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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1938

Page

13

Wheat Prices Surge Amid Strong European Demand

Markets report wheat prices rising sharply across Chicago Winnipeg and Liverpool as European demand and thin U S supply boost values. Oats hold, rye climbs, and export business nears 400 000 bushels while U S steel and auto shares gain on renewed production expectations Gloria Vanderbilt's fortune rises by 4.08 million amid custody ruling and estate filings.

Winnipeg Liverpool Chicago North American United States Roosevelt Congress Ty Com

Snow falls in Lubbock with rising temps and showers

Snow began falling heavily in Lubbock as temperatures stayed high for an early January day. Municipal airport readings showed rapid snowfall and a sharp drop toward afternoon, with forecasts predicting showers tonight and milder weather moving into the Panhandle by Wednesday.

Lubbock Tusbock Non Municipal Jarbback Panhandle Loree

Mexico Shakes Cabinet Over Oil Policy Turmoil

Mexico's government reshuffles its cabinet as three ministers resign amid a clash over petroleum policy. Generals Sanchez Tapia and Hinojosa plus Interior Minister Guerrero exit. replacements include Ignacio Garcia Telles as interior minister and Jose Siurob as federal district governor. The move comes as foreign oil firms press for wage increases and the state claims a stake in development.

Mexico City Menico Rafael Sanchez Tapia Sivestre Cherrero Inter Minster Cosme Tinajosa Lazsto Gardenas Guchrostroe Iganachy Garcia Telles Jose Siuroh Sanchez Tapia Petroleum Fiolicy Lonton Washington Ultimatio Mexican National Labor Board Cardenas Sanche Tapia Guerrero Proletarian National Revolutionary Party Hinojosa Yostragster General Ebucurostry Siurod Department of Health Leonides Andreu Almixin Fomer Pudla Germany Guydla Tellez University of Mexico Manuel Ayila Camacha National Defense Defense

Count of Cavadonga Faces Third Blood Transfusion

The Count of Cavadonga, haemophiliac son of the former Spanish king, confronts a third transfusion in 24 hours. He remains serious but not critical as congestion subsides and doctors monitor his condition closely.

Cavadonga

Daughter of Ford's Aid Elopes to Indiana Wedding

Detroit report says 18 year old Gertrude Bennett daughter of Ford Motor personnel director Harry Bennett and Russell Hughes were married at 5 PM yesterday in Auburn Indiana by Justice Miles Boxler. Captain Donald S Leonard of the state police confirmed he learned of the marriage from County Clerk Carl Walters. Bennett had reported his daughter missing earlier today.

Detroit Jen Donald S Leonard State Police Gertrude Bennett Harry Bennett Ford Motor Company Russell Hughes At & P.m Auburn Ind Leonard Carl Walters Justice of the Peace Miles Boxler Miss Bennett Bennett

Hudson To Make New Car Hudson Motors recalls workers

Hudson Motor Car Company president Harit told reporters the firm will recall more workers within weeks as part of a plan to return to full production. The company will start production this week on a new low price car, boosting factory staff to 12,000 and expanding payroll by 1.26 million monthly. About 21 million dollars will be spent on tools materials and other costs.

Detroit Van A. BE. Harit Hudson Motor Gey Company ninnAnd Meaney Hudson Company Tey

Pension applications lag despite police and department reports

About 200 pension cases were reviewed with affidavits of qualification. only eight applicants were flagged as failing to apply. November December pensions were not issued to those who did not return affidavits. A conference will be held with Police Chief and Fire Chief to determine eligibility for further pensions.

Dechman Qwen DB. Kilday J. G. Sarva Detere Taleetfni

Quin’s Condition Reported Good After Surgery

Report from Rothesler Minnesota hospital notes Mayor C K Quin recovering well after an operation. Assistant to the attending surgeon L K Blasker relayed to Acting Mayor Phil Wright that condition was satisfactory, as Wright said no news is good news.

Quin C. K. Quin Rothresler Minn L. K. Blasker Phil Wright Wright Gantt Resa Hospital

Gunmen Loot Palatial Home of J Edward Meyer

Four gunmen invaded the palatial home of J Edward Meyer in Kings Point New York Jan 410. They held Mrs Meyer her daughter and four servants prisoner for more than an hour and fled with jewelry and valuables valued at around 40000 dollars reports say

Kings Point J. Edward Meyer Meyer

Philadelphia Mint Reached 24 Million in Production Last Year

The Philadelphia mint reported producing about 24,603,583 dollars worth of coinage last year. This figure highlights strong output and financial activity at the facility.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Mint

PLANES LEAQ JAP DRIVE SOUTH PLANES LEAQ JAP DRIVE SOUTH

The Axenciated Prey Japanese armies drive southward through Getral Shanuing province and report capture of Chat Ek Laplsge of Confuciua, 70 miles south of Tsinan. Tapan air forces bombarded inland targets while ground troops near 800 miles on the Yangtze river. Teruel battles in Spain see heavy fighting as both sides suffer, with government forces holding the city amid renewed bayonet pressure. Near East tensions rise as Mustafa Nalws Pasha battles to return his Wafd party to power while Britain broadens propaganda efforts against Italy and Arabs in Palestine. Heavy snow hampers both sides in Teruel with 706,000 men engaged. Sir George Preley, former Canadian high commissioner, dies in London.

