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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1940

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Berlin Prepares For Possible Molotov Visit Next Week

Berlin buzzed on March 23 as sources signaled a possible visit by Soviet Premier Vyacheslav Molotov. While officials denied specifics, chatter suggested Berlin would host Molotov before Easter, with German Italian and Russian governments weighing the impact of French cabinet changes and British actions on the Balkans.

Berlin Offige Vyacheslaff Molotoff Joachim von Ribbentrop Romania von Ribbentrop Balkans Molotoft Side 10

Girl Reports $20 Taken From Purse

Dover Riss reports $20 stolen from her purse after she set it down while trying on a dress in the 300 block of East Houston Street. Miss Fass told officers she found the money missing when she opened the purse to pay. Bul Nash seeks police help to recover a wrist watch he says he left by the washbasin and returned later to retrieve.

Dover Riss Cersico Street Miss Fass East Houston Street Bul Nash West Mistletoe Avenue Potine

Charges Dropped in Tulsa Strike

In Tulsa Oklahoma on March 23 District Judge Oras A Shaw and Justice Grady Cornett dismissed assault and related charges against four strikers and four nonstrikers stemming from the air workers strike. County Attorney Dixie Gilmer sought the dismissals a day after a strike settlement saying it would be unwise to leave anything hanging fire.

Tulsa Okla Asault Oras A. Shaw Jidge Grady Cornett Dixie Gilmer

Trial of 44 Reds 2 in Paris Moves Ahead

In Paris military judges continue proceedings against 44 Communist deputies accused of propagating outlawed party propaganda. The case advances despite government pressure and ongoing courtroom battles.

Paris Mareli Chamber of Deputies

British urged to ship neutral convoys as U boats press

London reports German submarine onslaughts threaten vital British supply lines. Neutrals press to join convoys for safety while Denmark faces pressure as Danish butter bacon and eggs flood Britain. British sub Hedderhelm sinks near Halile, rafted survivors found, one man missing. Air ministry denies bombing ships off German coast.

London Vitel Wem News Chronicle Germany Denmark Karek RMMAN Hedderhelm Halile Sea Air Ministry DNB

Weather Forecast Skies Cloudy With Warm Day Expected

Weatherman J. H. Jarboe predicts a wet, warm spell for San Antonio with Saturday cloudy and likely rain into Sunday. Light to moderate southeast winds hold highs around 74 degrees Saturday, then drop to near 60 Saturday night as unsettled conditions push across the region.

San Antonio J. H. Jarboe United States Jurhoe

All Time Record Set for Poll Tax in Texas

Austin March 23 report shows 1.259878 poll taxes paid for 1930 setting a new all time high, exceeding 1938 sales by 126082 or 1112 percent. Comptroller George H. Sheppard released the figures after a 10 day period. Exemptions were not included as counties are not required to report them.

Austin George H. Sheppard Sheppard

Gasoline Thief Returns Fuel After Note Left

A thief who stole gasoline from Fred Smith repaid the victim by leaving a five gallon can of motor fuel in Smith’s back yard along with a note saying he had taken gas from the car. The incident follows several prior thefts and ends with an ironic gesture of restitution.

Douglas Fred Smith

France's Reynaud solidifies war cabinet in Paris maneuvers

In Paris on March 23, Prime Minister Paul Reynaud expanded the war cabinet. He met with General Gamelin and Admiral Darlan as ministers debated France’s plan to fight Germany. the cabinet’s confidence vote edged to a majority of 11, keeping the government intact amid wartime tensions.

Paris Paul Reynaud France Germany Mawice Gustave Gamelin Jean Dorian Chamber of Deputies Camille Chautemps Edouard Deladier Ceca Camplnchi Laurent Eynne George Monnet Lucien Lamoureux Sixance Georges Mandel Raoul Dautry Reynaud Teaxe Tire Easlar Vagabion Len

Dallas Show Bomb Believed Prank At Toy Theater

Dallas officials say an improvised bomb explosion that injured six people at a toy theater last night is believed to be a prank. One suspect, a police character, was being questioned by Inspector Will Fritz who noted the man appeared intoxicated at the time of the blast.

Dallas Will Fritz

Wile Slayer Ends Life in Jail Cell

McKinney reports a condemned man, A. J. Sprouse, who was sentenced to 99 years for murdering his wife, committed suicide in his county jail by hanging with a cord and improvised noose. Guards found him dangling from a small iron pipe in his cell early Friday morning.

Wile Slayer

Egg Roll Expected Crowd at White House Easter Parade

Washington March 73 The capital awaits Easter events but attention centers on Monday's White House egg rolling rite. Guards expect around 50 000 spectators as children and families gather for the traditional event on the residence grounds.

