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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1939
Page
1
French dispatches say German artillery menaces French rear guard convoys while low flying attacks test air defenses. French pursuit planes countered from airfields near Alice and Magingk One, losses described as light while German losses are heavy. Observers note two aims: extract heavy tolls before the Siegfried line and delay French moves to help Poland.
A courtroom was barred to protect children during a trial after witnesses brought their kids. Judge Temple Calhout ordered six bars across each window to prevent any child from falling out, noting risk from the 2 tall window openings and the need to keep prisoners secure.
Police in San Antonio were forced to evacuate their assembly room after a refrigerant gas leaked from a refrigerator in the central station basement. Officers reported irritation and sneezing as they retreated, delaying their daily report preparation.
Reports from Budapest and agencies describe Polish defenders repelling German assaults on Warsaw and Lwow while holding out under constant bombardment. Observers note Polish gains include 13,000 prisoners and 380 officers, with losses on both sides and German positions pushed east toward Brest Litowski.
German troops attacked the western and eastern fronts with heavy artillery bombardment. They claimed progress near Nied and Lwow while pressing toward Warsaw and Brest Litovsk. British ships suffered losses with two trawlers and a boat sunk, and German subs were reportedly reduced. Armistice talk looms as Japan and Soviet Russia may seek a non aggression pact. Treasury data shows receipts, expenditures, and debt changes as of September 14.
In Moscow on September 16 the German ambassador Count Friedrich von der Liebensberg said the Bremen, reputedly sailing from New York on August 30, had been captured by Britain. He indicated officials would refer questions on the merchant flagship to Winston Churchill. He doubted Britain could stop the ship and urged Churchill to answer.
St John’s Lutheran church plans to launch the Gazette and Growth Movement as part of the American Lutheran church tenth anniversary program. Rev A J Wolff notes the effort aims to deepen spiritual life with Rev Mr Wells as conference chairman. Local subcommittees name Clemene A Pfluger chair and Mrs W v Franke secretary.
A dense listing of radio programming and musical performances across multiple stations. It outlines time slots from 3 to 12 midnight with orchestras, news roundups, serenades, dances, sports, and special features across KTSA WOAI WOAL KONO WARC and others, naming acts and hosts. The schedule includes recurring parades and sign offs, reflecting a busy Saturday broadcast slate.
The report outlines a cloudy Saturday night and Sunday with light to gentle northerly winds. Temperatures include a high Saturday around 6 percent, low overnight near 69, and high Sunday around 90, with varying notes for East and West Texas regions. Scattered showers expected along the coast Saturday night and Sunday, and in the northeast portion Sunday night, with moderate coastal winds and warmer conditions in the Panhandle and nearby areas.
Romanian authorities informed President Moscicki and Polish leaders that Poles fleeing across the border would face constant surveillance. Foreign diplomats including U S Ambassador Drexel Biddle Jr. and families returned to the Polish government seat for the day. Polish troops will be disarmed and placed in internment camps for the war’s duration. The report notes shelter for fleeing Felish children and wounded upon crossing.
Continued report notes Nazi forces pressing in Poland while German supply lines aim to use a Baltic corridor. Britain blocks German movement with naval power as Russia may offer a land outlet for commerce vital to Berlin. Propaganda seeks U.S. neutrality and Western Hemisphere unity. U.S. polls show neutrality sentiment remains strong, drawing wide attention.
Church announces an orphan shower to benefit the Tyiniy Lutheran home. A rally day service is planned at St. John's Lutheran Church in Round Rock at 6 480, Sunday. Speakers include G A Merrieth of the adult department and his 10 year old son Charles of the beginners' department.
In China the national government plans to relocate up to 50,000 refugee families in northern Sichuan fertile zones already funded with 1 800 900 Chinese dollars. Wild boars in the area are man eaters, delaying settlements until pests are cleared.
Soviet scientists report discovery of wild growing sugar cane in basins near the Volga and Amu Darya basins, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, found by a Soviet Academy expedition. Plants reportedly yield up to 80 per unit and may be used for paper. researchers work on pressing and transport methods.
Kelso Washington September report says Police Judge L. H. Huntington drove his car across an occupied pedestrian lane, violated the law, and was booked and bailed. He arranged his own arrest and appearance in his own court, prompting questions about strict law enforcement.
New Orleans dispatch reports fresh federal action after recent penalties against five Louisiana leaders. Chief defendant George Wells, hotel man and Huey Long treasurer, faces mail fraud sentencing for a furniture sale to Louisiana State University. Other defendants include Dr. James M. Smith and Monte Hert with $1000 fines and year plus days, Louis G. Lesage with suspended sentence, and Emory Adams, nephew of Smith’s wife. Additional trials set for November through January include former Governor Richard Leche, with dates for 10 more Huey Long affiliates.
In Geneva on September 0, representatives of the Neutral Area group and international Red Cross officials met to outline plans for neutral zones in belligerent nations. The aim is to shelter women, the aged, infirm, and children under a guarantee against bombing.
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