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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1939

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German War Machine Rout Poles With Tank, Cavalry Charges

Amsterdam dispatch reports Hitler pressing the Polish defense as German Panzer divisions spearhead rapid advances toward Warsaw. German mobile units, aided by air power, outpace Polish forces. cavalry charges echo World War I maneuvers while reconnoitering scout cars operate ahead with wireless reporting.

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Today's Map of Europe’s War Activities

International Wire service report states Britain has invoked full belligerent rights to enforce blockade and submarine warfare. Since the war began, British losses reached 15 vessels with 206 dead or missing. Among the British ships sunk were the Bosnia Olive Grove Manaar Puk Kastan Royal Sceptre Winkleigh and Regent Tiger. German losses included the Olinda Carl Pritzen Heldrich Bismarck and Im. Neutral Netherlands vessel Willem van Ewijk and French Tamara also sunk. A mine incident destroyed the Willem van Ewijk, killing 20 of 51 crew. Two British casualties yesterday were Winklelee and Regent Teor, with crews rescued by Belatun ship.

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War dispatches reveal early German advances into Poland

Reports describe a swift German sweep filled with strategic maneuvers east of Warsaw and across the Narew line, while Polish resistance hopes for a harsh winter to blunt the invasion. Moscow and Berlin discuss a possible protectorate arrangement for conquered Warsaw, as top German and allied figures face scrutiny and shifting loyalties.

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Red Cross Aid for Poland and Paris Hospitals

The American Red Cross will allocate 50 000 to Poland for hospital tents, garages, and blankets for war victims. It also approved 15 000 for the American hospital in Paris to relocate patients to Etretat quarters and to acquire a hospital unit for ship Yeent in Use Dalten States.

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Danish Navy Deployed in Mine Patrols at Copenhagen

A Reuters dispatch from Copenhagen reports the Danish navy is fully deployed on mine patrol duties amid signals that Copenhagen harbor defense is mobilized. About 400 men have been called up for civil defense as tensions rise with a claim that Spain and Germany may be involved.

London Copenhagen Germany Denmark

British surrender four Chinese suspects after months in Trentain

Four Chinese detainees linked to the murder of a Japanese customs official were handed to Japanese military authorities for court martial in Tokyo. British refusal to surrender sparked international tensions and a Japanese blockade of foreign concessions, including stonteln.

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Highway Unit to Meet October 30 in Dallas

State Highway Engineer Julian Montgomery announced the next year’s lag of the state highway committee will be held on October 30 in Dallas.

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Village 7 E Aazing Slated at Old Spanish Village Site

Unused buildings on the site of the old Spanish Village wall are set to be demolished starting Monday. Mayor Maury May serick announced at City Hall that reconstruction will begin within two weeks. The project, bounded by Villita Prega and Alamo streets, will cost over $106,000 with $2,000,000 in cash and $2,800 in equipment. Financial aid may come from national foundations for a Hispanic mustam library. The WPA project is housed at the Visitla strive and will move back once Villita Street work is done.

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Judge Sarah Hughes to Address San Antonio Bar Meeting

Judge Sarah T. Hughes of the Fourteenth Judicial district in Dallas will address the San Antonio Bar association at the Plaza hotel on September 18. The talk, titled Jury Service for Women, is announced by Fagan Dickson, president of the association. Invited attendees include members of the National Association of Women Lawyers and the Women’s auxiliary to the bar association.

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Dies Group Sued Over Silver Shirt Probe

The Dies committee investigators faced a civil suit for 3,150,000 dollars led by William Dudley Petley of Asheville North Carolina alleged leader of the silver shirts. Petley seeks 400,000 damages from six committee members and 159.01 from Robert Barker, a committee investigator.

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Medic Trust Suit Goes to High Court

The federal government asks the U S Supreme Court to review District of Columbia decisions that upheld a government tax day attack on medical associations and well known physicians in a high profile trust battle. The action centers on government complaints against Medical Trusts and professional groups.

High Court Washington U. S Justice Department Supreme Court of the District of Columbia

Germans Train in Italy for Return Home

A Teletype dispatch from Rome says large numbers of German stormtroopers trained in Italy for several nights before heading back to Germany. The report notes intensified training activities and lends context to broader military redeployments during the conflict.

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Polish Lancers Fall in Tank Clash of World War I

New York dispatch recalls the Pomorski division, Poland’s famed Lancers, charging German tanks in the plains north of Them. Facing about 500 tanks and mechanized units, they drove to cover, gallantly retreating as the field fell to steel. Only a handful rode away, defeated but unbroken, in a somber farewell to Polish cavalry.

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Kaiser Is Following War News Closely

London based dispatch says former Kaiser Wilhelm is monitoring Western and Eastern Front news. He has reorganized his work to listen to leading radio bulletins, including British broadcasts, while living in exile in Dearn, Holland.

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Gustav Proclaims Sweden Neutral in Extraordinary Riksdag Session

King Gustine V announced Sweden’s neutral stance during an extraordinary session of the Riksdag. He said Sweden would stay neutral and foster friendly ties with all nations at war, calling it a defeat for humanity that war powers outpace peace.

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Requisitioning in Britain Ordered

The British ministry of information announced defense measures authorizing requisitioning of arriving imported cargo including meat and sugar stocks. The orders take effect at midnight tomorrow.

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Dillon Turns Over Chateau to France

New York banker Dillon, born in San Antonio, Texas, turned over his chateau near Dordraux to the French government to serve as a war hospital. He also handed over over 120,000 francs to the government as part of his wartime gifts.

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