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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1939

Page

2

Brower and Sloter Called GPU Agents by Gitlow

Gilow testified before the Dies committee that Earl Browder and Margaret Browder led OGPU activities in the United States. He named George Mink Philip AroAberB Charles Dibra Nick Dozenberg Pascal Cosgrove and Juliet Stewart Poyntz as agents and said Browder did OGPU work in China in 1927.

Washington Ben Gittow Fort iGommunist Party In América Earl Browder Margaret Browder Activilies Rus‘sin OGPU Gillow Philip Aroaberb Charles Dibra Nick Dozenberg Pascal Cosgrove Juiliette Stuart Poyntz New York City Browder China Margaret Pilitary Erlier Browder Testim

Daughter of Actor Held in Burglary

Hollywood police held 18 year old Atwell, daughter of actor Ray M weil, for questioning in a Hollywood burglary. Also in custody are George Hopgland, 19, and Edward Diedrick, 17, found with a stolen car near the apartment where Atwell lived. A food hamper from a cafe was found. Als well ordered held under bail in county juvenile home.

Hollywoo Hollywood Atwell Ray M«weil

Japanese goodwill fliers welcomed in New York arrival

Japanese goodwill fliers arrived in New York this afternoon after a perilous Atlantic hop ending in Newark. They brought their plane to a safe land following a prior fight in Chicago.

New York Japan Newark Chicapo

Appointed in ante fight in Texas political reshuffle

A state of 10 was appointed Mann and charged with making rate responses, assembling facts, and advising the attorney general on procedure in a campaign to equalize freight rates. The session involved appointing a campaign team with Gerald C. Mann as the lead and Gibb Gilchrist among others to push reform with support from various state leaders and industry figures.

Austin Repi INS Jatil Stales Texas Fel Tareas Texas A DLA Baridern Abltene Mive West ‘Texas Chamber Freinkt Rate Fatality Federation W. R. Woole Firth Helverettys B Texas F Mirhall Dallas Redealer Robert W Wier Hanlon

He de France Reaches New York Harbor Amid War Tension

The French liner He de France arrived in New York harbor safely after a zigzag Atlantic crossing to avoid German subs. Nearly 1800 aboard, 1294 Americans. notable passengers included former Senator Edges, ex-ambassador to France, Grand Duchess Marie of Russia, conductor Golishmann, cellist Piatigorsky, and ex-president Trujillo.

New York INS He de France New York Harbor Atlantic Ile de France Albert Fontaine Roger Rautin Walter B. Edge U. S Iimslew Selsey France Grand Duchess Marie Russia Vladimir Golischmann St. Louis

Normandy crew departs as liner stays in New York

Indications suggest the French luxury liner Normandie will remain in New York during the European war. Most of its 1209 crew, all members of the French naval reserve, left by train for Nova Scotia where they presumably will board the vessel for France.

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Polish Women Brave Fighters Rise in Polish War Effort

A historical narrative extols Polish women as heroic fighters and organizers from antiquity to the interwar period. It highlights women’s roles in the wartime Legion, sanitary work, and emergency training, emphasizing their readiness to replace men, handle logistics, nursing, guard duties, and frontline support.

Poland Prasanky Lwho Germany Wanjen Manuny Buhor Port Dor Foland

War of Words on Western Front

Geneva reports a dual conflict as propaganda posters appear along the Swiss border. German messages threaten French soldiers with restraint if they do not attack, while Switzerland observes the display comments and public notices amid the shifting war atmosphere.

Geneva Sept TNS Cormany France Switzerland Jersey Germany Basle

French Rely On Monster Tanks In Major Offensive

CAPTAIN JOHN HOUSTON CRAIGE reports on the Western Front as French tanks dominate the assault near Baarbrucken. The French field more than 2000 tanks, with about 600 in key strides, including 92 ton heavy monsters. They move slowly but endure arid trenches, powered by massive motors and tracker treads. Moroccan troops appear for the first time in large numbers, reinforcing a promising yet cautious advance.

John Houston Craige United States Marine Corps International News Service WEW York Baarbrucken Alain Aide

Graf Zeppelin Destroyed at Friedrichshafen Blamed on Sabotage

The Graf Zeppelin, world’s largest dirigible, was blown up at its moorings in Friedrichshafen Germany, with sabotage named as the cause. Fires and a massive explosion followed as dispatches from Swiftverden reported the blast affecting the latest airship built to supersede the previous Graf, a larger sister-ship to the ill fated Bingenburg.

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Faculty Advisers Named at School for 7th Infants

Elementary school principals announce new faculty advisers on Saturday per E. E. Arnaud. Named are Mrs Esther Saqthalif for music and art, Miss Evelyn DeSha for nature study and girls crafts, Pred High tower for boys crafts and junior athletics director. Arnaud will direct the dramatic club.

Rigewood E. E. Arnaud Esther Saqthalif Trolson Evelyn DeSha

Auto Wrecker Law Explained at City Meeting

Police Chief Ray Ashworth states the city ordinance separating wrecker operations took effect this week. Wrecker operators were summoned to a 10 a.m. meeting in the city council chamber to hear explanations and to learn required compliance with new regulations.

Ite Ray Ashworth

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