12 Jun 1937
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1937
Page
1
Paramount plans a busy 1937 slate with radio stars moved to film. Zukor headlines the selection of comedies and new musical projects, while studios pursue star-led productions and safety measures for high-risk shoots.
Senator Batley announces investigations into alleged mail service interference tied to the steel strike. Chairman McKellar says Republic Steel offered guards, seen as government intrusion. Post office official Howes testifies abnormal deliveries halted for safety, denying interference charges as inquiry widens to cover both sides.
Review of the Aztec showing featuring Miriam Hop Ins Joel McCrea and Charles Winninger in a lively comedy. Card includes brief notes on characters and gags with Ray Hutton and his band, several costume changes, Popeye and Bluto bits, and a playful zany sequence with an alligator farm scene.
HENWICKE cALY reports a broadcast tonight from KITSA featuring top swing acts from France and the U S. Stars include Stephane Grappelli quintet Glen Gray and his Casa Loma Orchestra Bob Crosby Bunny Berigan Duke Ellington Carl kiniss and Dick McDonough Adrian Rollins Raymond Scott and Kay Thompson among others. The program starts at 10 pm and will run at least an hour with updates after the baseball game. Music from New York studios and remote picks from the West Coast to France are planned.
A report lists George Brent asking for reporters inquiry into his marriage a ceremony rumor and honeymoon before possible divorce. Brien Aherne draws attention with Miss Hutte as Buster Keaton and Chuck Reisner share laughs. Bruce Canat and Jatt Garber buy an itemized plant setup. Tarzan Weissmaier noted with Cruce’s circle, Irene Dune seen near Lakeside golf course. Anno Bhirley’s engagement gift from John Tayne a cigarette case with flat gold and wattage studs.
Gov Jones signs the 25,368,021 appropriation for two years starting September 1. Major vetoed items include 750,000 for an international Big Bend park. Education textbook salaries of 122,600 and 915,000 support for the being commission were rejected. Overall appropriations total 10,000,000 more than two years ago, with sums for education and judiciary highlighted.
Readable notes show multiple dance nights and venues from June 12 to June 13. Advertised acts include Moonlight Travelers and Willetts Orchestra with calls for admission and contact details. The text mentions venues like Seine Tavern and West hall, inviting all to attend and enjoy live music, beer, and social dancing.
June 12 in Miriam Ton Del details show Jay Bolliger of Seattle as matron of honor and Allice da Pont maid of honor for Werslater du Pont nuptials at Christ Church near Greenville Delaware. Roosevelt brothers John A. and Elliot Roosevelt listed as best man and usher with a large bridal party announced by the family.
WPA official Hopkins addressed Babson Institute's junior executives about ongoing protective spending to combat unemployment. He warned recovery relies on federal support while acknowledging mixed views on the pace of production and the role of federal works programs in reviving the economy.
Austin editors report anti gambling proposals move through committees, aiming to curb horse track bookmaking and dog track facilities. Senate already passed similar measures. house dog track bill carries penalties up to ten years, with fines and jail for operators of slot and marble machines. Committees expect to forward bills to the other chamber for a possible joint passage.
Washington reports Representative W R Pange of Woaco Texas said no CCC or conservation camps in Texas would be abandoned on July 1 plans show camps will be retained in some portions of the nation and a meeting with officials reviews the future of the program with the Soil Conservation Service confirming plans.
Memorial note for Jane Gillott and family marks the passing of a renowned West Texan ranger, father of the book Six Years a Texas Ranger. The obituary notes his service and death last night, honoring a storied career in the Texas frontier era.
Parishioners and friends attend 4 p.m. Sunday service honoring Rev Richard Berehbein founder and pastor of St. John's Berehmin Belgian church. The event marks the 39th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood with blessing by Archbishop Arthur Drag anerla of San Anton for two benefices.
A cluttered listing shows WB 6 and EMACT programming with a Harlem act, studio acts, and evening dances. Highlights include Tommy Derasy, Rex Goendleist, Grace More, and Benny Goodman records. Baseball reminder and various orchestras are noted, with late-night dance and anniversary segments.
Rail crews reinforced damaged tracks across Montana as two cloudbursts washed out bridges and flooded low areas. The deluge impacted Hinsdale Roundup and Billings regions, with a torrent sweeping Klein near Roundup washing several homes from their foundations.
Survivors in Vancouver Island mining region hospitalised after Behan coal mine flood. Rescue teams report two dead and search for a third body. Louis Poguello and Join Senint detained in a cross city incident following 40 000 gallons of water breaching from an abandoned slope. Wire freed shortly before midnight.
Fragmented weather data records rainfall totals since January and daily timings. Mentions accumulated inches 13.88 and monthly total 207, with scattered times and events across several days, including references to intervals and specific clock readings.
A scatterbrained reminiscence on New York show business culture, noting photographers, stars, and gossip. References include Solmick, Bob Coleman, Bland Johanese, Zanuck, and look-ins at theaters, clubs, and gossiping writers across Broadway and Hollywood.
Fiscal officials said the government may operate next year without new borrowing. With $00,000,000 from June flowing into the treasury, the plan focuses on refinancing due after July 2. Taxes from social security and other sources are expected to provide steady cash. House actions aim to revenue measures of $625,100,000 for next year and 1928 through maintenance taxes. The bill would extend levies on postage and various goods. TEN GIRLS DROWN IN DELUGE AT EDELHEIM flood swept Mederbach valley trapping Hitler Youth girls while docking.
Fragmented OCR style index lists times and places such as Berlin, Athens, Paris, Vancouver with scattered figures. Mentions gas, markets, and travel hints along with several proper nouns like Mark Kenner and Western Geollowen. Content reads as a garbled schedule or news digest with no coherent narrative.
The Hit Parade debuts a new musical program led by Frances Langford and Phil Regan. The midnight show promises a pop culture variety with behind the mic anecdotes and entertainment, shaping a late night theater experience.
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