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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1937

Page

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Two Weeks Court to Clear 58 Cases in Cuero Docket

Cuero district court opens Monday for a two week term with a crowded docket. Fifty eight felony indictments include three Murder charges. Defendants Lester Boldt Alanza Brandt and Koyn Richardson face charges in Cuero tied to prior convictions. Court to hear criminal trials over two weeks.

Cuero Allan Criterig Coweb Tersermad Lester Boldt Alanza Brandt Grand County Turkey Faem Koyn Richardson Hell

Ann Harding ends honeymoon with second husband

London gossip reports actress Ann Harding shortening her honeymoon with Werner Jansson after a ceremony at Guxton Hall. Daughter Jane announces the marriage, while custody issues arise involving Harding’s first husband Harry Banwater. The couple’s path is shadowed by legal battles over their child as Harding and Jansson pursue remarriage in England.

London Ann Harding Werner Janssin New York Guxton Hall Jaussert G. BY Shaw Brighton Jane Miss Harding Anatisch du Guenna Harry Ban- Water Davehler Davehler To Ensland Barnisley Lanssen

Otai ke Leaders Conclave Amid Gulf Ports Tension

Otai ke leaders meet in Houston amid a looming strike by seamen over Galveston port operations. An emergency conference convened to demand firm action against vessels and Lakes liners, with workers ready to stand firm and continue Harbor work.

Houston Lesders Rat Strikihe Buaumonk Serznen Galvestos Texas Galveston

Texans Invited to Golden Gate Expo in 1988

Austin officials announced that Gov. William E. Gilmore visited to invite Texans to attend the Golden Gate International Exposition in San Francisco in 1988. A joint session was planned to hear Gen. Gilmore outline the event and expected participation from Texas.

Austin W.E. Gilmore San Francisco Gener Gilmer

Polish film director Richard Poleslawski dies of heart attack

Hollywood Cant January 1 The sudden death of Richard Poleslawski at his Hollywood home ends a career that spanned Polish wartime service to cinema. He left unfinished work on Tar Flat of Mrs Obenep and had long planned future projects with stars like Joan Crawford Indian Powell and Ranect Montgomery. His widow Norma Drury and son Richard Jr. survived him.

Hollywood Richard Poleslawski Tatal Boleslawski Hollywoot Norma Drury Richard Jr Tlm

Barrier City Falls to Fascists in Southern Spain Gain

Insurgent forces claim capture of Marbella opening path to Malaga as General de Lianco's 20000 strong army advances along the coast. Besieged Marbella yields arms and gold. over 100 Socialist officers and soldiers reportedly desert to the Fascists.

Gonzalo Queipe de Limo Marbella Muligo Medierrarian Arts Malaga Lareler de Liano Wis Harlow Battte

Queen Mother to Break Precedent at Coronation

Queen Mary will attend her son King George VI coronation on May 12 and is expected to set a precedent as the first British queen mother to bear a son. A special seat to the right of the high altar in Westminster Abbey is likely reserved for her.

London Mary George VI Westmainster Abbey

Railroad Strike May Spread Across Indiana State

Union spokesmen warned a pirate-like railroad employee strike could spread beyond Terre Haute to the entire state. The walkout disrupted seven Union lines from Indianapolis to Tipton and could affect up to 1200 workers.

Terre Haute, Inc Jen M—Union Piratte of Indiana Railroad Indiana Todianapalls Tewisville

Strike of Bakers in Seattle Ends After Year-Long Pact

Union representative and factory president reach a one year agreement at Superior Biscuit Co plant ending a strike that began November 7. About 25 workers are covered by the pact.

Seattle Seatter Superior Biscuit Company Et- Tet Wot. McGuern Internateottor Rery Workers Union Andrew J. . ‘Mullican Siged

Nicaragua Canal Urged in Defense Plan Push

Washington reports Chairman Vinson and Senator Walsh advocate congressional approval of a canal through Nicaragua as a defense linked project. They argue it would shorten Atlantic Pacific routes, strengthen ties with Latin America, and boost U S strategic reach.

Washington Paniania Canal National Defense Cac Vinson Wdenherst Gearpiat Alfales Noneilee 7A Nicaragua Walsh Demactgt Masseliuseéla Senate Vinson Bratie Latin America United States

Taxi Driver Hurt in Row With Fares

Taxi driver Ed Carlton, 23, of 210 Cacwalledsr street, was treated at Robert Ti. Green hospital Monday for cuts from an altercation with passengers in his cab.

Ed Carlton Cacwalledsr Street Robert Ti. Green Hospital

Torrid tirade targets film gossips in Hollywood

Hollywood scene erupts as Tone denounces gossip columnists over marriage rumors involving Joan Crawford. He details attending a Ballet Russell event with guests including Brombergs and Adler, while noting Crawford’s absence due to illness and describing his theater beginnings in New York.

Hollywood Tone Joan Crawford Tone Bartly Miss Crawford Joan Edward J. Bromberg Etella Adler Adolph Bolm Sigve Brombergs Mrs Adler New York Van Beka Will & Cold Joan Aida

Oil concessions tied to Iran Afghanistan pipeline plan

Reports from Tehran dated January reveal government deals granting oil concessions in northern and eastern Iran. The American Oil Company, a subsidiary of Inland Exploration, wins 200000 square miles across six regions, later reduced to 100000 after water-bearing areas are excluded. Iran Pipe Line Company gains a concession to build a 1700 mile pipeline to the Caspian Sea via Iran and eastern Afghanistan.

Tehsran Tran Porlod Amen Iran Afghanistan American Oil Company Inland Exploraion Company Atgakhan Iran Pipe Fine Company Eiven Afganistan Caspian Sea

Young Roosevelt Fishes in Florida

Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr hopes to watch at least one West coast event while convalescing from illness. An experienced guide has been retained for young Roosevelt and Ethel Dupont at whose home on Gasparilla Island they will spend about three weeks.

Bila Jai Wpranklin D. Roosevelt Jr Wis Hanee Roosevelt Ethel Dupont Eugene DuFond Gasparilla Island

Roosevelt in robust health amid long White House tenure

Roosevelt remains physically strong after nearly four terms in the White House. Capt. Melnur reports no cause for worry, noting minor aging signs and continued vigor. He attributes health to regular exercise, seaworthy sailing trips around Nova Scotia, and periodic rest breaks.

Washington Jan White House Roosevelt Ross T. Melnurr Taday Molnura

Calotabs Help Nature To Throw Off a Cold

Calotabs are presented as a purgative and diuretic aid to treat colds by cleansing the intestinal tract and eliminating mucus and toxins. The ad claims Calotabs are economical for families and advise taking one or two tabs to purge toxins, with dosing guidance and price references.

Woman Slayer Still in Jail in Memphis

Daisy Roo Folunzatta, a 31 year old matron, remained jailed today as lawyers sought a reduced sentence after she shot Brenton Root following an argument over her husband. The Tennessee Supreme Court reviewed her appeal but urged caution. Root, son of a Chicago clergyman, was killed at his country home near November 3.

Memphis Tenn Jan Daisy Roo Folunzatta Amy Uverty Bond Tennessee Supreme

Hiccough Victim Tells Of Slow Recovery At Mass Village

In South Hadley Falls Edna Plants a 25 year old woman who worked with 20 others at Mount Holyoke reportedly recovers after more than 50 hours of hiccoughs. Doctor Mitchael Krantotusk attributes her improvement to prescribed drugs rather than popular remedies suggested by many locals.

South Hadley Falls Mass Miss Edna Mount Holyoke Mitchael Krantotusk

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