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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1938
Page
6
The United States plans to display a large mystery bomber at the Chicago international air show on January 28. The stratosphere test plane, led by Major Maloy A. W. Stevens, surprised visitors in Chicago before returning to Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio.
Senator Carter Glass, despite eczema and doctors advising rest, marks his 80th birthday by going to the Capitol to hear President Roosevelt’s message. He hints his reaction will come later in the Senate as colleagues prepare tributes tomorrow.
An ad promotes Cyatex a doctor prescribed tablet claimed to fight germs in kidneys and urinary tract. It alleges cures for fatigue headaches and nerves, with a dramatic testimonial and a guaranteed eight day trial. The copy highlights rapid results, a money back offer, and a telephone contact for orders.
In Agua Caliente, Mexico, 400 former workers and unions seized the Agua Caliente hotel and casino, blocking gates and detaining officials, demanding the right to work. The resort had been confiscated by the Mexican government last September, with Baron Long noting substantial US ownership in the property.
A columnist argues the nation faces high consumption by hundreds of millions, ongoing industry needs, and the risk of rising unemployment amid federal policy. Trustees of savers should defend employment and inventories, urging constructive action to avert deeper economic decline and public unrest.
The Army and Navy Union, a service men's group, announced a boycott of Japanese and German made products. Legislative chairman John J. Grins cited a Panay crew member wounded by the December 12 bombing and urged action over religious and fraternal persecutions in Germany.
Austin reports the highway department’s new workers compensation law requires physical certification for continued employment. Belcher, director of the Insurance division, says only 150 of about 6500 workers have been disqualified and none for age. He estimates under 5 percent will be disqualified after remaining examinations.
Washington reports show Democratic committees received about 1.29 million dollars in the year, dominated by victory dinners, and spent roughly 1.48 million. Republican committees logged around 620 thousand in receipts and 692 thousand in outlays. After accounting for cash on hand and unpaid debts, Democrats show a lighter balance while Republicans show a larger deficit.
Oregon growers report a Clatsop county cranberry harvest on 48 acres bringing in roughly $20,000 for the season. Returns per acre were estimated at 400, considered fair by growers amid a modest market.
In early returns from Mobile and Montgomery counties and rural areas, Congressman Lister Hill leads former Senator Thomas Heflin for the Democratic senatorial nomination. First counts show Hill 838, Heflin 61, with Charles Williams 10. Heflin comments from Lafayette as voters decide who will fill the seat made vacant by Hugo Black’s Supreme Court appointment. Mild weather and brisk campaigning accompany the close race.
The Daily Mirror says Romania’s fascist government has confiscated the estates of Madame Lupescu’s father and two uncles as revenge against her family. Madame Lupescu has left Romania for France after Premier Octavian Goga’s minority government took power, with police guarding her Bucharest palace.
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