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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1938

Page

10

Man Dead and Eight Hurt in San Antonio Assaults

A 21 year old man named Lopez of Lacoste died after a road incident near San Antonio. Eight others were hospitalized with stab wounds and gunshot injuries in separate attacks around the same night, with victims including Pedro Gara and Walter Dixon among those treated at Robert B. Green hospital. Police are questioning a 22 year old suspect in the case.

Lashly Stee San Antoni Hospitals Erpanda Lopez Lacoste Robin B San Antonio Keing Lopez Pez Felix Rela Manuel Lucilie Guadipe Lopez Manuela Castro Akerinka Shvestim Meding Fancho Pangone Fernando Cammille Reyes Pellpengel Anuel Esquivedo Narth Vestreet Olive Street Robert Been Pedro Gara Robert B. Green Hospital Sneffield Walker Deweyne East Com Ree Street James Walker Hert B. Green Hospital Idolia Duworth Nevada Iowa Hackey Streets Robert B.een Hospital Pettison Cyveltin Field Ariftery Sj Commerce Street Ospital Sun Houston

Heppard Prepares to Police Ballots in Senate Probe

In Washington on July 41 Democrat Sheppard says the Senate committee will investigate political influences in forthcoming senatorial elections. He urges enforcement against any misuse of federal election funds as officials ordered the inquiry.

Ashington Astr Sheppard Congress Senate Sheppacc

Eskimos Suffer Heat Wave in Barrow Alaska

In Barrow Alaska on July 11 the mercury soared to an unprecedented high for the Arctic coast. Natives stripped furs to cope with unaccustomed heat as Barrow recorded its highest temperature on record, about 300 miles north of the Arctic Circle.

Barrow Alaska Eskieland Arctic Circle

Statler May Settle Case In Los Angeles

July 11. Counsel for Elsworth M. Staller an heir to a hotel fortune indicated a settlement might be announced today when his suit comes up in court. Mrs Barbara M Statler former dental attendant was awarded 100 dollars monthly when the couple separated after less than a year. Staller has claimed he paid bills exceeding 40000 dollars.

Los Angeles Elsworth M. Staller Barbara M. Statler Les Staller Sareho

Three Firemen Injured in Jefferson Blaze

A Jefferson fire that broke out Sunday morning caused an estimated 100000 dollars in damage and injured three volunteers Roy Butler Murray Forsythe and Horace Brown as an explosive blast knocked them into the air during firefighting efforts.

Jefferson Ingi Fey Roy Butler Murray Forsythe Horace Brown

Screen newcomer Mary Lou Lender to wed Delmer Daves

Hollywood reports actress Mary Lou Lender and scenarist Delmer Daves will marry tonight at the press preview hour. Lender, a Columbus Ohio newcomer, acted in Harold Toyd's comedy Professor Beware while Daves wrote the short play.

Hollywood Mary Lou Lender Delmer Daves Miss Lender Newcamer Columbus Ohio Harold Toyd Daves

Archbishop Calls Anglicans to Pray for Jewish Suffering

In London on July 1 the Archbishop of Canterbury urged Anglicans to join with their Jewish brethren in a Sunday prayer for Jewish sufferers. The call comes as leaders emphasize solidarity and shared religious concern.

Aska London Archbishop of Canterbury Church of England

U.S. Crop Report Awaited From Federal Board

Farmers and consumers await the crop report due at 2 pm U.S. time. The board forecasts wheat and other major crops, with last year setting records for output and storage surpluses. The release will hint at possible marketing quotas if production exceeds thresholds.

Fed Agriculture Department

Kiukiang Held by Chinese Forces as Japanese Guns Shell Yangtze Approach

Reports from Shanghai say Kiukiang remains under Chinese defense with strong riverfront positions commanding the Yangtze approaches about 135 miles east of Hankow. Japanese warships shell Kin Kiang while U S N boat Masocacy anchors three miles upriver amid light fire.

Hankow Upi Kiukiang Yangwe River Shanghei Kin Kiang United States Hunboat Masocacy

Former envoy named charge d affaires to Spain

Former British envoy to Mexico Owen St Ialy O Malley was appointed charge d affaires of the temporary British embassy in Spain. The legation sits at Bendage near the Spanish border in Prairie.

Mexico Spain London Owen St. Ialy O'Malley Beltish Min- Atee Tarity Bendage, Prairie Spanisly

Preventive Brain Spray Tested At Stanford

A report from Palo Alto describes a new drop method using zinc sulphate to block infantile paralysis entry through the olfactory nerve area in the upper neck. Experts caution the technique risks temporary loss of smell and require expert administration, with limited trials in epidemic regions over three summers.

Palo Alto Galif Stanford University Aule Berause Pete Son Stanford Michigan Lee Shakaion A. C. Furstenberg Max Peet J. Jerome Hauser

MGM staffer forges Mayer name in $50,000 fraud scheme

Los Angeles July 11. Two MGM employees George Donald Smart sound recorder and Layne Britton makeup artist were jailed on forgery grand theft and conspiracy charges in a get rich quick scheme using a forged Louis B Mayer letterhead. Smart posed as Mayer’s representative in contracts with MGM stars. He obtained $10,000 from a Santa Monica bank and moved on to a $15,000 note while employing forged signatures. The scheme used names of Nelson Eddy Jeanette MacDonald and Charles Laughton to bait victims. Detective notes say a second client financed a $25,000 note, and a note circulated unsigned to a Santa Monica home. A lightning death related to the case is cited in the report.

