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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1939

Page

5

Japanese Bean Field Grows Near Panama Canal Base

A U S correspondent reports from Gaia Colombia in March on a 2 square mile beanfield capable of hosting 500 air planes. The field, remote and level, is tended by Japanese laborers and seen as a potential outpost for aviation and Japan’s near-Panama defense, with fuel stores hidden in bamboo jungle nearby.

H. R. Knickerdocker International News Service Gaia Colombia Dabanese Panama Canal Japan Panama Ear Puntarenas Costa Riga Fron Pacific Canal Barieriaz

Play Chords in C Major For Natural Key Proficiency

Instructional chart guides piano organ players to place a D dash over key D, align white and black keys, and play triads in C major with right and left hands, memorizing chords and notes, before moving to A minor next lesson.

Japanese Camouflage Bean Field Near Canal Inspects Threat

American defense officials express deep suspicion after inspecting Japanese fields near the canal site. The land appears planted with crops to mask possible airfield use, with beans valued highly as potential camouflage stock. The mystery remains if the field is a decoy or a real airfield ready for launch against the canal.

Breas Costa Rica Jocast

Has Comeback for Garner Confronts a Dollar Debt

The exchange recounts a long overdue $1 to $2 debt between John N Garner and G C Richardson, once convention manager of the chamber of commerce. Richardson warns of collection action as Mrs Garner seeks a peaceable resolution with a signed portrait and note from the VP.

John N. Gneher G. C. Richardson Ohather of Commerce Carner Richardson Natiman T A Garner John Amie Mourd & Chamber of Commerce John N. Garner R. Garner

Greater Foot Comfort For Those Who Walk or Stand

Footcare ad touts Ten Mud cream to ease tired feet. Claims include contoured arch support and morning relief after nightly use. Mentions retailers ACEI and RAN SSL with unclear dates and neighborhood references.

Kele Enel Avery

Order Awaited to Return Howland in Slaying Case

Corpus Christi reports a formal order for the return of John Henry Howland 25 and another suspect to face trial in the killing of Maude Harare 63. The delay is expected within the week or ten days. An 18 year old material witness Alda Elizabeth Buller will be returned to New Hampshire soon. The two men were arrested after an altercation in a box car, with additional individuals involved in the disturbance.

Corpus Christi John Henry Howard Milton N. IL

County Court Clerks Eye Unpaid Fees and Fines

In Quintanilla and Wisterzil offices of County Court-at-Law Nos. 1 and 2, clerks estimate outstanding 1931 fees and costs on cases appealed may total hundreds of dollars. They have not yet determined exact amounts, but intend to pursue collection by sending notices to the corporation court.

Gajan Quintanilla Wisterzil Corporaton Court

Youths Charged in Gasoline Theft Ring in San Antonio

Deputy sheriff reports three San Antonio youths faced charges of theft over fifty dollars after car parts and tires were stolen from Domings Torres and another vehicle was found with stolen accessories on the Pilo City road. A fourth youth was sent to juvenile authorities, while two defendants were examined by Justice of the Peace Gat Corrigan. A police fingerprint check linked the suspects to the thefts.

San Antonio Buch Emmett Smith Morris Elizonds Coording Smith Hseft Domings Torres San Fernands Street Smith Torres Stal Pilo City Sheriff's Office

Farmers Photograph Texas Compliance Survey

A report notes about seven-tenths of Texas photos were taken to gauge farmer adherence to the national crop per cage adjustment program. In other news from London, two-water grog gains navy approval, and a British couple returns to find a roofless cottage after demolition missteps in Biggleswade.

Texas London Admiralty

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