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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1937

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Texas oil reserves seen long and sturdy despite boom

Figures from Railroad Commissioner Ernest Comer suggest no immediate oil shortage risk. Texas production rose to about 50 million barrels in the year and reserves exceed 12 trillion barrels with 40 percent in Texas. New fields, deeper wells, and plans to curb over production shape the outlook for the next 12 years.

Austin Crom Ernest Compeon Aiselond J C Watt Texas Wille Co Sian Cnown Thompson Pot Wiehith Snr Archer County Heo

Shelton High Students Dismiss Pit Meal Grievance

Shelton Connecticut pupils admit they disliked cafeteria meals and staged a quiet walkout from 9 to 4, citing poor nutrition and unsatisfactory choices. The incident drew attention to student concerns over food services and school policies.

Shelton, Conn Ghelson High School

Five Children Injured by Fireworks Explosions

Five youths sustained injuries when a fireworks mishap at a Christie school event ripped apart a makeshift cannon. Attendees reported multiple blasts as a pipe and powder sparked chaos injuring students aged 8 to 16. Hospitalized victims included Gill and Delgado with severe hand injuries. one boy later lost a hand.

Thies Gull Delgado Alveck Wriskal Robert Rosquel Gill Wishfor Catetoria antWelon Ving Duniy High School Tod Tse North Flores Wilford West Gli Dehn Street

Predicting Japanese defeat by Chinese cited at Boston University

Dr Frederick A Cleveland of Boston University told Pi Gamma Mu members that Japanese losses would outpace their gains as Chinese unity and sacrifice enable a national independence struggle. He argued China could outbuild and outlast Japan in a protracted conflict and cited Chinese resolve as decisive.

Boston INS Trederick A. Cleveland United States Doston University Pi Gamin Mu Boston University Cleve Hanswade Risa Gleveland China

Vets Bureau Plan Fought in North Texas

The San Antonio veterans bureau plan faced opposition from chamber officials who wired President Roosevelt to delay action. Executive vice president William Archer warned that moving offices to the new federal building would push veterans farther to travel, and urged North Texas chambers to mobilize veterans for the stance.

San Antonio Veterans Hurvan Waco Chamber of Commerce Trooseveld Wiliam Archer Thaupher Wired Archer Federal Chamber Thie Tetins Chamber Texas

Barber Innovator Reitzer Operates Lone Perry Barber

J Lee Reitzer, sole owner of a Bowell New Frontier barber shop, runs a distinct shop with a water system and hob. He claims to have served 18 states and attracted offers from Fox and Pathé while keeping a bold 1900s style. Reitzer plans to stay in San Antonio while Texas refuses a license, returning home after a brief stay.

J. Lee Reitzer Bowell N. F New Jersey Georgln Pox Pathe Texas Tio San Antonio Reitzer Wil Goon

Ford Greets Bishop Detroity at Sacred Heart Dedication

Henry Ford joined visitors greeting Archbishop Edward during a morning dedication at the Sacred Heart Shrine. The event marked a notable Catholic venture opening with Ford among the attendees.

Ford Detroyy Henry Ford Edward

Hungary to Aid New York World Fair Exhibition

Hungarian cabinet approves representation at the New York World Fair. A special building with characteristic national architecture will be erected in New York to house a broad Hungarian display featuring famous art and native crafts.

Budapest Dec Hungary New York Mir Pease

Giant Potatoes Honor Roosevelts Dinner Item

A Seattle report notes unusually large potatoes revived from Alaska for a President Roosevelt dinner. Mrs. Nellis Neal Lawing delivered the spuds to the White House. grown in a Lake district area, with details linked to local classified lines.

Seattle Jan Dittner Roosevelt Alaska Nellis Neal Lawing Keast

Cleaver Wielding Woman Surrenders in Portland Case

Mrs Maude Hughes a middle aged divorcee surrendered to police after slashing Frimkisilithorpe almost to death with a butcher cleaver. She stabbed him in the tent in a Portland incident dated December 25.

Portland Ore Maude Hughes Frimkisilithorpe Pariad

Southern Pacific Lays Off About 600 Workers in Sacramento

About 600 Southern Pacific shop employees in Sacramento are laid off in an undetermined period. The company issued the notice stating the group represents a monthly payroll near $69,000 and that layoffs are to be temporary with hopes of swift return to work.

Southern Pacific Sacramento Det Thair

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