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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1939

Page

4

Stabilizing of Us Bonds Am Wasrington Hopk

The Federal Reserve Board announced steps to stabilize the government bond market. It said the 12 Federal Reserve Banks stand ready to lend against government obligations to prevent liquidity crises, with advances available to member and nonmember banks at par, at rates for member banks. The spokesman noted banks hold large cash reserves and may not need such loans, but the move aims to reassure bondholders of market order.

Wasrington Hopk Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve System Board of Governors Federal Reserve

Pole Chieftain Calls for Valor

Paris Sept 1 The Polish embassy released President Ie nace Moscicki s call to the nation as Poland faces a German offensive The president urges all countrymen to rally around the armed forces defend liberty independence and strike a worthy blow to aggression The entire nation blessed by God will unite with the army in close ranks to victory

Paris Ienace Moscicki

Battle Raging In Danzig

LONDON Sept 1 Heavy fighting was reported under way in Danzig with German troops said to have occupied the railway station and captured 100 Poles. Polish defenders remained at the post office as German sources described its fortifications. Reports said Dirschau was captured by Danzig police amid tensions over a factional end to the crisis.

Londok Knbi Danzig Germany Dirschau

Jud Promoted to Senior Captain Amid Fire Dept Promotions

Fire and Police Commissioner Tonis Lipscomb announced a five‑promotion wave. Jud of Engine No 11 becomes senior captain of No 10. Engine No 11’s Ross named junior captain of No 4. J Cadena becomes junior captain of Truck No 2. KF M Duerler becomes pipeman and chauffeur for No 11. O W Reitzer becomes junior captain of Engine No 13. other details reference budgeted shifts and ads.

G. Ie Tonis Lipscomb Fd. Ross Prpsman Wis Fo J. Cadena M. Duerler O. W. Reitzer

Mobilization of Britons Ordered by King George VI

London September 1 1941 King George VI signed an order for full mobilization of Britain’s army navy and air force after Poland appealed for help against Germany The Polish ambassador Count Edward Raczyński delivered the appeal to Lord Halifax and Britain and France signaled they would honor their obligations Lloyds of London announced an immediate closure Queen Elizabeth visited the women's voluntary service HQ in Westminster and the king briefed Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street marking a historic inspection of Downing Street.

London George VI Britain Poland Germany L Edward Raczynski Lord Halifax France Lloyds of London Insurance House Tomorroty Elizabeth Women’s Volunteer Service Westminster George Downing Street

Miss McCormick Wins Camp Paradise Loving Cup

Miss Carmen McCormick daughter of Mr Hart McCormick received the silver loving cup as top all around camper at Camp Paradise for Girls in Comfort. She previously earned a week’s vacation at the camp for achieving the highest grade in luncheon education at St Theresa Academy.

Miss McCormick Camp Paradise Comfort Carmen McCormick Glock Hart McCormick McCormick St. Thertsa Lacademy

Foreign Vets Seek Special Session On War Threat

The Veterans of Foreign Wars with about 250000 overseas veterans voted to ask President Roosevelt for an immediate special session of Congress to protect American interests amid the abroad war threat.

Boston Veterans of Foreign Wars Roosévelt Congress

Spain Seizes Big Business in Nationwide Proclamation

Burgos Sept 1 The Spanish government issued a proclamation subordinating private interests to the state and assuming administrative control of all businesses with capital of 800000 dollars or more.

Spain Burgos

Irish Cabinet to Call Dail Senate for Protection of Stock Exchange

Dublin reports the Irish cabinet decided to summon the Dail and Senate for an extraordinary session tomorrow to discuss government pressures aimed at safeguarding the stock exchange amid rising tensions.

Dail Senate Dublin Therdall Uomorrow Stock Exchange

Series of brutal assaults leave multiple injured in city

A series of attacks on East Houston and East Commerce streets left Ernest Spencer and others hospitalized after being struck with weapons and assaulted by groups. Victims include Frank Frere at 718 Belden Street and Harold Stevens in the 400 block of East Commerce. Police described the incidents as related brawls with several suspects, while hospitals treated the wounded.

Gee Frere Belden Street Ndncey Williams Randolph Hellsaker Weat Commerce Street Gharles Hood Maya Street Way Riick Commerce Street Vane Ynepital Alpronse Clayton Marchill Street Ernest Spencer Euclid Street Baller Nemings Sanchez North Leona Sleeet

Hitler’s Plans to Lead Armies Outlined in Reichstag Speech

New York dispatch summarizes Adolf Hitler’s Berlin read speech via NBC, asserting German claims to Danzig and eastern territories, pledging to revise peace terms, threatening war if Poland resists, and naming Goering as successor, with Hess and a successor committee in line. The speaker asserts resolve to fight until Polish actions yield peace and defends pact with Soviet Russia while warning of renewed bombardment and retaliation.

New York National Broadcasting Company Adolf Hitler Reichstag Berlin Max Jordan Earape Danzig Germany Austria Czechoslovakia Russia Bern Italy Dishelp Poland Japan Sion

First Wounded Are Reported in Germany

An army ambulance carrying wounded soldiers arrived at a local emergency hospital in Gleiwitz after a train incident. About 20 soldiers, many with mud and bandages, were transported on stretchers. A scouting plane patrolled the area as artillery sounds were heard nearby near the Polish-Silesian border.

Germany Gleiwitz Lybridge Thessenger

Hugh R. Wilson Resigns as U.S. Ambassador to Germany

Washington announces the resignation of Hugh R. Wilson from his post as United States ambassador to Germany. President Roosevelt disclosed the move, noting Wilson had long served as a state department consultant after previously stepping down from a prior role.

United States Germany Roosevelt Wilson Honesto Regolce State Department

Boy Held Charged With Rifling Mail

Patrolman Jack Higdon and Special Deputy Sheriff LL Worthy Priday arrested a youth on Gipples Road for rifling mail. He implicated another boy who was being sought. The case was turned over to Ty D Hawkins, postal inspector, for investigation.

Jack Higdon Worthy Priday Gipples Ty D. Hawkins

Rendition of S. A. Property Slated

Property owners will begin next week for property assessments announced by Tax Commissioner Hay Davis. The office saw crowds as Davis prepared final small assessments. Three big days for want ads are Saturday Sunday and Labor Day with Dial P-129F to place messages in The Light.

S. A Hay Davis Pensues Davis Antenio

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