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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1937

Page

2

Mexico to spend on Pan-American Highway upgrades

In Laredo Jan 5 14 Mexico plans a major road program with 216 900 000 pesos this year for highways. Vicente Cortez Herrera of the Public Works Department says funding will come equally from federal and state governments. Paving along the Pan-American Highway from Laredo to Mexico City is to be completed by July 1, with about 5 miles remaining in the current stretch.

Laredo Mexico Vicente Cortez Herrera Larede Mexico Aly

Postpone Ranch w ays Receiver Suit

In Houston a federal case to recover the King ranch estate was postponed to February 9 Judge T M Kennerly asked about jurisdiction since several heirs may reside in other states The suit filed by Richard Atwood of Illinois and other heirs seeks recovery of mismanaged assets and alleges the debt rose from about 1 2 million to roughly 4 5 million since 1925 Trustees lawyers denied the charges The case will be submitted on briefs and rescheduled for a hearing to resolve jurisdiction

Houston Waist King Ranch T. M. Kennerly H. Fisher Chicago Mhis Armnoreys

Lawsuit Charges Insurance Plot in Pacific Mutual Case

Plaintiff William Neblatt alleges a gigantic conspiracy to manipulate Pacific Mutual's reorganization plan with aid from state agencies. The suit targets the Malhorila Supreme Court and Superintendent Samuel Carpenter as conservator, claiming approval of the rehabilitation plan could expose the state to debts if revoked.

Los Angrees Rotheyrholdt Malhorila Supreme Couut Carpenter Pacific Mutual Ye Insurance Company William Neblatt William Dibbs McAdap Pacific Blulusl Dlin Draviy Geminssioner Samuuel Carpenter Paulie Mutual Conservator Jidge Henry A. Willig Neebirth Stebts

Al Pearce and His Gang On CBS Tonight

A vintage radio column previews Al Pearce and his gang on CBS tonight, plus a roundup of forthcoming broadcasts across stations KTSA, WGAL, and WOAI. It mentions Roosevelt’s Joint Session, Benny Goodman for the British, Ella Logan singing, Yale Whiffenpoofs, Judy Garland, John Boles, George Kestrel, and other radio personalities, with notes on station lineups and brief bios.

Washington Joint Session of Congress KTEA Roosevelt KTSA WGAL Bob Jones Phil Duey Leo Reisman WOAI Yale Hollywood Judy Garland John Boles George Kestel Jack Oakle College ATLA

Rabbi Frisch to Speak on Isaiah in Jerusalem

Rabbi Ephraim Frisch will discuss His Life and Teachings in Isaiah in Jerusalem at the first 1937 meeting of the Council of Jewish Women at Temple Beth-E in a 10 9 m Wednesday session. Monthly meetings continue on the Jowett Wednesday of each month from January through April.

Jewish Council Frisch Ephraim Frisch Isaiah Jerusalem Council of Jewish Women Temple Beth-E Jowett

Inter-Youth Peace Group Meeting Planned in San Antonio

The San Antonio Inter-Youth peace committee will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Gunter hotel to plan an institute scheduled for January 13 and 14.

S. A

Musician Sigmund Spaeth to Speak in San Antonio

Sigmund Spaeth, radio performer and lecturer known as the Tage Detective, arrives in San Antonio Wednesday morning to present The Art of Enjoying Music at Thomas Jefferson High School Wednesday night. He will be honored with a Plaza Hotel luncheon by the San Antonio Open Forum.

Sigmund Spaeth San Antonio

Tah Radio Program Schedule Night Time Listings

Radio schedule lists 5 to 6 PM Tuesday programs and evening blocks with music, news, and orchestral sets. Featured offerings include Sideve, Little Orphan Annie, Harlem Serenade, Wayne King and other orchestras, plus city government voice and various recording packages. Programs span 5:00 PM to 12 midnight with multiple stations and named acts.

Ilarlem Cantee Ieurpiise Packag The Eaves Bai Ketr Kcepe Rangers Beste Spore Voice of City Government Peavock Court Emac—Possum Hunters

Radio Programs for Tomorrow Wednesday Schedule

Tomorrow’s listings show a dense hour by hour radio schedule featuring Richard Mexwell, BC-PressNafus News, Travel Rhythms, The Light's Lost and Found, Tone Transfers, Oklahoma Playboys, Al Trace’s Orchestra, Dorothy Sandan Chic Gren’s program, News Throws, Beaverton session, Adolph and His Bohemian, Breakfast ChittN, The Voice of Experience, Studio 11, National Form and Home Hour, and various other acts. The chain includes multiple orchestras, choirs, and regional programs with a mix of music, news, and entertainment across TX and related networks.

BTSA Richard Mexwell Bc—Pressnafus News Travelers Tone Wransfers Oklahoma Playboys Congresa Gage Delys al Trace Orch Dorothy Sandan Charming Ronticello Lina

Benson Seeks Broad Social Reforms and Court Curtailment

Governor Elmer A. Benson of Minnesota outlined a sweeping program of social and economic reforms during his inaugural address to the legislature. He urged higher taxes on wealth and utilities and on top incomes, and he recommended a constitutional amendment to limit the powers of the Supreme Court.

T. Paul Minn Elmer A. Benson Minnesota Farmer-Labor

Simple Bayer Aspirin remedy for cold relief

A vintage ad promotes Bayer Aspirin tablets to ease cold symptoms. It suggests taking tablets at the onset of a cold and dissolving three crushed tablets in water to gargle for throat relief, claiming fast local anesthetic effects and doctor endorsement.

Photo denies being wanted man in Wichita fraud case

In Dallas an angry man named G C Starnes protests to U S Commissioner Tee R Smith that the photo shown is his. Postal inspectors state Starnes admits the photo is of him and that he is wanted for fraud. Smith set bond at 2200 dollars and ordered Starnes sent to Wichita in March.

Dallas Jan G. C. Starnes U. S Tee “R. Smith Wichita Kan Starnes Smith

Short Wave Broadcast Listings From Desday Schenectady

A compact radio listings page for the Desday Schenectady area detailing programs across stations SP W2XAB and others. Items include Mail Bag segments, orchestral broadcasts, talk by FLV, and various time and frequency listings with station identifiers and program titles.

Desday Schenectady Soteres W2xab Ec. Net Nome Fasraakon Paoraton GSD Fuerte London FLV Hudson Paris Newa Eneneh

Burglary defendant Barrientes pleads guilty and is sentenced

Bernardoa Barrientes admitted burglarizing a store at 832 South Flores Street on November 20. Judge W W McCrory sentenced him to two years in prison after a guilty plea in the burglary indictment. A theft over fifty dollar charge was dismissed.

Bernardoa Barrientes San Fernando Street W. W. McCrory Barrientes Charles Welk South Flores Street

Gold Medal Haarlem Capauler Promises Kidney Relief

A vintage health ad claims Gold Medal Haarlem Capauler treats clogged kidneys and irritated bladder, promising a full night’s sleep and healthy kidney function. It touts 85 cent pricing and rapid results, listing symptoms like backache, tired eyes, leg cramps, and damp palms as signs of weakness.

Haarlem Holland

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