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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1934
Page
2
A lavish Wonder Bar film review lauds its elaborate revue style and star lineup led by Jolson and Dolores De Hin, with Hal LeRoy and Ricardo Cortez in key roles. It notes strong entertainment value, mentions Rosie O Grady’s return at the Majestic, and highlights other acts and a mystery thriller segment, all framed with period comment.
An irregular ad promotes a kidney remedy claiming nine tiny tubes filter kidneys and warns of night disturbances and nervousness. It touts a doctor’s prescription called Cystex Formula Steyrpecker claiming fast, guaranteed relief with a money back offer if not satisfied.
Monday sees the Spencer wedding at St Mark's Episcopal Church with a reception at the Spencer home on Vence Jackson road, followed by a large social calendar of luncheons and bridge at East Milissche venue. The issue lists parties for debutantes Mary Wai Mal and Amelia Maverick, a birthday celebration for Barbara June Kennon, Easter events, and multiple gatherings around families like the Maverick, Spencer, and Gillespie circles.
An advertisement promises relief for high blood pressure symptoms including dizziness and weakness with a $1 treatment and free trial. It cites rapid improvement and claims no drugs or surgery, urging readers to act quickly and pay only $1 if not improved. The text mentions Dr. Hayee as prescriber and asserts dramatic personal testimonies.
Elliott Roosevelt son of the president stopped a Shreveport overnight Sunday stopover by plane from Fort Worth to Miami on a business trip. Also reported, M.E.T. official dies in Kansas City as Eugene Fox, 41, a general freight and passenger agent for the Missouri-Kansas railroad with offices in St Louis, and local capital ceplta.
Hollywood chatter reports Blissa Landi cast as the actress in a new project connected to the Ratofs, with Adeline Menjou as lead male role and Ralph Murphy directing. Gloria Swanson, Marian Nixon, and Gloria Eransk appear in ongoing rumor mill, wedding plans and contract talk shadowing the industry.
A company requests a six hour workday instead of eight and says wages remain at current levels after securing NRA permission. Johnson and Johnson announce the plan following pressure from manufacturers. The proposal aims to shorten daily hours across operations with no wage reductions for workers.
In Chicago a milk price war cuts rates to as low as 8 cents per quart in a bid by small dairies and a 30 store chain to undercut larger competitors delivering door to door. The aggressive pricing targets the 3 quart buy and centers on discount dairies allied with a cash and carry network.
Funeral services for Representative Pou will be held in a joint session of the Senate and House this afternoon. Afterward both chambers will adjourn out of respect. The Agriculture Committee considers farm policy. the Interstate Commerce Committee studies a communications bill. the Banking Committee holds an executive session on stock market control. Speaker Rainey to name committees and oversee investigations by Wirt and Nad.
San Antonio Little Theater stages Ladies' Night by J Frank Davila at San Pedro Playhouse opening Monday night with repeats Tuesday and Wednesday. Advance sales strong. remaining seats at municipal auditorium and Playhouse. The first Davila play since Gold in the Hills features an unusual cast of professionals and veterans from San Antonio productions.
Kansas City April 2 nine police officers were dismissed by Chief Hubert J Coffey amid departmental scrutiny. This follows the earlier resignation of Eupeng C Reppert director of police, which was formally announced today by Manager H P McBiror.
A Nevada mother, Mrs Elsie Thompson, says she cannot afford to bring her year old son Jack Thompson back home after he was abandoned there by his father last night. She appeals for help while noting she has no funds to support herself and her children.
New York April 2 CNS reports Chrysler Corp raised base prices on Plymouth and Dodge models in response to higher wages and hours. Plymouth, a Chrysler subsidiary, lifted prices by 25 to 45 dollars per car effective today. Dodge followed with a 45 dollar per car increase.
Vera Cruz April 2 Captain Francisco Pita Dominguez candidate for congress was instantly killed when his clothes were caught in a plane propeller. He was decapitated and his body hurled several feet at the airport. Classified ads note a garden seeds sale.
New York april 3 industrial recovery is under way says Alfred P Sloan president of General Motors in his pamphlet report for 1933. He cites a global improvement beginning in 1992 with the upswing possibly accelerated or retarded by policy, but the general trend remains positive. Sloan warns against drastic work-week cuts and calls for open shop principles to preserve competition.
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