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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1939

Page

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Thyssen Calm Over Nazi Grab In Exile

In Locarno Switzerland Fritz Thyssen reports that the Nazis are confiscating his personal fortune. The exiled steel magnate said he is not surprised while in a neutral country and relieved to have escaped Germany. Swiss reports confirm Nazi seizure plans and name Baron Schroder as administrator.

Locarno Switzerland INS Germany Fritz Thyssen Paria Wissemboine Aix-la-* Pohapelle

Duce Pilots Army Bomber Praises Aviator Prowess

Rome reports Mussolini renonstrates his aviation skill by piloting a large tri motor bomber for about an hour from the Mediterranean coast toward the Albano hills. In London New Hampshire True Arien chops seven cords of wood for his seventy fifth birthday then goes to a chicken diner with friends.

Rome Benito Mussolini Mediterranean Albano Hills London N. H Navy Arien

Violations On Health Docs Reported In Texas

Austin news reports widespread issuance of health certificates without proper medical examinations. R F Voyer cites 75 percent of marine certificates and similar rates for barber, beauty operator, and other licenses issued without required exams. City health director notes private doctors decide on tests. law requires examination but not by city physicians.

Austin TNA Texas R. F. Voyer Texas Social Hygiene Jssociation Tarley Britegresins Vovor Sail Hay van ©. Tipton City Health San Antonio Tipton

Allies aim to starve Nazi Germany by blockade

London reports Roosevelt plans for a spring end to the European war based on neutral opinion that the Allied blockade will strangulate Germany. Spokesmen say six months to near starvation, with morale eroding and a German crack possible after a single major defeat. They stress Britain can weather German food needs and will wait for German offensives. Also notes actors' fitness analogies and a film star comment.

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Weather summary for Texas and surrounding regions

Partly cloudy conditions prevail in San Antonio and east Texas with light northeast winds. Temperatures show variability across the region, with cooler nights around the mid forties and daytime highs near the mid fifties to lower sixties in many areas. The forecast extends to a general outlook for the Southern Plains and West Gulf states with a trend toward warmer conditions midweek and unsettled skies in places.

San Antonio East Texas West Texas Panhandle

Dart Boone Takes New Role as Bandit

RANA II reports a novel incident as Dawt Boone steps into a new role robbing a filling station. The suspect, brandishing a rifle, entered Bert Halbrook’s station and fled with a small amount of cash.

Boone Bandit Rana Dan Boone Feldup Af Bert Halbraok Sal Halbraok Jnmict

War Roundup Highlights German U-boat Threats and Blockade

Intense German submarine activity dominates reports as Britain tightens the blockade and probes neutral shipping. A 7000-ton British vessel, a Dutch freighter, and a 10,000-ton cruiser Belfast are cited in recent sinkings and damages. Germany presses a campaign to divert neutrals to its ports while Britain plans further restrictions and a possible emergency council decree.

Homen Nagi Press Great Britain Bory England Mey Britain Danmark Holand Italy Belgrum Japan Sweden Copenhagarn North Sea Shetland Islands George Bitestand Germany Hritigh Copenhagen London Daily Telegram Gerri Daily Telegraph Thames River Netherlands Deutschland Atlantis Admiralty Belfast Firth of Forth

Affray at Cannon Hoe Shop Leads to Knife Wound

An affray between two Cannon Hoe Shop employees at Sal Alamo plaza Saturday night left one man stabbed in the abdomen and another in custody. Hospitalized victim Robert WB Green. Marcus Peya aged 25 of 1424 Montana Street treated at hospital. Julio Barba, 22, 432 Solera Street, booked for aggravated assault with a pocket knife.

Cannon Hoe Shop Sal Alamo Plaza Tobert WB. Green Hospital Marcos Peya Montana Street Julio Barba Solera Ftinet

French Arrest 290 on Liner

In Marseille on November 25 two hundred and sixty German presenters arriving on an unidentified liner were arrested by French authorities and sent to an internment camp. Bags of German mail were seized.

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Aircraft Metal Workers Wanted in San Antonio Hiring Notice

United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for sheet metal workers. Applications are filed with the secretary of the Civil Service Board at Fort Sam Houston until December 14. Salaries will be $1620 a year.

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Finland Soviet Peace Mediation Foreseen at Meeting

Reports from Copenhagen on November 25 indicate that well informed sources predict peaceful mediation between Russia and Finland at the forthcoming meeting of Soviet and Finnish statesmen. The statement reflects optimism about reducing tensions ahead of talks.

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Neurath Quits as Czech Protector

London reports Adolf Hitler agrees to relieve Baron von Neurath of duties as protector of Bohemia Moravia. The move follows the execution of twelve church students opposing the regime amid mounting wartime tensions.

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