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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1940

Page

13

Untitled Radio Schedule and Credits Fragment

A fragmented OCR listing radio programs and staff credits from a historic station. Includes names like Uslaiph Lyne, We Boys, ErsA-News, editors Rex Press and Oren Woal frewn, and various show titles and times such as Music and Manners, Town Sessions, and Night to Amac. The legibility is partial with several garbled phrases and unclear dates or locations.

Ersa Arr lo—Laim Abner Rex Press Oren Woal Rarc—Fulion Lewis Jr OMSS Bernie Merceisi- Ont Pe Wta Jack Uree Kad Tylke Audri Kostelaneiz Howard and Shelton Elmer Davis Betty Bow

Tomorrow's Local Radio Schedule Summary

An OCR ridden schedule lists MTSA-Musical Clock Band with Andy Wather, multiple program blocks across the day from 8 to 7 AST, and a variety of shows including Newscast, Prime Minister Mes Derlain, The Traveling Ther, Guiding Light, and sports segments. The fragment mentions many show titles, times, and network references, reflecting a dense lineup for a single broadcast day.

MTSA Andy Wather Fernando Cathedral Etsd wWorsn Tower Iren Neville Lewine Mes Derlain Io Biltgine Wwenr Priiister Neville Chom Plato Hill Babe Wiley Sud Gene Caral Leighton Boattony Saince MI S Choir Loft Ua M. Rtea Mary Leesesee Betty Phetrolater Ac Aunt Jenne Guiding Light Palden Harn Kerp Mawr Gary Jill Eysa Kate Smith Sinci Uwo—Richoes Opere Salou Teses Farm FOX Tom Dickey Big Shoe BABC_News Fiano Iaterlude

Radio Theatre Presents Dark View and Roosevelt Dinner News

Belle Davis and Spencer Tracs star in a radio adaptation of Dark Viewary at CSS radio theater on tonight’s schedule. Miss Davis leads the film’s title role, while the drama marks its first broadcast. President Roosevelt’s address at the Jackson Day dinner in Washington, DC is listed for GBS listeners, with a separate cast for KTBA-2.

Belle Davis Spencer Tracs CSS Radio Theater Tonight RITSA Miss Davis President Roosevelt Washington, D.C GBS KTBA

Praise Given Fire Safety Efforts In San Antonio

Officials credited San Antonio residents for a strong fire record due to cooperation and the city’s behavior toward fire prevention. The commissioner noted the high insurance credit for the year while stressing that many fires stem from stove and fireplace defects. A free home inspection service and inspectors were offered to improve stovepipe and heating safety.

San Antonio Fite Lipsvamy Maine Ems Asad

Local City News Incoherent Fragments From TeXas Patch

Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered names and places including San Antonio and Texas. The unreadable lines mix city notes, names, and events with no clear story or dates. No coherent report or outcome is discernible from the readable portions.

Harrison Plan Delayed by Senate Objections

Senator Harrison seeks immediate approval for a 4 member joint budget committee to review Roosevelt’s fiscal policy. McNary demands defense spending study, blocking quick action. Opposition grows. plan may wait until 1941 post election session. House tackles war-related legislation.

Washington Waryizon L.-Miss Chaurrison Senate Finance Committee Roosevelt Harrison Senate McNary Joint Tiarrison McNaty Boynes Harmison Mississippi McNaey Harnson White House House

Cotton Market Opens Higher amid Mixed Openings

New York cotton futures opened modestly higher yet mixed as January and March options showed small moves. Prices traded unevenly with May and July contracts varying, while Liverpool and Bombay markets offered tentative support. overall activity remained cautious after a prior decline.

New York Didvidubon Gowthern Liverpool Loren Zim Nardh Forenven Bombay Tiverpool Jas R—Ap Encod Ralditt Toldiing

Seamen File Libel on Yugoslav Ship Motol

Four crew members sue the Yugoslav freighter Motol in federal court over a voyage into a war zone seeking back wages and maintenance. The suit claims the men signed on in Antwerp under an agreement permitting entry but were dismissed in Galveston after requesting bonuses.

Orleans Jax Steamachi Galveston Mw Whel Antwerp Belgium le Mavee Prange

Roosevelt grandchildren visit White House sights during holidays

Grandchildren of F D Roosevelt Eleanor and Curtiss Dall spent Christmas at the White House meeting capital figures. The pair toured the Smithsonian and the Pan American Union, with Buzzie nine, Vista viewing the new yard twice.

