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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1939

Page

9

Ad Interlude of Radio Schedules and Hosts

Radio listings span KTSA Lone Ranger adventures Sophie Tucker and Harlem Serenade segments. The schedule showcases various acts, concerts, talk shows, and music programs across multiple stations, with hosts and times noted.

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Tomorrow's Programs and Station Schedule Fragment

A fragmented listing of radio and TV programs across stations such as KISA WHAI WOAI and TX outlets, detailing musical clocks, newscasts, concerts, operas, and special segments with scattered times and show titles. Includes references to Musical Clock, Sunrise Jamboree, Fiddler's Fancy, Metropolitan Opera, and various local anchors.

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Meredith in Radio Drama and Other Tonight on CBS

Burgess Meredith joins Orson Welles in a dramatic adaptation of Barry Benevield's romantic tale The Chicken Wagon Family on CBS Flavourouge tonight. Also airing Dark Dilemma on First Inter and The Monster of Witches Hal Recana on Texas State Network. A former cowboy turned beauty expert is featured on Grand Central Station. Roosevelt’s commentary Legislation Affecting Texas Before the 76th Congress airs on TSN.

Burgess Meredith Faze Orson Wiles Barry Benevield KTLA KABC New York Grand Central Station Eiboit Roosevelt TSN

December Sales Jump 54.8 Percent in Texas

The year end Christmas shopping boosted Texas department store sales by 54.8 percent, while overall business fell 2.6 percent from November 1997. The Texas employment figure rose as 46000 Texans were employed, per University of Texas Bureau of Business Research data.

Texas Department Burgay of Business Research Universy of Treaxar

Short Wave FRenay and Midday Radio Listings

Radio schedule notes an assortment of short wave transmissions. It lists frequencies such as 542 megahertz and 3187 megahertz with times around 6:30 p m and midnight. Included are references to London, New York, and Paced Wey with entries for transmissions from Hindaprsi-sp and Brahme pre yam W3eaL 3) Fy BST seu.

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WPA Relief Funds Debate Faces Senate Holdouts

Washington: Senator Glass advocates no cuts to the 4 million relief appropriation while pressing for a larger 875 million WPA bill. House backed 725 million, and White House letters urge Congress not to reduce federal relief. Workers Alliance urges no compromise, insisting at least 875 million is necessary to prevent widespread misery.

Washington Glass Gilila Senate Roosevelt House White House Congress Ltters Stephen Arty Sentes WPA David Lasser Workers’ Alliance Lasser Reosercit

Clubwomen May Back Arms Policy Debate

Mrs. Fredutl Beggs of Wykott New York indicated that the General Federation of Women's Clubs may oppose Roosevelt's defense program but will study it closely. She cited an international relations report prepared for the federation board noting that despite the power to use force, it would be unwise to oppose measures that provide backing for the patrilus which the government may need.

Washington Fredutl Beggs Wykott General Federation of Women’s Clubs May Rt Roosevelt Federation Board

Grain Market Sees Cotton Futures Rally On Steady Demand

Cotton futures opened higher amid steady markets and higher goods rates. Trading remained active early with prices up 3 to 5 points, while May, July, and December contracts showed modest gains and overall turnover reached around 8,550 bales with $26,150 in recalls. Local prices for grains and hay counted in as market activity persisted through mid session.

Dalkanr Filion Tiverpool

Obituary for Mrs. Emma Ott, 60, of Helotrs

Mrs Emma Ott aged 60 of Helotrs dies. Services set for 4 7. m. Saturday at the residence of a niece Mrs Ted Engelhardt 2424 Buena Vista with Rev B Wels officiating. Burial in Hermann Long cemetery. Survivors include husband Eugene Ott, sons Herbert Ott of Houston, Leslie and Paul Ott of San Antonio, seven grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters.

Emma Ott Ted Engelhardt Buena Vista Alters Rev B. Wels Hermann Long Cemetery Eugene Oth Herbert Ott Houston Leslie Paul Otloi Sian Antonio Tvo

Obituary notices for Moore Haas Schultz Calderon and Calderon

Obituaries list multiple local deaths with basic service details. Charles Tluastas Moore of San Antonio and Castle, Mrs Eulsh Meade Haas of Castroville, Albert Schultz of San Antonio, Pelomia Calderon of Hondo and related survivors including family members in San Antonio. Services held in Hondo and Castroville with officiating ministers noted.

Charles Tluastas Moore Dattle Rock Ark Esment San Antonio Dunn

Scarcity of Cotton Stalls U S Market Supplies

Washington reports cotton merchants mills and exporters face difficulty securing medium to better grades despite a record 25 5 million bale replacement estimate and a 10 million bale pledged by growers for payments, as warehoused stocks remain jammed and demand outstrips supply across the South and Southwest.

Washington Collderal Tor Foiou Warelo

London Gold and Silver Prices Steady on Jan 20

London bullion markets show gold prices flat and silver firm near the day’s levels. Market notes indicate slight changes in currency conversion and inconclusive demand signals amid thin trading conditions.

Muport Boston Aarela Bulletin Origis Davis London Headford Westeen Toston Bubelin Ohio Pennsylva Aline Tate Wisconsin California Sidle couMy Gom Hite Oregon Montana Vhailer

San Antonio market report shows slow livestock demand

Federal Market News notes slow weak demand for hogs and cattle in San Antonio with varied lots. Top hogs around 7.00 for certain weights. cattle receipts light, with calves and feeders weak to steady and prices slipping on lower weight stock. Packing sows near 5.60 to 6.25. overall market softens amid thin sales.

