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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1937

Page

9

Dentists Face Advertising Ban in Texas Start of Year

A new Texas law banned all advertising by dentists starting January 1, aiming to curb claims of skill and price. Debate raged over free speech, with supporters citing public welfare and opponents warning of political advertising limits and impact on business. The measure restricts posters posters and radio ads, while allowing a basic listing card in newspapers.

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Romania Near Dictatorship as Goga Takes Power

Bucharest moves to curb financial opposition after Octavian Goga, Romania's new premier, announces a regime shift. A decree closes the Bucharest Stock Exchange and bans stock transactions amid market unrest. The move signals a tightening grip by the prime minister and his Parti a stance viewed as steering Romania toward dictatorship.

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New Year Dance Scenes Spark Local Revelry

A string of New Year events fills Coral Gables and Fredericksburg with dancing and music. Community groups host costume dances with live bands, floor shows, and festive fare. Attendees include local merchants, entertainers, and residents joining the celebratory atmosphere as crowds welcome the new year. Prices noted for dances range around 90 cents to a dollar, with events featuring multiple acts and social turnouts across venues.

Londoner praises Amadea hotels as best resort world

London hotel manager Charles BM Hill lauds American Amadea hotels as top resorts. He notes the Amadea complex includes 800 apartments at DuGaie Court and describes it among England’s luxurious apartment hotels. The piece mentions travel plans and social events in a crowded, festive London scene.

Charles BM Hill London Vision Ian Kents Essee Mississ Hotels DuGaie Court Hotel Plaza Inter Mexico City San Antonio

Memorial Hall Dedication New Year in San Antonio

Memorial Hall in Brack Lenridge Park will be dedicated by General C.K. Quit at 2:40 p.m. New Year’s Day. Maj. Gen. Crgude Vo Birkhead, chairman of the San Antonio Centennial commission, will preside. An address by Rob. jert Lee Dopbditt will follow. State officials and local authorities are invited. The Tiptea orchestra will play patriotic songs before the ceremony.

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Obituary notices detail multiple San Antonio death notices

Obituary notices list James P. Spence 87 and others, noting native origins, residences, survivors, funeral details, and burial arrangements across several local churches and cemeteries. The records name relatives, service times, and locations such as Summerland Springs Sutherland Springs Calvary Beplish church and Alamo Maining cemetery, reflecting a cluster of death notices from the same era.

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Music Parley Ins A Ended In San Antonio

Members of the Texas Musiz association returned home from San Antonio Thursday. Carl Weisonyna of Dallas was elected president at the closing session on Wednesday afternoon. Others named include J Garrett Arlington and E Whitlock Fort Worth as vice presidents, Roger Nelly Fort Worth treasurer, and Henry Meyer Georgetown as director. Admission required, applicants held to bachelor degree standards.

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LiveStock Prices and Market News From Antonio and Kansas City

Reports from Antonio and St Louis markets show hogs and cattle trading mixed, with receipts around 3900 head and prices for various weights. Hogs sold from about 4 to 8 dollars per hundredweight, cattle and calves varied with light demand and steady to slightly lower tones, while wholesale beef and veal movements indicated cautious activity across regional traders.

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French Miners Strike Sparks Paris Labor Turmoil

Paris faces a fresh wave of strikes as Horberts Prantoy miners walk out near Valenciennes, prompting government mediation. In Paris, public service workers halt shifts before a settlement lifts fears of a wider strike. Sailors, street cleaners, and utility staff resume duties as negotiations yield a 12,000 francs monthly living allowance boost for municipal workers and other concessions amid a 220,000-strong labor movement.

Paris Horberts Camille Crautemps Pable Tolers People's Front Andre Feynorng Goodriel Rubber Company Rouen Paris Public Service Cate Inernaie Pett le Cacryus

Poultry and Produce Prices From New York Trade

A scrambled market report lists poultry and produce ledgers with varied prices and quantities. It notes firmer dressed market conditions, unchanged ether prices, and mentions Kansas City, Chicago and Liverpool market data alongside wheat and potato figures, with several brands and quantities indicated.

