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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1937

Page

2

Cupid’s Dart Prompts Minnie Romance in Chicago

Minnie Mouse admires Brett the singing mouse attraction but stays aloof after Mickey Mouse visits. Herbert C. Gensby of Woodstock’s Industrial Home for Children notes Mickey’s singing is not special, while Minnie keeps singing, and the report hints at a quirky diversion in a gilded cage.

Chicago Jan Minnie Elven Dows Brett Mouse Mickey Herbert C. Gensby Catcags Industrial Home For Children Woodstock Bysiamie Mickeys

Mexican pledge blocks U S war aircraft to Spain

Opened in Warrington on January 4 the article reports Mexico's government pledging not to permit US origin war materials to pass through its territory to Franco’s loyalist government in Spain. Officials note private shipments were halted and Congress may act to authorize sanctions on such transits.

Warrington United States Royallst Mexico Pentaneots Spain Boantalt Motormur Vera Cruz Mexco Actix Btase R. Walton Moore Moore

Tracy Stars in Radio Drama on Tomorrow's Network Broadcast

Radio columnist notes Tracy Stars will star in a radio adaptation of Men in White with Clark Gable’s film cast and Virginia Bruce and Frances Farmer in supporting roles. The Columbia network presents the Capitol opening, roll call, and speaker election at 11 am with KTBA carrying the full broadcast. Other programs include Horace HelgItd and his Belgadiers, Kemp's slow numbers on CBS, and a mention of André Kostelanetz’s absence.

Renwicke Cary Congress Columbia Network House of, Representatives Elation Ktba Wits Am Spencer Tracy ETSA Tracy Clark Gable Virginia Bruce Frances Farmer Welor Moore Helen Broderick Syddy

Theat ers Program Listings for Mulen

Local short wave program notes and theater listings for Mulen with times from p m to evening. Includes Empire Mall Collected by Pascoe Thornton GSC and multiple musical acts and performances with venues at 8 Neapolitan 7HU s Bail Baw and other locations.

Sonmay Bopa P.m Mewsa Dnera Falatatli Cuchetli Empire Mallee Pascoe Thornton Bridacwales Auintet Marlon

Drain Pipe Halts 13 Story Plunge In Madison Square

A drain pipe failure from a ninth floor outlet on an 18 story hotel in Madison Square trapped a young woman named Maria Al-Perowite. She hung head down with her skirt caught in the pipe as crowds gathered. Prank Louys, hotel assistant manager, grabbed her clothing from a distant window and pulled her to safety. she was taken to Bellevue Hospital.

New York Madison Square Vice Maria al- Perowite Louys Bellevue Hospital

Fear Killer Dies in Electric Chair in Pennsylvania

Jacob Gable, calm and quiet, died in the electric chair early today for the murder of 8 year old Mrs. Hazel Goltstin. Gable had claimed the state was framing him. The state labeled him a fearsome killer, arguing he beat Mrs. Goltstin to prevent her from telling of seeing him leave a correctionary facility.

Billefonte UPI Jacob Gable Hazel -Golstel Gable Binger Goltsthin

Serenade and Radio Highlights Amid Busy Music Schedule

A cluttered listing details Serenade and various musical acts, radio reads, and scheduled performances across stations including ETSA Horner, WOAI, and ABC News. Notable items feature Bert recording sessions, Plantation Boys, Fibber McGee and Molly, and The Voice of City Govern with numerous time slots and show names.

Tava Horner Teldhin Deigadiers ReGen Cleir the Voice of City Govern Tansara Ted Jill Etsa—Radio Theater Woas—Minstrels Somme Carolina Ponza Paris Internationst Geum Steuiln Rlalos RTH Saurs ABC Brown Roundun Fernationat Goorell Opie Geores Olsen Andy Nobles Ber Don Albert Abe Lyman Carl Ravel WOAI—Gua_ Arnheim

Radio Programs for Tomorrow Tuesday Schedule Overview

Tomorrow’s radio lineup features a mix of musical acts, sermons, and variety shows. Highlights include Bilky Wor Tae Sut og te st, Opening of Congress coverage, and a morning Devotions block. Organist performances, school of the arts, and the Randall Sisters join a wide array of local and network programs through the day.

Esenaies Redience Congress Len White Onanhix Congresa Ashes Allts and Company

Beads of Sweat Used as Bullets in Tall Story Contest

Bristol city attorney Joe Brown won the tall story contest at a dinner for Anstar officials. His entry described a hunter pursuing a bear on a bitter cold day using "beads of perspiration" as bullets. The beads allegedly melted in heat, turned to ice, and penetrated the bear’s skull, causing death by brain water.