Japan Getral Chat Yatgotze River Spain Teruel Near East Egypt Mustapha Nalws Pasha nn,Hon Alis¢ Party, the W.af.d. After A Riotous Claimbat of Deputies «Ennston Arifis Siedt Ree

Weather forecast for Sian Antonio and vicinity

The region will be partly to mostly cloudy with cooler conditions Tuesday night and Wednesday. Highs around 60s, lows near mid forties to upper fifties, with northerly to northeast winds and unsettled conditions in the far south portions. West Texas mainly partly cloudy with possible showers in the far west Tuesday and cooler southeast Tuesday. Panhandle warmer Wednesday.

Sian Antonio Lowesh Deere East Texas Cooter West Texas Panhandle

Allred at Odds With Land Office

In Austin on June 4 Governor James W. Allred again clashed with Land Commissioner William H. McDonald over a land patent for 48 acres in Rusk County. McDonald defended the patent as proper, while Allred accused the move of impropriety and refused to sign the ministerial patent act citing altered survey values and policy precedents.

Austin Jun James W. Altred William H. Mc Bonald Land Office Allred McDoni Rusk McDonald

Navy Signal Book From Panay Hunted

Shanghai reports a search for a U S Navy signal book lost after the Panay was struck by bombs. The book sank attempting to sink to the bottom with weighted pages to keep it from Japanese hands, divers have recovered safes but not the volume, and five other strong-boxes remain to be retrieved.

Shanghai INS United States Navy Yangtze River Panay Lie Panny

Missing San Antonio Woman Feared Kidnapped

A San Antonio mother, Mrs. Natividad Gorates, 27, of 2221 El Paso street, vanished Monday afternoon while en route to Grdos National bank. Her employer, Mrs. Goneales, says the cafe worker was to collect the day’s receipts at 2 pm and fears she was kidnapped by people aware she was taking money to the bank.

San Antoniio Vane Natividad Gorates el Paso Street Grdos National Bank Gongiles Goneales Iohn

Spiced Weather Teases San Antonio Forecast

A quirky weather note predicts pleasant conditions for San Antonio with mild temperatures and partly cloudy skies. Assistant Meteorologist Howard Marx forecasts slightly warmer weather by Thursday and mentions golf, horseback riding, and hiking as ideal activities.

San Antonio Howard Marx

Valley Publisher to Address Chamber Banquet in Rio Grande Valley

Carl Magee publisher of the Brewtsville Herald and McAllen Matt speaks at the chamber of commerce inaugural banquet in Lig Plaza hotel. Magee, creator of the city parking meters, is a notable figure in Harlingen and Rio Grande Valley journalism.

Carl Magee Rio Grande Valley Chamber of Commerce Lig Plaza Billroman Mager Brewtsvile Herald McAllen Harlingen

Ketterson Rites Planned in College Station

Funeral services for Mrs. Mozelle Vick Ketterson wife of T L Ketterson assistant robbery director of Texas A and M were being prepared in College Station Bryan hospital death reported January 4 details incomplete

Ketterson College Station Mozelle Vick Ketterson T. ¥. Ketterson Robblerty Texas A Bryan Pospital

Death at a San Antonio Market Stand

N L Meyerson 65 operator of a grocery and fut stand at 2617 South Flores was found dead Tuesday morning in the rear of his store. Neighbors alerted police after seeing he could not be awakened and a rope was found tied to a beam with the body clothed only in shirt and underwear. A note directed the body to be turned over to a local undertaker and a package to a son in Chicago. Judge Raymond Gerhardt ruled death by his own action.

N. L. Meyerson South Flores Street Chicago Raymond Gerhardt Rea

Ten Die in Jalisco State Elections Violence

Ten men were killed and several wounded in clashes during municipal elections in Jalisco State. Peasant and labor groups charged municipal officials with manipulation and political influence in the incidents reported from Guadalajara.

Jalisco Mexico City Guadallara Inight

Deal on Car Leves Man Holding Sack

Leonardo Sanchez of Gardendale Kansas loses faith in a fellow iwari alag over an automobile sale. After New Year's Eve celebrations he lands in jail with a cellmate. Police release, immigration inquiry pending, Sanchez agrees to sell the car with the cellmate’s help. Transfer occurs Sunday. ex cellmate disappears. Sanchez faces release and possible walk home.

Leonardo Sanchez Gardendale Kan Iwari Sanches Wicely Ety Sanchez Possarslor Kangas

Nippon target on white race in Asia sparked by minister in Paris view

Admiral Nobumase Suetsugu, former Imperial war council member and interior minister designate in Japan, vowed that whites must be banished from Asia. He urged British restraint and warned that American acquiescence would enable Britain to force control, signaling a looming clash involving Japan, Britain, and the United States.

Paris Jen Japan Asia Nobumase Suetsugi Imperial Combined Meet Tokio United States Suetsugu Paulliwara Koyone On Supreme War Council MIT Shntsugu Jamy Britain

Disappearance of 25000 From Brooklyn Bank Vault

Brooklyn bank vault theft details sift through as $25000 cash vanishes after tallied by teller Willaan Heber. Vault door locked. cash counted earlier in the day and found missing hours later, leaving investigators to probe the mysterious loss from Bensonhurst National Bank.

New York Bensonhurst National Bank Brooklyn Marty Willaan Heber

Kitchen kettle incident leaves child burned at home

Jos Uindon, seven, of 2426 South Flores Street, suffered severe burns when boiling water from a kettle sprayed him in his kitchen Tuesday. He was transported to Robert B. Green Hospital for treatment.

Jos’ Uindon South Flores Street Robert B. Green “Hospital

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