Stinson Fund Sought for Airport Expansion Purchase Plan

Comal plans to raise about 14000 dollars to buy roughly 30 acres for airport expansion. The move aims to meet US Commerce Department regulations and enable larger passenger planes. Fundraising event discussed at the airport Monday with Lamar Buellason and group members attending.

Comal Stinson United States All Commerce Freel Harmon Lamar Buellason Gronp Harn Sud Thoms Caghill

Salzburg Praised Mozart Opera Delightful at Town Hall

The Salzburg Opera guild staged Mozart’s Cost Fan Tutte at the Municipal Auditorium. Ferrando and Guglielmo impressed in duets while Marisa Merlix Espana charmed as Despina. Sets were novel and well suited, but voices varied in operatic brilliance.

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Cotton Market Opens Steady Amid Hedge Selling Pressure

New Orleans December 30 AP Cotton futures opened unchanged to slightly lower amid hedge selling and liquidation. Early bids showed January at 9.201, March 9.0, and May around 9. Kate July and October values noted. Trading was uneven as buyers held back while markets fluctuated in a narrow range. Textiles centers reported improved gray goods trading while small lots remained active.

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Grain Market Report New Orleans Notes Upward Wheat Trend

Grain market notes in New Orleans report rising Chicago wheat futures and nominally firmer prices amid expectations of North American supply relief. Mentions Argentine shipments and the holiday market influence while citing weather and moisture conditions as factors.

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Stock Market News and Mixed Holiday Patter in New York

The market moved forward slowly with modest gains as aerospace, auto and utilities faced trading hurdles. Bonds edged ahead with Federal support lingering, while commodities and cash sales showed limited activity. Boston and San Antonio reports note weak holiday impact, with hay prices easing in Texas during the Christmas period.

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Organization foes map plan for government reorganization bill

Foes of the administration’s government reorganization bill said they hope to force modification of three provisions. The measure awaits Senate debate after an anti lynching bill vote. Opponents seek to transfer powers from the GAO, limit presidential control, and replace a three member civil service board with a single administrator. Some senators may seek to amend provision for six administrative assistants, suggesting three would suffice.

Washington Senate General Accounting Office

Market Report Amid Turbulent Commodity Prices

The dispatch notes fluctuating grain and fiber quotes with mixed bearings. Prices for halex and aniline rise while standard and low-grade varieties show varied gains and declines amid uncertain demand and calendar notes.

Rubiola Digs for Polo Field Funds

Rubiola and Jacob Anniwha led a dig to raise about 6000 for a proposed oliveWEA polo field at Exposition Park. W. P. Thompson said funds were short, with 10000 estimated cost and 4300 to come from the WPA.

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Ruby and Ben Ruby Seek Divorce Amid War of Wills

Mrs. Tilia Mar Ruby, wife of Ben Ruby, faced a cross filing as he obtained a temporary injunction after she fled in November amid domestic strife. He seeks division of property valued at 30,000 and 1140 shares in a company. She was charged December 27 with unlawfully carrying a pistol. He plans amended petition for asset division and protective measures.

Ruby Dsrich Simmons Housetow

City Pension Fund Moves as Council Allocates Funds

The city council approved 10.40 for November and December pension payments and directed immediate disbursement to retirees. Surplus parking meter receipts will be placed in the general fund. A series of public improvement expenditures were authorized including 14,778.9 for page rolls, 896.19 for materials, 111 for excavating machinery, 100 for sinking fund interest, and 50 to remove distillate water during the new fire station excavation at Nacogdoches and Hogsten streets. The council also approved 1,000,000 Treasury notes as security with the National Bank of Commerce to protect city deposits and endorsed ongoing digesters and sewer work tied to treatment tanks and valves.

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Youth jailed in kidnap case shocks Farmington

In Farmington Missouri Tec 30, authorities report a 16 year old Everett Cochran was arrested in the kidnapping of 47 year old Kelly Robertson of Desloge. Cochran allegedly confessed a co conspirator Marvis Wright forced him to participate. Wright reportedly shot himself during custody at a farmhouse, ending the case as a possible suicide.

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