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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1938

Page

2

Bexar Facts Notes On Local Officials And Travel

FRANK BRADY reports Bexar Facts listing W. B. Thompson a WEA district supervisor returning from a weekend business trip Ed Brendel a divistor and MET passenger agent in Dallas Arthur Pfeil conventions department manager newly elected Travelers Protective Association Local Junior Chamber of Commerce member George Tucker secretary on a breakfast club program Alonzo Pernes attorney and Nicaraguan consul visiting Rio Grande City District NYA Supervisor Hirschie Ashnson traveling to Seguin B Fain auto equipment manager returning from the Cottage tip Who voiced the Crab Apple Ss new dance game for midgets

W. B. Thompson WEA Ed Brendel Divistor M.E.T Dallas Arthur Pfeil Chamter “of Commercce Travelers” Protective Association Junior Chamber of Commerce George ‘Tucker Alonzo 8 Pernes Rio Grande City Corporation Court Booker Chambers Castillan NYA Hirschie Ashnson Seguin B. Fain Cottago Tip

FBI Chief Returns From Florida Trip

FBI Chief Gil Jones returns from Tallahaste r Florida where he brought back accused bank robbers Hugh Gant and Alvan Dewey Hunt captured last week in Houston.

FBI Florida Gil Jones Federal Bureau of Investigation Tallahaster Fla Hugh Gant Alvan Dewey Hunt Hotaslon

Mexico Strike Ends After Bloodshed In 8 Death Toll

A 24 hour general strike across Vera Cruz and surrounding regions ended at midnight after clashes left eight dead. President Lazaro Cardenas vowed to end such disorders. Rioting deaths occurred in Vera Cruz city and Jalapa as unions clashed. work stoppages disrupted transport, manufacturing, oil, and public services. The strike was led by the Federation of Workers and Fessanis with protest over court delays in recognizing union representation. The violence prompted authorities to restore order and resume normal activities.

Origaba Vera Croz Mexico CPI Vera Cruz Stata Interunion Lazaro Cardenas Orlanda Ylolenco Jalapa Replonal Federation of Workers and Fessanis PR. O Reninsk F. RO. C Regional Confederation of Mexican Workers GRO

Army Strato Plane Broadcast on Friday Across Nation

The army's substratosphere plane will broadcast Friday over a national radio network from five miles above Chicago. Tests show the craft, for experimental flying, may aid commercial and military aviation. It features a cabin that maintains sea level pressure and temperature automatically at high altitudes. The broadcast will cover crew observations of six members.

Washington Army Chicago Air Corps Offigals Iwt

Radio Programs and Stars Highlight Tonight’s Schedule

A cluttered lineup features Durante returning to KTSA with Oakie’s College and Jo Stafford with Georgie Stoll, plus Ray Heatherton headlining new sustaining broadcasts. John Barrymore guests on CBS with Al Jolson, Lanny Ross and Eddie G. Robinson appear in Hollywood Mardi Gras, while Ken Murray Oswald plan Hollywood Hotel returns.

Renwicke Cary Jimmy Sehnergle Durante Back Oakie's College KTSA Jo Stafford Sincek Bomeone Georgie Stoll John Barrymore al Jolson Taupe C. B.S ETSA Lanny Ross Hollywood New York RTSA Edward G. Ropinson Claire Trevor John Carter Nelson Eddy Don Ameche Garter College of the City of Hixney Ken Murray Oswald Murray Rudy Vallee Vallee Bert Lytell N. B.C Jimmy Valentine O. Henry Lew Lehr Ben Bernie Lehrans Mr. Jolson Mr. Barrymore Martha Rage Gong Atylfat Hilarioun Parkyavarkus Victor Young

Tomorrow's Radio Schedule and Listings

The Wednesday radio lineup runs from 6:45 AM with Musical Clock and Sing segments through the day, listing programs such as The Latest News, Trading Post, At Interest to Women, Myrt and Maree, and Aunt Jenny's Trial Life. Also shown are Children’s features, news breaks, music segments, Market Page notices, and a variety of sponsored and serialized programs with station identifiers and times.

KISA Neighbors Trading Post Cherl Myrt Maree Chase Tony Slas Rati Cardner Carel Keanety Leith Stevens

Counterfeit Charge Hearing Postponed for Wiener and Gerbach

Final hearing on counterfeit charges against David Wiener and Elsa Lottie Gerbach was postponed due to the absence of a secret service agent and principal witness. The pair were arrested January 11 and charged with conspiracy to possess and pass counterfeit $10 notes between December 25 and January 11, with additional counts for Gerbach's alleged note passing at Alamo Linen Shop. Wiener, an Australian, is held under a $10,000 bond. Gerbach, a German, is held under a $4,000 bond.

Agaist David Wiener Elsa Lottie Gerbach Lois Benavides Secret Service United States Paul A. Lack Int Alamo Alamo Plaza Wiener

Coldest Winter Night Records in Satan's Kingdom

A Weather Desk report notes Satan's Kingdom recorded 0 degrees below zero last night, the coldest reading of the winter locally and among the coldest in the state. The figure is unofficial and part of ongoing temperature monitoring in the region.

Satan Suncom Gonn Gan

Home for Aged Insane Sought by County Sheriff

Sheriff Will W. Wood and deputies visited Beeville for a conference on aging inmates. Wood announced he would seek no campaign for a separate facility for insured inmates over sixty, noting state hospitals refuse such inmates and county jails now house the violent and aged. Bexar County Jail reportedly holds about 20 insane inmates past the three-score mark, in poor condition, with overcrowded state asylums.

Will W. Wood J. W. Davis Eniel EB. J. Ginder Beeville South Texas J.B. Arnold Wood Bexar County

The Sun's Power and a Business Boom or War

The American Weekly promotes upcoming magazine content in Light. It predicts how solar intensity this year might spark a new business boom or more people’s wars. Also highlights ancient Stone Age paintings described as remarkable reproductions in the issue.

American Weekly

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