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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1939

Page

4

King George Decrees Nazi Seizures Amid Mine War T: King George decrees seizure order delayed as neutral protests mount while mine warfare expands

Allied actions continue as King George orders seizures of German ships amid a growing mine threat. Admiralty seeks trawlers for mine sweeping. over 200 vessels offered for a reserve fleet. Losses include the Pilsudski and Rawalpindi reportedly sunk, Gustaf E. Reuter mined, with civilian and naval casualties reported and details still unclear.

Eadanegera Admiralty George London Borkum North Sea Copenhagen Indian Ocean Admiral Sebeer East African Gustaf E. Reuter England Liverpool Stangste Pilsudski iWin Britain Rawalpindi Germany Rawalgini Mel Gisial E. Reuter

Hedy Lamarr and MGM Make Up in Hollywood Shakeup

Philadelphia bureau reports Hedy Lamarr and MGM inch toward reconciliation as director shifts spark a remake plan. Van Dyke is moved to the New Moon project while Bob Leonard takes the helm, enabling Lamarr and Spencer Tracy to resume starring duties. A lipstick kissing test machine draws buzz from film studios.

Louella Parsons Pieter Yatton Philadelphia INS Jett Hollywood Hedy Lexar M.C Heay Spencer Tracy Gene Markey M.g-M Woody Hedy Bob Leonard Jeanette Nelson Leaying van Dyke Hollywood Lee Studio Hollyswood

Feud and electric chair end loom in Ann Sheridan tale

The column reviews a film with Ann Sheridan playing a young hoodlum doomed to the electric chair, losing the girl, amid protests over the audacious ending. It also notes Hollywood snapshots, previews, and a flurry of industry chatter from New York to London, including Litvak and various stars.

Ann Sheridan Ann Garfield Litvak Hollywood Philadelphia Bory Taylor Barbara Stanwyck Moss Hart Chatter New Hope Pennsylvania Congress Hotel Chicago Anatole Litvak

War Roundup and Finnish Crisis Amid Naval War News

A chaotic war roundup reports Soviet pressure on Finland with mass meetings in Moscow backing strict measures and rejecting Russian border demands. Finland refuses to withdraw, while Moscow expands diplomacy with the Baltic states and presses for naval bases and territorial concessions. Naval warfare dominates, with new sinkings and Britain’s seizure order at sea affecting neutral trade. Prime Minister Chamberlain extols Allied superiority and outlines aims to defeat aggression while signaling cautious peace hopes amid broad mobilization.

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Gable and Lamarr Hollywood Show Review at Majestic

By Sam Woolford the piece recalls a vaudeville show at the Majestic on its farewell tour featuring Gable and Lamarr look alikes and Weavers. Elvira and a newcomer end girl add novelty acts while Bob Hope is praised for humor. Cast includes Paulette Goddard John Beal Gale Sondergaard and Montgomery returning from vacation. The review notes some loose ends but calls the performance entertaining with strong musical numbers and stagecraft.

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Weaver Brothers and Bliss Glow at The Cat and the Canary

A cinema schedule notes the Weaver Brothers and Bliss presenting The Cat and the Canary with showings listed alongside venue codes and times. Other entries mention Bondin wees and Those Hick Gray Walls with scattered numbers and acronyms.

Madestie Weaver Brothers and Bliss Glare Artee Rememer Texas

War 25 Years Ago Today From The War Daily Chronicle

Seven thousand Gethian refugees stream into Munich from Breslau as Russians near the fly. Germany reports a French attack at Saint Mihiel repulsed. Husain said to have captured 50 000 prisoners in Poland, with another large force trapped. Deputy Collector Charles L. King, 47, dies of heart disease in Pecos while on tour of duties.

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Explosion Kills Two Women in Savannah Suburb

In Bavanhar Georgia two small tanks from a water heating system embedded in a fireplace exploded Sunday night, burying two women nearly 40 feet and injuring six others. The victims are Mrs Jol Kim ker, wife of the hospital chief engineer, and Mrs Elzet a Richardson. The blast occurred as guests gathered around an open fireplace at a home south of Savannah.

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Kidney Cure Promises Money Back Guarantee

A dubious ad touts Sigstor diuretic and Cyatex as remedies for kidney and bladder problems, claiming they cleanse excess acids and protect health. It pledges a double money back guarantee if customers return unused packages with certificates, and urges readers to buy through local druggists.

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