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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1937

Page

3

Convicts Free Hostages After Prison Farm Breakout

Seven prison farm convicts freed three hostages at the Caledola prison farm near Pinehurst. Capt. I. D. Histon, W. L. Roberts, steward, and Walter J. Willard were released by the fugitives who overpowered guards. The escape led to a manhunt with highway patrols and airplanes but the trail was lost as the inmates allegedly behaved nonviolently during the transfer. Willard was stripped of clothing during the incident.

Raleigh N. CG Caledola Prison I. D. Histon W. L. Roberts Steward Walter J. Willard Pinehurst Hinton Roberts Willard

Chamber grants tariff decree powers to Blintetley

Paris reports the chamber of deputies voted full powers to Premier Leon Blintetley to regulate tariffs by decree until December 1937. The measure also extends government powers to prevent dumping of commodities.

Blum Paris Chamber of Deputies Leon Blintetley

Sane Oman Bans Yet Evening Concert Schedule

Radio listings detail a crowded Tuesday schedule from WTSA to WLW featuring the Sane Oman orchestra, Meredith Wilteon's ensemble, Harlem Serenade, Wayne Kings Orchestra, and Frankie Masters. Highlights include 6 PM studio segments, 8:15 Wonders of the Heavetin, and late night organ reveries. News and recordings intersperse with local ads and station IDs across multiple networks.

WTSA Haviandale Wish Ochestra Jack Armstronc Meredith Wilteon Our Husk Brite’ Orchestra Pollce Bietler Vincent Layton Freores Hal Redards Harlem Serenade Stars of KMAC Harry Teexer al Pearce Hia Gang Iyck Oakie’s College Woat—Bennie's Orch Astire CN Konv—International Goodwill Yoop Alews Club Cabana Benny Crodmai WLW KTSA Mioger Pryor Eeheon Jones Oreh Woai Herbie Kay Orch Retroadeaa Andy Tie Tea Rogoreod

Radio Programs for Tomorrow on Wednesday Schedule

Broadcast listings show a dense, misread schedule with programing from U S Navy Band Symphony to Morning Devotions and Wilderness Road. Entries include American School of the Air Myrt and Maree Curtis Institute Atneie and Texas Travelers with numerous name fragments and unclear times. The piece also notes dog names by Anton Chekhov and a reference to Texas Quality Network.

Astaire Ginger Tradt George Recolor Columbia Tomorow KTLA Reclor Nation’s Housewives Jim Brady Edward Arnold Pought Leah Ray Lovely Warbler Phil Harris Jack Oarte Ater Owl Tana George Givot Cliff Edwards Lyamfeville Russ Morgan Leo Krisman H. B.C Hendric van Loow A. B.C United States Navy Band Symphony RESA Wyfical Clark Shamio News U. S. Navy Band Symphony Orchestra Magazine of the Air Big Sister Mary Ferguson Charm Bashton Texas Travelers Light Pound Culuan Kone Wrieslors Oklahoure Playboys George Feeder Dean Moore Songa Nemes ‘Fhronghy Wonan Ana American School of the Air Myrt and Maree Ho—Curtis Institute Atneiefer

Short Wave Broadcast Fragments From Across The World

A fragmented OCR list shows various radio and TV times and places, including Saskatoon and Paris entries. It mentions programs and dates in a garbled style, with references to bands, acts, and performers such as The Daltekinsa and Farner Kiddla, noting schedules like 6:35 and 8:50 p.m. Across unclear lines, it preserves names and times, indicating a timetable or listings page with mixed content.

Vlasmas Laninr HSC Berlin Daltekinsa Ape DI Rex Caracas Aftina Parle D Bag TFA Saskatoon Farner Kiddla Cheatra Ciro Gamoe TCIRX Paris

Japanese Upper House Debates Abuse Claims in Torture Testimony

TORIG February session in the upper house hears Sen. Kissei Kakuba aged 72 recount his own torture years ago for an alleged crime. He condemns police methods as medieval and calls on Gov. Tayashi to ban such practices and remove responsible officials amid a hushed parliament.

Torig WeinIy House of Peers Kissei Kakuba Suyuru Tayashi Stiely

Names Run Out for Stork's 20th Gift

ST Louis reports a chaotic scene as a year old parent waits for a visit from the stork amid hospital delays. A nervous observer tries to recall the identity of the baby’s father while officials reassure delays are common in such moments.

Stork St, Louis Pei Ig Toni Tatlens

Kansas House Advances Beer Ban in Proposed Liquor Law

The Kansas House passed a bill to ban beer and all non alcoholic beverages with alcohol like content, awaiting Senate approval and Governor Waller’s signature. The move targets state treasury concerns amid a broader push by lawmakers including Alt AM Landau and others.

State House Senate Waller Buxmen Alt AM Landau Kansas

Real cleansing with Adierika eases stomach pains

An advertisement claims Adierika treats gas and bowel issues, claiming the product cleanses upper and lower bowels, relieves gas, improves sleep, reduces headaches, and ends months of sour stomach and nervousness with a single spoonful. It cites testimonials from Dr Shaw and Mr Filler.

Adierka Jas Adierlea Mr. Shaw Mel Fark Dierika

Fragmentary San Antonio notices broadcast by KTSA

A garbled item notes a daily and Sunday broadcast of lost and found notices on KTSA around 11:09 with an appeal for quick recovery of articles and pets. It mentions distribution to a large audience and courteous adwriter sharing.

San Antonio Aris Ktsa Ab

Four Firemen Hurt After Wall Collapse In Paducah

Four firemen were injured when a wall collapsed during a spectacular downtown blaze in Paducah Kentucky early today. The fire threatened the district amid heavy smoke and the city’s rugged conditions.

Nazis to Bend Up to Church Rift Threatens Hitler

Berlin Feb 16—Full capitulation of Nazis to rebellious Protestant ministers indicated as Hitler restores church control to Evangelical leadership. If accurate, a major early defeat for Hitler’s bid to suppress all church activity. A semi official agency reports Reichsführer directs Ebersreich to prepare for an election of a general synod to steer Evangelical church affairs.

Berlin Adolf Hitler Vleeterste Deutsches Nachtichtenhuere Hitler Cabecd Reichsfuehtrer Hans

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