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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1939

Page

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Jackie Coogan set for comeback in Sky Patrol film

Hollywood reports Jackie Coogan, after a turbulent decade, signs for a leading part in Monogram's Sky Patrol starting Monday. Producer Paul Malvern promises a real comeback, with Coogan previously revived by Monogram after MGM dropped him at age 16.

Louella Parsons Victore Etter Hollywood Galif INS Jackie Coogan Monogram Jackie Betty Grable Sky Patrol Jackie Cropér M.G.M Paul Malvern Coogan Paramount Pictures Betty Wen San Franciseo Benny Goodian Chicago

Mr Chips a Smash Ifit on Three Fronts

Film critic reviews Goodbye Mr. Chips praising English storytelling and absence of typical Hollywood tricks. Highlights Greer Garson Donat as the shy schoolmaster and Joan Brandoell’s performance, noting the film’s distinct tone and restraint.

Mr. Chips Sam Woolford Hollywood West Gorst

Saturday Radio Programs on 570 GP Overview

Broadcast schedule highlights a mix of big band, jazz, and orchestral acts. Notable entries include Glen Miller's Orchestra, Elijoh Roosevelt, Charlie Earnest's Orch, and Harry Jones Orchestra with times spanning afternoon into midnight. The listing shows station codes and venue tags, reflecting a dense, era-specific program guide.

Hollywood Gold Cup Rec Over Mutis

The ABC-7 report notes Cherinne Promiser Days defeating N. B. C. OWOAT 10 abs in the Hollywood Gold Cup race.

Mutis ABC Cherinne Promiser N. B.C

Fragmented short wave Breidapeat schedule notes

OCR fragment lists times locations and figures across multiple places and dates, mentioning Od Mungart en Daren HATS 12 weg 2.8 ma and various items like Wendie OCT 1525 pabe 18, Anggert Jel WEXAD BAS, plus references to Albany Sch and Costa Rica. The text is garbled with many names and numbers, yielding a rough timetable and event fragments.

Breidapeat Mungart En Daren Hats En- Wendie Pabe Huw SNS An Ethenectady Anggert Jel WEXAD BAS WEAR County Mahi Wall Alt Caruyar Pol Heredia Costa Ric New York Temai

Blessing Costs Seattle Man in Film Showing

In the Benton area a Seattle resident Andy faces a costly blessing during a midnights show of Andy Hardy Gets Spring Fever at the Majestic theater. The Bild-Eight presentation features Mickey Rooney and co stars including Ann Rutherford and Cecelia Parker. A missing wallet incident accompanies the film outing, with a $2.50 loss noted.

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Jewish Music Ban Suggested by Italian Minister

Roma reports Italy’s minister of popular culture proposed disciplining sub-committees to compile a list of musical pieces to be banned. The order implied Jewish composed fight music would be eliminated, including a song titled Song of Tontla, amid a broader pattern of anti Jewish cultural actions.

Italy Roma Dine Alters Nemied Vlatim Henausse

Two May Queens Crowned at Thomas Starr King School

Two May queen coronations occurred at Thomas Starr King Junior High in Los Angeles. Each division held separate ceremonies with a court and a queen, Tiyana Yankwich receiving the crown for the Upper Division and Mary Newcomb for the Lower Division, per student body officers.

Los Angeles Thomas Starr King Junior High School Myrg Thomas Starr Charlotte Athay Mary Newcomb Aly Trort

HOLC Interest Reduction Sought in House Plan

Washington July 22 497 A would lower interest rates and extend the repayment period for Home Owners Loan Corporation bonds. Rep. Benster Barbour Republican of New Jersey introduced the measure proposing 4 percent annual rate, 2 percent cut, and a 25 year amortization up from 16 years.

HOLC Washington Benster Barbour Republican New Jersey Barbour

Non-Striker Loses WPA Job After Walkout

In Rochester Wisconsin a WPA worker Connolly aged 54 faced dismissal under a new federal law requiring all WPA employees with 300 or more days of service to take a furlough. He had been promised a May reassignment but was left unemployed as his job ended.

