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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1938
Page
2
Officials assess how Wyoming style tax rules would apply to Rio Grande valley cigarette shipments to the state. Tests show potential annual losses near $200,000 from untaxed sales as candidates vie for office, with mentions of India and local parcels.
A chaotic courtroom scene centers on illness delaying the Bushick Jr trial with references to January 23. Judge McCrory lectures attorneys as Simmons quarrels that other cases linger on the docket. Mann, “The Amazing Mr Mann,” appears with possession papers turned to the grand jury. Clarence Darrow is invoked in a tense exchange.
An old newspaper ad touts “Tittle Liver Pills” promising to flush ten pounds of bile daily, claiming improved digestion and a cleansed bowels. It urges readers to buy the product, priced at 26 cents, by name and insists it will restore energy and health.
Tax Commissioner Frank Wright agreed to repurpose a recently donated patrol car after Ma. Plummer resigned. Plummer said his duties were internal and he did not require a vehicle, while Wright welcomed the car’s use to support a patrol shortage. Plummer had bought the car with personal funds.
Adolph Coy of 183 Helene street reported severely beating a Negro woman after he robbed her of $0. The attack occurred near Commerce street and the Pacific railroad tracks as he fled with a tire pump. Police described the woman as a well known local figure. Judge J. 2. Suggs of Genison was named to the Fifty ninth District Court to succeed Judge F. E. Wilcox, announced by Gov. Allred.
The Central Council of Fraternities and Sororities in San Antonio public schools aims to maintain the status quo. The first meeting is scheduled for Monday night at Plaza Hall at 6 pm with about 500 attendees expected. Joe S. Sheldon will serve as vice president and chair of the executive committee, with RB Boyle and several others named to the committee.
The Socialist party press says Von Ribbentrop’s Paris visit coincides with Italian Tunisia Corsica agitation and calls it a trap. Daladier reportedly ready to reject German demands if tied to colonial gains while France faces internal strife and Corsican protests. Police guard Italian consulate as tensions rise.
Ajaccio officials appealed for calm after anti Italian demonstrations in Ajaccio Bastia and other Corsican cities. Police doubled guards around the Italian consulate as 30 000 Corsicans gathered Sunday shouting Long live France and Long live Corsica Mussolini to the gallows in a showing of loyalty to France and Corsica.
Heavy police protected Italian consulates in Tunis and Suse-Tunisie as crowds shouted Down with Italy. Rioters injured, fifteen arrested, and mobile guards prepared across several French Tunisia cities. Italian offices and a newspaper were attacked amid pro France chants.
The Chicago chapter of the American Newspaper Guild ordered a strike of its members in all departments at the Chicago Herald and Examiner and the Chicago Evening American. The strike began at 3:23 p.m. Central Standard Time, yet the Evening American still published its first edition on schedule.
Qven offers automatic heating and improved insulation to keep heat in the oven and out of the kitchen for cooler comfort. Fast preheating saves time and reduces mel est. New burner efficiency and insulation lower fuel costs, while new drawer stops and oven rack stops prevent spills and improve control.
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