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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1938
Page
4
Panay Pictures opens at Texas Friday with an eye witness account of the U8 Byway bombing and sinking by Japanese planes. Cameraman Norman Alley shot 4606 feet of film showing the attack, aircraft, rescue boats, and gunboat sinking. Alley was wounded but completed the film.
A bank robbery unfolded northwest of here as gunmen demanded cash from Miss Montye Kilgore, a 49-year-old cashier, and restrained five others. Kilgore reportedly attempted to comply but was assaulted and unable to aid others during the heist at the Union Bank.
Fragmented OCR item shows a chaotic timetable fragment with movie or TV program notes, names like Varga and Abilene or Texas, and time stamps such as 4:31 and 4:4. The readable bits hint at a listings page or schedule snippet rather than a full event.
A testimonial style ad features Mr. Waller G. Michau praising Van-Tage for sour digestion and sluggish kidneys. The letter-style narrative describes relief from night waking, nausea, and abdominal discomfort after using the product, noting extensive retail availability and endorsements from pharmacies and distributors.
Hollywood report from January details Warner Brothers preparations to cast James Cagney in the stage-to-film adaptation Boy Meets Girl with Pat O’Brien. Talks include possible releases, ongoing studio moves, and Shakeups surrounding producer decisions and staff changes at RKO and associated figures in early 1940s cinema.
The report discusses Aztec Screen delays preventing early shooting and notes Norma Shearer’s return, Tyrone Power’s involvement, and a high budget exceeding 1.25 million dollars. It mentions Franklin’s understanding of Thalberg, Woody Van Dyke, and studio plans for Marie Antoinette. Also covered are Zanuck, Fox, and In Old Cteange with a fire epic and Alice Page’s breakthrough performance.
Review notes a rugged Western with Wallace Beery in Brimstone as an unloved outlaw. Program at Aztec theater includes strong cast with O'Keefe toplining and names like Lewly Stour Aryce Gayot Virginia Bride and Noah Beery. Also features a Mickey Mouse cartoon and a news reel.
Two pedestrians were struck by automobiles in Sah Antal Ailania Geo on 214 North Santa Rosa avenue. John Killen, 26, of Company C Ninth Miantey Fork Sim Boston, was taken to Albert Green hospital for treatment of bruises and tents. The other victim, unnamed, was injured when a car fled the scene.
Inspectors led by Ralph Marvel issued 1998 food-handling cards to 3200 workers. The distribution occurred Thursday as part of the city’s ongoing food safety program. Cards will grant access after the ensuing inspections and grading of facilities in the Javaddy region.
A fragmented Broadway portrait recounts Winchell era figures like Mayer, Hopkins, Pant, and Garbo amid chatter about plays such as Of Mice and Men. It notes public reactions, critics, and socialites, with sparse details on shows, finance, and theater gossip, preserving a hazy, period voice.
Rome says Romania will recognize the Italian empire by accrediting a minister to Vittorio Emanuele as King and emperor of Ethiopia. The move would bring seven nations to recognition while ten others have withheld it, with notes sent to envoys.
Brussels dispatch reports Jules Barmal, extradited from Amsterdam over Bel gion bank integrity crimes, died today after 39 years in service. The justice ministry announced the death amid ongoing corruption probes and restoration efforts affecting national banking reform.
The fragment highlights Rosalind Russell wearing a diamond lent by Jimmy Stewart and notes her star status. It mentions Tyrone Power and Alice Brady in vivid terms, Don Ameche and Tom Brown as brothers, and Sammy Stoller from the University of Michigan pursuing film work after Berlin 1936. Report notes Claudette Colbert’s Rex residency, De Havilland’s chest cold away from Robi Hood, Sonja Henie and Mae West stand-ins, and John Payne nursing a flu.
Tow and witera bealty of Ban Antonio will tide about eight thousand dollars to buy 30 Keres Bo and adjoining Stinson field. City Attorney Cobbs and aviation figures conferred on the petition. Transfer of property to be completed within 10 days with Littles certified. City may pay from rental funds. charter limits apply.
The Monte Carlo Ballet Russe announces a statewide show at the auditorium Thursday evening January 13 15 featuring four ballets and the dazzling Coq d Or Rimsky Korsakov opera ballet spectacle. San Antonio program adds Goq D or limited by stage constraints. Basil and Antona operas bring regional reach with Gypsy Dances and The Hundred Kisses on the local bill.
Hollywood January 6. Jimmy Grievy a popular orchestra leader faces a divorce suit filed by his wife Bertha NF Grier. She accuses him of neglect and says he has not returned home for a week, prioritizing his orchestra over family obligations.
Ray Leeman, vice president and general manager of the South Texas chamber of commerce, urged the San Antonio Advertising Commission to stress South Texas advantages in the city's ad campaign. He cited potential boosts from industry, education, sanitation, water, housing, parks, and proximity to Mexico as key elements to emphasize.
In Mexico City government talks sought to end a bakery workers strike that has shut about 100 bakeries and caused two deaths from injuries. The labor action affected workers at the end of the Dreadworkers' syndicate and led to closures after clashes between non-strikers and militant unionists. Also noted is Wally Beery’s film The Bad Man of Mastene opening Friday at the Axter theater with co star Vir Wil Brice and Gomis O'Keefe.
A concise guide outlining consistent light classified ad practices for business growth. Highlights include steady ad cadence, targeting, clear calls to action, and a structured writer role for Courtiots ads with emphasis on clarity, conciseness, and measurable results.
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