie summoned officials and dispatched a note denying recognition of German occupation of Czechoslovakia as imminent while Britain moves by Deladier to gain confidence in the chamber. Ambassador Coulondre instructed to present note to Germany with return Monday for consultations. Budget powers debate follows as Daladier seeks unchecked authority.

Paris Brayie Berlin le Bie Nac Gcachoslovakia Ingittmiate Bettain Rame Bertin Roherb Coulondre Germany Daladien Te Kestits de Kestits Chamber Finance Daladier

Two Held as Suspects in Store Robbery Case

Police detained two suspects after a store robbery on Sel Gaiurday. Cashier William Mere, at 214 West Lubbock Street, identified the bandits who shocked him with a pistol and demanded money. An observant officer noted the suspects fled in a white automobile.

Koubh St William Mere West Lubbock Street MeBre Poller

Explosives Found Near Alamo Heights Police Cite Cache

Police in Alamo Heights uncovered 104 sticks of dynamite and 200 feet of fuse in brush northwest of the Texas Military Institute in Alamo Heights. Officers said 390 yards away a similar cache had earlier been found by a student. two other youths reported finding a stick of dynamite nearby last Saturday.

Heights Horthwest Texas Miltayy Institute Alamo Hells McCabe Alamo Heights

Pappy Fails to Act on Stadium Bill

Governor W Lee O Daniel has taken no action on a stadium bonding bill. The measure would allow school districts to build stadiums if the project can pay for itself. The text references financial terms and timelines unclear due to damaged OCR.

Pappy W. Lee O'Daniel Feday Masiyns Rudy Glariities Benalor Ko Pyanktin Pears Phy Jstadlnim He! ‘Holding Quilelic

Youth Nabbed in Car Theft Incident

Police questioned a youth about a car theft attempt in Gilbert Avenue area. The incident began when the suspect tried to move a vehicle from a Navarro Street parking spot, and a struggle ensued before officers arrived and detained one assailant.

Saunday Gilbert Veway San Fernando Street Henry Navarro Street Jen Otter Polee Demuune der Mronst

British French Denounce Nazi Moves Over Czechoslovakia

British and French officials condemned Germany's seizure of Czechoslovakia. Berlin labeled foreign reports of Hitler’s aims as nonsense, while Britain and France demanded a firm stance and warned that Munich accords were repudiated by the events. Prime Minister Chamberlain and Secretary Hull weighed responses as tensions rose across Europe.

Berlin Mayen Adolf Hitler Centrany Bonemtf-moravia Konstantin Vor Neurath von Nevarath Counch Telehsprotickie Dohomte- Moravia Hiller Foreip Sitler Hari Pul Thungary Aelnuth ‘Wohlthat Bucharest Lando Rumania Fim Germany Weigold Sutter Welles Chamberlain

Romania Rejects German Demands for Economic Cooperation

A Romanian spokesman said Bucharest rejected sweeping German demands for complete economic cooperation as the price of guarantees of Romania’s territorial security. Berlin reportedly sought substantial concessions, including halting cereal exports and turning Romania toward agriculture, with possible punitive action if rejected. Diplomatic sources in London and Bucharest indicated the proposals were unlikely to be accepted and that Germany might pursue consequences if demands were refused.

Lowdgn Maren Ramedan Inge Ton Aaid Germany Rumania Bucharest Ramani Jeu Legation Zpokess Tondon Romania Ducharest Linh Geremony Ulinallin Lkvlinn Garmin Gaveriainitel

Romania Poised Over Nazi Eastward Move Rumania Policy

Bucharest reports a tense session as King Carol consults with the crown council and generals on Germanys eastward advance. Ministers discuss Nazi economic proposals and Romania's diplomatic stance while denying mobilization of specific classes.

Rumania Penuse Bucharest Maye Tha Ruommyis Lhcen Sheyla Ring Garat Migeng Rumani Germany Grigore Gafen Naz Arel Jeueray Atndt Arso Oh Miviston

Hungarian Forces Drive Czechs Toward Border

A chaotic motion of Hungarian units advances into Czechoslovakia era trenches, forcing Czech guards toward the border. Reports say Hungarian troops seized several Czech positions while advancing through the border region. Ukrainian support and Polish frontiers noted in surrounding actions as Hungarian columns push deeper into former Czechoslovakia.

Suspect Returned to Texas in Slaying Case

Suspect Lin cau Jaren was handed to Texas authorities after extradition from Mexico. The man was sought for the death of Roy Emory in Medlin County. He had fled across the border last June as extradition proceedings were begun.

Texas Lin Cau Jaren Mexico Sheilly J. C. Schuelle Medlin County Honda Doh Packer Roy Emory Parker

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