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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1939

Page

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Lupe Velez Greets Fans Before Dallas Flight From Mexico

Cinema star Lupe Velez, en route from Mexico to Dallas, saluted a crowd of about 1000 at Stinson Field on Friday night. She described discomfort with camera glare, joked about wearing mules to hide bigger feet, and spoke of her warlike self while signing autographs before boarding a Brant airline bound for the West Coast.

Lupe Velez Stinson Lupe Fens Taupe Brant! Airlines Mexico Dallas Richard BE. Byrd Amelia

Hotel Holdup Ends With Hungry Suspects

Two men robbed a Michigan avenue hotel and fled with $1.50. They spent all but 40 cents on hot dogs and coffee, then were arrested in a lunchroom while sipping mustard. Suspects Russell Bortmec and Barry Gollebur faced charged gun possession and the hotel heist claim.

Sereak Michigan Avenue Den Russell Bortmec Barry Gollebur Bair William Watson Sheetc

Hitler Visitation of West Front Sparks German Plans

German reports claim rapid German warplane concentrations along the Rhine opposite the French Maginot line as Germany speeds mechanized units. Observers note preparedness for a possible through neutral states to threaten Maginot defenses amid French caution and Nazi denials.

Rhine Aachen Germany Paul Josep Goabbring Belgium Holland Luxembourg Meelittz French-Britisha Council England Poland Seutrale

Western Front fires back as German attacks fail

War Roundup reports three German Western front attacks repelled by French forces while German claims of losses along the eastern front mark a tense period. Hitler’s headquarters note von Fritsch’s fate and a state funeral, with Warsaw and Lwow highlights amid shifting front lines. Naval actions include a Norwegian coast sinking and heightened neutrality patrols by the United States as Britain and Germany tighten food and fuel controls.

Associated Press Western Front Iass Patte Chirt Baron Werner von Hritsch Paris Portus Sear Saar- Wruecken Hitler von Fritsch Tavor Yester Warsaw Germany Nehcomnand Lwow Nis Galleta Martti Ragnar Witn Woatpulp England Norway Koreese Griman United States New

Treasury Position Report September 21 Shows Receipts and Expenditures

Treasury position figures compare September 21 with the prior year. Receipts amount to 20.6094 million versus 27.2729 million. Expenditures total 25.649 million versus 24.1972 million. Working balance revised to 1.5501 million. Customs receipts for the month reach 26.0071 million, against 19.5924 million. Fiscal year to date receipts 1.9620 billion versus 1.4263 billion. expenditures 2.2351 billion versus 2.0262 billion. excess expenditures 479.875 million versus 600.512 thousand. Judgments recorded 40.8689 million and 34.3914 million. Shortage over previous day 60,024, and gold use noted at 14.5883 billion.

Treasury

Californians Seek Resorts Amid Heat Wave

Coastal cities saw crowds flock to mountain and beach resorts as an oppressive heat wave persisted across California. Temperatures lingered near 100 degrees in Los Angeles and other urban areas while cooler offshore breezes offered brief relief, though fatalities from the heat continued to rise.

Los Angeles California Ntaks Agen

War cargo ban tied to new arms repeal bill

Washington reports a bill to repeal the arms embargo would ban American ships from carrying any articles or passengers to warring nations. Senators, including Alf Landon supporters, suggest the measure aims to gain broad backing. Penalties would include a fine and prison terms.

Washington Tan Sen—Ite Foreign Affairs Committee Patiama Great Britain Germany Alf M. Landon Gary Hoover Henry Ford Col Charles A. Lindbergh Eadie Rickenbacker Phil LaFollette Wisconsin George A. Honnel Minnesota Chraiman Pittman Nevada Senate Foreign Relations Olsik Missouri Pittman Senate

Bonfire Torch Killing Shocks Brooklyn Detectives

In Brooklyn a man identified as Inving Feinstein, 30, was found ablaze in a bonfire scene near a lot. Witnesses Louise Maurer and Raphael Searson aided the blaze while Herman Feinstein identified the victim. Police say no bullet wounds were found in a preliminary medical exam.

New York Tya Youtha Brooklyn Feinstein Herman Louise Maurer Am, T Miphael Searson Charles C. Amgeme George Ruger Assisiant

Yom Kippur Observed by Local Synagogues

Yom Kippur was observed in small synagogues with special services on Saturday morning. Congregations fasted from Friday evening, refraining from food and work, and reflected on sins. The Xhofar call to prayer would end the services Saturday night, followed by a quiet day of contemplation at home or in study.

