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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1939

Page

7

Radio Program Schedule from Flassadle El Todays

Radio listings show a dense schedule with multiple hosts and segments including The Adventures of Itmie Alien, sports updates, boxing news, and musical interludes. Notable items mention Lonn Hanner, Dick Armstrong, and various regional programs across stations ABC, KABC, and KTSA with times ranging from 6:50 to after midnight.

Lonn Hanner Aic Saga Armstrong ABC Julton Lewis RONO_Horave Heidt My Regal Ie America Fascowienes S Safety Council The Troubadors

Tomorrow's Radio Schedule Fragment and Teaser

A fragmented listing shows a dense Tuesday lineup across stations RTSA KIGA KABC MTSA and more. Highlights include Dial Smnile, Miusrine Jamboree, Traveling programs and news, with The Goldberes and Those Happy Cronies featured among hour by hour slots and local reads.

Atuskel San Fernenda Cathedral Smnile Miusrine KIGA

Arliss Stars in Radio Play Cardinal Richelieu Live

George Arion and Florence Arliss star in tonight’s Casl Radio program Cardinal Richelieu. Eur opean history unfolds on air with Heather Anne from film circle in cast. Also Cavalcade of America dramatizes Alexander Graham Bell invention career in London metals market notes follow.

George Arion Florence Arliss Cas Cardinal Richelieu Heather Anee Banight Alexander Grahan Bell Cavalcade of America

Short Wave MosDAS Tonden-5 20 pop and city broadcasts

A fragmented listings-style report details international radio and concert broadcasts. Mentions include the Philharmonic Society of New York, Paris and London programs, and various time stamps, frequencies, and program names, with scattered abbreviations and scattered locale references.

Mosdas Tonden B.C Empire Symphony New York Philharmonic Symphony Society of Nw York muPopua London Paris Reime Pianely Nebore Topamusu Tinney

Two Seniors Die in Tractor Crash Fire Near Warrensburg

In Warrensburg Missouri an automobile and torch fire killed two high school seniors from Warrensburg High School. Forrest, 18, a senior and Mildred Hunter, also a senior, were identified among the victims. The blaze occurred early today near the city, authorities said.

Warrensburg MNSJ Forrest Warrensburg High School Mildred Hunter

Butterworth Divorce Granted Amid Odd Court Remarks

Mrs. Butterworth was granted a divorce in Superior Court today after testimony alleging financial misconduct. The proceedings referenced prior separations and a lack of cooperation from the respondent, with unclear details due to corrupted text.

Charles Butterworth Hom Butterworth Superior Pot

FBI Inspector VES Figures On Crime

FBI inspector Lester urges crime reduction through police strength and public action. He cites surveys showing cities with adequate protection have lower crime rates and urges home, education, and public support, noting higher arrest rates among American citizens and discussing juvenile crime and a Rhodes scholar background. He will speak at Thomas Jefferson High School and later at St Marks church auditorium.

Joan Diecully W. FH Drent Lester Department of Justice J. Edgar Hoove Lester Junior Chamber of Commerce Thomas Jefferson High School San San Antonio Yale Iutelions F. B Washington Marjor Cester Zaid Piblic Intrmeter Patlee Steime Mari Winte Rhodes Oxford Uniiversity University of Mississippi P.T A St. Marks Church

Former Santa Fe Official Dies at 72 in Dallas

Frank G. Pettibone, 72, former vice president and general manager of the Gall Colorado and Santa Fe line, died in Dallas after retirement from the railroad two years ago. Born in 1861, he started as a messenger boy at Burlington and rose through roles to general manager and VP. The body will arrive in San Antonio Thursday.

Dallas Frank G. Pettibone Colorado Santa Fe Galvestad Pettibone Reali di Burlington Frank G. Fetihone Isan Antonio Porter Loring

Deferred truck strike looms as union talks stall

Detroit January 2 A general truck strike by 700 beer ticket drivers was deferred temporarily after unions failed to resolve a dispute. Teamsters union spokesman said no strike was called and a citywide rally was planned, with potential nationwide effects if no settlement reached.

Detroit Teamsters Union Alhough Thy Hhdehaie Aleike Jheing Witer-union Bier

Livestock markets show mixed demand across major hubs

San Antonio and East St Louis reports show cattle and hogs trading unevenly as rainfall dampens activity. Receipts reach into the thousands with hogs around 7.35 to 7.85 per cwt and calves steady to firm in places, while feeders and stock cows move slowly amid weather constraints. Cattle volumes remain sizable, with de mand for cutting cows and yearlings cautious yet steady in several markets.

