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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1938

Page

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President on tour amid rough seas of tax and schools

The article notes President Roosevelt touring areas amid concerns over low taxable values and strained funding for schools and roads. Aides and relatives, including Elliott and Ruth Chandler, accompany him as the cross country journey continues. The president travels nightly by train through Colorado, Utah, and Nevada, with a planned stop in San Diego and a cruise near the equator on Saturday.

Aintion Enott Mas Elliott Mitt Fere i Broun Roosevelt Elliott Jr Granddad Eliott Ruth Chandler Colorado Utah Nevada San Diego Houston Vie Equator

Tutor Wants Jap Back at Princeton

A Princeton tutor named Harvey was en route to Japan today as Premier Konoye reportedly sought the return of his son Fumitaka Konoye. Fumitaka, who was to graduate last month, had been flanked by officials. his father was said to bar his return in September.

Princeton Platefield N. J Datn L Harvey Japan Konoye Isto Nis San Princ Funmitaka Konoye Princeton Fumitaka Ister Ik Wah

Stevenson Bares Campaign Expense

Stevenson, candidate for lieutenant governor, filed his second campaign expense report with the secretary of state. He said he spent 194 dollars and received contributions of unknown amount.

Stevenson Austin Coke Stevenson Revernoy Slat Law

Hughes real trailblazer in aviation and film fame

Howard Hughes, born December 24, 1904 in Houston, rises as America's outstanding sportsman and versatile businessman. From early flying at 14 to owning Hughes Aircraft and producing films like Two Arabian Knights Hells Angels Front Page, he reshapes Hollywood and aviation while setting a transcontinental speed record of 7 hours 22 minutes from Los Angeles to Newark.

New York Fortune Howard Robert Hughes America Kven Hughes Houston Southwest Hells Angels Front Fage Hollywood Hell's Angels Hughes Aircraft Company Burmane Califta Newark

Unclear Weather Summary From Scrambled Data

Fragmented weather data shows totals and daily observations across multiple locations with garbled dates and times. Notable points include rainfall totals since January and scattered city reports, though specifics are largely illegible.

OWA FLOODS AID 10 DAM

Bartlett area residents driven from homes as Missouri River floodwaters rise. They plan a meeting at Andy Buckingham farm to demand action to tear down the dam or allow water flow and seek reimbursement for losses. Army engineers say their focus is on creating a navigation channel and indirect Usod control.

Bartlett Towa King HL Dan Andy Buckingham

Apology for incident at Chinwangtao villa raised

Peiping July 11 Japanese customs employees apologized to Mrs Geert Lyon wife of the third secretary of the U S embassy in Peiping for the invasion of her villa in Chinwangtao 180 miles east of there during Japanese occupation. The incident was reported by authoritative sources.

Peiping Epm Nustoms Chinwangliao Geert Lyon United States Antinva Chin Wanglao Japan North Dlevashore There Me. Lyons Jaeph c. Grew Tad A

Two Killed in Dakota Storm Hits Aberdeen Area

A tornado struck northeastern South Dakota and southern Minnesota on July 1, killing two people and injuring several others. Mrs. W. Schilling, age 3, and Mrs. 4. F. Bryant, 26, of Andover, died when structures collapsed and debris hurled them from homes. Areas reported damaged buildings and toppled crops as communication lines were knocked out.

Aberdeen Pekotg Minneotta W. Schilling Andover F. Bryant

New Child Labor Rules Are Studied by Bureau

Washington June 11 Katharine Lenroot chief of the children bureau prepares to regulate child labor under the new wage hour law. The bureau has started studying regulations forbidding employment of children under 16 though no administrator has yet been appointed by President Roosevelt.

Washington Katharine Lenraot Children’s Bureau Roosevelt Lenrod

Renfro Appeals to Autonians in Beaumont Rally

Beaumont mayoral veteran Renfro announced a Monday night rally at Log Mu nicipal auditorium promising a program of business administration and no extra taxes. He joked about W Lee O Daniel and criticized tax policy while touting his Beaumont record of salary hikes, tax reductions, and city land payouts. The 44 year old UT and Sam Houston alum has practiced law since 1920.

Healro Beauimont Wil Tell Ga Autonians At & Pm Log Municipal Auditorium Renfro W. Lee O'Daniel F Fort Worth Rome Nero Texas Retifro Beaumont Jig University of Texas and Samm Houston State Teachers’ College

Wall of Spanish defense braces for insurgent push in Sagunto

In Franco era rumors from the Espadan range report Spanish government forces rushing to form a human wall against insurgent advances from Sagunto to Valencia. Insurgent warplanes sweep government lines as observers doubt insurgents can fully encircle the mountains while Senator Borah, ill in Washington, reports improvement.

