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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1939

Page

9

Japan Soviet Pact Charged as Retaliation Move

UPI report from Washington details Senator Thomas Dermencerdt Utah and others reacting to a Soviet Japanese agreement to suspend fighting along the Manchukuo border. They warn it may be a prelude to US action, while Hull notes a lapsed trade treaty with Japan set for January. Authorities debate neutrality and potential European involvement as Lindbergh warns against propaganda and overextension.

Waghington UPI Sonator Thomas Dermcerdt Utah Mongolia Agatha United States Taye Hull Wile Washington Col Chatfes A. Lintburgh Ker Europe

Three Cities Seek 1949 West Texas Judges Convention Bid

Mineral Wells September 14. Ce Abiletie Ban Angelo and Piytiglew seek to host the 1949 West Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association convention. El Paso is expected to submit a bid as talks move toward a close today.

Ce Abiletie Ban Angelo Piytiglew Judges and Commissioners Association el Paso Clase

Bonus Demand Delays Liners in New York

Seamen aboard several liners delayed departures awaiting a war bonus. Crews demanded 260 dollars per man for voyaging submarine waters, stalling ships including the Jantahtes and the American Trader. The delay halted boarding as gangplanks were pulled and state department orders awaited.

New York State Department Attandon Amerians Europe Suantta Ni

Probers Look Just Natural Inside Soualus Splash Artist

Twenty two month old Larry Grona dives before he swims and follows family. His father Cotten Gronz tends mules while Stanley Mae Harr and Mrs EB Harris are early diving enthusiasts. Three generations share a pool as winter antics unfold in One WoC A. pool.

Larry Grona Is Familly Larry Cotten Gronz West Stanley Mae Harris Grons Intry EB. J. Harris

Submarine Squalus Board Demonstrates Valve Failure

In Portsmouth New Hampshire naval inquiry shows a test of air intake valves on the salvaged submarine Squalus. An official described the initial valve close attempts, noting one valve shut while the larger one failed to seal, as investigators seek causes of the May 23 disaster.

Portsmouth N. H. Sent Naval Board of Inquiry Oliver FP Naquin Thoms J Tanner Nalve Cumberland Presbyterian Church West Elsmere Agauier Avenue Ins EniatRed

Gandhi Appeals for British Involvement in India

Wardha India December 16 17 Gandhi urged the British government to implement declarations of faith in democracy made during the war and hinted that cooperation with Britain depended on a clear response. He spoke of recognizing India and all under the crown as free and independent and linked it to the British commitment to democracy.

Wardha India Muhaatas Gand Hones Acton Thosse Meta

Sinking of Three Ore Slips Blamed on German Submarines

German submarines were blamed for sinking three ore slips, including one Belgian vessel the S063-tan Alex Van Opstal near Weymouth. The captain reported a terrible explosion and the ship broke in two, all aboard rescued by the Greek steamer Atlanteus. The British losses included the Farah Head and Dayara, marking the eighteenth and nineteenth ships sunk since the war began.

Lonuon Belgium Alex van Opstal Weymouth Yenery Atlanteus New York England Farah Head

War Effects Felt by Fashion Houses

War disruptions reach fashion firms as British and allied shipping losses mount. Ships held for contraband searches guard merchant vessels off the southeast coast while Britain maintains sea lanes. Paris reports among the few open houses Lanvin and Creed, with others closed due to mobilization or war.

Iosses Britain Wilts Randstead France Pamberts Calais Paris Lanvin Creed

Canadian envoy Christie to depart for Washington

Ottawa reports that Ianadian Provst Crnilia's envoy and minister plenip penipaleg Loria C. Christie will proceed by train to Washington, making the Canadian legation's arrangements for the United States trip.

Ot Bitawa iGanadian Provst Crnilia Catianveloiry Penipaleg ‘Ary United States Loria C. Christie Uilee Washington Lake Yey Te Cane Adian Legation

Dog Week Parade and Prizes Highlight San Antonio Event

The city hosts Dog Week with a pageant and contests for dogs and owners. Prizes include a Pomeranian puppy and twenty additional awards as residents meet in the parade from Alamo to Jefferson Auditorium. Mayor Maverick urges citizens to honor dogs and promote humane care.