Washington Marra White House

Wright Aeronautical unveils high power, light engine

New York March 3 Wright Aeronautical announces the world’s most efficient aircraft engine delivering 1200 horsepower for takeoff with about one horsepower per pound of weight. Arthur Nutt says it surpasses all American nine cylinder air cooled engines and Europe lacks a rival. Installed in military planes, first commercial use will be in a fleet of passenger transports for a Midwestern airline.

New York Wright Aeronautical Corporation Frtersah, N. d America United States Arthur Nutt Wright Organization Europe Pasenger

Woman Hurt In Truck Whip Injuries From Trio Of Crashes

Five Sun Antonians suffered injuries in three traffic incidents. A car collided with a six wheel freight truck on Palmetto avenue and Commerce street injuring Alma Marie De Carta who was treated at Roberd B. Green hospital. The truck, driven by A. Burn, also left a passenger bruised and shaken. Nearby a auto overturned after striking a stray horse on Highway 66 seven miles north of the city injuring Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Glaeser. Mrs. Glaeser was hospitalized then released home for care. Angel Nunes was treated for a leg injury after being struck crossing North St. Marys street. Driver E Weaver was listed for the auto.

Sun Antonians Tin Avito Alma Marie de Carta Mason Street Roberd B. Green Glaeser Angel Nunes Laredo Street North St. Mary's Street E Weaver North Hackberry Street

Huge Booking of Two Soldiers Ends in Chase and Arrest

Two Fort Sam Houston soldiers were jailed Saturday after a citywide foot chase across West Side streets led to their capture. Four men in army uniforms fought near Santa Rosa Avenue and Matamoros Street as police pursued. Officer Dolson fired three shots into the air, and one suspect hid in a garage and an attic before being caught. Garnet G. Flint and J W Ruley, both of Fort Sam Houston, were booked, with Ruley also charged with drunkenness.

Fort Sam Houston City West Side C. A. Dotsun Santa Rosa Avenue Matamoras Street Dotson Aubrey Davenport Davenport Santa Rosa Dolson Quartel Vibe Morales Durango Street Garnet G. Flint J W. Ruley Sam Houston Ruiey

Camacho Portrait Burned. Two Arrested in Mexico City

In Mexico City on March 23 two university students were jailed on charges of leading a student protest that set fire to a giant portrait of General Avin Camacho, the government Presidential candidate, which hung from a tower of the national palace.

Mexico City Aviin Camacho Mexico prinel+pal eather

Job Lure Enables burglary in San Antonin’s district

A burglary occurred at 137 North Street, Mrs. Juanita Mendez losing 27 dollars in clothing cash and jewelry. A youth, Ariat Polanco, age 14, was lured by a supposed job at a West Side cafe, then sent to the house where a thief entered while Mrs. Mendez was away. The suspect identity remains unknown.

San Antonin Juanita Mendez North Street

Retired BAM major held death by own action

Verdict of death by own action was returned by Justice of the Peace L. Wiley after an inquest into the death of J.C. Clark 65 of Highland boulevard. Clark was found shot in his bedroom Friday with a 38 caliber revolver in his hand. Mrs Clark said he had been ill and away from the city recently. The death was reported as an apparent self inflicted tragedy witnessed by family members and neighbors.

Justice of the Peace L. Wiley J.C. Clark Highland Boulevard Clark Viola Tre

War at a Glance Asotsiated brews

London reports German submarine raids and threat of more to come as Britain urges neutrals to join convoys. Paris notes Reynaud cabinet clinging to office by one vote. Rome sees Hungarian premier meet Mussolini as Russian premier rumored to Berlin. Shanghai says Japanese army plans to keep North China under control. Chungking claims gains on South China front. Washington awaits 70 ton bomber to join the U.S. air armada this summer.

Berlin Brenner Foss Fuhrer Til Jer Mussolini Italy Russia Rome-Berlin Germany Balkans Europe Paul Reynaud London Paris Reynaud Rome Shanghai North China Chungking South China Washington U.S. Army Air Armada

Kentucky Business Leader Very Ill

In Buppal Ky, Maren county, a central Kentucky town of 400, a long time business figure known as EB. S.7 E. 8 Fertill, who arrived in Buffalo 57 years ago with $40 and built a business with annual sales near 31 million, lies gravely ill at his home prompting wide concern about his condition.

Buppalq Maren EB. S Baies Kentucky E. S Fertill Buffalo

60 Nazi Prisoners in Scottish Custody

Britain captured 60 German prisoners of war today from the crew of the passenger ship La Coruna. The Nazi vessel was scuttled to prevent capture, but British warships rescued the crew and brought them to a Scottish port.

London Britain la Coruna Scottich

Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity cloudy with showers

Considerable cloudiness with probable scattered showers Saturday night and Sunday. Light to moderate southeasterly winds. Airport temperatures: High Saturday about 78, low 56. Sunday high about 78, low 56. Friday high 52, low Saturday 59. North Texas showers Sunday, coastal breezes, rain or snow in the north.

Sa Antonio Vicnity Texas Fees West Smith

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