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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1938

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Mystery of Film Cameraman’s Murder Deepens in Hollywood

Detectives probe a Hollywood murder after ace cinematographer Grey was found dead in a studio alley. Investigators seek a mysterious woman seen with him and a “Dear Daddy” letter, hoping to uncover a possible love triangle and the wine bottle clue.

Bollywoop Ace Film Hollywood Plitan Jis Trober Felice Dof Oltele Gris de Frante Bleakler University of Southern California New Castle Grey Jeter Sin Gry Zaid Wax Grey Jearge Ute Insurance J. J. Jones Hollywood Detective Bureau Universal Btudios Gray Miss Bieok Ley Daddy

Woman Drowns as Boat Crash Kills One, Six Rescued

A yacht collision near Graves Point at the Boston entrance left 42 year old Misk Hilefeldh of Boston dead and six others rescued by lifeboats from the steamship City of Clint. Coast guard patrols attempted revival aboard the City of Clint but failed.

Boston Suebein T. Hildreth Clint Gravespost Hilefelh Coast Guard

Appeal for Pastor Rejected by Hitler in Germany

Beran reports on July 2 that Hitler’s regime rejected clemency appeals for Reverend Martin Neimoeller a militant Protestant prisoner. The Dahlem church held memorial prayer services for the first anniversary of the arrest as hundreds of worshipers attended. The former German submarine chieftain pastor was among those present.

Beran GNG Chenfeller Eistler Hes Martin Neimoeller Caslor

Miner Dies After Rescue Reach At Praco Mine

In Birmingham Arizona July 2 the Rekene workers who had labored through the night to reach trapped miner J D Painter in the Praco mine twenty miles northwest of here finally reached him. He was found alive but died a few minutes later. Other miners fled the caves during the collapse and rescue effort.

Birmingham Rekene J. D. Painter Praco Heré Geath

McFarland Named Consul for Belgium

M. E. McFarland, a marine officer and representative of London interests, has been appointed Belgian consul here by King Leopold II of Belgium. Confirmation came Friday from Foreign Minister P. H.

M. E. McFarland Marine Sure Hers Sn Lingds of London Leopold II Belgium Forsign P. H

Floods Ravage Cook County and Indiana Crops

Widespread flooding from two days of heavy rains devastates crops in Cook County Illinois and stretches into Indiana. Wabash and White rivers rise above flood stages damaging roads, grain, and shoreline cropland while areas near Vincennes report extreme rainfall.

Old Stage Coach Driver Dead Near Fort Worth

Fort Worth July 3. News that George LaFayette Pierce a seasoned stage driver for Ben Ficklin and company died today after a long career between Austin and BasAtttonio and between Waco and Austin. Pierce received a warning note before leaving for Austin and delayed a few hours. the stage completed its journey without incident despite the prior warnings.

Fort Worth George LaFayette Pierte Pierce Teare Ben Ficklin Impany Austin Bas Atttonio Waco Bam Bass lTolund Hawk Pierce

Death of Lieut Cal Joly H Wallace at Fort Sam Houston

Punitive services will be held in Arlington National Cemetery for Lieut Cal Joly H Wallace, 45, who died Saturday morning at Station Hospital Fort Sam Houston. He was visiting relatives in San Antonio when a .48 caliber pistol discharged accidentally as he packed to return to Washington DC. The body will be forwarded at sea. Funeral services await Tuesday forenoon. Wallace is survived by his widow Mrs Wallace, two daughters Helen and Margares of Washington DC, two brothers P A Wallace of Abilene and Lee Wallace of Great Falls Montana, and two sisters Mrs Richmond McGinnis Jahome City and parents in Oklahoma City. No local services planned.

