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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1938

Page

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Van Dine to write Gracie Allen Murder Mystery in New York

Hollywood rumor column notes Van Dine will author The Gracie Allen Murder Mystery set in New York with Gracie as heroine. Other items mention Marlene Dietrich, Florence Lawrence, and Hollywood stars amid gossip about marriages, contracts, and upcoming projects.

Ven Dine Pile Vartee van Dine Los Angeles Wilfard Huntington Wright Gracie Allen New York

James Roosevelt Named FDR Eye In 1998 Tale

James Roosevelt is described as a trusted ally and close confidant to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, expanding his influence as a “new eye” in Washington. The piece portrays Roosevelt shaping access to industrial leaders, labor figures, and policy circles while navigating intra-administration dynamics and public perception.

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Van Dine to Do Gracie Murder at Club on EtSa Today

A fire and explosion at a tourist court nightclub in New Braunfels before dawn injured and killed Otto Heidemeyer, deputy to the county collector, who disappeared Thursday. Neighbors and guests aided, the victim left notes for family, and identification was made via jacket and receipts.

Hoeidemeyer Teter J. J. Clevenhagen New Braunfels Heidemeyer Wesley Rosenberg Rosenberg Lysé Alano Heights Otto Rhode

Hollywood Hotel Has Good Comedy And Fine Music

Movie column review by Sam Woolford praises the Warner Brothers film Hollywood Motel at the Aztec. Lola Lane Alan Mowbray Dick Powell Priscilla Lane Louella Parsons Hugh Herbert and Carole Lombard appear, with Benny Goodman Raymand Page orchestra and a news reel cartoon sequence noted for charm and entertainment.

Sam Woolford Hollywood Motel Warner Brothers Louella Parsons Aztec Lola Lane Alan Mowbray &5 Dick Powell Hollywood Benny Goodman Watt Raymond Page

Radio Schedule Highlights From Togas Evening Lineup

Saturday programming lists stations WOAI WAAL WOAT and others offering a mix of news, musical variety, and dance routines. Features include The Latest News Treasure Hunt Serenade National Barn Dance and Daddy Ronen Oren plus numerous orchestras and talk segments through midnight.

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Fourth Toscanini Concert Up Tonight Over NBC

NBC will air the fourth Toscanini concert tonight with conductor Arturo Toscanini leading the NBC Symphony Orchestra. The program features a curated classical repertoire and airs during the evening schedule as music fans are invited to enjoy a refined broadcast experience.

Toscanini NBC Tonight

Short Wave GLB 3 Broadcast Plans For KTLA Tonight

KTLA airs the first full program in weeks at 6 00 p m with a split TeX schedule. Paul Whiteians orchestra Connis Boswell Raymond Scott quintet Louis Armstrong Pats Waller Venuli Jerry Colfonsa Jack ant as Charlie Reen SATURD. Second half of Arcadcash to air later. other listed stations include KSO and GSC with cinema songs and various music segments.

KTLA Syingnros KTEA Paul Whiteian Connis Boswell Raymond Scott Quintes Louis Armstrong Pats Waller Venuli Jerry Colfonsa Jack Ant Charlie aReen Hungary WAAL London Seeman bin Mondoh Black Dox.’ Mrs Wilkes Filghome An Aus One: Kso Huetcad

Army Athlete Found Slain in Downtow n Hotel

Edward B Smith Timberlake, 31, a member of a prominent army family and former West Point athlete, was found dead with a revolver wound in a downtown hotel. Relatives include Mrs. Timberlake and siblings serving in the Army and Air Corps. Police reported the death as a possible homicide or suicide amid family legal disputes.

Golyamrus Gorgner Edward B Smith Timberlake West Polah Cohuilus St. Petersburg Pinberlake Thiherlake West Politan Rie Minberlake Gol Tinberlake Fort Tiayca Columbus Marsh Bow Pimberke Vitary Ntieeke Guba Gaps PLW Linberlake Vincoly Wily Corps Montgomery Abi Aye Timberlake Jr Air Corps Ab Teandolpls Felt

Broadway Comedy at Midnight Show at Majestic Theater

A Broadway comedy revue stars Ken Murray with George Murphy and Alice Maye in You're 4 Sycretheart. Oswalt, Charles Wlaninger, Frances Hunt, Scant Jenks, Willian Gaigan, Andy Devine and Donald Meek support. The lively act is set for a Saturday night performance at the Majestic theater.

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Hang Slayer for Killing 2 in Wheat Basin

Prank Rabideau, 47, who murdered Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kitz of Wheat Basin, Mont, on November 20, was hanged today after a journey from Missoula to the gallows. He taunted his wife and pleaded guilty to other crimes, while his fourth child had just been born three weeks earlier.

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Weather Summary for Regions and Markets

Weather notes list diverse locations including Denver, Chicago, Denver, and Dallas with cloud cover and temperatures. It mentions sunrise and sunset times, moonrise, and a long weather forecast section noting cloudy or clear skies across multiple cities. It includes references to local advisories and a court story about a divorce order amid scattered oblique details.

White Boy Adopted by Chinese Back in U S A

Seattle dispatch reports Joseph Thinechorch Fung born New York City was adopted as a child by Chinese merchant Lee Quang of Far Rockaway. Fung grew up in Nam Hol village near Carton, learned Chinese, and arrived in Seattle with limited English to interviewers. Fung plans to return to New York with his foster guardians next week after a year of study and reflection in the United States.

Seattle Pung Joseph Thinechorch New York City Lee Quang Far Rockaway M. D I Tillie Nam Hol Carton Li Kwang Fung United States New York Larough Mar Doug Thaok Fung

Don’t Neglect Your Child’s Cold Remedy Ad

An old medical ad promotes Rab Children’s Munterole for colds and croup coughs. It claims three strengths Regular, Children's mild, and Extra, to relax bronchial irritation and improve local circulation with soothing relief via a warm application.

Toscanini’s Fourth NBC Symphony Broadcast Features Novelties

Arturo Toscanini directs NBC Symphony in a program opening with Brahms Tragic Overture followed by Sibelius Second Symphony. Novelties include Busoni Arias and Tommasini variations on Venice Oath tune. Ranch Boys and Honsie Hot Shots perform popular tunes. Virginir sings My Bill from Show Boat. Bob Hope profile and Eddie Gren skit mentioned. Baking topics and dough classifications conclude the piece.

Arturo ‘Toscanini N. B.C Dean Sisbelius Ferrucio Busoni Vincenzo

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