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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1939

Page

4

German Air Force Sent to Help Repel French

German forces push southeast as Warsaw faces bombardment threat. Berlin reports strategic actions around Lwow Drohobych and Magleroy while negotiations for Warsaw’s capitulation hint at a peaceful outcome. German comments praise Russia and hint at postwar realignments as western fronts clash with French forces.

Berlin Nazi Red Leachersight Brest-Litovs Polish Republic Lemberg Polish Ukraine Drohobyer I 8 Magleroy Ewow Kraenystawy

Four Die As Sightseeing Plane Crashes In Yakima Orchard

A six passenger sightseeing plane crashed 250 feet into an orchard after takeoff from the Joes airport in Yakima Washington killing four aboard. Pilot Steve Stussy about 40 sold the plane recently to an Anchorage flyer and planned a Mighty Lite appearance that Sunday. Victims Marian Miscari 18 Elizabeth Taylor 17 and Junior McNeil 17 died in the post crash fire. Two other passengers Florence Stolz 14 and Glen Mournell 22 escaped with fractures and injuries as flames kept rescuers at bay for over an hour.

Yakima Wash Joes Steve Stussy Anchorage Alaska Marian Miscari Elizabeth Taylor Junior McNeil Florence Stolz Glen Mournell

Norse Neutrals View Red Coup

Premiers of Norway Sweden Denmark and Finland met in Copenhagen to discuss mutual neutrality amid Soviet advances in Poland. Baltic neutrality assurances were reported while Lithuanian troop movements sparked talk of potential action, with limited official details as talks continued among veteran ministers.

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Germany withdraws $73 million bonds registration

The German government asked withdrawal of a registration statement for 73000000 dollars in funding bonds as the securities commission opened a hearing to decide if Germany may issue the bonds. A telegram from Hans Röders, German consul general in New York, said withdrawal was sought in view of the state of war in Europe.

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War News Reporting Gets Wider Freedom From Ministry

London reports that the war cabinet will grant greater freedom in war news. A. G. Clifford of Reuters will represent the world press temporarily at the western front while others are authorized. Lord Camrose is named chief assistant to the information minister Lord MacMillan.

London Ministry of Information War Cabinet Western Front A. G. Clif 1Ford Renter British News Agency Haeketlin Spain Lord Camrose Daily Telegraph Lord MacMillan

Palace of former Kaiser Wilhelm II at Potsdam

A historic Potsdam palace once home to Kaiser Wilhelm II reportedly spans 600 rooms and 2 baths of the vast complex, contrasting its more famous 1400 room fame with a pared down count in recent descriptions.

Potsdam Germany

Special Canadian Session Called in Ottawa

Ottawa Ontario September 19 Prime Minister Mackenzie King summoned his cabinet to a special session this afternoon to discuss the European war. It is believed Russia's invasion of Poland will be the main topic of the meeting.

Ottawa Ontario W. B. Mae Kenzie King Russia Poland

Young Slayer of Farmer Hanged in Washington

Walla Walla, Washington clerks report the execution of Earl Talbott aged 19 for the August 9 1938 slaying of Walter McKinney a 20 year old farmer from Walla Walla County The sentence was carried out at the state penitentiary today August 18 1938.

Walla Walla, Wash Earl Talbott Laugher Hontsville, Wash State Penitentiary W. Be, McKinney Wailshutz Farmer

Railroad switchman loses legs in Colorado Springs yard accident

Edward B. Johnson a Rock Island railroad switchman suffered severe injuries when he fell under a locomotive in the Colorado Springs yards. Surgeons performed amputations at the hospital as part of emergency treatment. The incident was reported with hospital updates on Johnson’s condition.

Colorado Springs Colo Taches Edward B. Johnson Rock Island Railroad Colorado

Two Women Clerks Chosen for San Antonio Police

Two of the ten women to be employed by the San Antonio police department were chosen Monday. The selections are Miss Dorothy Strigler of 104 East Fueld avenue and Miss Reba Goodman of 320 East Myttic street.

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Drive Better Automobile Safely Today

Classified brief notes offer light vehicle alerts and value picks for today. Highlights include safer driving tips and car-related value guidance from Sce Classification 13.

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AEDs Sweep Into Poland Amid Invasion Reports

Russian and German broadcasts spoke of heavy German attacks on Poland while a general staff communique claimed Polish forces repulsed by resisting units. Ten Polish aircraft reportedly shot down as the invasion began from the east two days after armistice news between Russia and Japan. Russians pledged protection for Polish minorities in annexed areas as troops crossed the frontier.

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Mendicen dissolves bronhial asthma pain relief claim

A coarse, error filled ad style text promotes Mendicen as a cure for bronchial asthma attacks. It claims quick dissolution of phlegm and relief from choking sensations, promising rapid breath relief and a money back guarantee, despite numerous garbled phrases and dubious medical legitimacy.

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