Los Angeles Boyle Louis 8. Mayer M.G.M George Donald Smart Layne Britton Coffiters Smart Nelson Eddy Dvanette MacDonald Charles Laughton Mayers M-G.m. Stars Mayer Selind Simort Santa Monica Commercial and Savings Bank Dickering Gail Burck Santa Monricen Kington Burek Weller Sural Bavar

Ad Romeo To Duck Difficult Matrimonial Choice

Judson Van Arsdale faces a split romance as two women May Meyers and Nellie Davis meet in person to answer his single ad. They bargain over his affections while he contemplates a moratorium on negations and a vacation away from the home as they decide who should live there.

Matawan Judson van Arsdale May Meyers Washington, D.C Nellie Davis Peoria van Arndale

Tydings Silent on Opponent's Dare

Maryland Senator Millard Tydings, seeking re election, avoided comment on a challenger proposal to subject the race to scrutiny by the Senate campaign expenditures committee. Arthur Hungerford, former NRA and NEC official, urged an inquiry into the removal of Henry W. Webbing, Maryland state director of the Federal Housing Administration. Tydings offered no comment when asked about the dare.

Tydings Baltimore Millard &. Tydings Maryland Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee Fydings Arthur KE. Hungerford NRA NEC Henry W. Webbing Federal Housing Administration

Home Relief Costs Decline in New York State

Albany July 1 report shows New York State home relief costs fell by 800000 in May amid a 7 percent drop. Welfare commissioner David Adle cited lower caseloads and reduced aid payments. The statewide decline included a seven and 22 percent decrease in various categories across counties.

Albany WN. C New York Lstate David Adle

Tent Collapse at Tom Mix Show Injures Ten in Neenah

A July 11 freak storm at a Tom Mix tent show in Neenah Wisconsin injured ten spectators. The main tent pole collapsed after wind lifted the north side, sending debris onto the south half. Willard Dummond 28 of Celina Ohio was airborne on the main pole, suffering two broken arms and head injuries.

Neenah Wis Willard Dummond Celina Ohio Syeer

A F L Leader Convicted in Oregon Arson Case

In Dallas Oregon, Al E Rosser former Portland A F L secretary treasurer was found guilty of arson in a state wide campaign against labor terrorism. A jury of farmers housewives and a bookkeeper convicted after deliberating 2512 hours for complicity in burning the Weis Salem box factory last November destroying the Copeland lumber yard and causing about 130000 in damage.

Dallas Ore al E. Rasser Portland A. F. of L. Teamsters’ Union Rosser Weis Salem Copeland

Interrupted Power Service Resumed in Texas

Power service in 14 towns around Jackbonville was restored today after a strike by Gulf Public Service Company employees. Officials reported minor damage repaired, turbines briefly disrupted by brushes and wires torn during the stoppage.

Jackbonville Texas Gulf Public Service Company

Weat Supply Up Price Off In 1930 Meat Market

WEAT SUPPLY UP PRICE OFF CHICAGO July 11 Meat production increased slightly and origins were substantially lower during the first belt of 1930 compared with the same period last year. Exports again exceed imports in pork. Wholesale prices of most beef, pork and bacon had large declines, with beef down 7 to 23 percent and pork, bacon, and hams down as much as 72 percent. Retail prices also declined with similar trends. Livestock prices remain below last year but above January lows.

Chicago Institute of American Meat Amont Lig & Star Bbc Institute

Health record shows nationwide health gains in early year

The Public Health Service announced a better health record for January to March with 12 percent fewer deaths than last year and a 3 percent rise in births. Premature deaths dropped while deaths from cancer and infantile paralysis rose. overall fatalities decreased despite some illnesses.

Public Health Service

Oil Well Spacing Rule Plan Heard

Austin July 11 The Texas railroad commission moves toward a spacing rule for the Filesimmons oil pool in Duval County. Several sands with two producing horizons and well contenders complicate the issue, with some urging a separate rule for each horizon.

Austin INS Texas Railroad Commission Filesimmons Duval County

PWA Allotments Total Reaches 7.8 Million For 38 Projects

Washington reports Administrator Jekes announced public works allotments of 7,831,932 for 38 non federal projects. The total for non federal projects stands at 269,594,872 with 2061 participating projects. Nelson Eddy featured in a scene involving a dunked horse on a beach while filming.

PWA Washington Jekes

TVA probe opens in Knoxville as committee tours projects

A federal committee led by Senator Vic Donahey launches an on the spot probe of the Tennessee Valley Authority in Knoxville Tennessee. The five day tour will cover TVA social and economic programs with an executive session planned and promises of public hearings after the tour. The panel accuses former TVA leaders of mismanagement and seeks documentary evidence to support charges while President Roosevelt fields the party’s response.

Knoxville Tenn Daly Yi Otf Tennessee Valley Authority Vic Donahey Democrat Ohio Tva Wantil Donahey Denahey A. E. Mongar David Lillenthal B. ‘A. Morgen Nile Management A. E. Morgan Roosevelt Donakey Mor~ Gan Evl Sealvil H A Morgan Lhien Hal

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