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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1938

Page

5

Photo Making on Radio Tonight

An odd public notice promotes a federal money photograph contest claiming a camera aids entry. It warns photographing or sketching currency is illegal and mentions U S Secret Service agent L M Benavides in Atlanta.

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Arliss Star Heads Radio Tonight In Classic Hollywood Tribute

George Arliss returns to radio after four years starring in CBS special celebrating Hollywood’s early era. Cast includes Edmund Guilding, Dick Powell, Rosemary Lane, Keir Niles, Louella Parsons and Tisdale Baige’s orchestra. Florence Arliss appears as Rose of his wife in a drama. Radio theater’s Disraeli adaptation features Arliss and Torrance with English stars prominent in recent plays.

Nenwicke Cary Hollywood Hollywood Hotel Edmund Guilding Will Beom Dick Powell Rosemary Lowt Keer Niles Louella Parsons Tismend Baige George Atlisa B. S. Network KWTBA Florence Arliss I Red Fife Lie Rose Sheir Mbioni David Torrance

Dallas Churchmen Assume Police Task

A fund of 3008 dollars was available to set up a permanent office to aid law enforcement in Dallas. Churchmen rallied to support the plea for organized action. The Dallas Council of Churchmen had budgeted 5000 dollars, mostly to ensure that authorities do not neglect enforcing the law.

Dallas Van Bales Ambal Tin Dallag Council Ghurgumen Joon

Boy Receives Medal for Heroic Dog Rescue

Hungarian boy Valentine Holdost was awarded an American Humane Society medal by United States Consul General Clarence E. Gauss for risking his life to save his dog amid wartime fighting near Yangtze area. He is set to receive a British medal tomorrow.

Old Movie Studio Razed by Flames

A Culver City fire swept through an old movie studio destroying office buildings and causing extensive damage. Fire officials estimated losses near $190,000 with the cause still undetermined. The blaze drew seven engines to the scene and left surrounding structures damaged.

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Thief Discards Cocktail Shaker Amid Nearby Panic

Police Captain Dive Tew reports a burglary in which a thief abandoned a cocktail shaker during a pursuit near a window at Nort Furniture. The prowler fled the scene and was last seen a short distance away, with investigators continuing to search the area for clues.

Nort West Coast

Eddie Cantor Returns Home After Throat Ailment

Cantor is reported to have faced a serious throat ailment that prompted medical care and led to his return home. The brief item notes the condition as a cause for concern while indicating he was under medical supervision.

Eddie Cantor

Tomorrow's Radio Programs Schedule and Air Time Listings

A fragmented radio guide lists schedule items including The Tarlost News, Shishal Clack, The Air Channel, programs by Staelin Rand, Jang Tula, Catamentiven, Hotel, American Bahwel, Hwak's Varietien, and other shows with times scattered across the day. Names and program titles appear with scattered channel notes and station references, reflecting a dense, regionally focused lineup.

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Cobb to Speak on Bird Conservation in Texas

Cobb, a professor at the University of San Antonio, will discuss the conservation of birdlife in Texas as the topic of a lecture. The talk, hosted by the Scientific Society of San Antonio, is set for Tuesday in the Stevens Building Society Rooms on West Commerce Street.

Cobb Texas University of San Antone Scientiie Society of San Anwin Society Stevens West Commerce

Noon Seamen Conference on Gid Gid San Prangisco

Delegates from WOON suion seamen gather in Lodsy for a national conference uniting maritime labor under the Committee for Industrial Organization. Atlantic, Brent Jakes, and Fucifle constants of inceised personnel attend alongside marina engineers from Teensed onetherdom. Joseph Cheran, president of the G1, from New York, participates.

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Shanghai War Tale: Desolation After Three Months of Bombing

A correspondent describes Shanghai under Japanese assault, detailing civilian starvation, mass casualties, and urban ruin. The piece compares Shanghai’s suffering to European cities, noting millions displaced, daily corpses from starvation, and refugees flooding the area as bombs, shells, and air raids devastate the region.

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Profits Tax Revision Debate At House Hearing

A New York board of trade representative urged immediate repeal of the profits tax as a stimulant to business. M. J. Seidman, chair of the tax committee, and subcommittee members favor changes to the undistilled tax, proposing to exempt firms under 25000 dollars income and abolish the tax for most closely held corporations. The private hearings focus on reform recommendations from the Ways and Means subcommittee.

Washington, Dun New York Board of T Rade Babiess M. J. Seldman Seidman

Gov Earle Protests Freight Rate Boost Across Nation

Governor George W. Earle condemned proposed railroad rate increases as discriminatory and harmful to passenger travel. He said the plan would burden coal and goods shipments, calling it a large assault on Pennsylvanian interests and urging opposition from Congress and the public.

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Italians Escorted From France After Snowbound Invasion

French troops guided a detachment of Italian soldiers to a station after they entered France by mistake during a heavy snowstorm. The incident occurred near Grenoble as a border misstep prompted local authorities to escort the Italians to safety.

Grenoble France

EASE YOUR CHILD'S CHEST COLD TONIGHT

Fragmented ad style text promotes a chest rub product for children using dubious ingredients and exaggerated claims. It reads like a vintage medical advertisement with nonsensical phrases and unclear dosage guidance. The source shows unsafe, jargon filled marketing language rather than reliable medical advice.

Parkons Seeks Hollywood Rumor On Jean Harlow Waitress

Bexar Facts notes Parkons puzzled by missing waitress dubbed the Jean Harlow girl, while Fred Neste is named as local immigration office ace humorist. The piece also mentions Dave Reynolds from St Marys U aiding Ithreats, plus a wide view on looming global conflicts and wartime questions. It closes with Jesse Oppenheimer auditing company land records and a belated birthday wish to Jim Fay Ashmore.

Parkons Phil Hymas Jean Harlow Hollywood Fred Neste Dave Reynolds St. Mary's U Sive Dent Ithreats Japan Ching Barney Jesse Oppenheimer Southland Industries Jim Fay Ashmore

Monty Freed From Million Dollar Contract

Hollywood January 1 release ends Monty Freed from a one million dollar contract once seen as a career maker. Everett Crosby confirms Monty refused further work while a million dollar bid from a promoter also fell through. A stray dog story from Devine, Texas closes the dispatch.

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Texans Take Denver Honors at National Western Show

Denver January 17 entrants from other states earned top honors in the National Western stock show horse show and rodeo on its third day. Attendance peaked at over 60000 as the stock poultry seed and arena events drew crowds. Shorty Hit Venus Texas suffered a dislocated shoulder wrestling a steer. Texas Tech won the American Hampshire sheep judging trophy with 898 points while Neale Jonas Utah State University led individuals and Henry Alen Texas Tech followed. Gordon Grote Mantou Texas won first in the 4 H city cattle showing contest for best overall presentation of the animal.

Denver Courtland Jones Shorty Venus Texas Americany Hampshire Association Texas Tech Neale Jonas Utah State University Henry Alen Gordon Grote Mantou Pretty Boy

Recruiting Officer on Inspection Tour Maj Predger Sullives

Recruiting officer for the Eleventh Corps, left San Antonio Monday for Dallas Oklahoma City Fort Logan Cole Fort Francis E Warren and Fort Worth on an inspection tour and conference of corps area recruiting offices. Want a cook maid yardman or helper of any kind See Light Classified Situation Wanted ads.

Maj. A. Predger Sullives Elehth Corps Paren San Antonio Dallas Oklahoma City Fort Logany Cole Fort Francis E. Warren Wye Fort Worth Corps

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