Hollywood Ann Sheridan Frank Dewar Joan Benvety Melinda Markey Melinda Dang Gene Treally Wright Wny Resarte Sesieer Webnat Industrames Bostic Chevy Meike Hughart Pasuders Genevieve Tobin G. B.S ETLA Pat O'Brien Ena Gregory Frank Nolin Miure Sigrut Gwe Lawrence Spangard Billie Levee Joe FR Brown Anite Loos Connectiout Dolores del Din Richard Greere Olvera Ateret Wltheir Pinin Gus Edwards Will Haye Joe Breen Greer Garson Joan Brondell Mary Pickford Jeannette MacDonald Mamar Shop Donat Rober Donat Bonat Chips Toy Brookfield Wil Jong Lye WPA Rochester Hs Wea Antin Connolly WEA Connolly

Paris Saisons Extend into July With Grand Prix Aftermath

A lively Paris summer continues beyond the Grand Prix as society and diplomats keep the high life alive. Ambassador Bullitt hosts a major garden party for Yale alumni with 1400 guests including royalty and diplomats, serving Boston baked beans and hot dogs. An American magazine feature highlights the evening and U.S. cultural ties amid the war era.

INS Paris Longenamps Jane William ¢c_ Bullitt Yale Embassy Hatch Bullitt Boston America Elfel Tower Ever

Weather and temp outlook for San Antonio and East Texas

Forecast notes warm conditions in San Antonio and coastal Texas with Saturday highs near 100 and cooler nights around 72. East Texas and the northwest see less heat with a dip Saturday night into Sunday. Moderate southerly winds prevail along the coast. rainfall for the month recorded at 2.17 inches. Moonrise listed as 7 am Sunday, with Saturday morning notes inconsistent due to the OCR.

San Antonin Hugh East Texas Partion Texas Twest West Porte

James Defies New Dealers In Harrisburg Speech

Pennsylvania Governor Arthur M. James criticized the New Deal in a Harrisburg speech. He touted payroll cuts saving one fifth of state tax money and questioned federal payroll costs. He framed his remarks as a reply to Senator James Gilley who advocated a third Roosevelt term.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Arthur M. James Jdeal Thay James New Deal Washington United States Gilley Bennsylvaniad

Judge Has Waited for His Wife Too

In Council Bluffs Iowa on July 22 Municipal Judge James presided over a divorce or domestic case. The wife testified she was shopping for a wat and questioned the need to buy one. the judge agreed the matter warranted discussion. The court fined the parties and suspended costs.

Towa Municipal Junge James Shee

Special Officer Seeks Back Pay in San Antonio Case

A County Court filing seeks back pay of 402.50 dollars alleged against the city of San Antonio. The suit, dated from April 1 to March 1833, claims city refusal to include special Nutivemen under a law. The filing lists the mayor and special officers from the police department as respondents.

San Antonio Petrusey

Victim Falls From Moving Freight Train Near Union Blockyards

Clarksville man 26 named Rene 'Thdtis is in serious condition at Robert B. Green Hospital after a fall from a moving freight train near Union Blockyards. He sustained internal injuries and a possible skull fracture according to initial reports.

Union Blockyards Bue Rene Clarksville

Export trade shows gain in Mexico shipments May report

Trade data from San Antonio shows export shipments to Mexico rose in May to 6 001 287 as overall monthly exports surged. Five months into the year reflect higher totals, with stronger activity centered in the San Antonio area as Hornby cites increased demand and a larger export volume.

Mexico Harry P. Mwornby San Antonio San Antonio Cletrie United States Department of Nommerce Hhean Antonia Hornby

Three Held in Tay on Safe

San Antonio police list Lena Fay Carter 2b of 1106 North Alamo street as involved in an attempted Southern Pacific depot safe robbery at Kerrville Texas. Two Fort Sam Houston soldiers were being held for questioning after a Kerrville inquiry says Carter accompanied them to Kerrville and helped the effort before entry failed.

Fort Sam Kerrville

Drought Strains Northeastern Forests and Industry

A July drought across the northeastern states threatens crops and forests as overcast skies discourage rain. Timber and brush fires burn in several areas while water reservoirs fall to low stages. Farmers report losses, some New York residents face dry wells, and industry curtails activity amid record low rainfall.

New York Weather Bureau Italy Torsey

Record set for largest graduating class in San Joaquin area

In Sacramento's June 22 call the California hinterland of San Joaquin county established a record for the largest graduating class event. Boys and girls received diplomas, with noted participants including Gurew Gicky and others in a landmark school ceremony marking learning milestones.

Kidnap ransom and treasury figures reflect a chaotic news page

An article fragment reports bandits holding a pastor for ransom in the Holy Land and the elderly father Dr Jaco Goldner of Cleveland seeking to negotiate for his son’s release. It details a $5000 ransom demand and subsequent messages about safety, alongside a Treasury position update with receipts expenditures and debt figures for July.

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