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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1938

Page

2

NEW BARBARISM IN CHINA OUTRAGES WORLD PACT MOVE

Reports from Chenechow, China of aerial bombardment killing and wounding up to 1200 prompted U S lawmakers to push for an international pact outlawing barbaric warfare against civilians. Representative Hamilton Fish and Senator Arthur Capper introduced resolutions condemning such methods and urging a conference of great powers.

Cabtel Chenechow China Congress Hamilton Fish New York House Senate Arthur Capper Kansas Senate Foreign Relations Committee Turner Senator Capper Fish Pal United States Capper Ish Senate For Hearst William Randolph Hearst Samwel D. McReynolds Rouse Forelgn Omembers Plmiar Yiews

France Blazes Toward World Pact in World War Safeguards

The French Government backed by strategic support and inspired by William Randolph Hearst’s U.S. campaign moved toward an international agreement to safeguard civilians from modern warfare’s brutal barbs. The drive reflects growing momentum for a global pact.

Persign Yvon Tolbos France Vatican Britain House of Commons Anthony Eden Neville Chamberlain Eden Wenal Pahis Stratigrit Wilam Rentolph Hearst United States

Black and White Ointment Promises Skin Relief

Ad copy claims an ointment named Black and White delivers relief for skin irritation and eczema. Mentions Famona for over 20 years and sales through druggists. Text is fragmented and reads like an old advertisement with unclear product names.

Bishop Hayes Backs Ban on Barbarism in War

February 16 reports Bishop Ralph Hayes, rector of ten American colleges at Rome, endorses Hearst papers' campaign for an international civilian protection agreement in war. He says the effort to end savagery against civilians is worthy and backed by all Catholics from laypeople to the pope.

Bnt Ralph Hayes Ten American College Rome Hearst Hayes

Chief Shows Indian Dances at Program

Chief Ned Fox of the Dakotas displayed native dances of Plains tribes at an annual dinner program in San Antonio. The event, part of the Texas Science club and Southwest Texas Archaeological Society, featured speakers Dr. Dudley Jackson Maj. Fletcher Gardner Col. Martin J Chiamins and K Walker Davenport.

Ned Fox Dakotas Indian Schools of America Naliv San Archeolagy de Parliuent

Woman Convicted as Habitual Criminal

CHICAGO Feb 16 INS The first woman convicted here as a habitual criminal today faced a 10 year prison term. She is Mrs Jon Roberts 35 caught after numerous arrests and labeled the toughest shoplifter of them all. When ordered to attend police showup she removed her clothes and mocked attendants to remove her from the cell.

Chicago INS Jon Roberts Labder Poliee

Beware The Cough From a Common Cold That Hangs On

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a remedy for stubborn coughs and bronchial irritation. It highlights Beechwood Creosote in a palatable emulsion that soothes inflamed mucous membranes, loosens phlegm, and reaches the source of trouble from within. The ad claims relief for adults and children, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Driwells

Radio aired tennis match previews and star lineup

Tonight at the municipal auditorium a touring tennis troupe headlines an exhibition with Ellsworth Vines Fred Perry Berkeley Bell and Walter Senior. Radio stations WOAT EYSA KABC KTLA broadcast schedules include player interviews, music acts and guests from film and theater, with multiple program blocks and promised performances throughout the evening.

Nenwicke Cary Muplcipalamuditorium Ellsworth ‘Vines Fred Perry Berkeley Bell Walter Senior WOAT EYSA KABC Bill McCabe Cherrie Bell Cantor KTBA Young Rosenblatt Joseph Rosenblatt Wll Jscdnes Wolfe Andre Kostelanota Gordon and Ravel Twieht Turkey Rayman Scott Lawrence Tibbett Erl King Wagner Kanthauger Arthur Wilkinson Yeagertown Dave Elman Ben Brunic Buddy Clark Rosie Jane Pickens Orchest KTLA

Radio Program Listings and Funeral Notice

A garbled wire service style radio schedule lists KTSA WOAI KONO and other stations with varied programs for Wednesday evening and night. It also reports funeral services for John B. Watts, 46, San Antonio grocer executive, survivor details, service time, and Gonzales burial arrangements.

John B. Watts Sweeney and Company, Incorporated San Antonio Church of the Messiah Gonzales Masonic Lodge Woodmen of the World East Houston Street Cora Watts Ona Kathleen Lytha Maria John B. Walts Jr Alice Ward San Artorus Dora Kester Lockhart Grate MrComb Corpus Chtisis Flora Hawkins Zldovade

Fragmented Wave Wrune Scene From Danube Festival

An OCR damaged notice recounts an eclectic festival with musicians and orchestral performers. References to places like Netherlands Hungary and Sydney appear with dates, times, and various event names symbolizing a grand multi venue concert program.

Wrune Sha Howard Danube Daz Nyo Inilioven Netherlands Yan Voriaty Ronthern Sisters Avi Muni IRF Aem Tony Yeshsrlson Muslent Ravan Niew Tom Saeening Sydney Wii Pions Iza Ihe Bao Mey Jae

Tomorrow's Radio Programs Thursday Schedule

Radio listings show a dense, era tone schedule with numerous program titles, hosts, and time slots across bands. It lists Musical Clock, The Latest News, many musical acts, variety features, and news breaks at intervals, reflecting a bustling station lineup.

NTSA Tao—Cheechu Fn Hatters Deep River Boys Myrt Marge Newmiller Rascal Mary Lee Taxlor Carol Eanony Aunt Jennys Rhythmaires enBein Sam Matison Encembie Citio Manonaha Street Hilly Bove Ted Bil Hertel the O'Neill American Scheel Mr Oh Ray Black Verselles Zav Artry Band Setente Joe Hoyces Hitty Keene Dante “‘Pime Lee Colnsan National Defense Tal Hilltoys Helen's Fens Mergut Castiemrad Studio Myrasic Ing —Norman Sher Plantative Hyrmns al Caurchen

Frame Tabernacle Work Will Start

Work on a frame tabernacle at North St. Marys and Euclid streets will start this week, per Rev. C Edward Roberts. A protest against building the tabernacle was filed by 67 residents. Commissioner Phil Wright noted the city cannot deny the permit if it complies with the building code. The tabernacle, non-sectarian, will open in about three weeks.

North St. Mary's Euclid Streets C. Edward Roberts Phil Wright Roberts

Graduation Held for 61 Aviators at Kelly Field

Graduation exercises at Kelly field featured five flying cadets five officers of the regular army and one foreign officer. Col W B Tutte delivered the address as cadets were commissioned as second lieutenants in the Alt ree reserve and ordered to extended active duty with Air carpet technical units. A new class of 101 students will transfer from Randolph field to Kelly field next week to begin running March 1.

Kelly Field W. B. Tutte Randolph Field

Polar Party Rescue Delayed by Ice Jam

Moscow reports rescue efforts for four Russian polar scientists were slowed by cold weather that solidified surrounding ice. The Soviet icebreakers Talenyi and Murman prepared a seaplane for tests as they closed in on the scientists about 12 miles offshore.

Polar Party Moscow Talenyi Murman Freetland Murmun Enriter

Population gains at Stockholm noted in Danish explorer report

A Danish explorer reports Stockholm’s population rising to 855 104 with an increase of 12 000 from the previous year. The note references Mongolian influences and ancient songs as part of the steppe connection mentioned in the Danish account.

Stockholm Mongolia Tecortis Mans

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