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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1934

Page

3

Deviled Dogs and Stars Stir Hollywood Rumors

A flood of industry gossip from Hollywood. Rumors center on Devilo Dogs of the Sir with James Cagney and Pat OBrien, Betty Compton, and James mayor of New York, plus talks of King Vidor's third marriage and new Cosmopolitan offices. The piece notes film plans, casting chatter, and social sightings involving Cooper, Marx, and other stars.

Hollywood King Vidor Betty Hit Witie Miss Hil King Floranée Vipor Eleator Boardman

Majestic theater gossip and film notes of the week

A collage of stage and screen chatter highlights performances at Majestic with Bing and a Russian princess, plus exiled royals and imagined plots. It covers film previews from San Antonio, a Texas-made film’s reception, the Stardom arc of Gloria and John Boles, and a roundup of radio and screen stars at Victor Hugo’s dine event. This week’s listings promise engaging cinema and lively social scenes.

Sam Woolforty Monte Carlo Bing Sitty Carle Id Owen Roland Youns Nikki al- Nsen Calars Blooms Walt San Antonio William ‘Farnum

Soviet Detains Japanese Officer Over Territory Photos

A Japanese Army lieutenant and another officer were arrested by Soviet forces amid an investigation into photographs taken in Soviet territory. Soviet reports say topographical maps were found with the officer. He claimed he entered Soviet land seeking a lost Japanese boy while Tokyo authorities cite improved relations and ongoing talks on the Chinese Eastern railway.

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German Military Head Denies Brown Shirts Role in Plans

Berlin dispatch reports General Werner von Blomberg, defense minister and Reichswehr leader, stating the brown-shirt storm troops will have no part in Germany's military plans. He references Hitler's purge and asserts the army has ceased any pretended soldiering, firmly keeping the Wehrmacht separate from paramilitary groups.

Berlin Germany Werner von Blomberg Reichswear

Slaying of Aged Recluse Probed

New York reports a 72 year old recluse Victoria Muspratt found dead in her home Sunday night after a search by officers for clues to her stolen fortune. Dr Manuel F. Martin is sought as the alleged slayer in this unfolding case with investigation continuing.

Holly Weed Screen Writers’ Guild Rober Riskin Frank Capra Ore Albert Ha Ang Frances Grodrich New York Dro Victoria Muspratt Reclure Manuel EF. Martin Miss Muspratt

Spiritualists Date W. J. Bryan for Talk in Dallas

Spirituaists convene in Dallas as William Jennings Bryan, hailed as the immortal commoner, is slated to deliver a talk at the Church of Christ. Pastor Runic Wilson will introduce Bryan and describe the event as a defining moment for the gathering.

Dallas Wee Tns Walliam Jennings Bryan Church of Christ Runicn Wilson Bryan Wilson

Alcatraz Prison Holiday Lights Tale From 1940s Era

Fragmentary OCR recalls Alcatraz Island with mentions of Christmas Eve gifts and prison routine. References to guards, inmates, and evening lockups hint at wartime or postwar era conditions at the federal penitentiary. Details are unclear but center on holiday and security context.

Alcatraz Algathaz Island San Alcatray Wareen

Hollywood Stars Send Simple Christmas Cards of Style

Hollywood celebrities share minimalist Christmas cards printed on plain parchment, featuring restrained messages and personal photos. Claudette Colbert, Lyle Talbot, Ida Lupine, Jackie Cooper, Tom Mix, Gene Raymond, Minna Goniel, and others send festive greetings.

Hollywood Call Movielaid Claudette Count Pacture Stume Em Fields Dean Hersholt Jackie Cooper Tom Mix Tom Gene Raymond Minna Goniel Dixie Bing Five Geosbys

Roper Reports Business Gains Despite Some Slumps

Secretary Roper, in the Commerce Department annual report, says the fiscal year ended last June saw definite gains in business activity, with signs of revival in production and profits. He notes higher domestic and foreign demand, more hiring, and a slow rebound in credit and bank liquidity amid uneven improvement across sectors.

Washington,d. C Roper Roosevelt Edimeres Department

Common Sense Opera Approved in Chicago Season

Chicago's Commonsense Opera plan, once guided by Samuel Insull, again kept the season deficit under 100000 dollars, ending Saturday with a loss near 73000. After decades of heavy losses, a new company formed last year prepared a modest budget and aims for steadier finances.

Chicago Snc Samuel Insull Bos

Rudder Lost by Belgian Vessel Emile Prangut

The Belgian freighter Emile Prangut, 5859 tons, reported in distress 200 miles south of Sablestand after losing her rudder during a severe storm. Halifax wireless Malian relayed the message as the ship battled for control and awaited assistance.

Halifax Emile Prangut Sablestand

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