Washington Jan Smithsonian Institution Lo Ue Pan- American Union Buezie Nevy Yard

Railway Carmen Win Court Ruling

Washington court affirms lower court ruling backing the Railway Carmen of America as the legal representative of organized shop workers in a dispute with Texas and Pacific Railway. The National Federation of Railway Workers contested the decision.

Carmen Washington United States Court of Appeals For District of Columbus Railway Carmen of Amerwa Texas and Pacific Railway Company Asway Workers VA Incame Association Negra Mmplves

Monte Vista Club Plans Parley and Berden Conference

The Monte Vista Garden Club will attend a parley in San Antonio and join the Berden Conference at Texas State College for Women in Denton. Events set for January 1 and January 16.

Monte Vista Club San Antonio Monte Vista Garden Club Texas State College For Women Denton

Poultry and Produce Prices From Kansas City to Chicago

Raw market wire reports show Kansas City firm on creamery butter and poultry including hens and broilers with varied quotes. Chicago and New York produce lines list butter receipts, eggs, and extensive poultry notes with live weights, pack types, and regional price ranges.

Kansas Roqugr Kansas City Chicago Funde Dore Tnieka Leshore Leak Brotlers

Grain Market Slumps as Moisture Boosts Drought Fears

Chicago January wheat prices declined as moisture aided drought relief hopes but soft cash demand and weak export interest pressured markets. Corn and oats followed lower while soybeans and feeding grains showed modest gains on colder weather increasing livestock needs.

Shicago Oulie Seling Gulf Chicago Jan Wheater

Mother of Kidnap Victim Quizzed in Port Arthur Case

In Beaumont district court, Mrs. Pred Mingie, mother of 11 month old Irvin Mingle kidnapped December 8, is questioned about recognizing Dr. William C. Welch. Defense seeks to undermine her story as testimony, while other defendants face forgery charges and prison terms.

W. We Fee McGlory Criminal District Court Floyd Houston Jack Russell Kimendorf

Markets Mix Money Rates and Livestock Prices Across Cities

New York money rates show call money stable and commercial paper steady. Chicago livestock reports describe salable cattle calves and hogs with higher bids, mixed weights, and notable prices. Kansas City and Fort Worth summaries note steady to higher bids for yearlings and fed cattle, with sheep activity remaining strong.

Cage NEW York Money New York Jem &—fAud— Call Money Sendy Enot New York Favre Book Chicago Jan Jacom Gounda Ana Diplec Leu Sli Ryan Lourie Pretelilere North Palmetto Avenue Arden Elehty Shipner Ee Brocton Toy Kearns Funeral Giaangeasad St. Sheep Patrick's Catholic Church Flynn Olan H. Freteillere Antonio City 5 Cemetery Fort Worth Jon J USDA Tnoal Ely Packe Top Hansas City Livestock Kansas City Beral Hogn Snlakle Lota Choice Colorado Aigarly

San Antonio Livestock Market Report Confusing Data

Market news from San Antonio and East St. Louis shows livestock receipts and prices with mixed figures. Hogs, cattle, calves, and sheep are listed with ranges and several odd notations, including rumors about a plot tied to the federal project and unclear U.S. government actions. The report blends salable receipts, weights, and market highs with speculative notes and incomplete lines.

San Antonio Washington Justice Department Boulder Nev Fes Jiagy Sula State Department Wlunker Calven FBY White House East ST. Louis East ST

Obituary of Nellie B Bienemann 50 El Paso resident

Nellie B Bienemann 50 of 111 Bristol street dies Sunday after living in El Paso two years. Services Monday at Hagy bicCollum Murray chapel with Dr Baxter D D Greer officiating. Survivors include husband W J Bienemann daughters Katherine and Alice of San Antonio son W J Bienemann mother Mrs Alice Beddingfeld El Paso four sisters Mrs Pearl Micc tel Mrs H T Dress Mrs D H Driscoll Miss Nan Beddingfield all of El Paso burial at Mission Burial Park. Also referenced Mrs F A Bessire with service details at Klemm We Charles Han Avan chapel Sunset Memorial Park. Native of Nebraska, obituary notes death and family details.

