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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1938

Page

2

Douglas Bello Lergi leases in Nuecea county field

Announcement from Phillips Petroleum Co notes Hurchéen of L A Tagustas lease holdings in the Turkey Creek field Nuecea county. The deal includes substantial cash and a silver override with an option to continue override or take half interest after wells payout. Douglas, a San Antonio operator, holds 475 acres with various ready interests and retained royalties. Phillips Petroleum also bought the south allotment of the Mrs M Clark tract from Trinity Drillers for an announced use.

J. W. Dalley C. C. Hart Hale Douglas Phillipa Pebrolewy Company Mrs. M. Clark Trinity Drillers, Inc

Battery Acid Incident Injures Worker in Laredo

A worker identified as Leopoln Valdez is receiving hospital treatment after battery acid splashed into his eyes while repairing a battery on a street corner near A3ght Satin Laredo and South Flores. The incident occurred Thursday and he was taken to Robert BG Green Hospital for care.

Leopoln Valdez Laredo Street Robert BG Green Hospital Valdez Tras South Flores Street Soma

Mint Home Ownership Offers Promising Deals

Fragmentary advertisement hints at home ownership benefits and multiple offers. Readers are urged to consider Clars thca tong region parts and light wallet ads highlighting various attractive options and happiness linked to ownership.

Weirton Union Asks Labor Board Probe

Weirton steel workers and members of the Weirton Employes Security League filed a request for a National Labor Relations Board investigation. The resolution, adopted by the advisory heating fee, asks Congress to determine the board data authority and constitutional overreach including the bill of rights protections. Senator Sheppard proposed directing federal aid to credit unions and related appropriations.

Weirton Union Labor Board Weirton W. Yo Stn National Laser Relations Board Congress Weirton Steel Mity Sheppard Washington Jan Farny Credit

Japanese Naval Might and Asian War Prospects Report

INS correspondent Knickerbocker describes Japan's naval reach east of Singapore during a voyage from Simagoal to Shanghai. He notes large Japanese warship presence, a strong carrier fleet, and a shift toward using sea power to police the Far East, with commentary on Shanghai defense and Chinese schooling as targets of Japanese destruction.

Noua Imperial Navy Japan Singapore HR Knickerbocker Sign International News Service Knickerbocker Paris Asia Europe America International Mews Simagoal Jean Laborde Kabe Shanghai Adisiral Kisoxd Haesagawa Sera Britain Hasegawa Hong Kong Lus Lio International Settlement Shanghai Lia Osla Tomemuer Jana Nelli Malcolm Nanking Taoting-Pu Navechang Tirec Bice Ching China Hove Urem

Widow Fights Fortune From Bleicken Estate

New York June 20 A widow continues a twenty year battle over the five million dollar Bleicken fortune. Hermann Bleicken, a German born coffee importer who moved to California in 1907, died October 8 1917 after wartime turmoil. Government claims and legal delays followed as the alien property custodian held the estate and then shifted legal grounds. The widow pursued citizenship and eventual recovery, while appeals and government challenges complicated final ownership amid postwar policy efforts.

New York Gwii Avsip Hermann Bleicken Bleicken Germany California United States Congrees Steicken Stelcken Bielcken Bleleken Une

Army Adopts Long Pants Across Most Army Branches

Washington reports a new regulation ends breeches for Coast Artillery and other arms, with the first units in long trousers already in wear. The change stems from tests of an infantry division and applies to several departments, signaling a shift in standard issue attire across the army.

Washington Coast Artillery Stun Quartermaster Corps Adjutang Judge Adjorat General Mnance Chaplnie Ram Ananths Pgn Pat Sam Houston

Stork Rendezvous With Powells Hint At Arrival

Hollywood reports suggest Nat Dick Powell and Joan Blondell welcome a child. The actor obtained a sanforized license to adopt son Norman from a previous marriage. Blondell, a leading star since 1936, is noted in gossip circles.

Hollywood Nat Dick Powell Joan Blondel Powell Misa Blondall Norman

Arson Charges Filed Against Local Motive-Power Worker

Lawrence Shahon, a 35 year old locomotive fireman, was charged in San Francisco with setting 26 fires causing an estimated $100,000 in damage. Police say the suspect, identified by occupation, acted as the arsonist in a spree across the city.

Ban Francisco Lawrence Shahon Gavalog Ls B Locomotiventireman

Walter Woodward Enters Lieutenant Governor Race

Walter Woodward of Coleman, a 11 year state senator, announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor in Dallak after meeting former state Senator Joe Moore of Greenville.

Dallak Walter Wooddward Coleman Senate Joe Moore Greenville

Valley Man Buys Nevada State Journal Sale

Harlingen January 30 40 reported Mellrary Tiele- Aor former owner and publisher of Valley Martian Stir heee announced the purchase of the Nevada State Journal in Reno Nevada. Tishenar will assume control February 1.

Valley Man Nevada Harlingen Nevada State Journal Reno Nev Mellrary Tiele- Aor The Valley Martiun Stir Heee Tishenar Contol Februare 1

Son Finds Mother Dead in Wreckage

A man discovered his mother, Mrs. Jennie Knox, 72, dead in a vehicle wreck after a pedestrian was killed in the same accident. The incident occurred during a nighttime jog when the son identified his mother as the deceased in the wreckage.

San Pranciboo Knox Jennie Knox

Calotabs Promote Cure of Colds in Two Nights

Calotabs are advertised as a thorough intestinal eliminant and diuretic aiding nature to throw off colds. The ad claims two tablets the first night and a possible third or fourth night, highlighting cleansing of the intestinal tract and removal of wastes by the kidneys. Family package priced at twenty five cents and a ten cent trial size.

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