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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1939

Page

11

Self-Compressed Muzzles and Political Debates in 1840s Era

Self-fastened muzzles ripped off as a defense of business leaders. The piece argues that distrust of politicians grows while business and nonpolitical leaders gain prominence amid calls for government restraint. It cites WPA misuse, party corruption, and rising employer confidence as a new era begins, with faith returning to enterprise and less reliance on federal rescue. A separate note covers a major strike in India where Assam Company officials shelter in a hospital as troops patrol.

Guxtry Washington T Han Roosevelt B.C Forbes Bombay Bas India Dighoi Assam Assam. of Company

Reserve Officers Meeting Stated Lival In San Antonio

Col Falkner will discuss Procurement of Manpower at the San Antonio Reserve Officers Association meeting in the Plaza hotel ballroom Wednesday at 8 p.m. Capt R G White, president, announced. Cal H M Cooper will speak on Army Reserve and Lieut H N Watson will cover current events.

Reserve Officers Col. Falkner San Antonio Reserve Officers Association Plaza Hotel R. G. White Army Reserve Cal H. M. Cooper Llent H. x. Watson While

Eighteen Honor Students Named at T.M.I.

Eighteen cadets appear on the April honor roll at Texas Military Institute Tuesday. Listed students include J. Altwelt M. Altschuler G C Arnold J Calvert M Caraveo G Gillespie F Gilliam J Greer W Wolfman B Lifshutz J Payne Reynolds F Shinkes Travelstead D Wells T Wolf and Zay2ar.

T.M.I Texas Military Institute J. Altwelt M. Altschuler GC. Arnold J. Calvert M Caraveo G. Gillespie F. Gilliam J. Greer Ads W. Wolfman B. Lifshutz J. Payne 3. Reynolds F. Shinkes I ‘Travelstead D. Wells T. Wolf

Thieves Burned by Missing Items Reported in City Notes

A string of thefts and lost items across the city includes a suitcase of ranch data from a car at stockyards, a coat and fountain pen, tools, an electric motor, two ladies purses, silverware, and other belongings stolen or recovered. Victims include H C Kremeier New Braunfels and Jeanette Egbert Broad Way. incidents touch West Poplar Fulton Avenue Brazos Street and more, with one suspect detained after a clothing recovery.

H. C. Kremeier New Braunfels Herman Leibovitz Waverly Avenue West Poplar Street P. GC Bond Avant Avenue Lexington Avenue Camden Street H. H. Leesch Roegelein Packing Company South Brazos Street Jeanette Egbert Broad Way Fulton Avenue Bernice Martin Gastilla R. M. Hardman Hondo Katy Station Joe Blackburn Stanley Court J. Eckelkamp Drexel Avenue San Antonio Ryer Project Dinmont Cleaneys West Commerce Streek

Oil News briefs reveal new wells and mixed results across Texas

The Francitas area well reaches 7295 feet with caving near H600 and a possible extensive drilling push if sand proves rich. Kopnicky No. 1 shows oil flow then saltwater entry, prompting a retest as deeper formations uncover live oil. Multiple counties report wildcat drilling, test results, and plan outlines for F T Burton and others amid cautious optimism.

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Clubwomen Hear Debated Resolutions in San Francisco

In San Francisco on May 9 delegates of the General Federation of Women's Clubs began considering 12 resolutions to guide the coming year. Keynote by Mrs Saidie Dunbar of Portland opened sessions for 14,000 clubs and 2,000,000 members. Committees showed disagreement on foreign policy and on a request for federal aid to education.

San Francisco General Federation of Women’s Clubs Saidie On Dunbar Portland Ore General Federation United States

Ohio House Debates Protection for Women Bartenders

In Columbus on May 9, legislators consider a bill aimed at shielding women bartenders from insults by intoxicated patrons and banning women from behind bars while keeping alcohol service allowed. The measure faces House approval and would not bar women from serving liquor or opening beer bottles at tables.

Ohio Columbus House of Representatives

Open House Slated at Huff School on Hull Avenue

Harlandate invites the public to attend an open house at Huff School on Hull Avenue from 7 to 10 p.m. The event highlights the elementary program and school facilities, inviting neighbors and families to tour classrooms and meet staff.

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Plymouth Offers Low Prices With Comfort And Safety

Plymouth promotes a winning combination of size luxury and safety with longer body options and proven hydraulic brakes. The ad highlights rust proof Safety Steel bodies Floating Power engine mountings and a big L-head engine for power and economy. Plymouth Boston Curver Coronation Detroit Michigan.

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