San Antonio Wetteralstate Ibz Rced Slauchler Louis Ae-Usda Thacelple Inp Saurape Dulin Wallghter Alocker Heceipta Chicago Howe Finley Atockern Cully Milady Vemlers Fort Worth Eve Gcod Ain Choice Cemle

Big Bad Wolf Still Here In Texas Reports

The report from the Bureau of Biological Survey in the federal building notes 12 wolves captured in December across Texas. Shackelford and Bexar counties account for most, with Bexar also yielding a bobcat. The bureau staff recorded 262 captured mammals, 1982 coyotes, 72 wolves, and one mountain lion in one month.

Tguralvely Riley Bureau of Biological Survey Federal Pughout Texas Shackelford County Bexar Bexar County Bureau

Man Hurt in Fatal Auto Crash Near Blair County

A report details a crash 14 miles north of Hic Grande City on the Corpus Chiral highway. Francisca Mantalva, 50, died in the collision, described as the year’s fatality in Blair County. Injuries included a broken leg to A. Man, identified as Jack Randal, and others.

Jack Randal San Antonio Morday Tourande City Sien Francisca Mantalva Blair County Hic Grande City Corpus Chirlael Highway Unaretlow

Fruits and Vegetables Shipments From the U S and State Reported

The weekly carlot shipments show Texas leading with many items including beets, cabbage, carrots, peas, peas etc. Market notes from Lower Valley to Cleveland describe prices and steady demand for crates and sacks. London and silver prices also recorded with standard exchange figures.

Eegie Pass Conntat Texas Texan Calbure Uthees Lower South Texas Posgais SABES Cleveland Allentiter Texad Bushela Savoy Heeta London Raz Pala

Acting chief named by UAW in Detroit

United Auto Workers leaders elected R. J. Thomas as acting president while Homer Martin’s supporters call for impeachment of four board members. Detroit clash at a Plymouth local meeting led to police on site and eight impeachment indictments drafted by the anti Martin faction.

Detroit United Automobile Workers anti-Martin Cleveland Martin Marti International U. A Wrow Plymouth Loca International Executive Board Martinites USA W Merlin Goup Controf

John F. Kelly Funeral Services Scheduled

Funeral services for John P. Kelly a flour broker will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. from Zizik and Kearns parlors 219 Mission Street followed by a requiem mass at St. Marys Catholic Church conducted by Rev. Weller Arnold. Interment will be in St. Marys Cemetery. Kelly a native of Alexandria Louisiana married in San Antonio forty four years ago. Survived by widow Mrs Mary E. Kelly three brothers Richard Kelly of Fort Worth and two nieces Lucille Brian Harvisors of Evansville Indiana and Ike Abney of Brownerod.

John F. Kelly John P. Kelly Mission Street Nm. Toca Nospita St. Mary's Weller Arnold Mary's Helly Alexandria San Antonio Mary E. Kelly Richard Kelly Fort Worth Lucille Brian Harvisors Fvanatah, T Iclaca Abney Brownenod

Mackey Honor Roll Lists 28 Students

Twenty eight students at Mackey school are named on the honor roll. Names include Jerome Hauer Alma Stenblig John Tazet Robert Tansa ain Rudolph Asher Lois Pranks Marvin Faulk Walter Broemer Leslie Pepper Virginia Bers Bobby Squyres James Buck Roy Four quin Donald and Douglas Brown uthel Steubing Irrene Baker aud e Steubing Nelson Henze PegRis. Morgan Leroy Squyres Don Tarel Bernice Baker Robert W Waltisperger Mary Allee Waltisperger Melvin Micholazak Ocele Fay Morgan and Mitchell Tamasins.

Mackey Mackey School

Time Route of Parade Here Protested

The Workers Alliance set a parade route for Sunday in San Antonio under Police Chief Kilday but a local official questioned it. The plan calls from 95 West Travis Street at 8 AM to proceed east on Travis then Navarro to City Auditorium. alliance members and WPA workers expected to join, with final placard wording to be decided Friday.

Workers Alliance WPA Pollot Owen W. Kilday Bob Pierce Uiunce Kilday Pierce Alliance Cout Travis Street San Antonio Tilisens Unite Workers Altace Franklin D. Roosevelt San Antonio Alliance Alliance WEA Piteee

Grain Market Prints Mixed Signals Amid Global Tension

Wheat futures rose as much as 1.92 cents, while traders linked early gains to European political uncertainty. Export sales totals show 78.1 million bushels shipped since July 1 with about 25 million remaining. Prices for corn and oats moved modestly, with reports of higher rye and bear sentiment on corn futures. Local hay and grain prices at Chicago and Antonio markets show varied bids and steady demand.

