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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1939
Page
2
Police arrest a man on charges of breaking into the home of H A Holdrege and Omata while the owner was away. Detectives questioned the suspect about missing items. the reply suggested a possible motive or pattern, as authorities investigate the apparent crime.
When acry cries and freta is miserable with prickly heat or diaper rash, Zamaug Mexican Heat Powder eases itching burning and irritation. Provides quick, long lasting relief for teething rashes and minor skin irritations. Sold by all dealers.
A fragmented report from Plattsburg New York describes a mock war involving eight miles of march in darkness and guards. General Meswell Muray and other officers oversee the training as troops test mobilization and streamlined action on mock battle grounds along the Occoquan Creek area.
In Gricago Ang 18, authorities report 1 year old Alice Wisewaly fled hours before her father Peter Wisowaty 50 faced trial. The child, to be key witness, led to a continuance until August 29 after being found distressed in a chained car.
New York Aug 11 report shows U S power production for the week ended August 12 at 2,333,403,000 kWh, up 4 percent from the prior week and 9 percent above the 1938 week, with gains larger than expected.
Hollywood reports Bella Finkel will portray the mother Raviola in the Warner Bros production Two Sons with the mother role evolving from youth to maturity. Colleen Murphey’s entry into the industry hinges on Ruth’s assistance at Republic, while Colleen was tested and cast opposite Roy Rogers. Lane Turner’s exhaustion halted Dancing Co ed filming as she recovers from nervous strain.
In New Jersey on August 78, two rival faction leaders clashed as an appeals federation decision freed the law to bar stagehands from active aid fields. The dispute pits the American Federation of Actors against the Allied Labor and Arts union, with Ralph Morgan leading the screen actors' guild in opposition. Attempts to resolve the conflict center on jurisdiction and authority between the AFAA and the APA.
The state-wide advertising committee of the Texas pecan industry adopted a three-year campaign with initial funding of 200,509 dollars for the first year. The drive runs from November through April, financed by a one cent per pound assessment on the 2999 crop.
Gossip columns discuss film plans and star sightings. Fred Keating leads in The Trail Dazers with Betsania Charm Company noting dust area migrant stories. Rumors link Janet Gaynor and Aris to MGM, while June Gale mixes marriage gossip with other celebrity notes.
A government survey shows the average osteopath earned about 2500 dollars annually in 1987. The report notes some osteopaths, such as those in the eminence department, had higher earnings, with one American osteopath reporting a net income up to 5000 dollars.
Federal agents arrested Moher DeHart in Buffalo hotel for a murder case dating from 1938 in Texas. DeHart, a World War veteran from San Antonio, was accused of killing a man during a June to September period. Officers also tied two associates to the scheme and recovered a letter referencing flight from justice.
Jesse Lasky will attend at the Majestic theater to pick two local youths for Hollywood contracts. Six Texas children will travel to Hollywood with coaching, schooling, and stipends, with two chosen to receive a film contract. Candidates 18 to 26 for girls and 9 to 30 for boys invited to meet Eddie Sobol at the Gunter Hotel.
In Fort Worth on August 16, Texas and Oklahoma AAA committees doubled contour furrowing pay under the sericultural adjustment administration range program. The rate rose two cents per 100 linear feet, marking the sole fundamental change in the tentative 1940 plan.
Quitman reports Wood County stayed dry after yesterday's election. With 12 of 22 boxes counted, 1387 votes favored keeping wine and beer sales illegal. Observers doubt remaining votes would swing the outcome.
An unreadable OCR fragment lists showtimes and film details with scattered names and numbers. The legible portion notes 11 00 as a time and includes references to a motor destination and a few proper nouns, but the overall content is fragmented and cannot confirm a coherent event or schedule.
Aug 16. Judge McCann remarks on divorce cases and states that sometimes both spouses are at fault while other times the man bears the blame. Courtroom loungers listen as he asserts the state may pay men for living with certain women. The piece hints at commentary rather than a clear court outcome.
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