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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1937

Page

16

The President Is Right Editorial Endorsement

The piece argues for strong defense against Japan and any aggressive power, praising Roosevelt for ample preparations on a superior scale to ensure national safety. It cites Hearst papers backing the program and urges broad support for safeguarding liberties, territory, and people.

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Unions clash over government stance amid strikes in Paris

Central unions denounce Premier Chantemps and the government for provoking strikes and ordering workers back to their jobs. About 120,000 Chantemps supporters risked escalation as the fight over labor action intensified amid military orders and employer provocations. Payday at Fort Sam yields small checks as December salaries were paid early to enlisted men for Christmas.

Paris Peort Camposites Pchantemps Fort Sam Ort Sam Houston Humber

Ring and watch stolen in downtown pickpocket incident

Vento reports pocket theft or item loss at 1119 West Ashby. Police blamed pickpockets as C. D. Dilworth of Vancerra identifies a 15 watch and a diamond ring possibly stolen during the incident downtown.

Terman Vento West Ashby Iday C. D. Dilworth Vancerra Lass 15 Watch

Two 16 year olds held for meter theft in San Antonio

Police report two alleged 16 year old boys, Billy Phipps of Los Angeles and Edward Hughes of Houston, were captured on Crockett street for sawing open a parking meter. They admitted acting as lookouts in a spree and claimed to have looted multiple meters. Officers found hacksaw blades and a watch spring on Hughes.

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Rites Held for 15 Year Old Viola Green Shooting Victim

Funeral services were scheduled in Ballas for Viola Green 15 who died in a shooting accident. Police reported she embraced a cousin on a trip when a gun carried in a pocket discharged. Survived by parents and sisters, details incomplete due to damaged copy.

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Senators to Study Low Mood in Wide Probe

Washington dispatch reports a broad senatorial inquiry into the nation’s economic distress after holidays. The investigation aims to probe relief, unemployment, and New Deal policies. witnesses include Biggers and Perins, with hearings set for January 4. The probe may test White House policy and TVA dealings amid unemployment funding debates.

Paul King Washington White House Congress Roosevelt Ima Meir Biggers Labor Persins Isador Licain John Lewis Bill Green

Meteor Explosion Blamed for Flare at Bear Mountain

Palisades Interstate Park campers nine miles away saw a bright flame in the sky. the blast, heard for over 30 miles, likely came from an exploding meteor near Mount Ivy, shaking the area and shattering windows.

Bear Mountain N. Y INS Palisades Park Mount Ivy

MacArthur Plans to Lead Philippine Defense Effort

Manila reports General Douglas MacArthur, ending a 34 year U.S. Army career, will remain to direct the Philippine defensive program. He accepts pleas from Commonwealth President Quezon and will continue his advisory role, calling the duty a call of duty amid ongoing defense building.

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New House Raided and Fixtures Stolen on Drake Avenue

Burglars struck a newly finished house at 5351 Drake Avenue, cutting off 18 wine ow shades a heater and all plumbing fixtures. B G Trish of the Gunter building Windsor reported to police.

Drake Avenue B. G. Trish Gunter Building Widay Poliac

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