Willam Hamcock Gutatrees Merryville Hagy-McCollum-Murray Mumnie Oils NeQuincy Frooa Ford Myre Lula Spiller San Antonio Nellie B. Bienemann Bristol Street Ep Om Hagy-bicCollum- Murray Chapel Baxter D. D. Greer W. J. Bienemann Ana Eqaus Katherine Alice Mire Alice Beddingfeld el Paso Pearl Micctel H.T. Dress D. H. Driscoll Nan Beddingfield Mission Burial Park F. A. Bessire East Cincinast! Avenue Klemm We Charles Han- Avan Chapel W. H. Aufderhaar Buriatins Sunset Memorial Park Nebraska

Foreman Reassigned as State Highway Patrol Chief

Capt Hil Foreman, head of the San Antonio state highway patrol for over two years, leaves for Austin to assume his new duties as chief. Capt Dan Abbott, formerly at Harlingen, will succeed Foreman but not until February 1. Sergt Glen Rose of the Houston district is promoted to captain and will take Abbott’s post at Harlingen.

Hil Foreman San Antonio Viswich Munday Austin State Highway Patrol Texas Safety Commission Dan Abbott Harlingen Foreman Glen Rose Houston Abbott

Stock Market Movements Mixed as Traders Watch Tension in District

AP report notes a tentative stock market rise with some leaders gaining fractions while others stagnate near a point. The financial district shows cautious optimism amid political and investment activity, with selective advances scattered and commodities muted. In Savannah and Amsterdam prices drift, turpentine offerings remain uneven and receipts modest amid thin trading.

York Jan Toniam Securitiea Amsterdam Lower

Eleanor Roosevelt backs Dies committee report

Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt endorsed the Dies committee report on American activities at a Washington press conference. She described the Dies report as very reasonable and a good report.

Washington, Jan INS Eleanor Roosevelt Dies

Supreme Court rules on tax deduction

The Supreme Court ruled that individual taxpayers cannot deduct losses from selling stock to their wholly owned personal holding companies when calculating income tax. The government prevailed in a case arising from disputes with Jonas Thomas Sich, counsel for General Motors. The securities cost about $234,000 and were sold to Innisfall Corporation for $8093, with the taxpayer seeking to deduct the loss.

Washington Jan Supreme Court

Sam Anderson's Son Wounded in Accidental Shooting

Accidental wounding of 14 year old Quentin Anderson, son of County Commissioner Sam Anderson, caused the commissioner to miss the county commissioners court meeting. The youth was aiming at a butcher bird near his pigeons when a 22 caliber rifle discharged, hitting his right foot and causing a serious injury.

Quentin Anderson Sam Aderson County Commissioners' Court

Health charges against taverns to be considered by city health director

Health complaints against two San Antonio taverns failing to meet health regulations were being reviewed by Dr. Van C. Tipton, city health director. Actions to enforce the rules would be in Corporation court. Taverns were ordered to comply about two weeks ago with certain regulations and health steps were being taken.

San Antonio Auertia van C. Tipton Actlon jaumedi,Mely Rank

Man Charged With Drunken Driving

The police charged Bill Tapp of Lathback with driving while intoxicated. The complaint was filed January 7 before Justice Raymond Gerhardt of Precinct No. 2 by Pallee Wellbacher.

Grunken Bill Tapp Justice of the Raymond Gerhardt Precinct No Pallee Cleburne Wellbacher

Juvenile Protection Council Plans First 1946 Meeting

The coordinating council for Juvenile protection will hold its first 1946 meeting at 6 pm in the conference room of the M G A. Mrs E Pleher, president, will oversee the session where groups plan to aid young people in 1940 and discuss their program.

Council For Juvenile Protection Wity Toom E. Pleher Movting

Burglar Prepares for Future Visits Near Mrs Moore Home

Mrs A J Moore reported to the sheriff that a burglar who entered her home at 1802 Santa Anna Street on Sunday stole a key to the front door a 32 20 pistol a watch a locket and a cigarette lighter. The thiefments are noted as likely to return, with authorities investigating the entry and securing the residence.

A. J. Moore Santa Anna Street

Fire Damages Homes on Two Los Angeles Streets

An overheated stove sparked a fire at Carl Abbott's home on Roseborough street causing about $100 in damage. A second blaze started by a wire at Vera Lewis's residence on Sandmeyer street Monday was also reported.

Carl Abbott Roseborough Street Vera Lewis Sandmeyer Street

Bromfield Unsure on Congressional Candidacy

Palm Springs Calif Jan Louis Bromfield novelist farmer from Ashland Ohio remains undecided about running for Congress from his home district because of obligations that might interfere with his campaign efforts.

Palm Springs Calif Jan Louis Bromfield Emt Ashland Ohio Remajers Une Congress

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