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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1937

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Frost Threat Lifts as California Citrus Crops Suffer Losses

In Southern California heavy rainfall failed to materialize and a frost threat receded as meteorologists projected milder days ahead. Orchard heaters were used only in exposed orchards while growers counted losses totaling about 12 million dollars across oranges lemons and other fruit. Imperial Valley gardens sustained roughly 2 million in damages to tomatoes squash cantaloupes and citrus crops with total regional crop losses estimated around 12 million.

Los Angeles Gan California Imperial Valley Roun B. A. Harrigan

Woman Receives 18 Month Term in Bank False Statements Case

Mrs Lily Mageean was sentenced to eighteen months in a federal penitentiary after being found guilty on January 5 of making false statements in a bank. The collapse occurred Monday in the federal district court as Judge R J McMillan imposed the sentence.

Lily Mageean Federal Penitentiary For Women

Bond Set in Illegal Entry Case for Guerrero

Guerrero charged with illegal entry into the United States appeared before U.S. Commissioner Paul A. Lockhard. Bail set at $500. Guerrero allegedly came from Mexico into Val Verde County in December.

Cenara Guerrero U.S Paul A. Lockhard Guerrero Mixfco Val Verde County

Barrymore III Actor Collapses on Set After Breakdown

Hollywood report: John Barrymore, under strain from health, marriage turmoil, and legal disputes, collapsed on the Maytime set after returning from lunch with Willams Pavel. He was revived by studio physicians and taken to his trainer’s home, with officials saying his fiancé Blaine Barrie’s involvement is unlikely to relate to the incident.

Hollywood John Barrymore Willams Pavel Sidio Jabu Barrymore Hon Kelley Ing Blaine Barrie Cleve Frignts Miss Battie Berrymore

Belgium Presses Spain Over Baron De Borchgrave Body

Brussels reports a second strong note to the Spanish Socialist government demanding speedy return of the body of Baron Jacques de Borchgrave who was allegedly slain. The ultimatum expired Sunday and local sources say relations remain tense.

Belgium Spain Brussels Vfi—Belesium Jacques de Borchgrave

Madrid front siege escalates as refugees flee

Government forces launched a sudden offensive on the Madrid front amid Fascist pressure. Socialist counterattacks stalled insurgent advances along El Escorial road while authorities evacuated civilians, moving thousands toward Ciudad Real province as artillery bombarded western outskirts.

Madr Madrid Francisco Franco Junte el Escorial Las Texas de Aravica Posela Alarcon el Planiio Sebastian Peze Are Sostall Ciudad Real Soch

Thawed-out Thieves Resume Activities in City

Warmer weather brings a spike in petty thefts in San Antonio. Reported incidents include Howard Winters’s stolen item valued at $15 from 2414 El Paro Street, a fragment at Beauregard Street apartment 18, $47 at West Ridge, and other losses totaling hundreds. Authorities note multiple suspects and locations across the area.

San Ansonio Albert Gordon Ninth Infantry Port Sam Houston Howard Winters el Paro Street Kittle Cotten Beauregard Street Cach Andrews B. Wy Smith Lanier Dodie West Commerce Street

Free civil weddings offered in Bowling Green

Couples may wed in Bowling Green without charge as the new justice of the peace, Kenneth D. Hargis, 70, announces he has no other work and will provide a free start to marriages. The lighthearted offer aims to attract couples seeking the ceremony in the city.

Bowling Green

Theft by Bailee Sentenced 30 Days in County Court

Donald Johnson of 49 South Presa street was found guilty of theft by bailee and sentenced to 30 days in jail by Judge McCollum Burmete of County Court No 1. The case involved failure to deliver $20 received from A W Warner of 10 West Commerce street for the Postal Telegraph company on November 17.

Donald Johnson South Presa Fay McCollum Burmete County Courteat-Lay Joliison Postal Telegraph Company A.W. Warner West Commerce Street

Fragmented Weather Summary With City Observations

Weather data from various cities shows mixed conditions and temperatures. Reports include wind directions and speeds, cloud cover, precipitation totals for January, and daily moon phases. Notable mentions cover Albuquerque Houston Atlanta Boston Chicago Dallas El Paso Denver New Orleans New York and other locations with varying clarity.

Tusaday Atansis Pars Tenn Ares Albuquerque Amantic Tex Yco Atlanta Boston Mass Brownsville Rutine Charleston Cherenn Wyo Chicago Corman Christi Dallas U del Rio Denver Colo Des Moines Dadee City Kar el Paso Chey Fort Smith Aria Vuston Helena Monty Hraston Taron Jacksonville Pla Kanwag City Little Rock Ark Los Angeles Cali Joney Louisville Ctonay Monabie Miami Fla Minneapolis Minn Montgomery Ala B. Wredles Calif New Orleans Cloudy New York N.Y Balasore City Okla Bowmumaha Ned Phoenix Ayla Pittsburch Bar Yeatt Aiden N.C Koewell Beatle Washoo Clear

Rebels Bomb Spanah Port Gibraltar Jat 19 INSIG Maliga

Insurgents attacked Maliga port on Spain's south coast with air and sea bombardment. Swedish steamer Saga fled for shelter as fires raged through the city. Ship officers counted over 400 believed killed after planes dropped incendiaries and cruisers fired shells into the heart of the city.

Gibraltar Insig Maliga Spain Saga

Winter Bases Grip on Tea In Texas Storm

King winter relaxed his grip on Texas as grid and telegraph lines suffered heavy damage. Preliminary estimates place total losses around 10.03 million dollars with about 1 million in East Texas oil fields and another 1 million in highways and streets. Crops avoided worse damage in January due to Rio Grande Valley escaping heavy impact. Drizzle and slush fell statewide except the panhandle as Texans prepared to rebuild.

Dallab King Winter Texas Due East Texas Rio Grande Valley Panhandle

30 Day Jail Term Levied in Theft

Pleading guilty to theft under $50 Troy Adams of 410 East Locust Street was sentenced to 40 days in jail by Judge McColhun Burnett in County Court at Law No 1. Adams was charged with stealing a bundle of laundry owned by Smith of Cacre on December 10.

Troy Adams Lsted East Locust Street McColhun Burnett Adams At Smith Cacre

French Morocco Tour Invite Authorized by Spanish Insurgents

The French foreign office announced that the insurgent Spanish administration authorised French officials to visit any part of the territory to investigate German troop demonstrations. The Quai DOrsay said the insurgent commissioner granted permission for the French military attache at Tangier to inspect, following a French protest over German troops and commercial advisors in the Spanish zone.

Pais Mordero Quai D'Orsay J. Beigheder Y Atlenen Tanpier Llegal

Gas All the Time and Quick Relief Claim

An advertisement for Adlerika bowel cleanser from New York promotes quick relief from gas and intestinal discomfort. It claims Adlerika clears both upper and lower bowels by removing old matter, reducing stomach upset, nervousness, and fatigue. The copy asserts improved appetite and energy after use and cites Sommers Drug Stores as a retailer.

Nave Lshond New York Sommers Trug Feng

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