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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1938

Page

2

Exiled Castelbargo visit sparks Alcatraz film chatter

Hollywood notes report the Countess of Castelbarco and her husband arriving in Los Angeles to explore film offers for the Countess and discuss Arturo Toscanini. Toscanini reportedly may reconsider film appearances, while other stars like Marion Davies and Gladys Swarthout are noted in New York and Hollywood circles amid holiday events and upcoming projects.

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Texas High Court Gaining on Docket

The Texas Supreme Court is narrowing its backlog with 335 cases pending on New Year’s Day and 290 today. Applications pending sit at 72, while current submissions stand at a similar level. The court aims to set argued cases promptly and bring submissions under control.

Texas High Court Austin Jan Tex BS Supreme Court Phillie Bret Whess

Two reporters die in Spain after fete incident

The article details a fatal crash in Spain involving two reporters returning from a celebration. It mentions injuries to a bystander named Dennis Atsbury and describes foggy conditions and vehicle wrecks as the night wore on. It also covers police actions, casualties from various incidents, and a New Year scene in San Antonio.

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Blaze kills pet horses at Montemir riding academy

A large fire at the Montemir riding academy in West Orange New Jersey killed more than eighty horses. Owners such as Garden Le Roy and Chester Du Bois faced a vast loss of horses as firemen battled the blaze and many young women rushed to the scene. Equipment losses were estimated at 75000 dollars with no insurance to cover the horses. The chaotic scene drew social attention as more than a score of horses perished and the incident affected the local equestrian community.

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FDR Cuts Domestic Silver Price Amid Western Discontent

The United States sets a new domestic silver price at 84.64 cents per ounce through 1938, replacing 77.57 cents. Roosevelts proclamation follows Western lawmakers calls to maintain prior levels, highlighting a premium to aid mining states and inflation concerns. Indian silver market shows little reaction as traders weigh potential new silver accords with Mexico, China and Canada.

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Short Wave Saturday Listings in Folklore and Music Programs

A compact schedule lists radio and music programs across stations including Spanish revue El Chi e and Daisy Heniren segment. Highlights feature classical and chamber music, with times from 2 p.m. to evening, plus live performances and national broadcasts.

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Weather Notes and Moon Phases for Travelers

A weather and astronomy brief notes the upcoming moon phases and daily times. It mentions a new moon danger and lists moonrise and moonset times, with low tides and travel weather hints. The text references times around 5 48 pm Saturday and 7 am Sunday, plus several stations and places behind garbled names.

United States to Expand Naval Build Up and Pacific Defense

Washington drafts an aggressive naval expansion to deter Japan and safeguard the western frontier. The plan envisions more ships, potential bases on the Pacific coast, and possible extensions beyond the London treaty limits. Officials say details may emerge within days, with Congress to receive a formal message and a request for funding to augment the current budget. The thinking stresses national defense over old border concepts and warns of broader global moves by Japan and its allies.

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Forecast of 1938 radio programs and guests on KESA KMAG WOAI

A scrambled 1938 radio schedule lists stations KESA LA Phil Theatro WAO and KMAG with times for Harlem Berende Ruth Gordon Benny Goodman and Buddy Boxers Orchestra. It notes broadcasts from KTSA WX and multiple orchestras including Cholly Muste and Ray Noble with details on midnight features and Goodwill programs.

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Radio and concert highlights on night programs 1938

Radio nights present a 45 minute forecast of the new year with King Features Syndicate and International News Service, plus Arturo Toscanini directing the NBC Symphony Orchestra. WOAT will air the first 16 minutes of the concert, featuring Berlioz, Beethoven, and Strauss. Other programs include a 1937 medley, community singing, and student acts on KTSA and KTSA related stations.

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W A Liner Hostess Weds High in Air

Dorothy Koke a TWA Skyliner hostess married Ravert D. Paulkner a Kansas City businessman in a midnight ceremony aboard the airliner above Los Angeles. Four sister hostesses and W R Payne attended. The ship’s radio aired Loberenin’s wedding march for the event.

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