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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1937
Page
11
Authorities pressing a homicide inquiry into the yacht slaying off the Mexican coast. Investigators question ship owners, crew, and witnesses as a naval patrol steers the case toward potential suspects amid uncertain motive and location.
District roads reopened on Thursday easing initial heavy traffic as engineers report mixed conditions across districts. Some routes remained slower due to ongoing work while others saw improvements with limited disruptions.
The report presents a garbled weather forecast with cloudy to partly cloudy conditions and variable winds. It notes highs around 72 and lows near 9, with precipitation and wind shifts across days, mentioning northeast to southwest directions and cooler air moving in late.
Wartime dispatches report heavy Chinese resistance as Japanese forces press in southern China. Substantial shelling and bombardments disrupt the region around Ninn and Cash while Chinese defenders fight to halt Japanese advances. American residents vow to safeguard property as communications collapse and crews continue efforts at evacuation.
Fragmentary weather summary reports repeated mentions of rain in Jarboe and San Antonio. References to December rainfall totals, mild cooling and a forecast of light showers continue into Tuesday with warmer trends expected later.
A strong earthquake struck near Buenos Aires on December 19 killing at least 25 people and injuring about 150. Many are left homeless as aftershocks provoked widespread panic. Rescue teams race to reach trapped survivors amid collapsed buildings and damaged infrastructure.
A man reported missing December 22 was found dead near Edinburg by local authorities. Police had feared foul play as search teams continued the investigation and alerted San Ankyuls officials.
Washington December 40 reports arrangements are being completed for President Roosevelt to deliver his message to Congress Monday at 1830 hours. The speech will be broadcast to the nation, with details and timing still being finalized.
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