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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1939
Page
15
A motorist passing through a tiny town is fined ten dollars for each speeding charge a red light violation and contempt of court after insulting the judge. With only four dollars left he cannot pay the fines and the judge offers to let him insult court clerks for three and a half ticks.
At a railroad window on Sunday August 20 1939 a passenger carried a man claiming to be a child. The agent reread the fare and laughed finding the passenger was actually a 190 pound six foot man with a thick beard. The two men argued briefly before the truth emerged.
A tale recalls Gulliver who suffers sipwreck and wakes in a foreign country where a gang of midgata schemes unfolds. The narrator hints at revamping the story title to reflect the classic misadventure and notes public familiarity with the Gulliver motif.
A lively weekly column surveys new films and books. The Old Maid with Bette Davis and Miriam Hopkins earns praise for its bold, affecting storytelling while Stanley and Livingstone garners high marks for performance and scope. New fiction includes Children of God and Mr Emmanuel with strong notices. non fiction Country Lawyer also highlighted. Odds and Ends note a divorce rumor about a noted bridge player and chart recent music selections. Sports updates cover boxing odds, golf results, and titles with projections. A cut story follows two former mob associates in a tense, era-ambiguous scene.
In a smoky city bar, Crazy Blackie reveals his secret marriage to a wife described as one in a million yet with a fierce temper. He confesses he lied about salary, fears discovery, and hopes his past remains hidden while berating the risks of a life on the edge.
Glowing praise for Paul Draper and other dance luminaries as Broadway light shines on dance and literature. The piece recalls Gershwin, Astaire, and Koerber era talents, naming Draper, Ish Georgie Tapps, Billy Reed, Ray Berger, Hal Le Roy, Buddy Ebsen, and characteristics of Arthur Koerner. Mentions Broadway investment, historical lighting, and literary figures like Arthur Koerber and A. J. Perelman alongside film and stage successes.
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