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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1938

Page

8

Surrender of Teruel forces amid siege and casualties

Turmoil surrounds the Teruel capitulation as government troops press a siege in the old provincial capital. More than 1000 insurgents and civilians, including women and children, endure hunger and bombardment before surrendering. The battle leaves 230 insurgents captured and highlights prior rescues at the Alcazar. Territorial forces report heavy losses and demolition of hospital sites and churches.

Madrid Teruel Provincia Made Tide Valedo Alcazar Rey D'Harcourt Solldiers Santa Clga

Three Youths Face Public Whippings in Delaware

In Wilmington Delaware on June 8 three convicted robbers await flogging under a 250 year old Delaware law. Two will receive lashings while a third is punished for theft of seven watches and a small sum. Warden Wilson ordered 1 20 lashes to Raymond Shrewbrooks 1 to David Otavyani 20 and five to Arthur Spain 21. The sentences sparked debate among penal officials over the value of corporal punishment.

Wilmington Del Ping Newcastle County IEAN Filswood H. Wilson Jauhes Raymond Shrewbrooks David Otavyani Arthur Spain Tae

Death of Rae Owen prompts hotel blonde suspect grilling

A young woman was grilled by police Saturday in a robbery and slaying case near San Antonio. Rae Owen, 3, died after his head was crushed beside a truck on Highway 66. Investigators say the robbery yielded under $15. A blonde woman signaled for help moments before the crime, described by a motorist who reported the encounter. Two men were in the vicinity. investigators questioned twelve witnesses and examined Candy wrappers near the scene. Owen’s widow later claimed his body and noted he never picked up hitchhikers. The body was sent to Bertram for burial. Owen and his two daughters are survivors.

Rae FE Owen Bertram Tucker Owen Highway No. 66 San Attantoe Nante Mike Livo Sonte Dominguez Gwen Middle Owen Markel Slaxs Berane San Antonio Ias Bartram Suyial

Japan Maps 4-year Plan for China War

Tokyo reports Premier Konoye and his cabinet agreed on a four year replenishment plan extending the war against China for four Morey years. The plan aims heavy industry growth with economic and financial support and coordination within a six year national defense framework. Final stance to be decided at a conference between imperial headquarters and the cabinet.

Tokio P_Domeld Qapantss Pumimayal Konoye Chhia Hemel Arong Dustems Streas Domel Japan Cinn Donel

Jailed in bomb death as two charged in Elizabethton

In Elizabethton Tennessee two men were jailed on murder charges tied to a dynamite blast that killed three children. Deputies from Pikeville arrested J M Moreland and named White Tollett and Lee Walker as suspects. A murder warrant was issued for Crave Cyltedd, brother of White. Five others and a woman are detained.

Elizabethton Tenn Jan Pike~ville J. M. Moreland Gald Mider White Tollett Lee Walker Crave ‘Cyltedd White

Divorce Case Ended Thirty Year Marriage

In Cleveland, Anna Bryan testified before Judge Frank J. Lausci ne that Elman Bryan sent steady streams of “jove letters” from the matrimonial bureau. When he displayed photos of prospective brides on his dresser, she felt betrayed and sought a decree of divorce, which she won.

Cleveland, Jan Tns Bac Eneigh Elman Anna Bryan Frank J. Lauscine Bryan Assu

Pilot dies in Shanghai amid clashes near New Saratoga

Unconfirmed reports from Shanghai describe a navy flyer killed as hostilities rose between Japanese and foreign garrisons. French and British troops protested Japanese actions after beatings and a dispute over water access near Nantao. Chinese authorities claim Chinese forces destroyed key targets in Halvchow and along the Langhai line as tensions escalate.

San Diego INS Shanghat Cornell S. Franklin Shanghai Eday Guma Au Fnouy Halvchow Klangsu Langhai China Sorer Nantao Leon Nantao Maritg Nenlao Henreall

Coast Guard searches for missing bomber crew after sea crash

Frosting patch and a broken life preserver found near San Felipe raise fear the US bomber with seven aboard sank in the Pacific. Navy ships and 284 planes comb 60 000 miles between San Lucas and Ensenada as hopes wane. Coast guard notes life preserver bears US letters but cannot confirm fate. One airman, Scott Hawkins of Jefferson City, Missouri, died after black box reports.

Ban Padro Calif Coast Guard San Flemente Tela Havy Pacifle Ramples Tnaval San Ails Obispo Ensenada Lower California Scott P. Hawkins Jefferson Sity Svho BEA John M. Mack Hawkins Long Beach

Bandits Rob Papscott in Broad Daylight Hold Up

Two armed bandits robbed O. J. Papscott at 929 Aver B Saturday night, taking 8545. The men followed as Papscott walked home along Bbs Avenues and Jones Street, forcing him to the curb with revolvers. Police report details are incomplete.

O. J. Papscott Nule Bnd Jones Svenun Papscott T. B. Kelley Tre Curb Popscotto H

Youth Found Shot at Austin Expires

Austin January 3. Tom Markey 21 formerly of Houston and recently a journalism student at the University of Texas was fatally shot in the street in front of the Markley home during a dinner party. A pistol lay near the unconscious youth. no inquest was held as he died in a hospital under medical care.