Pittman Connally Demnocrat Texas Thomas Utah Roosevelt Pny Agudar Achint Beth BL Aynat Gogven

Six Tiger Cubs in Kindergarten headline

Six Tiger Cubs in Kindergarten report from Chicago details the cubs entering a Brookfield program with their mothers, as part of a new early education initiative. The note mentions Ter en ergarten and ongoing efforts to integrate young cubs into a formal kindergarten setting.

Chicago Atx Wester Cuba Brookfield Bein Jeon

Radio Schedule Fragments From a Nashville Listing

A fragmented OCR of radio programs shows a Saturday lineup with varied shows including Serenades, early music blocks, news, sports, and dance programs. Notable items reference ATSA, Rex Price Orch, Moonlight Moonlight, and multiple orchestras, with late night signoffs and network tags.

TSA Rex Price Mab —Arch Qholas Inside of Sports Journal The Froubadors Hollywood Publo Affaira

Weather Summary For Texas And West Gulf Coast

Fragmented report notes scattered temperatures and conditions across Texas and nearby coastlines. High Saturday near 99 with low Saturday around 10, then Sunday highs around 6 percent and 94 in Priday area. Mentions winds along the coast and a reference to precipitation totals and lunar/tide timings amid a garbled era-weather style forecast.

Ban Antonio Quieenlly East Texas Canlerly West Texas Tanhandle EM Myers Ballae Ima fAdiy Inchia Inchea AL An Pam Baturday Ada St Wiehe

Taly Told 10 Await Speech

Fragmented text appears to critique a speech. It references Italian people and mentions a debate about intelligence, with phrases implying doubt and mortification. The source is garbled and difficult to interpret clearly.

Taly Earth

Chinese Woman Kills Husband in Amanghat Incident

An article reports a Chinese woman killed her husband in Amanghat and then calmly surrendered to authorities for formal investigation. The brief text notes the incident occurred on September 23 and mentions the couple involved, with limited details available due to the damaged source.

Amanghat Aio

Women Pilots Ready to Serve in War Duty

New York report states women pilots of the United Brain will be at the falcon's disposal when war and country call. President James F. Chamberlain of the New York branch of the Women's International Atlas of Aeronautics announces readiness to serve, highlighting national service by pilots.

New York We United Brain Jémie F. Ghamborllit Womden International Asao Atlas of Aeronautics

GBS Feature At New Hour On KTSA Updated Schedule

The People’s Platform, a Columbia network feature, returns to a new time on KTSA 5. The program gained local recognition weeks ago and was heard Sundays over KTSA.

Columbia Network B. S KTSA

Fisheries Gain Foreseen in Alaska Year-Round Study

New York Sept 29 The possibility of placing Alaska fisheries on a year round basis will be studied under the conservation program of the bureau of fisheries. Secretary Tekes was advised by Acting Commissioner Jackson. Plans include new laboratories in Alaska and studies to develop the fisheries industry, a key part of the territory commerce.

New York Alaska Ush Bureau of Fisheries Interley Harold Tekes Charles 5. Jackson Mew Husha Alaska Bureau

Stockton man charged with murder after hunting incident

Emil Croce, 24, of Stockton, is jailed on a murder charge after a rifle shot struck a hunter during an apparent attempt to scare pigeon hunters on Croce's ranch. The injured man, Evitin Fin, 23, of Blackton, died at the scene.

Stockton Sept Jevce Emil Croce San Joaquin County Jnil Croce Evitinn Finttant Blackton Crece

Warsaw Fall Tep Nearer Day Nazis Warsews Nearer

War report from the front describes German advances toward Warsaw as Allied lines crumble. A two part division of Poland’s potential fate is discussed with Russia to receive three fifths of the winter zone while Warsaw remains under Nazi occupation. Diplomatic talks in Moscow address borders as Hitler confronts the Polish capital.

Russia Poland Warsaw Moscow Hitler

Motorist Fined Value of Auto

Clinton. Samuel Well, 39, WPA worker, pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated. Judge George W. R. O'Torre ordered a $35 fine and required him to sell his car to raise the money to pay the court.

Clinton Mage District Court George WR. O'Torre Samuel Well WPA Mayer Nell O'Toole Tex

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