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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1938

Page

4

Oil Price Case Opens Sixth Month in Madison Trial

In Madison on January 4 the federal gasoline price fixing case advances as Charles Arnott of Socony Vacuum readies to testify. He is named as the alleged mastermind behind a Midwest price surge in 1934 and 1935. The trial includes 37 company officials and 18 major firms, with disputes over stabilization letters from Interior Secretary Ickes and NRA code roles.

Madison Wis Charles Arrott Socony-Vacuum Oil Company Ofthlal Armott NRA Petroleum Patrick ‘Ti, Stone Arnatt Interior Ickes

Gen Lucien Berry Buried in Arlington National Cemetery

General Lucien G Berry retired acting chief of artillery in the Thirty-Ninth division during World War I was buried today at Arlington National Cemetery after dying last week at his Cann ing New Jersey home He was born November 2 1863 at Gaston North Carolina and graduated from West Point July 1 1888 He retired June 16 1921 His widow survives

Berry Arlington Washington Lucien G. Berry Canning Arlington National Cemetery General Berry Gaston West Pont

Postmaster Harry L. Todd Dies at 69 in San Francisco

Harry L. Todd, age 69, who served as San Francisco postmaster from 1927 to 1933, died last night in San Francisco according to local obituaries. His tenure included significant postal modernization efforts and community service.

San Francisco Harry L. Todd

Walter O Keefe Details Airfield Improvement Plans

Complete plans for improvements at Stinson field were mailed to Washington by Thomas Coghill, engineer for the WEA projects. The proposals show drainage, grading, runway construction, re routing of roads, taxi strip widening, runway lighting, and 22 000 feet of sub drainage. Total cost I not to exceed 200 000 dollars with approval anticipated within 300 days.

Stinson’ Field Washington Thomas Coghill Ielty Wea Coghill Bureau of Air-Commerce Dave

Short Wave Tuesday in a Fragmented Radio Log

Reading from a scrambled radio schedule, the short wave entry lists London and BBC Empire broadcasts, musical programs, travel notes, and mixed times across cities. It mentions Bertie, Gus, Klay Kuhn, Verlin, and Antorigan with scattered durations and line items, highlighting a chaotic listing of programs and stations.

Bertie Gus- Klay Kuhn Seurappin Rome Maly Verlin Tondon Warmantes GSE Australia

Night Radio Schedule and Musical Acts Listing

A dense historical radio timetable lists shows and orchestras with times across the evening. Entries include Senga, Timmin Allen, Little Orphan Annie, Harlem Serenade, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Tommy Dorney, and many regional programs and stations such as KTSA, WESA, KONQ, WMAC, and KONO, detailing broadcasts, records, and musical acts throughout the night.

RTSA Nan Wynn Senga Cight Asa Benetime Woar Sink Armatrong Timmin Allen Hanps Felten AL Brito Gharia St Clairs Oreh Tommy Dorney KONQ Waynn King Don KTSA Benny Goodman Song School

Radio Programs for Tomorrow Schedule

Tomorrow's line up lists many programs on KTSA from 6:00 am to 4:00 pm including Musical Clock The Latest News and Aunt Jenny's Real Life Stories. It also notes regulars such as Ruth Carhart Beverly and Sterling, plus musical features and news updates throughout the day.

KTSA O—Trading Post O.cherk Syrt Marge Tony Wena Marine Hand Tod Dil Ea Lie Devens Lenape Sale Shore Rey Bloch H Ao Jeanny Peaboury Curtis Milituia Aristete Columbia Fond Coluign Dorothy Gordon Treakfast Club M. Margot of Castlewood e—Cabty Doughboys Jack Amling Orel Wilder Jones Udy Jane Sakenver Youne Family

U S Printer Reports Congress Pages Decline

The Public Printer released figures for 1937 showing Congresses Record averaged 76.25 pages per issue, down from 83 pages in 1835. The report notes a trend of reduced print length among congressional records.

U.S Washington I. Gingengack Congressional Record

Progressive Solon G shifts to Democrat

In a Washington report dated January 4, Representative Franck Havenor of San Francisco announced his party switch from Progressive to Democrat. The move increases Democrats in Congress without a formal election, signaling a shift in California politics and the broader party balance.

Progressive Solong Washington Congress Franck R. Havennor San Francisco California

Pan American booklet honors twenty first anniversary in San Antonio

A 64 page Pan American Round Table booklet celebrates its 21st founding anniversary and Texas contributions to emotional goodwill. It explains origins aims and purposes of the Round Table and its role in fostering western hemisphere unity led by the women of the Americas. Mrs John Case Griswold founded the movement in 1917 with chapters now in Laredo El Paso Dallas Austin Brownsville McAllen and more. The booklet features San Antonio photographs historic spots and Texas artifacts.

Pan American Round Table San Antonio Pan American Round’ Table Western Hemisphere Americas John Case Griswold Laredo el Paso Mexico City Dallas Austin Brownsville McAllen Niles Sat Antonio Linterest Texas

Explosion at East Texas refinery sparks fire in Longview

An explosion at the East Texas Dial Refining plant in Longview caused a fire and unspecified damage early today. Refinery officials said they cannot estimate losses yet, and employees along with Longview firefighters helped control the blaze.

Texas Longview East Texas di Ald Refining Company Refnery Long Islaade

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