Wretched bullfight memory haunts old arena tale
A lurid reminiscence recalls a San Antonio spectacle where a bull fought a lion and a lioness in a ruined arena near Rose Park in the 70s. The event drew national attention, cats starved for weeks, and the fight ended with both cats dying of wounds as crowds protested the brutal display.
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Aniasio
Neve Roose Park
Spain
Mexico
Ana
San Antonio
Crus
Son
Tran
Lesie
New York
Charles Burars
One Nylver
Iil
Moss
Wows
Fragmented OCR text about a 20th century party affair
Readable facts describe a garbled narrative mentioning names like Jay, Nannies, Mrs AWE KEL, and LeBlanc. The fragment references a social scene with a schvel-mate, Christmas presents, and a tense workplace vibe. Overall, the passage is incomprehensible and reads as a jumble of OCR artifacts with no coherent event.
Christmas Services Planned At Randolph Field Command
Under Chaplains Griffin and Westerman Christmas services are planned for Catholic and Protestant members at Randolph Field. A pageant, caroling by the post choir with Boy Scouts and girls, a Christmas tree for 300 children, and a candlelight service follow the field’s annual non sectarian events. Midnight mass for Catholics and a candle service conclude Christmas observances.
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Hwardare
Jon Burtt
el, Griffin
Jonn W. Westerman
Lite
Randolph Field
Santa Claus
the Post
Sheater
Arol
Yen
Chapain Westerman
Grithic Wil
Command
Fair in 1940 Plans Approved
San Francisco report confirms a reorganization plan for the 1940 fair titled Air in 44. Creditors may retire immediately with distributions up to 500000, while those remaining will advance funds to sustain operations from May to September next year to maximize payouts.
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San Francisco
Dec
Ainsi—Wilp
California
Spaniel Triggers Panic and Vandalism in Ryanston
In Ryanston on December 23 a frightened spaniel leaped into a car while its owner shopped, stomping the starter and sending the vehicle into a storefront. The dog shattered four stove windows and caused nerve-racking moments for the driver’s family as the car rolled forward in gear.
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Ryanston
Til
Walter Speale
Liu
Bollan
Cohon
Fide
Liquor Board to Speed Up Permits in Austin Plan
A scrambled report describes the Liquor Board moving to expedite permit processing in Austin. It mentions officials like Ter Fargas and Ladley as involved, with references to timelines around New Year and administrative steps to accelerate approvals for liquor licenses.
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Busta
Austin
Poinsettia Pride Poem From Songs of San Antonia
Poem by Arthur Boond reflects on Christmas blooms and poinsettias growing beyond decor as rows stand erect like soldiers, begging forgiveness for poinsettia pride during the Christmas season.
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Arthur ¥. Boond
San Antonia
Roosevelt Letter to Pope Urges Vatican Peace Role
President Roosevelt writes to Pope Pius XII proposing a U.S. representative to the Vatican to aid peace efforts. The December 23, 1938 letter envisions religious and political cooperation, a shared effort toward world stability, and a path from darkness to renewal through faith and dialogue.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Pius XII
United
States
Yvatican
Stalin Will Address Arid London In Speech
A fragmented dispatch notes Stalin plans a radio address from London aiming to justify the Havel political Ritituvie and to quiet Western critics. The report cites Rome radio and a distant Briton element, with reference to efforts to calm civil unrest as part of the broader strategic narrative.
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Londom
Tee
INSI
Josep Stalin
Buviek
Finkand
Landon Recovers After Fall in Kansas Training Incident
Republican presidential hopeful Alf Landon was recovering rapidly today after a fall from a tower near Los Angeles during a campaign event. The incident occurred in December 1936 as Landon prepared for further campaigning.
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Fopera
Kan
Landon
Ftrn
Hans Aublaand
LA Have
Russia admits slow Finnish advance amid rugged terrain
Moscow says the Soviet attack stalled by strong Finnish defenses and harsh terrain including vast forests and innumerable lakes. It cites the Mannerheim line as comparable to the Siegfried line and admits casualties of 1823 killed and 1000 wounded. A London Daily Telegraph report claims General Meretskov was recalled from command after the failure.
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Moscow
Russia
Finland
Mannerheim
Ransitet
Leningrad
Porelgay
London
Telegraph Today
Kn Meretskov
Josef Stalin
Meretskov
Kremlin
Davy ‘Telegraph
Santa Claus Rides Through States in Wartime Verse
A fragmentary humorous piece by Arthur Mugs Baer riffs on Santa Claus visiting every state including Virginia West Virginia New Hampshire and Vermont. It notes large mail volumes handled by the New York Post Office and mocks the wartime U S carrier with playful imagery of reindeer and a wrinkled eye while referencing a round facade.
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Arthur
Mugs" Baer
Virginia
Santa Claus
West Virginia
New Hampshire
Vermont
War Roundup to National News Service Dispatches
European conflict described as parallel war with Finland repelling Russian pushes on the Karelian isthmus while Helsinki reports northern and central fronts. Soviet losses cited vary, with 25,000 claimed dead by some observers and 1,883 by others. Finnish forces reportedly penetrate toward no man’s land as Russian attempts stall. Western front refers to a quiet period amid Christmas expectations.
