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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1939

Page

2

Woman Inherits Big Fortune From English Mother

In Los Angeles on March 25 a Tucson, Arizona woman Mrs. Robert C. Burke was announced as heir to 2,750,000 from the late EK. Pea Widow Burke who died in England last January. The $11,000,000 estate was partly left to the child Doris Burke after a father’s quarrel and later disinheritance. The remaining portion will go to three half sisters, Mrs. Moore explained.

Los Angeles Robert C Tucson Ariz EK. Pea England Doris Burke John J. Burke Philadelphia

Texan Killed by Lightning Bolt Victim Named Chester McCraw

Princeton Texas reports Chester McCraw aged 35 was killed at his home when struck by lightning. Police seek help locating Mary Cameron and J P Youngblood in connection with a search effort involving a rooming house operator.

Princeton Texas Chester McCraw Paline Murray Cameron B. M. Youngslood J. P. Young- Slood

Borah Urges U S Isolation In World Crisis

Senator Borah Republican Idaho, warned the United States is sick and should not aid Europe. He urged no policy that sends arms or servicemen abroad and backed strict adherence to nonentangling alliances and the Monroe doctrine. He said the nation must avoid entangling alliances and not sacrifice American lives to European imperialism.

Washington Sarah Orden Horah Mare

Night school courses still open at Prilie Night School

Commercial, industrial, lanemaking and general education courses remain open for late enrollment at Prilie Night School. Principal C. BE Troutz announced registration continues through Saturday with classes running until May 2.

Prilie C. BE ‘Troutz

Armistice Declared In Slovak Hungarian Conflict

In Budapest March 95, the latest undeclared war between Slovakia and Hungary ends as Bro vakian and Hungary reach an armistice and begin talks for a lasting peace treaty. Slovak commander at Presov announces ceasefire after accepting a Hungarian proposal to negotiate a definite boundary. Skirmishes, bombing, and air battles were reported earlier as both sides engaged along the border.

Budapest Europe Brovakian Hungary Presoy Eperjes Stovakia Ab Onec Nagonlalians Germany Hansary Ukraine Royan Blovak Ralda Ungyar Resznya Ragsherezna Hlovak Tyla Bratislava

Union Fights Picket Move At Garment Plant

Union officials led a Saturday petition from the International Ladies Garment Workers Union at M Halif Manufacturing 345 East Commerce Street demanding steps to halt picketing by non union employees. City officials will review legal options after Mayor Quin asked City Attorney Cobbs to study the case and report findings. Clifton Bundick signed the petition as chairman of the San Antonio garment workers union. The document was also sent to Dr Edwin A Elliott regional director of the National Labor Relations Board.

International Ladies” Garment Workers M. Halif Manufacturing East Commerce Street G. K. Quin T. J. Cobbs Clifton Bundick The San Antonio Garment Workers’ Umion Edwin A. Elliott National Labor Relations Board

Wool and Mohair Loans Set by Commodity Credit Corp

The Commodity Credit Corporation announced 1939 wool and mohair loan terms on similar basis to earlier loans. Wool loans will range about 15 to 22 cents per grease pound with Boston base and adjustments for transport to other points. Mohair loans headlined 30 cents for Boston Texas points, 20 cents for kid and adult hair, with other points at 1 cent less. historical figures show 1938 wool and mohair values.

Washington INS Commodity Credit Corporation Boston Texas Joanson Wool Jahnson

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