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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1939

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Allied Forces Reform Front West to Halt German Push

Paris reports France and Britain are strengthening the western war line as German reinforcements rush from Poland. Russian entry into Poland accelerates the eastward German drive while colonial French troops mobilize for defense. A local German attack near the Saar region is repulsed. British troops move toward Maginot area as Berlin seeks diplomatic maneuvering with neutral powers.

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Estimate Set on War Deaths

Paris report gives casualty estimates for German Polish war. German losses estimated at about 25 000 dead and 80 900 wounded. Polish deaths about 20 000 and 20 000 wounded. Milan losses not included.

Paris INS Casalties Fontlet Milan

Japan fears U S entry as Europe war looms

Japanese newspapers warn against optimism about U S relations and say America will soon join Western democracies in the European war. They claim the United States is strengthening its fleet and forces, and will act as guardian of British and French interests in the Orient as the war shifts against Britain and France.

Young Americans join German Army

New York reports several U S youths have joined the German army. Miss Miriam Tiley of Raleigh N C says Morris Omton, 20, son of a Smith College professor, was drafted and did not try to get out. Other American students from Heidelberg were said to enlist as well.

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Lithuania Calls Up More Reserves to Reinforce Frontiers

Kaunas September 9. Lithuania will enter one more batch of reserves to reinforce frontier defenses amid fears that retreating Polish soldiers may resist, disarm, and intern. The semi official newspaper Lietuva reported today.

Kaunas INS Lithuania Lietuva

Weather data and city temperatures for San Antonio area

The report compiles temperatures and conditions for San Antonio and East Texas, listing highs around 84 to 90 degrees and lows near 68 to 20 degrees, with notes on wind directions, clouds, and showers near the coast. It also mentions nightly cooling and a weather registry tied to a local college event.

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German Forces Break Polish Resistance In Big Eastern Campaign

Berlin reports Adolf Hitler leads a victorious push as German troops surround Polish forces in eastern Poland. High command claims 50,000 prisoners taken and huge booty amid heavy losses on both sides. Amid surrounding action, Warsaw withstands civil tensions as German pressure grows and parts of Galicia fall to German forces.

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Hitler promises no war aims against Britain and France

Adolf Hitler told Britain and France his war aims are limited while Germany presses toward total domination of Poland. He claimed no intention to attack England or France but warned Warsaw’s resistance could end only with victory for Germany. Allied losses mount as battles rage from Danzig to Warsaw and Soviet and Romanian actions reshape the region.

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Soviet Troops Penetrate Romania Border Near Cernauti

An INS dispatch from September 19 reports Soviet troops rapidly consolidating positions in Polish Ukraine and penetrating Romanian territory near Cernauti. A Red Army lieutenant says a detachment crossed into Romania at Cralesacayklarith, forcing frontier guards to fall back while Russians mined Dniester bridges. Romanian reluctance noted, but officials claim neutrality is welcomed. Increasing troop calls and public unease rise as Romania readies mobilization. The piece also teases a home feature on food with Bryunch recipes and reader-sent notes in The American Weekly magazine.

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There's a Good Reason You're Constipated

An older health advisory explains constipation stems from lack of bulk in the diet. It urges consuming high fiber foods like bran cereal andWhole grain products, plus ample water, to maintain regular bowel movements. Kellogg's All-Bran is cited as an example.

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