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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1939

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Road Bond Bill Opposed by Texas Good Bosses Assoc

The Texas Good Bosses Association met last night to oppose a road bond assumption bill in the Texas legislature. They argued the plan would inflate bond values, benefit promoters, and allow excess county debt while failing to guarantee adequate road construction funding. Local leaders Oscar Burton, Jan Leonard, Max Starone, Franz G. Grows, and others voiced concerns about higher ad valorem taxes and wasted transportation funds.

Tesag Texas Good Boss’ Association Jannty Indes Essecisvon Franz GC. Grows San Antonio Detus & Proper Exclusive View G. A. Shorlér Dallas Reivetarst Charles E. Simons Analin

Parole Board Bill Advances in Senate Report

A bill to enable a full fledged Parole Board and create a governing system moves forward as the Senate penitentiaries committee reports favorably. An amendment seeks mixed residence between Huntsville and Austin, with a single member based in Huntsville and two in Austin amid alignment with the Burns proposal.

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Berlin reports Mussolini moves as Czech crisis deepens

Hitler and Mussolini steer Axis diplomacy amid Czech absorption and Bohemia Moravia. Berlin says Goering and wife resume vacation as Rome signals possible Italian support. Slovakia seeks independence while Hungary faces protests over German troop moves toward Romania.

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Weather Report From East Texas and West Texas Regions

Partly cloudy conditions will linger with cold nights and mild afternoon warmth. East Texas sees high temperatures near 80 with low in the 60s, while Wednesday turns breezy from the east and southeast. West Texas reports similar mild days and cooler nights, with elevated winds and partly cloudy skies through midweek.

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Jones Again Heads Tech Board Amid Turmoil

In Houston on March 21 Jones was reappointed president of the Technological College board after a court and attorney general action restored him to leadership. The board affirmed Jones’s election despite prior disputes. William Brown of Fort Worth represented Angarilla as the tech directors debated authority and the judge’s role.

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Nazi Bank Calls In Foreign Bonds

Berlin reports Economics Minister Walther Pank issued nine decrees to compel Germany to offer settlement from April 15, exempting prewar Russian state and railway loans Hungarian prewar bonds and Austro Hungarian bonds. The move is seen as a broader seizure of foreign securities despite prior orders.

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Waco Firm Ordered to Reinstate 33 Workers

Washington March 21 The labor sessions board ordered Oberman and Company of Waco to offer immediate reemployment to 33 workers and pay total wages around 32000. The board required a 0-day compliance notice and addressed union eligibility concerns in the same action.

Waco Washington Labor Sessions Board Oberman and Company Wheo, Terss Stigdla‘tion Tuted Garreels, Wagnes Om Alferica Ted

Hungarian Troops on Romania Border Reported

Budapest reports Hungary mobilizes along the Romanian frontier amid partial mobilization objections. The government denies a full state of war while troops are summoned and military warnings indicate further calls may follow. Correspondent Maurice Cashine notes the use of the phrase partial mobilization in a dispatch.

Romania Budapest Hingery Nut of Colals Kowkes Colves Maurice Cashiine I Prene Law Dispatch Gar Ayers

Missing Texas schoolgirls trigger statewide alert

A statewide broadcast to Texas peace officers reports the disappearance of two high school girls from Mullan High. Darrene McLean, 13, and Mary Bite Peake, 14, were last seen leaving class after a conference with Principal Ball near Ming Street. One girl was last seen about a mile from the city on Highway 68.

Texas Ant | Jollonite Melson Page Twnlor Echool Manuny Darrene McLealt Ila Kayion Ayema Mary Bite Peake Ackhose Wyoming Street O. C) Ball Iter Piri Pee City McLean Rachel Ball Nean Dortona Thor

Ex-Premier Target of Gunmen In Indo China Attempt

Reports from Tokio state a gun attack aimed at Win Clune Wei former premier of a Chinese government faction. His secretary and three others were wounded. The incident ties to factions within Shi Meel government and follows recent overtures from Chung King.

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City News Mpx Simms Sponsors Dain Tor Ulte Tyees

City News Mpx Simms reports sponsors for Dain Tor Ulte Tyees and Rhythm Master’s device of modern mid al d Ome. The item mentions Hotel Bathoam in Agra and a 36¢ price in the edition.

City News Dain Tor Ulte 'Tyees Lazy Hotel Bathoam Agra Koulsy Civ

Credit Ledger Stolen Report From City Ledger

Police report a stolen ledger and related items including a silver cigarette case found at a local ranch. Multiple names and locations appear, with references to South St. Marys Street near Brackenridge High School and the San Antonio Police Service van.

Manuay Benklew South St. Mary's Street Brackenridge High School Hany San Antonio Pahice Mys Browler

Optimists to See Film Made at Zoo

An item from the San Antonio Zoological Park notes a weekly meeting of the San Antonio Zoological Society. The program includes a film shown courtesy of Richard H. Friedrich and talks on baseball by Gaad Preddy Storffman and Tait Frown. Bill DeWitt’s planned session was canceled due to his travel. A revival sermon by Rev William Traynor is also mentioned with a city-wide campaign ahead.

Zoo San An Tools Zoological Park San Antonie On- Chalst Club Richart Hy Friedrich Sim Antonie: Hoological Society Fred Ww. Stark Goo Alo

Parts of Ratoline investigated after Seattle crash

Seattle reports reveal Ot ratoliner parts examined by investigators. A Boeing elaliner wreck killed 10 on Saturday, with aviation officials questioning witnesses and planning a formal inquiry. The crash prompted scrutiny of structure and possible causes as authorities named victims from Boeing and international experts.

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New Englander Plans Bomb Shelter for War Prep

A New England contractor Otto Thevrin wrote to the War Department seeking guidance to build a bomb and gas proof shelter. He proposes a capship style shelter on a key estate for at least 92 people.

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Health Committee Favors New Bill

The public health committee in Austin on March 31 unanimously approved a dual bill introduced by Rep Ixal Segrisl of Dallas. The measure would require fingerprinting of unknown deceased prisoners.

Austin Eelate Public Health Committee Ixal Segrisl Dallas

Douglas Gets Senate Fanda

Washington March 21 The nomination of William O Douglas to succed as a senator appeared headed for quick approval with western senators largely silent while Republican leader McNary and Democratic leader Barkley predicted rapid action The appointment is seen as a potential springboard for Douglas to run for president next year with party insiders weighing Jerome Frank and other figures in the reshuffle

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Boys Club Plans Open House Program

The San Antonio Boys' Club announces an open house at 712 Dylb Tosu Street from March 27 to March 31. Sponsored by a 303 member club and the board of directors, events run nightly from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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