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Jeader Cary
Tes
Teteenational News Service
Europe
Helsinki
Paris
Russia
Karelian
Helstnni
Manneeheim Tige
Finland
Sallay
Arctic
Mexico
Moscow
Leningrad
Taina
Fokker the airplane designer dies at 49 in New York
Anthony Herman Fokker, noted aircraft innovator born in 1800 in Java, died after a three week illness in Murray Hill hospital. He founded the Fokker line, built planes for Germany in World War I, and later smuggled German aircraft parts home after the war.
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New York
Des
Anthony HG
Fokker
Murray Hill Hospital
Anthony Herman Clerard Fokker
Java
M Nilitary Connon
Patersbore
Lenin- Brod
Berlin
Hague
Fosker
Nazis See Sabotage Report Says Dutch Source
A Dutch report claims German officials suspect a sabotage ring amid a series of rain accidents in the Reich. Amsterdam understands the alleged group operates with revolutionary methods and has ties to German industrial interests. Berlin reports the western front is quiet with no major combat noted today.
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Amor Erdam
Reich
Amsterdamn
cou‘Alreratk Company
Hasbrouck
Spirney
Bol- Helphis
Geers! Motors
Ctinparys
Fokker
Diane
Josephine Ford
Admiral Byrd
South Pole
INS
Wolf
Hearite
Gtr
Communiquy
Erince
England
North Sea
Tenth AEH Bail Wreck Fatal to 42
Germany reports a tenth rail disaster since the war as a head-on crash near Karlsruhe on a single-track line kills 42 and injures 129. The Genthin incident earlier in the day left 132 dead and 169 wounded. Officials question signaling and negligent operation amid a string of accidents since October.
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Berlin
Germany
Karlsruhe
Karleruhe
Genthin
Amsterdam
Jon Irlands Aircraft Company
U. S
United States
Atlantic
Friedrichshafen-Radolfszell
Markedorf
Behutite
Devin
Christmas Quiet on Western Front
Christmas week end on the French German front opened with a government communique saying Nothing of importance to report. The report reflects a quiet period with limited combat activity and no major developments announced by Paris or Berlin.
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Christ
New Year Cheer and Names Light Up Bexar District Notes
A festive Bexar Facts recap lists local residents and events from late December. Edna Brown and Margaret F. contribute items, with references to New Year plans, decorations, and community activities. Notable names include Frank Brady, Patt Holmes, Jane, Ted, Edwain, Eddie, and Rev. Schnitzer, among others, alongside mentions of local schools and Holiday gatherings. Several anecdotes cover gift exchanges, card sorting, horsekeeping, and neighborhood celebrations, ending with regional sports chatter about St Mary's U and San Jose State training for upcoming events.
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Margaret
ROSEN
Ted Ainget
Baoppens
Bear Mountain
Kemper Pielos
Fred Howard
Mildred
George
Vordendadm
Cole, Man
Paul Anderson
Jane
Fuis Heesol
Petraly
Edwain SvEr- Irtt Horton
Charles M. Beacham
Brazos’ Valley
Pinkey ‘Tomlin
Oklahoma
Risch’ Patty
Unese St. Mary's U
Griddas
San Jose State
Sant Offa
Akatea
Urren Brown
Steve Milleh
Dick Locke
John Mex
Gowam
Irene Modton
Headlines on Reds and Finns Clash
New York dispatch notes conflicting newspaper front pages on the Russo Finnish incident. Most papers claim large Red losses or Russian retreat, while The Daily Worker offers a contrasting view that the Red Army advances on all fronts.
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New York
Fuunylight
Pinns Press
Daily Worker
Communist Party
RED Army
16 Finnish Planes Downed by Reds Say
Moscow dispatch reports a Soviet air statement claiming 18 Finnish planes were shot down yesterday amid combat with the Red Air Force. The message notes little front activity and states the overall air effort yielded several enemy aircraft downed.
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Moscow
Ins—Ruasta
Red Air Force
Yestern Iay
Weather Summary with Multiple City Readouts and Rainfall
A scattered weather roundup covers many U S cities with cloudy skies and rain. Reports note totals of rainfall for the month and day, including New Orleans Houston and Chicago areas, with mentions of clear periods in other locales. The piece lists times and locales in a montage style, reflecting a broad, fragmented weather log.
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Chenu
Kunans
Aily
Toey West
Pia
Barat
Lex
Qlouty
Honhavney
Wey
Iit
Amauim
Bay Brady
Tex
New Orlow
Dy. A
New York
Nooy
Chiahoma City
Okina Draha
Aleating
Oye
BOK Phonuls
Ark
Port Arthur
Tee
Holt Lakh City
Brancieco
Sheridan
Wyo
Vane Caren
Conia
Cigdy Witlaine
Difraie Tito
Denver
Dor Maines
Inwa
Dodge City
Kan
RI Tawa
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New York Post Office
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the Bexar
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MHS
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Patt’ Holmes
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Satesainiy
P. J. Schnitzer
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Jaraly
Jimmy Vwafolla JR
Funda
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