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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1939

Page

14

Bands Rise and Fall in the U S Music Business

The piece surveys the American band scene, noting about 160 professional touring bands nationwide with earnings climbing from modest salaries to tens of thousands weekly. It traces origins to MCA and key figures like Paul Whiteman, Paul Whiteman’s rise, and mentions stars such as Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa, and Mary Lou Keeler. It cites the Broadway Grange meeting as the source of the information and reflects on the band as a growing industry.

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Man Seizes Bronx Home After Murder Attempt

New York July 22 A 60 year old man Arthur Stroputos allegedly shot his wife Angelle 47 then fired at his daughter Tennin 16 before stabbing himself in the chest in a Bronx apartment. Detectives Mora and Buddenever questioned Stroputos who said the violence followed an argument over his wife’s alleged infidelity.

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Los Angeles Drunk Driving Case Faces Short Term License Revocation

July 2, in Los Angeles George Offerman Jr a youthful misstep pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence of liquor. The judge Judge Harold Lane ordered six months suspended and revoked his license for two months noting possible influence of associates in the act.

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WEA To Be Halted In Kansas City Project

Forward Kansas City committee adopts resolution calling the WEA sewer project useless and urges closure. About 2 700,000 dollars spent or committed and at least 298 000 more needed to finish as plans would cut off Johnson County residents from Kansas City Missouri system amid Pendergast machine critique.

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Fanny Brice Sues Over Film Rosco of Waslington Square

Fanny Brice sues Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation and stars Tyron Power Al Jolson Alice Faye and others in Superior Court claiming damages over the picture Rosco of Waslington Square The suit seeks an injunction to prevent release of the film alleging it imitates her life story and invades privacy with misrepresented events and persons in a sensational legal action.

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Obituary of Oscar A Johnson 54 Held in San Antonio

Oscar A Johnson aged 54 died Saturday at his residence 225 Roosevelt Avenue in San Antonio. He came to the United States at 22 and lived here 12 years. He was a member of Mt Olive Lutheran Church and the Carpenters Union. Service at 4 p.m. Sunday from Mt Olive Church with Rev Arthur C. Repp officiating. Interment in Roselawn Burial Park. Survived by widow Lillian Johnson, daughter Margaret Johnson, 60h, Robert Johnson, all of San Antonio, sisters Mrs Hilder Olson and Miss Alina Johnson, brothers Harelkt and Simon Johnson, husband of Sweden.

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Ovale Shrine at Dawg Home Becomes Confederate Shrine Plan

Loyal Confederate veterans plan to convert Beauvoir the Jefferson Davis home along the Gulf Coast into a Confederate shrine. The 1860s house near Gulfport Mississippi sits on a long driveway bordered by oaks and magnolias. Davis bought the building in 1873 and started The War and Pall of the Confederacy there. he died in 1899.

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Germans Warn of Declining Population in War Time

National editorial cautions that Germans grow lazy during war with many valuable women and mothers at risk. Dr Danver argues focusing on scientific sentiment, urging action to avert national decline amid wartime pressures.

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Fruits and vegetables market report from Cleveland and nearby areas

Market lists arrivals and prices for a wide range of produce including potatoes carrots cauliflower celery cherries cucumbers lettuce pears peaches and bananas. Mentions shipments from Texas Georgia and the Carolinas with notes on overall market strength and weather impacts.

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London Money and Markets Report Twists in July Rates

A garbled London money market note mentions rates around 4.57 and discount shifts, then digresses into a social commentary on marriage choices. The piece references German perspectives and gender expectations, quoting Dr. Danzer on future mothers.

Texas cattle market stalls amid quiet week at Jowad yard

Reports show low receipts of 200 calves and 100 cattle with cows selling for 4 to 5 dollars per hundred pounds. Prices for slaughter varieties hit about 6 to 4.50. Fosters from Alea arrived with good calves and cows. Activity shifted to Stock Yards and work crews filled with hammering as new pens rise.

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Fire Alarm Notices and Street Closures Reported Friday

Fragments indicate multiple fire alarms around A1294 me Market and Nayarvet streets and nearby avenues. The text notes events at 4:08 and references related street activity, with scattered names and locations including Avonue Th and Noeth Petiter.

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Air Raid Shelters Planned for New Apartments

Article notes Alexandrita July 22 Ingress from INS describes Lambords proposing underground wet shelter plans for new apartment blocks to house all residents. A building permit may be refused if provisions fail and sand layering requirements of at least four inches depth are not met to cover rent. The piece includes a call to plan usage and mentions a contact, F 1231.

Alexandrta Bayol INS Lambords Wists Wilding

Markets Show Mixed Prices Across Fresh Produce

A garbled market list details numerous produce items and prices from multiple regions. Items include apricots at 1.45 a crate, avocados Cuban at F225 per crate, bananas Central America at 3.23 per 160 pounds, and cantaloupes Texas. Shoppers see varied values for beans, cabbages, carrots, onions, peppers, potatoes, tomatoes, and more with regional designations and unit measures.

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City News Dance Listings and Ads for July Events

A fragmented page lists multiple dance events and musical performances across various venues. It names Hild's Melody, Twin MB, Beethoven Home, Perieda Street, Heidelberg Grenadiers, Schirmnerville, and other bands, with admission prices ranging from 25 to 40 cents. Local halls host a series of weekend dances, prize dances, and street ads. details are partial and dates vary through July.

Untidy OCR Note on Cotton Markets and Names

Fragmentary OCR text mentions New Orleans, July, December dates, and various names such as Peter Es and Steven Deamhon with scattered references to prices or points. Lacks coherent events or clear summary details suitable for a full report.

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