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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1938
Page
1
A chaotic Hollywood gossip note reports Warner Brothers will produce a Boss Tweed biopic using New York political figures from the Tweed era. It mentions actors like Edward G Robinson and news of public appearances, parties, and industry chatter surrounding casting and promotion.
The 250000 mile perfect driving record of H.C. Appleton ends after a crash with a truck on Birthway No 4 east of McAllen. The Valley motor carrier was injured seriously and was taken to a local hospital. The incident occurred Friday as reported by the Sunday Star Monitor Herald.
A memo reports a theft incident in Allen Grove where a man attached a tag to a car and a thief stole the front tea from the vehicle. Police were notified and are investigating the New xe ear incident details.
Radio guide lists KNAT WOAL KABC and RTSA NBC PBS stations with schedules across afternoon and evening. Programs include news, weather, top tunes, talk shows, sports updates, and a full lineup from 7:30 to midnight featuring Johnny Mesa, Professor Quin, dancing, and orchestras.
A compact listing of musical items and broadcast details includes Wind Quintet in mi with Conenrl, a variety of dance music pieces, and performances attributed to Graisophone Fee, GSC, GEL and TGWA. Notable entries mention Guatemala and Paris programs, with a New York reference and times around 10.00 pp.m. and 5.9 or 9.58 mec.
Defense testimony in a murder case discusses temporary amnesia as a possible factor for Patricia Dull. Dr Harley Byars testified it could explain her memory gaps about the slaying of her employer Ham Holbrook. The court continues with cross examination and local medical outreach notes follow.
Arthur P. Lamneck, a Democrat defeated for re election in the Twelfth district, will speak tonight on CBS AAS BL and related stations. The broadcast will include a short wave relay from the Pan American conference in Lima and other network programming from Columbia, WOAT and KTLA.
A film review praises a Viennese singer, Melisa Korjus, for captivating audiences despite limited English. It contrasts her charm with Luise Rainer, notes strong performances by Karlus and Fernand Graveb, and highlights Strauss waltzes and hunting scenes as notable elements in the picture.
Police report a vandal cut a mounted deer in taxidermist Nowolny’s yard at 1331 Broad Way. The incident followed other thefts including clothing, purses, and a coat from various addresses as two youths were seen attempting to carry items to a waiting car. Police arrested two men for firing a firecracker in East Houston Street during the prior night.
A midnight showing of The Young in Heart stars Jane Gaynor and Douglas Fairbank Jr alongside Minnie Dupree and a strong supporting cast. The Majestic Theatre offers the film with a tale of youth awakening through an encounter with a sweet elderly woman, promising a warm, engaging evening.
Austin's tax rate for 1838 was set at 2.25 per 10 dollars of valuation with 60 cents for general fund, 80 cents for retirement, and 170 cents for schools as authorities begin bonded indebtedness for a street paving project and pneumatic shovel work amid ceremonial events.
Fragmented notes recount a mix of residents and events including Carlton Jackson once in Brazil, a grandmother and daughter in a Spanish or Portuguese exchange, a singing crowd at a cardboard display, Detty Wyatt shopping for Christmas with sister, Tom Smith organizing a New Year open house at the YMCA, Lonnie Beard’s election spoiler, deputy sheriff H C Hoek shopping downtown, Ray Simon with a mustache, B Hines in town, Jimm y Wilson planning dance, and Joan Doherty facing troubles as she traverses the city.
A drug company faces SEC violations and grand jury action as authorities move against three Musica brothers tied to McKesson Robbins. George Dietrich, George Vernerd, and Robert Dietrich are jailed on $100,000-plus bail. The firm operated 38 states and abroad, with stock sales and reorganizing plans underway.
San Jose California December 11 Superior Judge William F James hears Boyd Burke 25 pleads guilty to bigamy. The defense notes a related petty theft charge had been dismissed after probation. One wife Evelyn Hopping Burke pregnant held by juvenile authorities. other wife Lillian Olivera Burke released to parents. Burke says uncertainty about divorce from first wife Dorothy Burke before the July 16 Santa Clara ceremony and October 4 Modesto ceremony of Lilitan Burke.
Two deputies of the chamber of deputies fired pistols in a duel at the field of honor after a personal exchange at the opening of congress. One shot missed, both men refused to exchange usual compliments and left the scene.
In Nuetes County two firms secured leases on the Petronila Creek bed from Bylya Ou COMPANY of Danny and Ed ned W. L. Me. of New Worth. A third allyeead development was awarded after a spirited pedentalian of bike yesterday.
An eight year old boy, Shei He Wilson, had a needle like splinter nearly an inch long removed from his right eye at Robert Green Memorial Hospital after getting pricked by a pencil Friday night. Doctors said sight likely saved despite eye trauma. The accident occurred while he played at home.
Military police at Fort Sam Houston sought city aid after a United States government tractor on the reservation was struck by theft. A radiator magneto and auto retard were reported missing from the vehicle Thursday night, prompting a joint effort to recover the parts.
Adrian R. Hines of 012 Hays Street describes a homemade Christmas tree decorating method. He outlines mixing agar and Epsom salts with beer, soaking the tree, pouring the solution, and placing a Virgin Mary image and Bergel Gallery paintings as part of the display. The piece encourages DIY decoration and reflects seasonal spirit.
Reports from Pereira near Tortosa say low flying insurgent bombers struck again, with three bombardments in two days destroying about 150 of Pereira's 600 houses and causing unspecified casualties. Across the Madrid and Tremp sectors, scant action limited war developments as border talk swirled over a possible Christmas truce.
Governor Allred called for civil service for state employees and abolition of the auditor's office, along with approving the state board of mineral development for all leases on state lands. He urged consolidating agriculture with Texas A and M extension, selling Iowa lands at public auction or by sealed bid, and streamlining state finances to save costs. The proposals target efficiency, economy, and greater oversight.
Vice President Garner arrived in Washington after a late trip from Uvalde Texas to meet President Roosevelt. Reported talks aimed at smoothing potential clashes between Democratic factions and shaping forthcoming congressional action. Speculation swirled over cabinet and Supreme Court appointment influence.
The report notes accumulated rainfall deficiency since January 1 of 4.60 inches and a monthly shortfall of 1.05 inches, with total rainfall for January at 22.92 inches. It mentions a Sunday 6:20 p.m. event, moonrise at 4:38 a.m. on Sunday, and a new moon phase described as December.
Bob Gregory, son-in-law of Rajah, files for bankruptcy under Section 11 claiming harassment by debt collectors interferes with his wrestling career. The filing cites mounting debts and aims to reorganize obligations. Court records indicate the move seeks protection from creditors while he continues performing.
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