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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1938

Page

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Two Killed in Explosion at Vermilion Parish Well

A massive blast offshore near Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, on Sunday killed 34 year old Will H. Patton of Splendor Texas and left another Patton brother badly injured, with his arm amputated. Edward Richardson, 4, missing after being hurled from a barge, may have died. workers on the scene escaped. The well No B-2 had been out of control for over a week, and caping efforts were interrupted by the explosion, which snapped mooring chains and sent debris outward while responders tried to manage the blast aftermath.

New Iberla Texas Company Cas Vermillion Key Here Patton Brothers Will H. Patton Texas Ifold Edward Richardson Emily Paston, Houson HL. Patton Corporation Wichant- Ron Patlan Sying Rem Hhrother Q. L Patton BH. L. Patton Charles W. Richt C. L. Patton Billy Gene Harold D Marvin Dale Nebbitt Harlingen Alpine San Antonio Francis Black

Death probe details in James Bailey Cash Jr case unfolds in Miami

A special grand jury in Miami hears from federal and state officers about the James Bailey Cash Jr kidnapping and murder. Pranzinn P. McCall’s arrest and confession are discussed as investigators trace the ransom and death, with Sheriff D G Gulemes noting the return of rewards and no outside help in the case.

Miami Fla Ang Pranzinn P. McCall James Bailey Cash Jr James Raley Cash D. G."gulemes McCall Federal Bureau of Investigation Miami Beach Coleman

Weather Notes and Royal Birth Report in London

The report covers 24 hour precipitation and rainfall deficits, then lists tourism weather forecasts for Abilene Albuquerque and other cities with cloudiness or clear skies. It notes the birth of a daughter to the Duchess of Norfolk in London and mentions Walter Chrysler Jr.’s medical condition as satisfactory.

Tam Inchea Dridt Abilene Alguquerque Jil Charlesios London Dushess of Norfolk England Festerday Duke of Norfolk Lavinia Scrutl Needles New Taieto Ohio Washington Wichita Han Winnipes Chrysler New York Walter P. Chrysler Jr

Japs Conquer Anking as Yangtze Drive Expands

News from Bhanghat reports Japanese forces seized Anking, capital of Anbeel province, advancing inland toward Funkow along the Yangtze. Japanese ships shelled riverside targets as infantry moved from the east, aided by river fog. Chinese defenses along rail junctions faced constraints from mud and flooding, with Yangtze and Yellow River operations intensifying civilian hardship in Chengchow and Kaifeng regions.

Bhanghat Anking Anbeel Yangtze River Funkow China Yellow River Japan Henan Yangtze Chengchow Lung- Jij Peiping-Hankow Wss Dorthesst Kaifeng

Wrecked Plane Found Nine Bodies Near Yosemite Peak

Searchers recover nine bodies from a wrecked passenger plane missing since March. The ship lay near Buna Vista peak south east of Yosemite Valley, with items like an aviator cap bearing T. W. A. insignia and a briefcase stamped H. M. Salisbury. Victims include pilots John Graves and W. Wallace and passengers from California, Kansas City, and Philadelphia.

Yosemite Calif T. W. Aeirliner Buna Vista Peak Yosemite Valley Fresno E. O. Collier Forest Townsley Collies H. Mm. Salisbury Kansas City California John~ Graves Albuquerque N. M Burbank San Francisco I. Toney Pirlam Mansfield Branford University Atu Laury Lou Dilam J. Toney Dirlaan Victor Mrause Lincoln Nek Walt Ben Prancisco Aleamgn B. Walts Harvey M Salisbury John Graves Ww. Wallace Tucson Aris. Marthe M. Wilson Philadelphia Stewertes Collier Yosemite Ranger

Problem Boy Dies for Penn Slaying at Rockview

Bellefonte Pa June 13 0 Muubling Incoherenty Wendell Forest Bowers 20 year old problem boy died today in Pennsylvanias electric chair the first of seven condemned men scheduled for execution at Rockview prison within a month Bowers a former reform school inmate confessed slaying Mrs Wilma V Carpenter 36 widow of Norristown Pa and molesting her companion Mary Griffin 22 at her fashionable apartment last December

Bellepunie Wendell Forest Bowers Pormnylsania Bleak Rockview Bowers Wilma V. Carpenter Peetey Norristown Mary Griffin

Closing Arguments in Wood Hears Near End

In Seventy third District Court Judge John F Onlow heard closing arguments in the contempt case against Sheriff Wood. Brion King, operator of the King machines, had secured an injunction stopping seizures and accused Wood of violating it. Wood argued the injunction should be dissolved and that the King machines were paying off. Over 40 witnesses testified, delaying final arguments until Monday. A ruling was expected shortly after.

Wood Seventy-third District J. Frank King Rhetiff Wood Sonaaacnes Ter Moriday John F. Onlow

Santa Monica Builds New Army Bomber Line

June 134 WIA land plane to Europe and back refuel. Douglas plant guards a secret hangar where construction of the formidable bomber progresses. Project aims for a nearly 250 foot wingspan, 160000 pound weight, larger than any prior aircraft.

Santa Monica Europe Ing Douglas Aircraft Plant

Three Galveston jail break felons flee after slaying

Galveston June 13 17 three burglary convicts escaped from Galveston county jail after shooting jailer Ernest E Goode 42 and wounding another. Suspects were Peter Calandra 28 Roland Tyler 28 and Edward Sutton 34. They used jail keys to exit and fled in a resident's car.

Galveston Galveston County Ernest E. Goode William Tadgien Yeater Frank Bingyne Cauneway Peter Joh Calandra Roland C., Tyler Edward Francis Sutton Tyler Nelle McGowan Goode Candia Sutton Anth Goode Lindgren

Drug Store Wedding Sparks Tiny Town Vow

Lancaster June report tells of Charles Waldo of Columbus and Belba Bean of Carroll wed at a local drug store after an unsuccessful search for a justice. The pharmacist, Winfred Mike Sell, also a ordained minister, performed the ceremony. The piece hints promotions and garages but focuses on the improvised nuptials and store offerings.

Lancaster Ghle Charles Waldo Columbus Belba Bean Carroll Pm Drug Store Winfred Mike Sell

Rebels threaten Castellon de la Plana in Spain’s advance

Spanish insurgents cut a wedge toward Valencia from Castellon de la Plana and Albocacer as government defenses crumble. Government lines retreat north and east, while bombers strike Rovaren and other positions. Civil evacuation reportedly widespread amid heavy shelling and bombardment.

Hendaye France Castellon de la Plana Spain Albocacer Castellon Valencia Francisca Franco Cala- Jone Franch Meutlery Funcan Ebro

New Yellow Pages Delivered Guides Help Shoppers Locate Local Firms

Telephone users receive a brand new Yellow Pages directory enabling quick, convenient access to garages, beauty parlors, florists, and hundreds of businesses. The up-to-date guide saves time, helps locate exact names, addresses, and numbers, and is available by calling the telephone office of Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.

Southwestern Bell Telephone Co

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