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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1937

Page

6

Discreditable Rail Finance Charged

Political disclosures surface in Washington and at the Interstate Commerce Commission accusing banking houses lawyers and railway officials of conflicts of interest. The piece cites President J. P. Loree and actions around the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul reorganization amid accusations of personal stock speculation and market manipulation.

D.C Forbes Washington Senate Interstate Commerce Commission J. P. Loree Delaware Huaon Iy Weiler Chicago Milwauker St. Paul Orien Firld Waokin Congress Etronply Vipith

3000 Feared Last in Sea Off Korea

Japanese hakermen feared lost at sea near Korea as raging gales hampered rescue efforts. Rescue ships reported six incidents over the Wasting time with waves and weather complicating search, while officials urged caution.

Korea Vestoria

Santa's Sled Will Slide Easier

A garbled report notes WINSTED and a sequence of unclear phrases about a boy, chores, and a mower. The text is fragmented with names and places difficult to parse, offering no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize.

Santa Ehnat Mandl China

Five Die As Isolated Farm Home Burns

Fire at a Connellsville area farm home claimed five lives. Victims include Witla Yothers, Wayney Crew, Anna Lelie Grow, and two others aged 16 and 69. An undetermined cause followed an explosion, destroying the dwelling and property. Local authorities investigate the blaze amid scattered details.

Connellsville Pit Der Loxtey Wayney Anna Lelie Grow

Eight Die in Fight Over Mexican Lands

Eight people are reported dead in a clash near San Antonio as villagers and armed workers clash over agrarian disputes. Troops reportedly moved to restore order amid the smoke and fighting that followed the confrontation at the border region.

Mexico San Antonio Atic Ftc Vara Pedeen

Farmer's Dollar Value Declines Reported

WASITINGTON Dec 24 The Agriapline department accordions said today the farmer's dollar had weaker purchasing power at present measured 474ormg of pre war wires The value declined between October and November and 10 cents since November 1938 Wey said.

Agriapline Department Wey

Vast Texas wells hint at ongoing oil discovery in Pettus area

The report describes multiple attempts in Duval and Webb counties, noting a No. 9 well near Pettus with sand and shale layers reaching depths around 4000 feet. A failed stem test yielded only 60 feet of mud and odor, while further drilling near Alamo and Lulingfields shows hopes for extended production and several prospects in Karnes and surrounding counties.

Sweden Duval County Marie Pettus Yond Ibis Berlin Mero J. Gravis F. Vaelo Webb Miranda District Prospect Howard TE. Nessly No. 3 A. Mi. Brun Sodlivy

Businessman Held on Bigamy Charge in Los Angeles

Clarence Hirschfeld, a former New York businessman, was held on a $1000 bond for trial on a bigamy charge in Los Angeles. testimony at a preliminary hearing described his wife as confined. she reported marriage in 1924 and claimed no previous Glycree. Additional testimony involved Miss Cecil Helirrina.

Los Angeles Wee Iclarance Hirschfeld New York Alite Hirschfeld Hirschfeld Hirschfelt Mise Cecil Helirrina

Agua Caliente casino permit rejected halting reopening

A translated clumsy report states Agua Caliente's casino permit was rejected by President Cardenas, blocking plans to reopen on Christmas Eve. The decision ends a proposed reopening amid gaming restrictions and cross border concerns.

Agua Caliente Los Angeles Bunny Long Agua Gallpile Min Mexico Cardenas

Hardin to Enforce New Dentists Law

Austin announces the appointment of Gart Korein former state senator from Stephenville as chief enforcement officer for the new dentists law effective January 1. The board of denture authorities says the law bans advertising in newspapers via professional cards.

Austin INS Gart Korein Stephenville Dontagesautlners

Popeye Creator In Hospital With Pneumonia Threat

Santa Monica May 22 Br Raymond Sands said Popeye creator E C Segar is in Santa Monica hospital with chest congestion that physicians fear may be pneumonia. The condition worsened after more than two weeks of illness as doctors reported.

Popeye Santa Monica Calif VMEC Segar Balley Santa Mantes Hospital Raymond Sands

Study of Gasoline Taxes Is Launched

The national conference to study petroleum industry issues announced plans to examine gasoline taxes with a view to reductions. Harold B. Ehrlich, chairman of the New York state legislative committee, was elected president of the conference.

Chigago Harold B. Ehrlich New York

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