Punere Arlington National Cemetery Wash— Inston D.C Cal Joly H Wallace Station Hospital Fort Sam Housier San Antonio Washington, S. C 1Charles Hsnavyen P. A Wallace Abilene Lee WW. Wallace Great Paris Mont Richmond McGinnis Jahome City Nis Oklahomea City

Weather and festival notes from Abilene area tourists

Weather notes show month long rainfall deficits and variable conditions across cities including Abilene and Galveston. The forecast lists tourist destinations and cities, with light details on moonrise, sunset, and high low temperatures. The piece also mentions the Southwest Texas chess tournament and independence day celebrations with safety notes for participants.

Chess Experts Compete Amid Quiet Safety Measures

A fragmented report notes chess experts will play at least 26 moves per hour amid hopes for calm, with no speeches planned. It mentions concerns about undue showmanship and a focus on disciplined play, referencing Russia and local players in a cautious tournament setup.

Rusia Noxvn

Final rites for Mrs Alina Brooke to be held at St Mark’s

Final rites for Mrs. Alina Ogden Brooke, 71, who died at a local hospital, will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday at St Mark's Episcopal Church with Rev. A Rom officiating. She was mother of Maj. John R. Brooke Jr. of Foli Benin, awaiting death inquiry. Surviving: Cal William Brooke, Maj John R. Brooke Jr, daughters Mrs Natice Brooke, Mrs Edward F. Gari, Mrs L P Ricker, Mrs J O Webster, and brother Wallam Ogden. Interment at Port Arthur Houston National Cemetery.

Alina Ogden’ Brooke Westey Ogden Texas Brooke Tyeks ‘Day Musical Club Tue Army Clyillas Club Cal Willam Brooke John R. Brooke Jr Natics Brooke Jordatsters Edward F. Gari Goliad L. P. Ricker J.0. Webster Wrother Wallam Ogden Port Dam Houston National Cemetary

Death Way Out for Convicted Official

Springfield report says A. C. Littlejohn former head of the National Aid Insurance society chose suicide over eight years in prison. He shot himself at his home four minutes before surrendering to authorities to begin a penitentiary term.

Springfield Mily A. C. Littlejohn National Aid Insurance Society Littlejohn

Tourist Upswing to Mexico Listed

Laredo July 2 reports from the Mexican Automobile Association show rising tourist traffic through Laredo. June entries reached 3570 cars, up from 809 in May, with June 14 showing 2578 cars.

Mexico Laredo Medigo Vaa la Furo Laredb Aranca Mexican Automobile Association

Veterans of blue and gray honored at Gettysburg reunion

At Gettysburg a crowd gathered for the Civil War veterans reunion marking the seventy fifth anniversary of the war. Presidents Roosevelt and Wilson era officials join a field of tents as veterans march in parade and attend dedicatory ceremonies. Twenty six veterans were hospitalized amid fatigue. The region plans a July fourth military demonstration as veterans prepare to depart for home.

Gettysburg Dennis Uncle Sam Ovabury Geo Géibetory Hill Hutt Seimg Canmon Lusmey Tamerra Roosévelt Woodrow Wilsh Gatt Garris Woodrow Wilson Emeliet Nobli Ebone Justoe Texas Claude G. Bowers Amereh George M. C. Garner Snyder Texas John N. Gather

Landon to Speak on Fireside Talk July 6

Washington July 2 An All M. Landon fireside talk will be broadcast nationwide next Wednesday night July 6 from 7 to 7:30 E.S.T. The Republican nominee in 1938 campaigns will address the nation via a hook-up under the Noon Meeting auspices.

Washington Pressene Roosevelt All M. Landon Republican National Committee Kansas

Florida Kidnapper's Wife Plans Appeal

In Tallahassee on July 2, Mrs. Franklin Pierce MeCall wife of Franklin Pierce MeCall sentenced to death for the kidnapping of Jimmy Gash Jr. plans a personal appeal to Governor Fred P. Cont Averitt, attorney, said plans were revealed tonight.

Florida Tallahasser Fla Franklin “Pierce Mecall Franklin Pierce MeiCall Jimmy Gash Jr Fred P. Cont Averitt

Gettysburg Veteran Anniversary A Glimpse Of War's Echoes

Gettysburg Pa July celebrates the seventy fifth anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg with veterans from both sides returning to memory and storytelling. The piece portrays enduring reverence amid brief tensions, as old soldiers reflect on courage, loss, and unity despite historical divisions.