San Antonio Hoya Thureday Dorr tGc Ught Chicago Ard Frederg Kanras Kanfas USDA MOON Ted London San Stewie Veslers Taloiv

Holt Demands Record on Hopkins Confirmation Debate

Washington Jan 20 a Warner Holt a Democrat from West Virginia demanded a full record of WPA activities before voting on Harry L Hopkins for secretary of commerce. He charged over one million people were added to WPA ranks before the election payrolls were padded and many people stood outside public galleries. Senate leaders Barkley McKellar and Sheppard defended Hopkins as debate continued and predicted votes against confirmation.

Washington Hote West Viriola Senate Harry L. Hopkins Commerce Hopkins Aid Barkley Kentucky McKellar Tennessee Sheppard Defeverat Texas Holt WPA Logan Demorrat Holl ‘Eald Fmt Barkley Confiraton

Stock Market Report from New York Amid Choppy trading

A garbled stock market summary from New York describes a shifting rally fading into mild losses. The market shows tentative gains in utilities and a few shares but overall weakness persists across sectors with limited activity and scattered small gains.

Cotton Futures Open Higher Amid Active Trade

New York futures opened with gains as buyers returned and trade activity was noted across months. Prices showed modest strength in early trading with standout quotes for January and May contracts and nearby months.

a _ KEW York Futures New Tore Cot Lom Futnres Agers Alt Mont Prev

Poultry and Produce Prices Read across Chicago Markets

Chicago markets report receipts and steady to weak prices for poultry and produce. Poultry items include live hens, broilers, leghorn and white rock varieties, with various weights and colorings priced. turkeys and roasters also listed. Potatoes show mixed movements with some regions steady and demand slow. apples, melons, and other produce cited with regional price ranges. Trade notes mention general activity across Chicago, New York, and Kansas City markets, with price shifts and shipped quantities.

Chicago Ingzhorn Plymouth White Rock Plymouth Rock Dirkeys JR

Ad Writer Wanted in The Tight News Paper

San Antonio black newspaper seeks paid ad writer to handle classified ads. Dial P-1233 for details and submission instructions.

San Antonio

County officials debate rural officer job and precinct limits

County Commissioners Court met with County Judge Charles W. Anderson to discuss rural roving constable and justice of the peace issues. They argued over trial placement on salary, reducing precincts, and other fixes but left no decision. Indications pointed to ongoing See system operation and finances hinder salary changes.

Robert H

Flynn to sail on Sirocco under new corporate plan

Federal authorities allow Errol Flynn to keep the yacht Sirocco by selling to a corporation in which he will hold stock. The actor faces a possible $9500 fine and confiscation if laws were applied, but may reclaim ownership after three years when he becomes a citizen.

Hollywood INS Errol Flynn I Ms Flynn Sirocco Jsment Peti Isw Li Damite Une Iria Stay Iso Beratmes le Corpateian Sulloritien

Unemployed Man Kills 2 and Self

ODESBA January 20. Paul Bruner a 34 year old unemployed pumper shot two friends and two others then killed himself. Victims were Jay Melton a 39 year old welder and Mrs Pegsy Gladhart a 28 year old writer. Coroner Randolph Giesple ruled murder.

Odesba Paul Bruner Guidemith Bruner Jay Melton Pegsy Gladhart Randolph Giesple Jane Euteiee

Smallpox Serum Will Be Given 1200

Austin January 20 Dr G W Cox state health officer said 1200 smallpox serum doses will be given to prevent a threatened statewide epidemic. He reported two cases in Terrell and Dallas with others likely to appear. a young man recently traveled across the state on buses while infected.

Austin G. W. Cox Terrell Iliim Dallas Cox Young Mar

Cannon Salvage Near Miami Unearths War Wreckage

A wrecked ship resting since a prewar disaster was found near Miami. A fisherman alerted Hugh M. Matheson, who led a salvage party that recovered 28 cannon, plus lead and iron shot, and parts of the hull from the reef south of Careysfart.

Miami Pia Gan Careysfart Reef Hugh M. Matheson

Perfect 29 cribbage hand shocks veteran player

Turtle Lake Wisconsin January 20 IMalt Wixted claimed the first perfect 29 hand in forty years of play. He was dealt three fives and a jack and drew another five after discarding, yielding the game’s highest score.

Turtle Lake Wis Imalt Wixted

Texas Farm Produce Market Report From Coastal Bend to Chicago

The ledger details fruit and vegetable shipments across multiple markets including Coastal Bend, Lower Valley, Texan traders, and major hubs like Philadelphia New York Cincinnati and Chicago. It notes crate and bushel prices for commodities such as beets cabbage broccoli peppers onions pears strawberries spinach and tomatoes with fluctuating market strength and steady to weaker trade across days in late season sales.

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Public Weigher Loses by Rulin Opinion

Private citizens holding permits from the state commissioner of agriculture may engage in weighing business without interference, a ruling by the commissioners court states. District Attorney Jay Sain Levey and Precinct 3 clerk Andy T. Stevens argued competition from private firms hurt public weighers.

Rulin State Commissioner of Agriculture Commissioners' Court Jay Sain Levey Aca Andy T. Stevens

Mussolini Bans Advance Notice of Fascist Inspections

Rome reports Mussolini will withhold advance notice of Fascist party inspections to keep members on alert. Achille Sidrace says the tactic ensures readiness. A pension suit defense discussion covered Matthew H. Sepulveda seeking 95 dollars monthly after an October filing for a broken ankle incident on January 6, 1801, that halted his duties.

Rome UINS Alde Mussolini Achille Sidrace Matthew H. Sepulveda Greman Police Tre Pension Sepulveda

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