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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1937
Page
3
A fragmented radio listing notes Wednesday programming with folk songs concerts and musical acts. References include London and Chicago broadcasts and a music hall event with various times and stations.
Jurors in Raymondville deliberated the case of John Spann, 72, accused of criminally attacking an 8 year old girl. The girl testified that two men resembling Spann carried her from her bed last April 18 into nearby woods and allegedly assaulted her.
Austin report: Secretary William J. Tucker faced pressure from the Texas Game Fish and Wildlife Commission after a 1 to 2 vote at their San Antonio meeting. Tucker declined comment, with a statement possible later as the group signals a broader house cleaning.
New Haven reports that the university announced yesterday the Henry Ey Holland inertial prize and a medal to Salvador de Maniarga Spain's former permanent delegate to the League of Nations. The prize honors marked distinction in literature fine arts science of government.
Two aviators and two motorists were hospitalized after a Cloverfield runway collision. Police said the small cabin monoplane, landing at about 45 miles per hour, crossed paths with a car leaving a nearby project site. The plane broke apart and the auto overturned in the impact.
Ralph William, a night watchman at a Galveston brewery, was shot below the heart early today after surprised by two bandits attempting to crack a safe. The investigation continues as authorities search for those responsible.
Axtla B and Kostelanetz orchestra broadcast highlights rare violins valued at thousands. notes include a 1630 instrument once owned by De Berlat and a Stradivarius valued around 30 thousand. The piece lists musicians such as Michel Gusikoff and Jessica Dragonette, with industry chatter on instruments and performances across radio programs.
The Texas State Hall, a Centennial centerpiece in Dallas, suffers leaks from a broken basement causing water to flood the auditorium. Repairs will be needed before Dallas takes over responsibility for the building, with moisture buckling murals on interior walls and extensive damage noted by Park Board official R. P. Shiels.
War office orders on Wednesday indicate a large contingent of infantry officers will depart for foreign service in Hawaii. Named among those departing are Capt. Johan E. Adkins Jr of the Twelfth Artillery and Walter J. Bryde Edgar A. Clarke Elmer J. Gilson of the Fifteenth Field Artillery, with Capt. Edward McDarite Huachuca Arizona assigned to the Second Division at Fort Sam Houston.
The Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports reliable authority the 51 day old Pittsburgh Plate Glass strike may end today. An official announcement is expected this morning from Glen W McCabe, president of the Federation of Plate Glass Workers, indicating the stoppage has ended.
Fragmented on air grid showing varied programs from KTSA and NBC, including nurse corps, Little Orphan Annie, Guy Lombardo records, Harlem Serenade, Duke Rint, Wild Bill Hickok, George Burns and Gracie Allen, and multiple orchestras with times mainly between 5 and midnight. Strong entities include KTSA, NBC, Duke Rint, Wayne King, Henry King, and Andre Kostelanetz.
Tomorrow’s radio lineup lists KTSA at 6:30 with Musical Clack, You Like It and more. The schedule includes multiple segments: World of Interest to Women, Morning Devotions, News, farm reports, music features, and talk shows across networks Columbia, National, Tex Quality, and others, with times ranging from early morning to evening.
The Concho Valley Boy Scout council will hold its annual meeting and banquet next Friday evening in San Angelo. Erection of officers for the largest Texas council, presentation of the silver beaver award to a regional leader, and an address by Dr Yom Taylor of Howard Payne College at Brownwood are on the program. Between 400 and 500 senators and their wives are expected, with T H Loban guiding arrangements. Charles W Hobbs of San Angelo will be toastmaster. Arthur Ragsdale serves as council president.
Advertisement touts FASTEETH denture powder with alkaline content to prevent soreness and denture breath. Claims include tasteless formula and no nausea. Urges customers to see a dentist if mouth issues change and mentions Summers drug stores as supplier.
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