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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1939

Page

4

Eight Injured in Weekend Assaults Across City

A spate of violent attacks left nine people hurt in a 24 hour period. Marcario Hernandez, 84, was hospitalized after a man struck him with an iron pipe on Zacatas street, while eight others sustained knife or blunt force injuries in incidents near Guadalupe Frio East Commerce streets and Fort Sam Houston area. Authorities name victims including Victor Marlinex, Anacio Villa, Lape Expinoi2, Joaquin Bern, Benlie Hummens, Ernie Rogers, Merle Gifford, and David Willatt, with several reports of slash wounds and neck or cheek injuries.

Zacatas Street Marcario Hernandez Casanova Street Robert BH Green Hospital Hernandez Pallee Victor Marlinex South Trinity Street Anacio Villa el Paso Guadalupe and Frioetresis Lape Expinoi2 Dawson Orin Tex East Commence Street St. Mary's Street Joquin Bern Pastores Street Binlie Hummens West Cavallos Street Anas Slaspeed Pollos Ernie Rogers Canton Street Woodlawn Lake Tyro West Comintree Street David Willatt Merle Gifford Fort Sam Houston Montalvo Chihuahua Street Dallce Simpson Street

Venereal Disease Work Lauded by Public Health Leader

Dr Walter Clarke of the American Public Health Association lauds press cooperation in elevating syphilis to a central educational focus. He cites progress but notes many states cities and regions still lack comprehensive campaigns against syphilis and gonorrhea.

Oakland Calif Wilber Walter Clarke American Beela By. Plene Association of New York City Clarke American Public Health Association

Abe Lincoln Play Star Signs to Recreate Role in Film

Howard da Silva, who played Jack Armstrong in Abe Lincoln is Diiness, signs to reprise the same role on screen. Production begins on location at Eugene, Gre, in August, with Raymond Massey co starring.

Abe Lincoln Hollywood Howard da Silva Jack Armstrong Aécrern Eugeni Gre Raymond Massey

Daughter of Film Director Slashed at City College

Katharine Curtiz, daughter of film director Michael Curtiz, slashed her wrists and arms and was hospitalized after a failed art examination at City College of New York. Detective Lt. R B McCreadie said she told him she feared her father would upbraid her.

Hollywood Katharine Gurtiz Michael Curtiz Tony R. B. McCreadie City College of New York Bre

O'Daniel urges state control to curb local government costs

Governor O'Daniel argues in a radio address that state takeover of highway patrol and game wardens should reduce local government expenses. He says when state assumes services, local costs must be cut accordingly and warns against Santa Claus gimmicks in financing courthouse needs.

Austin INS Texas Santa Claus W. Lee O'Daniel

Steel Operations Forecast for Week as Capacity Use Rises

NEW YORK July 24 The American Iron and Steel Institute estimates weekly steel operations will advance 4.2 points to 60.8 percent of capacity. This marks a year high after last week at 56.4 percent. A month ago operations stood at 4.3 percent of capacity while a year ago they were 87.0 percent.

New York American Iron and Steel Institute

Majestic Picture Entertaining Comedy Review

Majestic shows a lively comedy not a sequel with Joby Garfield delivering laughs alongside May Rabson Tay Bainter Claudi Rabs Donald Cusp and Frank McHugh. The plot involves a family and a returning rake, ending with him leaving but leaving the family resolved. Newsreel adds world clips including a South Dakota forest fire and a Spanish holiday roast.

Sam Woolfar Netory Lone Sisters Majestic Joby Garfield Rabson Tay Bainter Claudi Rabs Od Sealawag Smashand Donald Cusp Frank McHugh Rains Danaly Crisp Bank You Garfield Frisellia McHugh Murty Mast South Dakota Pup-Eyo

Vets Service Man Must Stay on Job

A Wellman VA assistant state service officer at the federal building has postponed his vacation due to a surge of benefit applications under new legislation. Clem J. Smith, past commander of San Antonio chapter No 24, Disabled Veterans, notes the delay. Also, treasury figures for July show receipts and expenditures with net balance and debt levels compared with a year ago.

A. &. Wellman Veterans' Administration Clem J. Smith San Antoniols Treasury Washington The Balancr

CRA Power Enters Public Power Lines

A public agency Calorado power authority began feeding electric power into Texas Power and Light Company lines. The move follows a completed purchase last week worth about 900000 dollars of power assets. The private utility had previously opposed public generation. The arrangement marks a shift in power sourcing for the Texas grid.

Austin Jma Calorando Clyer Authority Texas, Fower and Light Company Lie Muthority R.A

Poe Biopic Casting Sparks Studio Turmoil and Plans

Hollywood gossip notes that Warner’s Edgar Allan Poe biopic casts Jeffrey Lynn and Fred MacMurray but faces changes as Paramount loans MacMurray to Lille Old New York. Allen Faye to portray Marion Davies. Richard Greene also slated, with filming tied to Little Old New York completion.

Paramount Pred MacMurray Davesi Zamick Lille New-York Fred Mad Fran Heross Rangsters Rama Pred Pata Allen Faye Marion Davies Richard Greene York Henry King

Races and Hollywood Stars Amid Spill of Glitzy Gags

Hollywood and racing mix as press agents battle for headlines with previews and stunts. Attendees and stars including Errol Flynn, Jack Warner, and Greta Sarko mingle at previews, parties, and charity events while onlookers note lavish outfits and Ever-present publicity machinery.

Walter Winchell Column on Hollywood Sex and Stunts

A lively 1930s era column by Walter Winchell style editor Craie Mack covers movie industry quirks. It lists kissing habits on sets, Hays office rules, star gossip, contract quirks, and early film trivia involving George Raft Bette Davis Jane Bryan and other Hollywood names. It notes garden love scenes, wardrobe taboos, and the shift in indoor kissing spots while highlighting figures like Ginger Rogers and Gene Autry.

Walter Winchell George Taft Warner Bros George Raft W. W Sex, Incs Bette Davds Fig the Tomantle Milo Anderson Ann Sheridan Ant Venus de Milo Anderson Ginger Rogers Herman Pan Ginger Astaire Gene Autrey Gene Trey Hollywood

Local Social Notes Stir With Names and Quips

A bustling page of neighborly chatter lists dozens of names including CLAUDE THRILLS, DAVE YOUNG, A. J. AMBROSE, and others. The item catalogs residents visiting, traveling, or attending events, with playful asides about sports, theater, and community doings across Austin, Cuero, San Antonio, and beyond.

Claude Hastdaome Dave Young A. J. Ambrose Ma. RJ Austin Belsging A.J. Walker Army Langley Hell Noel T H. Lids Noble Mrs. Watson McKnight Ludbock Chester Winters Merrill Bishops San Prancisco

Movie Timetable Astentin Be lere tomiag tale

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a timetable and various odd codes and numbers. No coherent story or identifiable persons or organizations available to summarize into a full item.

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