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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1938

Page

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Embassy Attache Slapped by Japanese Sentry in Nanking

The American chargé d affaires John B. Allison was slapped by a Japanese sentry as he tried to enter a Chinese house in Nanking. Japanese officials admitted the incident, offered later apology attempts, and stated Allison challenged the sentry. A second British incident involved Japanese troops entering Charles Cumming’s home and detaining servants over monthly wages.

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Japs May Investigate American Complaints

Japan plans formal probes into American charges of looting at Nanking as Tokyo appoints Hidaka to replace Kawagoe. Reports say officials may investigate the alleged looting and disrespect to the American flag while Nanking endures famine worsened by Japanese blockades.

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Miss West to Defend Self in Second Trial

Miss Mary West, 29, from a South Texas ranching family, faces a second trial after a conviction in a prior case. The defendant will argue her case Friday in Crystal City as legal battles over a local political clash in Valal county unfold, involving her mother and family holdings.

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Worry Invites Cancer and Gays Physician Worry

Dr Frnk Lahey of Boston told International Post Medical assembly delegates that nervous fret and modern living habits drive cancer and ulcers. He urged lifestyle modifications, noting smoking and irregular eating raise gastric acid and ulcers while urging screening for those over 30 with persistent fluid disturbances. Additional experts from Toronto New York and Rochester spoke on nephritis carcinoma and laryngology as the three day congress discussed treatment and prevention.

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Langs Suitor Bemoans Refusal to Marry

June Lang’s suitor from a New York producer’s party laments the actress’s silence on marriage. Blumenthal says he dines with Lang that evening while denying divorce, as reports of jealousy toward actor Cosmo Romero swirl. both were guests at a Chicago hotel event and plan to skip the premiere.

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Two Texans Die After Oil Truck Crashes Into Porch

Abilene Texas authorities report two youths killed when an oil truck crashed into a bridge gate and struck a residence porch. Kenneth Dedan, 22, the driver, and Thong Tian, 17, both residents of Avookwater, were pronounced dead at the scene.

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Slaying Defense Barred in Opening Statements

Los Angeles Jan 27 The trial of Paul Wright features his defense claiming his mental state and devotion to his wife Evelyn Wright and her alleged affair with John Kimel shaped his alleged motive. Jerry Gir ur, Wright’s attorney, outlines Wright’s physical emotional background while prosecutors present depositions in court. Superior Judge Inga Bull prepares to rule on forthcoming motions.

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NANI APPEALS LAND DECISION ONTRACT AUCTION BID

Herman G Nar and Nam i sought to own 4.62 acre tract near Austin highway after bid of 122 dollars at county auction was rejected by the court. Judge Everett F Join ruled commissioners may reject bids and pursue another sale. Attorney gave notice of appeal to the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals.

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Child Victim Burned by Charcoal Burner Incident

An eight year old child, Maria Garcia of 314 Buen Vistestrent, was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital for first second and third degree burns after a charcoal burner lamp exploded. Treasury data dated January 27 shows receipts and expenditures for the month and fiscal year, with totals and deficits including emergency spending and debt figures.

Maria Garcia Robert B. Green Hospital Treasury Washington Bross

Weather Recap and Forecast From January Data

The report details rainfall totals since January with forecast angles and times across multiple regions. It lists temperatures, cloud cover, moon phase, and general weather patterns for cities including Austin Boston Grady Chartesten and Galveston with varied clarity and incomplete OCR. The entry reads like a weather log with numerous mislabeled lines and scattered place names.

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Judge Denies Case Over Pun on Injury Damages

Camden New Jersey judge refuses to overrule a ruling as a man seeks damages for injuries to his automobile after a collision. The filing centers on a punning remark during testimony and the judge’s stance on the exception to the ruling in Camden.

Camden N. J. Inn UPI Qudge Joseph A. Yurbelow

City Firemen Police Retire Amid Pension Grants

Four ally policemen and five firemen who retired December 11 were granted pensions by the city pension board in a meeting led by Dr. Frederik Terrell. Recipients include John W. Weimer Pedro N. Torres and others with varying monthly amounts. Mrs Franck Rossi widow of Adolph Raissi also receives a pension of 100 dollars monthly. The seven pensions are retroactive to January and a supplemental payroll of 504 dollars was approved.

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Flood Destroys Homes and Roads Near Jefferson

Severe flooding along the Cypress River inundated portions of Jefferson today. The water rose to a 27-foot stage, within an inch of the eight year high, submerging Jeffers on water sections two feet deep and washing over sandbagged Marshall Jefferson highway. A small bridge cracked in three places and three houses were swept away, with the agabinola bridge also damaged.

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Radio Singer in Altar Hop With Bride and Divorced Status

Radio singer Tonald Novis and actress Dorothy Bradshaw planned a wedding at a chapel in Bhoenix Arizona. Novis was divorced from Mrs Lulietta Novis. The report notes disputed details and uncertain travel that day.

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Mail Theft Hearing Case Set Tuesday

Mor tis, 33, Kerrville fur and hide buyer, faces charges of conspiring to steal a U S mail pouch containing about $25,000 in currency. Hearing postponed to allow witnesses to travel from North Texas. Accused on a fugitive warrant. hearing set for Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. by Commissioner Paul A. Lockhart.

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Spanish Army Pushes Into Souther Zaragoza Province

The Spanish government forces launched a sudden offensive toward Villanueva del Huerva about 25 miles southwest of Zaragoza city. Madrid troops aimed to seize new positions outside insurgent-held Zaragoza as battles raged on the Spanish frontier region. Insurgent bulletins claimed the enemy was repulsed in parts of the clash.

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Discharge Refused for Negro Policeman Hartfield Case

Civil service board dropped charges against Harvey Hartfield a Black police officer after ruling he was not involved in the pivotal arrest. Hartfield claimed severe toothache during arrest on December 5. Walter Hertfield’s plaintiff faced defense by L W Nicholsinger. Kim Percy served as Hartfield’s attorney.

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