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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1938

Page

11

Ted Fio Rito Plans Frisco Fair Swing Invasion

SAN FRANCISCO July 1. noted maestro and songwriter Ted Fio Rito, named ambassador of rhythm for the 1949 World’s Fair, launches a nationwide campaign to exploit the Golden Gate International exposition. From Treasure Island off Frisco, he leads his orchestra to extend a musical appeal to the nation with a new dance band campaign.

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Swing Dance Under Nazi Police Ban Shocks Berlin Scene

Berlin reports a police ban on swing dancing by Nazi authorities in the Freitag district. Proprietors ordered to post notices and enforce the restriction as officials clamp down on dance styles seen as alien to German mentality. Public spaces and venues faced scrutiny as authorities aimed to curb this cultural expression.

Berlin Freitag Aisien

Landon Urges Era Tomo Business in Bluffs Speech

Landon spoke in Council Bluffs urging business to back the Republican effort and condemning Roosevelt policies. He accused the administration of corruption, warned against welfare programs and court packing, and called for harmony between industry and labor to restore economic recovery.

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Prowler Shot by L A Housewife

A Los Angeles area housewife at 419 Goliad Street awakened by a noise fired a shotgun as a prowler tried to force entry. The blast tore through the door but the intruder fled. Officers searched the neighborhood but found no trace of the suspect.

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Grain Market CHB Mixed Wheat Prices Today

Grain market notes show mixed wheat values with declines and firmer spots. Chicago wheat futures fell from yesterday as nearby and deferred contracts moved, while prices in San Antonio and local cash quotes for corn oats and beans varied.

Chicaka San Antonio

Obituary: Erangleo Hernandez Dies at 87 in Trinidad

Erangleo Hernandez of 724 Arbor Place died Wednesday at Martinez Ortiz funeral home. Services at St Agnes Catholic Church with burial in San Fernando Cemetery No. 4. Trinidad resident, 87, formerly of Mission Fond, died Thursday after a health decline. Funeral arrangements through Cecelia Calpatie.

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Livestock market reports from Chicago and San Antonio

Massive cattle and calf receipts summarized with prices for steer and heifer classes. Locations include Chicago and San Antonio with figures on bids, top prices, and stocker calves amid mixed demand and rising slaughter figures. Notable entries cover steers, yearlings, heifers, cows, bulls and sheep with regional variations and market tone.

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Roosevelt set for start of tour

President Roosevelt plans a major political tour across Kentucky Oklahoma and California as he campaigns for liberal policy supporters and pressures for Senate returns. Parley leads a Northwest journey while Roosevelt travels a 10 car train visiting Marietta Ohio Oklahoma City and Fort Worth with stops in San Francisco Yosemite and Pensacola before returning to Washington. Governor Alfred invites the president to Texas on his Fort Worth arrival and plans to accompany him to Amarillo.

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Marines Guard Shanghai on Anniversary of China War

On the first anniversary of the China war, 3 Marines and reserve police patrolled Shanghai streets to protect the international settlement and the French concession. Four killed, two wounded by grenades and bullets, including two Japanese, two Chinese, and a British soldier injured. Sporadic firing reported in outlying districts and industrial areas amid broader outbreaks as Japanese forces push inland toward Nanking. Sun Yat-Sen’s widow urged Chinese resistance and warned against peace gestures from Japan.

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Stock Market Mixed Signals On July Rally In New York

New York July 7 The stock market steadied after a bullish intraday surge as traders tempered enthusiasm amid renewed buying orders. Major rail and utility shares showed activity while European currencies strengthened on hints of monetary stability. Notable gains included Santa Fe, Penn Central, American Telephone, Kodak and J. C. Penney. declines touched Bethlehem Steel and General Motors. Parking changes limited street time near Travis Street and Navarro Street.

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Big Room of the Carlosad Coverts Described in Length and Size

The article details the expansive size of the Carlsoad coverts known as the "Big Room." It notes a length of 4000 feet, width of 625 feet, and substantial height, emphasizing the vast interior space and structural dimensions for this historic site.

Carlsoad Coverts

Music Officials at L A Conference Probe April Meet

Three officers of music educators organizations traveled from nearby states to Los Angeles for preliminary conferences with local officials ahead of the Southwestern Music Educators conference set for April in the city. Participants included Catharine B. Strouse of Kansas State Teachers College Emporia president. Venstr Lawler Chicago executive secretary. and Ward Drannstetler Palestine president of the Texas Musical Educators conference. They conferred with Superintendent J C Cochran and Assistant Superintendent Thomas B Parlwood and with chamber of commerce and local music groups. At noon they were guests at a luncheon in the Gurter hotel.

Music Educators Organizations Antonio Southwestern Music Educators’ Conference Catharine B. Strouse Kansas State Teachers’ College Empatia Venstr. Lawler Chicago Nationnal Musical Educators’ Conferees Ward Drannstetler Palestine Texas Musical Educators J. C. Cochran Thomas B. Parlwood Aid Nee Chamber of Commerce Junuhheon

Merger Organg Opera Prange Merger Organg Opera Prange

The portrait of Ruby Mercer was ready to hang in San Antonio Civic Opera hall after Law Mercer’s sting at Spring Maid in the garden show drawing about 3000 attendees despite hot night. Miss Mercer sang well with a large chorus of maids soldiers and peasants, while Pleas McNeel and cast supported in a season noted for charm over pace.

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Farm Barn Destroyed In San Antonio Fire Blamed On Backfire

A backfire from a gasoline water pump sparked a blaze Thursday on the Jack Cattes farm eight miles northwest of San Antonio on the Nacogdoches road. The two story barn, a car, two drums of gasoline and other farming gear were lost in a $4000 fire. Fire Chief F J Gallaway said flames were so intense that Heights firefighters and crew from San Antonio station No 14 could not reach nearby tanks. Farm hand Gilbert Rieger, attempting to start the pump, was uninjured.

Jack Cattes San Antonio Nacogdoches Wes Ad Autonlonite Car Sueller F. J. Gallaway Slam Heights Heights San Antonio Station No. 14 Gilbert Rieger

City funds used to cover Torrance salary and ads

The city approves $454.80 from the advertising fund to pay WV H Torrance for March 24 to May 15 at $20 monthly, marking his return to newspaper work. The advertising campaign begins and related expenses include bonds premiums, equipment rental, and street repairs, plus a $40 payment for injuries from a city incident.

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Poultry and Produce Prices From New York and Chicago Markets

New York poultry and produce listings show varied prices with active demand. turkeys and fowls traded mostly firm across Lerhaza and Midwestern markets. Chicago notes mixed poultry quotes, with eggs, butter, and some produce items listing steady to firmer prices. No early egg or poultry bids reported in St Louis markets.

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