Insurance sales show upturn in early 1981 across firms

New York reports a rising trend in insurance business as 35 major firms reveal increases in new policy sales from 5 to 47 percent in the first four months of the year compared with 1982. Total premiums reach two billion dollars since January 1, despite recession and unemployment, suggesting an optimistic recovery across industries.

New York Krettphout United States Elisabet Fraser Housekeeping Magazine Icle

Masonic Lodge Installs Garley Bensy L Gales Saturday

The Community Masonic lodge at 217 Camden Street installed Garley Bensy L Gales as worshipful master on Saturday. Ceremonies Friday night named Thome C Spencer senior warden, Edger I Ralls junior warden, Judge S G Tayloe senior deacon, Wade Cameron junior deacon, Henry Lee Taylor senior steward, Burt B Thompson junior steward, and Luther Bernard writer. Past Master E A West led the installation with Nolan Gazaway receiving the past masters jewel. Other officers included Owen McGaskill treasurer go TAT Witholls secretary B A West chaplain Richard P Frye marshal and William L Pore master of ceremonies.

Masonic Lodge Garley Bensy L. Gales Community Masonic Lodge Camden Street Thome C. Spencer Edger I. Ralls G. Tayloe Wade Cameron Henry Lee Taylor Burt B. Thompson Luther Bernard E A. West William Engel Nolan Gazaway West Owen McGaskill Witholls B.A. West Richard P Frye William L. Pore Bof

Dallas County to Build Women’s Prison Near Beago Village

Dallas officials announced plans to locate a 31.9 million federal women’s prison near Beago Village on Bausmah Pike. The facility will operate as a reformatory rather than a penitentiary, per Congressman Hatton W. Sumner and others advising on site and governance.

Dallas County U.S. Women's Prison Dallas

Six Americans Freed at Mexican Mine Near Pachuca

Six Americans including three women an Englishman and a German were prisoners at the Ban Rafatmite near Pachuca Hidalgo. They gained freedom tonight through the intercession of acting U S Consul General John F Shaw. Striking workers released the foreigners in the chain of events surrounding the mine dispute.

Mexico Cety Pilow Ban Rafatmite Pachuca Hidalgo U. S John F. Shaw Che Qaine

Artemis Yacht Stolen at Galveston Recovered

The Galveston theft of the $18,000 Artemis yacht was resolved after the Coast Guard cutter Nike from Pascagoula overhauled it. A man who had taken part in the sale was killed during the pursuit and the yacht was recovered tonight in New Orleans radio reports.

Orleans Layulys INS Coast Guard Nike Parcagoula Artemis Galveston Hasin New Orlantia Aroa Wes Salle

England Will Fight Again Prime Minister's wartime vow

Neville Chamberlain declared England would fight again if needed to defend the nation and preserve the national government. He urged the country to strain every nerve to avoid a repetition of the previous war while recounting its battles.

England Chamberlain Rettering Neville Chankerlain

Cardozo III Placed Under Oxygen Tent

Port Chester New York July 2 CNA Gravely reports Justice Cardozo III placed in an oxygen tent at home of Judge Trying Lehimal in Court of Appeals care. Secretary notes health improved lately but a severe stroke last 48 hours left him weak. Physician says oxygen and supportive apparatus used to conserve strength.

Port Chester N.Y Rik Sofie Ume Berijamin N. Cardoup Trying Lehimal Court of Appeals

Fascist Girls Barred From Visit to Basilica in Rome

In Rome on July 2 a priest and a local group barred a band of Fascist girl sympathizers from visiting St. Paul’s Basilica. The official reason cited their self-styled gymnastic group as an unlawful or disruptive organization. Local authorities enforce the ban amid tense public debate.

Rome Insi Terete Sab

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