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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1934

Page

3

Postmaster General Foresees Stamp Rate Debate in 1935

In Washington DC January 87 2 cent stamps may be kept for local letters while a 3 cent rate faces renewal. Farley cites a looming 190 million dollar postal deficit for 1935 and reports a 112 million dollar operating shortfall after revenue fell to 587 million. Expenditures rose to 700 million amid cuts.

Washington, D. C Farley Roosevelt Congress Postmaster General Wicome

Pan-Americath Round Table honors Mexican and U S officials in San Antonio

Old Latin American traditions revived in the Spanish governor’s palace as the Pan American Round Table hosted high ranking guests including Major Generals Hagood Dorey Rowland and Brigadier General Led. Parker. The event featured a string orchestra, elegant decor, and guests from Mexican and Spanish official families.

Clara C San Antonio Round Table Governor’s Palace Johnston Hagood Halstead Dorey Charles R. Rowland Gener Led. Parker Gordon Johnson Ger Antonio Fernando Pesqueira Cabe Sul Ures Senora Maria Tapin Obregon Iste Mexi

Cuban rebel threat spurs Batista army reshuffle in Cuba

Col Batista plans island wide shakeup to strengthen power and meets a rising revolt threat. He reportedly hired four American pilots to instruct the government aviation force. President Grau returned sugar properties seized amid recent disturbances and denied a Medina plan deal with Mendieta.

Tiavana Jun Purgentio Batista Poerton Batista Amercan Ramon Grau Setl

Law reforms urged in Rome as premier presents bill

Premier Museslitu submitted his corporative law project to the senate in Rome. The proposal seeks an economic revolution for Italy, aiming to reshape the nation’s economy and governance.

Rome Museslitu Senate Italy

Baby For You Ad Promises Blissful Nest For Newlyweds

An advertisement offers a baby for you promising a blissful home and a family, directed to Mrs Mildred Owens at 4434 Coalen Tiune, Kanan, Mo. It claims the method will help owned by the reader, urging immediate response and a favorable outcome for a hopeful couple seeking a perfect nest.

T. J. Walthell James A. Baker Walythall West Lynwood Avenue Bilas Mary Polure David Breves Aining Toom Sally Pam Vento Ibeta Mra Mildred Owens Kanan Hans Iiven

Remedy for catarrh deafness and head noises

An old home remedy advertises relief from catarrh deafness and head noises. It suggests obtaining Parmint double strength, mixing with water, and taking a tablespoonful daily for several days to ease nasal congestion and throat drip. It promotes Walgreens as the supplier and mentions a proprietary preparation.

De Mille buys England's Antony for Cleopatra film

Hollywood notes recount Cecil B. De Mille securing Benjamin Gaver's English actor Harry Wilcoxson to star in Cleopatra, replacing Joan Blondell with her return to Hollywood for His Me Again beside Ricardo Cortez. Other updates include Irene Hervey's rise at MGM, Miles Hervey's long term contract, and a Tokyo opening of two American theatres with City Lights in Japan.

Lovella Parsons Motion Pictura Univers Bert Caesar Benjamin Gaver Wilcoxson England de Mille Emmanuel Cohen Cleopatre Joan Blondel Isicardo Corter Tion Hollywood George Baines W. E Hel Wulls Ricardo Cortez Lbs Stlum Christine Lee Carlos Bette Davis Blondel Irene Hervey Santa Monica Metra- Goldwyn-Mayer Miles Hervey James R. Young King Features Toklo Kathryn Carver Menjou Margaret Deum Mr. Young Tokin Charlie Chaplin Japan Tokio

Mary Pickford Dazzles Chicago Crowd In Record-Breaking Showing

Judith Allen Mery Brian reports Chicago welcomed Mary Pickford to a record crowd as 41,800 fans packed the venue. Columbia workers raised in 24 hours a fund for Frank Geraghty’s widow and five children after the production manager’s drowning. On the trip to New York, How ard Jinwks discussed with Ben Hecht and Charlie MacDougall a new Century Mia project and other plans with Hugh Moore, Adie, and associates aboard the Panama Canal route.

Judith Allen Mery Brian Mary Pickford Chicago Columbia Frank Geraghty Howard Jinwks New York Ben Hecht Charnie Macdtchur Mia Hugh Moeray

Dinner at Eight Headline Review at Majestic

The MGM drama Dinner at Eight features eight major stars led by Lionel Barrymore and John Barrymore with Jean Harlow and Beery in supporting roles. The San Antonio bill also teases vaudeville and film features including The Invisible Man sequence and The Big Shakedown with Betie Davis.

MGM the Majestic Lee ‘Tracy John Barrymore Berrymore Jean Harlow Wallace Brery Bille Burke I Daugher Mary Hobson Lionel Barrymore Wallace Beery Lee Tracy Marie Dresser Edmund Jone Karen Mottley Madge Evang John Berrymore May Robson Jean Hersholt

State relief funds to aid Texas destitution relief work

The Austin report says a total of 955000 in state funds will be distributed as Texas second relief effort. Comptroller Gorge H Sheppart prepared the basis for a county percentage plan set by the state relief administration. Money for two warrants not yet deposited. funds expected from bankers who offered advance on relief bonds sold December 21.

Austin Jan INS Texas Ance Gorge H. Sheppart Cteate Sec State Relief Administration Toe

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