Hendaye France Espatan Sagunto Valen Espadans

Hearing on Murray's Black Eye Delayed in Oklahoma

In HGO Okla July 1 API reports Murray the governor hopeful bore an injury to his eye after an altercation with architect Joe Davis. Murray refused photo requests and signed statements urging assault and battery charges against Davis be prepared. Justice L W Oakes set hearing for July 15 despite Davis denying the incident.

HGO Okla Oklahoma City William Murray Norman J Horton Idabel Stainss Joe Davis L. W. Oakes Davis Davie

Murray Seeks Democratic Nomination With New Deal Rivals

Oklahoma City July 11 W B Murray veteran of four terms and author of the Oklahoma Constitution concluded his comeback campaign for another Democratic nomination. He faces four new deal opponents in tomorrow's primary: W B Key Leon Fairlips Jack Walton and Jen Finley. Roosevelt's remarks linking Murray to the Republican label stirred mixed reactions as Murray avoided comment while the crowd cheered. Murray’s earlier 1936 efforts included opposing New Deal reforms and backing Alf Landon in 1936.

Oklahoma City W. B rAlfal S Bill Murray Oklahoma Fairlips Okemah Registar Jack Walton Jen Finley Veteras of Industry of America Roosevelt Tigket Association For Economy and ‘Tar Equality Alf M. Landon Raonel

Hughes Reaches Paris on Transatlantic Flight

Hughes and four airmen landed at Le Bourget after a 16 hour 3 minute flight from New York. Ambassador Bullitt greeted the crew and officials oversaw refueling as crowds cheered Vive les Americains. Hughes planned to refuel and press toward Moscow via Germany, eyeing the longer world record route.

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NLRB Orders New Hearing After Editorial Comment

The National Labor Relations Board set aside the Express Publishing Co case from San Antonio and ordered a new hearing to remove possible prejudice from a trial examiner's editorial denouncing NLRB tactics. Charges under the Wagner Act cited the discharge of Charles Ploeger on June 21, 1937, for union activity. Also notes a New York Zoo purchase of animals for 22,417.08 and a plea for Help Wanted ads.

Washington National Isbor Rviationy Board Express Publishing Company San Antonio Walden. Halden San Antonio Express Pronational Labor Relations Board Masters Union Leafet Charles Ploeger New York Zoological Park

Money Back Gland Tablet tores Vigorne Head

Fraudulent sales pitch advertises Money-Back Gland Tablet claiming health benefits for multiple conditions. It promises full refund and a 43.00 price with a money-back guarantee, urging immediate purchase and claiming extensive testimonials.

Five political rallies headlined for San Antonio schedule

Five political rallies were set for Monday night in San Antonio with events at 8 p.m. Each venue hosts different groups including Independent Voters, Old Age Compensation association supporters, and local candidates. Merty Maverick reportedly away in North Texas. P D Renfro campaigns for governor in front of the Municipal Auditorium. Liberia's former president Arthur Barclay dies at 86 in Monrovia.

Suhedi San Antanio Usta P. Im Bexar. Courts Johed Fi Lea Lamar Street Independent Voters Party Wekel Cris Sir Mary's Street Paul Kildsy Los Angeles Heights Avenue At Olmos Drive Old Age Compensation Association Lamm's Gin South Fler Street Merty Maverick North Texas Walt Roosevelt P. D. Renfro WU Hold Liberia Monrovia Gilberta Arthur Barclay

Campaign Trail Moves Across Texas States Leaders Attend Events

candidatos for governor and state offices stake out campaigns across East and Central Texas. Thompson gains publicity while O Daniel avoids naming opponents. Candidates plan speeches from Temple to Dallas and Canyon to Beaumont with stops in Olney Breckenridge Cross Plains Brownwood and other cities. Hebert Sout her plans a 100 volume poetry marathon drawing literary attention.

Thompson East Centra Texas W. Lee Dhaniel Temple Taylor Smithville Karl Crowley Paris Texarkane Tom Hunter Athens Dallas O'Daniel Gonzal Will McCraw Wig Fort Wort Willem McCraw Olney Breckenridge Cross Plains Brown God Canyon Vien City Hunter Bed Buenta Corricana Longview Beaumont Liberty Cleveland

Joyful Help For Weak Kidneys Promises Quick Relief

A dubious health ad from 1928 promotes Cyatex as a cure for kidney disorders and general weakness. It claims the first dose cleans kidneys, makes users feel younger, and guarantees results with a small cost and drilike dosing. It uses sensational language to urge purchase.

Burwinng Pagsager Coperight The Knox Company

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