Liverpool Seares Buenos Aires

Cotton Market Slumps Amid Weak Washington Signals

New Orleans market reports rapid liquidation with near record lows as cotton futures drop. Prices for July and other contracts slide while global demand weakens, aided by unsettled farm policy talks and broad market declines.

Insurgents raid five British freighters near Barcelona

At Barcelona on June 23 insurgents sank one British freighter and attacked five vessels including Dover Abbey Stanbrook African Mariner Thorpe Bay and Huptress. Two officers were killed, including William Morllellan and the second mate of Thorpe Bay. The Stanbrook was hit seven miles off shore near the harbor as attacks aimed to choke Barcelona’s food supplies continued.

Barcelona Bly Tne Tretche Dover Abbey Stanbrook African Mariner Thorpe Bay Huptress African 2 Mariner Barl Jcelona’s William Morlellan

Cotton Bale Report From Wastington Details Totals

January 1 totals show 11,458,189 tanning bales and 17,544,208 iyaten with 220,842 as an additional figure. Report cites figures from Tost ReAAUA'R Arewhhelaud Ijivlar and Glover, with AVA 441 round hAlAa and Lyn YROTE AEC noted in the ledger.

Tost Ana Axeluding Binkerr Glover Iyaten Indie Amd Lyn Yrote AEC

Stock Market Sags Amid Foreign Crisis Fears in New York

Stock prices collapsed as widespread selling hit all sectors in New York. Traders cited Spain’s Civil War tensions, fears over Germany, and doubts about Dr Schacht’s policies as the market struggled in early sessions. Large blocks moved, with notable losses across United States Steel, Bethlehem, General Motors, Chrysler, Westinghouse, and other majors.

New York Wall Street Europe Franco Carcelone Dr. Schacht Felehsbank Americas Tendoo Amsterdam Amons United Staten Steel Bethlehem General Motors Chrysler Westinghouse DuPiut Johor Manville United States Gynaum Ana

Van Auken to Speak at Court of Honor

Van Auken will speak at the fourth annual city-wide Court of Honor for the Boy Scouts of America Alamo Area Council at 2 PM Tuesday. The ceremony, chaired by John G. Swope, will be held at Municipal Auditorium with about 450 scouts and leaders in attendance.

van Auken Court of Honor Wea LM. van Augen Tle Chamber of Commerce Homer Boy Scouts of America Alamo Acca Counell Tesday John G. Swope

Spree of Two Teens Ends in Shootout in New York

Two Brooklyn girls, aged teens, faced charges after a drinking spree ended in robbery and a station shootout. A bystander was wounded as police pursued the group near a Long Island railroad station. One girl fired a .38, a police officer discharged, and another bystander was injured. The youths were taken into custody on juvenile delinquency charges.

New York Long Island Jamaica Quernsborough Rockaway Tork Alruck

San Francisco AFL Radio Artists vote to strike if needed

The San Francisco unit of the American Federation of Radio Artists joins national council members in backing a possible strike over ad agency wage terms. Three hundred AFRA members in San Francisco, Holywood, New York and Chicago approved a strike action plan as negotiations with advertising agencies stall. The artists seek minimums of 15 dollars for 10 minutes, 25 for 30 minutes, 35 for 60 minutes and higher rates for rehearsals, while agencies offer 150 and 225 for periods with no rehearsal pay.

Ban Francisco San Francisco American Federation of Radio Artists Afras National Council Doodred A. F. R. A Holywood New York Chicago Vic Connors Phillip Wrigley A. Flt. A. Cnde National Council of the A. E.R. A Charles J. Post Labor Department

Poultry and Produce Prices in Chicago and New York

Chicago market notes show butter and creamery specials with 89 score, mixed lot sizes, and receipts of 849,875 pounds. Poultry prices list broilers, ducks, and chicks with varied regional quotations. New York produce markets report creamery extras, fancy grades, and wholesale dairy items, plus onions and other staples with bid prices and receipts. Foreign exchange, money rates, and naval store quotes close the bulletin.

Chicago San Cava Reesipla J Cay Riveks Markat Heam Over & Ams Broilers Hymouth White Rock Springs Plymouth

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