Nomalnz San Antonso Schoenberg Kevinels Briziewinner Vals Con

Guitars and a Translation Gift for Hampun Bati-Hanonno Tribe

Major Gardner donated two guitars to the museum after presenting a translation of 22 songs by the Hampun Bati-Hanonno tribe of the Patlp bine Islands. He was aided by Martha Lott Chandler in the difficult phonetic work, with Chandler noted as a likely American who knows the tribe’s language.

Hampun Bati-Hanonno Teibe Patlpbine Islands Wean Hunan Nalts WILLE Mal Pleteher Gardner Gultuys Gardute Willpinos Major Gardner Martha Lott Chandler Miss Clondier Lie Wana

War 25 Years Ago September 15 1914 Battle Front

A September 15 1914 dispatch reports German forces retreating on the western front while Allied offensive actions continue. The Japanese war office announces an aviator dropping bombs on German barracks near Warsaw. Details reference military units including the new York regiment and signals in ongoing global conflict.

Millerami Tulfre New York

Bank of Poland's Gold Shipped Abroad In Black Sea Route

Reported today half of Poland's gold, valued at about 37 million dollars, was shipped by British steamer from Constanza via Rumanki and Sayy ts to the Bug theater. The convoy moved along the Polish Rimant front with a wartime route to Constanza noted as the destination.

Bucharest Bank of Poland Constanza Tuanutiqiy Black Sea Rumanki Sayyts Bugitheater Constanan Abrang

Beacon EL to Observe Visiting Week and September Events

Visiting week at Beacon EL will be observed during the week of September 1944 with a rally on the first Sunday in Ortoboy. Rev A V Board of the Presbytery of Western Texas announces a meeting at Allie September 18 with Dr Beard and H E Stone in church. Children’s choir meets at 4 p.m. each Tuesday under Mrs Natt Holman guiding Miss Mary and Roessler as pianist. Senior ensembles meet Thursday evenings led by Eric Harker with Aus Raland Springall as organist.

Beacon EL Benson Bill Presuyin Ortoboy A.V. Board Presbytery of Western Texas Allee Beard H. E. Stone Seafeel Childrens Bors Bencos Aull Smder Natt Holman Mary & Roessler Ene Imeets Eric Harker Aus Raland Springall

Auto Workers Vote For C O Over Auto Union At Belgas Plant

Detroit report on an overwhelming vote by seven Belgas Manufacturing plants for the United Automobile Workers UAW against the AFL CIO Glass-Lns union. Ballots counted by the National Labor Relations Board show 1,001 for the UAW and 918 for the union, with near-complete tallies from workers across the sites. Only Evansville Brives site had close results, 524 for the UAW and 6 for the rival AFL CIO. The election concluded Thursday and ballots were tallied yesterday.

Detroit United Automobile Workers A.B Belgas Manufictring U. A Spraky Auto Workers aViioh Ninkey Atutomobile Ienational Mvansville The

11000 Expected at LOOP Meet at Dallas

Sept 16 report on a four state viewing session opening in Dallas with delegates from Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas and Texas. The gathering, continuing yesterday, included prominent figures and camp activities related to Odd Persons and Hebricals.

Dallas Oklahoma Louisiana Atkastins Psi Conde FR. Yeskins Pattinech Grand En Campinonk Texas Prinyed Yester Tiaye

Dallas Firefighters vote to drop back wages suit

Captain A H Bayless, chairman of the Dallas Firefighters association, said the five men voted 67 to dismiss a $330,000 suit against the city for back wages. The reversal followed earlier derision and involved members listed for the vote.

Dallas A. H. Bayless Dili

Armistice Talks Foresee Peace Between Soviets and Japan

An armistice between Soviet Russia and Japan was announced. it takes effect at 5 am local time. Talks led by Vyacheslav Molotov and Shigenori Togo aimed to avoid broader conflict, with a commission to determine the armistice terms in Outer Mongolia and Manchouko.

Moscow Japp Outer Mongolia Manchou- Rio Russia Gernyudy Rapoirs Vyatchestaff Molotoff Shigenori Togo Cranties

Oil Industry Position Report Shows No Crisis

Sept 16 report by the interstate oil commission presents an industry position drawn from current production and reserves. It notes no crisis exists, urges states to cap output within Bureau of Mines quotas, and discusses possible effects on interstate supply and price stability.

Vor Worth Stm Exret Positiai Waveblag Vastertag Statewell Bureau of Mines Lena

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