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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1940

Page

6

French Deputies Vote Secret Session On War Conduct

Paris March 19 Deputies voted to hold an immediate secret session to discuss the government’s conduct in the European war and the Finnish peace issues. The motion by Edouard Herriot passed without a record vote as Premier Daladier faced questions on wartime routs and the stance on Hitler Mussolini peace talks. The chamber expected to conclude the session tonight and, with cabinet reshuffles likely, move toward a stronger Daladier government.

Paris Ber ii Edouard Herriot Latadier Dajadier Wn A Daladier Adolf Hadier Bert Lebrun

Malady Five Easy Alabama Recipes Feature

Five simple Alabama recipes appear in the Mouse wife’s Food Almajack section. The unusual feature runs every Sunday in the American Weekly, a magazine included with next Sunday’s Light.

Alabama American Weekly

Acting Chief Ramschis Named to Lead Police

Captain Cliff Ramschis serves as acting chief amid leadership changes at police headquarters. The bulletin notes his appointment follows Chief Ray Ashworth and references a lecture on the new police school in Austin.

Cliff Ramschis Police Ray Ashworth Austin

Boy Suffers From High Fever In rare Staph Infection

Chicago report states 12 year old Sheldon Beliafskylay fights septicemia from staphylococcus aureus, with 110 degree fever and near death. Blood from Clinten Medbery of Houston fails to transfuse, while a Philadelphia serum offers a faint hope for recovery.

Chicago Sheldon Beliafsky Clinten Medbery Houston Texas Medbery Philadelphia

Warship Damaged Slightly. Chamberlain and Attlee Clash Over War Policy

The report notes minor damage to a single warship with no capital ships harmed. Chamberlain argues against risking ventures and urges expert advice before action. Attlee demands a stronger home front, a decisive war cabinet, and a bold, principled approach, citing Finland lessons and unity against aggression.

Aute Hitler Attlee Walt See Home Front Finland

Kilday Reminder Sent to New Sheriff Ashworth Chief

Former Police Chief Owen Kilday sent a reminder of his sheriff candidacy to Ray Ashworth the new police chief. The Indiana parole board requested a police record on a man and Kilday enclosed the board letter in a Kilday for sheriff envelope and mailed it.

Owen Wlru Shorf Ray Ashworth Indiana Parole Board Parole Board Kilday Kilday-for

Children Treated for Auto Injuries After Crash

Alfonso Mondenane aged 2 of 1027 West Poplar Street was treated at Robert B. Green hospital for lacerations from an automobile accident near his home on Tuesday. Victor Castro aged 7 of 2402 West Martin Street received treatment for a gash over his eye and bruises after being struck by a cat at Houston and Nueces streets.

Alfonso Mondenane West Poplar Street Robert B. Green Victor Castro West Martin Street Houstons and Nueces Streets

Schatz Paintings to Be Exhibited at Temple Beth El

Paintings sculptures and ivory carvings of the late Professor Boris Schatz of Palestine will be exhibited at the Temple Beth El Community House on April 10. Mrs Sidney Berkowitz in charge of arrangements. The works will be shown by Bezalel and Zahara Schatz, son and daughter, touring the United States with their father's collection.

Boris| Schatz Palestine Temple Beth-El Sidney Berkowitz Bezalel Zahara Schatz United States

Gang murder reopened in pro Brooklyn case

New York March 19 District Attorney William F O Dwyer said he was reopening the Frankie Yale murder case and expanding inquiry into a Brooklyn gangland murder-for-cash syndicate. Yale, a Five Points gang survivor, was killed in Brooklyn in 1928 and associated with Al Capone. The probe links Colosimo O Banion and other killings, with probes into witnesses and plans for an extra Brooklyn judge. Louis Capone, a relative of Al Capone, was detained as a material witness.

New York William F. O'Dwyer Iurder Frankie Yale Brooklyn al Capone Chicago Big Jim” Colosimo Dion O'Banion O'Dwyer Yale Yahle Five Points Colosimo O'Banion Levine Anthony Maffalore Manthetlgi Grand Jury Shermp Kings County Hollywood Irving Goshen Walter Sage Sage Swan Lake Sullivan County Louis Capone Joseph Amberg Morris Kessler Olrwyer Louis Lepke" Huchalter Detroit Purple Gang

Dogwood Trails Opening Delayed in Palestine

The Texas dogwood trails at Pales will not open to the public until Sunday March 31, one week later than planned. The postponement was due to a recent cold snap retarding growth. Under the new schedule the trails will be open March 31 through April 14. An unusually profuse showing is expected as thousands of trees are loaded with blossoms. Palestine, March 19.

Texas Pales' Fine Waerch Palestine

Man Struck on Head With Bottle at Fort Sam Houston

Adam Downhetler of Fort Sam Houston was treated at the Army post hospital for a severe head laceration after being struck on the head with a bottle by several men at the White Front beer place in the 400 block of Fountains Street. Ragsdale of 1081-2 Soledad Street also sought Robert B. Green hospital for a cut on his head from an assault at Leona and Zacatecas streets.

Adam Downhetler Fort Sam Houston Army Post Hospital Funnels Street Ragsdale Soledad Street Robert B. Green Hospital Leona Zacataces

Dahl to Escape Check Prosecution

Los Angeles dispatch reports aviator Harold Dahl, recently released after months as a Spanish captive, may avoid prosecution on bad check charges unless he returns voluntarily to clear his record. A deputy district attorney indicated pending charges against Dan, now in New York, would remain in force and that bringing Dahl back would cost 400 to 600 dollars, making extradition unlikely.

Los Angeles Harold Dahl Dan New York Edith Dahl

Light Watt Ads Offer Quick Solutions for All Problems

Local appeal describes problems solved through Light Watt Ads with a simple dial contact F-21231. The notice emphasizes fast responses and broad applicability to various needs.

Team levied on sculptor for forged checks in Newark case

A Newark man Marti Friedman pleaded guilty in Crimingy District court to forgery and passing a $35 check to local sculptor Octavia Medellin on January 6. He used the alias Thomas Lo Medien and claimed to make a bust of Mayor Maury Maverick. He received two years.

W. W. McCrory Crimingy District Court Marti Friedman Newark N. J Octavia Medellin Friedman Thomas Lo Medien Maury Maverick David W. Baxter Ed Mabrito Baxter E. Lanory Lsted

Tots Sustain Eye Injuries At Local Hospital

Two children suffered near loss of sight at Robert B. Green hospital on Tuesday. Anita Alvarez seven, of 321 South Laredo Street, was punctured in the upper eyelid by a pencil while climbing stairs at school. Mariano Orosco ten, of 402 Perez Street, had a wire pierce the upper eyelid while opening a grocery-store door. Gloria Ann To nansi seven, treated for a long gash after falling from a sawhorse in her yard.

Robert B. Green Hospital Anita Alvares South Laredo Street Mariano Orosco Perez Tsteeet Gloria Ann To‘nasi Hey

Syrup of Black Draught For Gentle Laxative Relief

A vintage ad notes Syrup of Black Draught as a pleasant gentle laxative. It claims to ease constipation and bilious headaches, uses simple directions, and states it helps tone bowel muscles. Children may use it, and it recommends Syrup of Alark-Draught as an alternative.

You Can Make A Big Saving By Dyeing Your Own Hair

Ad extols dyeing hair at home using Barbo compound with glycerine rum and Barbo, claiming professional results at low cost. Step by step mixing and usage promise natural color, long wear, no washout, and no effect on permanents, suggesting substantial savings and a younger look.

Barbo

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