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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
6
Edna Eschmann of Somerdale Ohio writes to the honorary Texas Ranger Mrs Prences Haskel requesting two pictures of a real cowboy or cowgirl. The fan letter notes a desire to meet cowboys in Texas and mentions Gene Autry. S Sud brings letters from people wanting to come west to meet cowboys.
A garbled notice speaks of 15 miles of kidney tubes and imagined medical remedies. It mentions wrong fixes for kidney function, pain symptoms like burning, and references to blood filtration and health risks, urging readers to seek cures from a supposed product called Dom's Tile.
Ed J Campion a veteran mail carrier on a rural road was found comatose beside his soaked car with his mail bags intact. A man seen nearby with an ax earlier prompted a search as authorities investigated the savage assault on the Hallettsville highway. His son Lawrence Campion of San Antonio was notified as doctors attended the victim in hospital.
Attendance rose to 1300 at the annual Elks minstrel prompting plans to distribute about 51000 to local needy groups in Sai Armenia. The Christmas charity program begun 82 years ago will again provide gifts to orphanages and homes for the aged in the area regardless of color or creed.
Chicago case before Circuit Judge Philip J Fin anci als wife Minnette in divorce action. He was found in arrears for temporary alimony and household expenses, including monthly charges and repairs. The judge dismissed the contested bills and ordered Shelton to pay and report by December 21.
Kindred Thomas, 16, and two others allegedly attacked Bralen on Wednesday afternoon in the 250 block of Gallagher alley. Bralen was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital for severe scratches and bruises. Police arrested the three girls and turned them over to juvenile authorities.
Washington dispatch reports the army and navy tightening military secrecy with new rifle safeguards for ports ships and planes and closer monitoring of aircraft plants. Officials say regulations curb unauthorized map makers and photographers at posts and naval facilities. Some aliens previously suspected have been discharged or moved from warplane plants as permits tighten. Roosevelt signals more funds may come to bolster intelligence and justice defense against spies.
U S Department of Agriculture reports slight gains in Texas agricultural commodities from mid September to mid November. Notable increases include hogs at 24.7 cents per pound live weight, turkeys at 14 cents, sheep at 4.50 per hundredweight and lambs at 6 per hundredweight.
In North Attleboro Massachusetts on December 8 a report notes a full year with no fatal automobile accidents despite a six mile highway stretch and eleven troublesome intersections. The INS item highlights local road safety success.
Samuel H. Smith marked his eighty third birthday by walking one and a half miles to his Easthampton home in four hours and 56 minutes, leaving Springfield on December 8.
Under direction of a disapproving war, DeQueirting prepared Californias next gas chamber in the sphere of one man of five convicts sentenced to die for murder. Barnes and Eudy may appeal in Federal court to delay execution. warden San Quentin said steps would be taken to speed the death process.
A 72 year old rancher was critically injured after a two vehicle collision on Route 2a near Wi. Police say the driver, a local resident, failed to yield at a rural crossroad. Firefighters removed the injured man from his vehicle. He was airlifted to a regional hospital for emergency treatment.
Fragmented OCR text discusses marriage law changes in Md and Parens with references to dates, authorities, and potential restrictions. The passage is garbled, but indicates new requirements and deadlines affecting applicants and cross-border considerations.
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