Austin Tom Markey Houston University of Texas Markley Phys Alclans

75 to Be Chosen for Highway Patrol Training

The safety department awaited applications for highway patrol and teen safety jobs. The safety commission authorized a training school to begin March 2, with about 45 young men expected to be trained.

Austin Wo Safety Department the Safety Commission

Fliers death in bombing accident near Scheffield barracks

Honolulu January 8 A mid air bomb explosion during bombing practice killed Lieut. Paul D. Bunker Jr 28 near Scheffield barracks. Witnesses say a bomb exploded as he tried to release it and the plane plummeted from about 10 000 feet. Three other Hamby planes exploded on impact. Bunker was married with a four year old daughter Cory and left behind his parents Cal and Mys Patt D Banker in California a brother in Boston and a sister in Fort Meyer Virginia.

Honolulu Paul D. Bunker Jr Schefield Barracks Ord Ermy Bunker Elizabeth Cory

Weather Summary for Antonie Vicinity and Coast

Increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions Saturday through Sunday with light to moderate easterly winds. Highest Saturday around AB degrees and about 60 for Sunday. Friday high was 38. Occasional rain possible Sunday on the lower coast and Rio Grande valley areas. northeast to southeast winds on the coast.

Aan Antonie Ane East Texas Tio Grande Valley Port West Texas

Dew Drops Due For 8 A Cloudy Weather Note

Fragmentary weather note mentions a cloudy outlook for San Antaeula Molshue and a general trend to slightly higher temperatures. The text is garbled with several nonstandard terms and unclear references to dates and places, but indicates a milder pattern amid a mentioned gore wave in northern states.

San Antaeula

Ellis Lock Antlers Found Dead in Forest Fight

In January near Buffalo Fork hunting ground, two elk antlers locked together were found by George Gallahan. One antler pierced the other’s skull. the victor died from starvation after losing breath, both bodies badly decomposed.

Coby Wgo Orange George Gallahan Sody Buffalo Fork

Custom of Caesars Revived in Italy

In Rome a revived custom of the Caesars unfolds as Mussolini sends Ethiopian obelisk fragments to Italy. The first massive obelisk arrives from Axum, the Holy City of Ethiopia, weighing over a hundred and fifty tons and carved in three blocks.

Italy Rome Mussolini Ethiopia Rowe Axunt Ethionia

Fire destroys schools near Brady in McCulloch county

A January 4 blaze of undetermined origin destroyed Melvin and gaming schools near Brady, wrecking buildings and equipment. Only one small school for Mexican students remains in the McCulloch county community, with the nearby main facilities leveled.

Brady Brady Orly Melvin Hla Gamming Xvni McCulloch County

Five Injured In Alto Truck Crash Near New Braunfels

A collision between an automobile and a truck on the Austin highway twelve miles south of New Braunfels sent five people to hospitals. The truck and rig were demolished, and soldiers injured in the crash included Laster Sindi Fane French Jr and Lews Hendrix. Biss Walls Alves a 20 year old student at Southwest Texas Dencurs College in San Marcos received injuries. Both the truck driver and Alves were treated at New Braunfels hospitals for their injuries. The exact location and city spelling appear garbled.

Austin Bielway New Braunfels Randolph Field Laster Sindi Fane French Jr Lews Hendrix Biss Walls Alves Southwest Vextts Dencurs’ College San Marcos New Hrnetels Hospital New Braunfels Hospital Hane Sau Ayy~ Tonlo

Willys-Overland Denies New Low-Price Model

The Willys-Overland company stated there are no plans to introduce new low-price models at present and prices will remain stationary for the time being. The remarks came amid market chatter in Toledo.

Willys-Overland Toledo Ohio

Ice coats Rome as freezing weather grips city

Rome awakes to a glazed ice coating after a sudden temperature drop to 24 degrees Fahrenheit. Early bus traffic slowed and many people were injured on the slippery streets as Theian capital experiences unusual cold.

Rome

Much Larger Planes Predicted by Officer

Major General Frank M. Andrews predicts the Air Forces will pursue larger bombers beyond the flying fortress. He notes progress since last year and mentions a 180 foot wing span on a larger bomber, with navy tests for long range patrol planes. Two prototypes under test weigh about 60 and 80 tons.

Washington Dunn Frank M. Andrews General Headquarters Alyforte Ince Cellee Ise Navy Army

Actress Accused as Mother in Love Theft Case

LOS aquaress January 8 7 at ry Ann Beresford Whitehead author of Anith Louise a blonde screen actress faced a charge from Verne Whitehead claiming his former wife stole his love. The complaint alleges the glamour of a worldly actress lured Whitehead away and sparked a scandal surrounding their marriage and separation.

Los-Aquaress Atry Ann Beresford Whitehead Anith Louise Taeny Ml & Sen Lenalion Verne Whitehind Orachestra Whitehead Bernice Whitehead Ned Eresford Comelinant Whsttehead

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