Bristol Jay Joe Brown Anstar Luke Wren

Strikes Shut C M Plants In Major GM Units

The United Automobile Workers report strikes at General Motors plants including Atlanta Fisher Body, Kansas City Fisher Body, Cleveland Fisher Body, Flint Fisher Body, Norwood Guide Lamp, and Anderson Guiding, with thousands idled due to material shortages. Plants affected include Chevrolet and Fisher Body divisions, with December strike dates and thousands of workers idle nationwide.

Mrews United Automoobile Worker of Amaries General Motors Allanta Fisher Body Ind Anderson

Nature Not Raw, Says Missoula Foresters

Missoula region foresters report a new survey showing modern campers favor cleaner, safer spots that are closer to water and good fishing. They note the public preference for regulated, well maintained camping areas over wilderness solitude.

Missoula Mont

Letter Testimony From Three Months At Sea Journey

Mrs Richard Reed testifies about a letter mailed from a tiny South Seas island 950 miles southwest of Samoa. The note traveled in a waterproof bag aboard a passing liner during a world tour, taking three months to reach her in Burbank California.

U. S. Burbank Calif Richard Reed South

Girl Bitten Saves Friend From Dog Attack

Pearsall 18M Pauline Her Ting, a student at San Marcos Baptist academy, was treated for a dog bite on Monday after she saved her friend Fogey Salmon, 5, during an attack by a dog. The Salmon family, headed by Mr. and Mrs. Erskine Salmon, reported the incident.

Pearsall Pauline Her Ting the Baptist Academy At San Marcos Fogey Salmon Erskine Salmon

Madrid Envoy Hops From Brownsville After Crash

Felix Gordon Ordus Madrid ambassador to Mexico survived a plane crash in Brownsville on Saturday. He resumed travel hours later aboard a chartered plane from Bieler to Washington. He declined to discuss the mission to purchase airplanes for the royalist Spanish government. He travels with his wife and daughter Ofelia.

Brownsville INS Felix Gordon Ordus Madrid Mexico Mexico City Washington Fritz Briler Weo Beiler Los Angeles Gordon Ordas Bieler Cloyd Cley Yoing Ofelia

Acosta Recalls Spanish Air Battles and Bombing Run

Acosta recounts days over Vittoria airfield during the Spanish conflict. He describes mixed bomber planes with Russian escorts, weather hazy skies, and the risky mission that burned 10 insurgent aircraft. He praises Russian pilots for aggression and skill while noting heavy losses and learning curves.

Vittoria Airfield Formalin

Postmasters urged to adopt merit system reforms

The civil service commission urged legislation to place all non-policy government offices including postmasters under merit. It called for elimination of four-year terms for posts and for examinations to fill first class postmasterships by the highest ranking candidates. It urged compulsory retirement ages and penalties for undue political activity, citing progress toward a universal merit system.

Washington Thes Civil Service Commission Public Service Cabinet Tubsing Comilacion

Beware Coughs from Common Colds That Hang On

An advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a stronger remedy for lingering coughs from common colds. It claims the product soothes irritated airways and loosens phlegm, suggesting other remedies may be ineffective and urging immediate use for serious symptoms.

Undelivered Ion Plane Shipment Blocked to Spain

In Vera Cruz Mexico January 1 authorities deny receiving orders halting a planned transfer of American planes to Spain. Seven of fourteen planes sold to Mexican air line were resold to the Spanish Socialist Communist government and were at Tejeria airport awaiting transport aboard the Motoman. Rumors of two planes aboard the Motomar were denied by port officials.

Vera Cruz Mexico Nnlestates Aforxican Spain Motoman Tejeria

Texas Educator Benjamin Condray Jr Dies en route to burial

Benjamin Franklin Condray Jr. 35, a Texas Technological College economist, died in a Dallas hotel while traveling to Arkansas for burial. The educator, long associated with economics and trustees administration, was en route to Ardendale, Ark, when the fatal incident occurred.

Dallas Gan Benjamin Franklin Condray Jr Texas Technological College Lubbock Arcndelphia Ark Condray Ferdiay

Denture Problems and Quick Fixes from Stores

Fragmented reader text discusses denture issues like loose plates popping out and speech problems. Mentions using alkaline products and seeking quick fixes from stores. Includes garbled terms and unclear instructions.

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