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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1939
Page
1
London reports in VOlkischer Beobachter claim the sudden death of 24 year old adjutant Fritz Bahls under mysterious circumstances. The Daily Express notes a brief illness, prompting poisoning rumors as Bahls was close to Hitler and often dined with him.
A fragmented weather summary lists temperatures, clouds, and showers across cities from Texas to Illinois. It notes highs around the 90s, lows near 70, with east and southeast winds and scattered showers mainly in southern areas.
Berlin reports a deep southeast Poland thrust and a tightening Warsaw siege. German forces claim capturing many prisoners near Belrom and advancing from the east of Warsaw to encircle the capital. Polish units around Radom resist as troops push toward the Romanian frontier.
Premier Mussolini ordered preparations for Rome's 1942 international exposition to proceed despite Europe’s war. He told ex-position commissioner-general Vidotto Cin to push construction of new subways hotels and other auxiliary projects as scheduled.
Berlin report quotes Dr. Otto Dietrich claiming Hitler could return to Berlin within a few days as Germany militates in Poland. Frontline moves show encirclement of Warsaw nearing completion amid heavy mechanization and a dry, rainless campaign across western Poland.
Devine reports Wiley Gard a high school senior recovering from a black widow bite. He was bitten just below the knee and was critically ill for several days. Gard is the second reported victim in the area after Warren Lilly, a local merchant, was bitten previously.
Mary Weaver, 11, played a tag style game at Bloomington Indiana school where players cried Hitler after reaching a hundred. She explained to a guardian that the chant meant “here I come,” whether real or not, amid a Nazi strategy reference.
A brief classified notice promotes rental housing availability for quick results. Contact ad writer at Dial F-12 for details on leasing options and terms.
An old advertisement promotes Athletes Foot relief with Olutolent ointment for itching and discomfort. It urges immediate use and suggests pairing with Black and White Skin Soap for surface care and faster results.
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