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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1938

Page

5

Probes to Open This Summer on Wide Range of Issues

Congressional investigations will begin this summer across many topics. Committees will hire staff and seek to report basic findings, with probes into monopolies taxes civil liberties and government bonds. Two joint committees will study conservation and other topics, funded to $20,000 each.

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Rainbow Girls to Meet in San Antonio Next June

The Rainbow Girls of Texas plan a grand assembly in San Antonio next June. The announcement came from the convention department of the chamber of commerce. About 75 girls are expected to attend, led by D. N. Cushing, state inspector, currently at the Austin session.

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Ban Antonio Navy Recruiter Praises Local Boys

San Antonio recruiter Curlee touts high quality of local 5A boys joining the Navy. He cites educational standards, homegrown students, and strong ties to the city, planning to retire next month after 34 years in service.

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Fragmentary Deeds and Land Parcels Listed in 1938 Notices

A jumble of property deeds and subdivision notes outlines transfers, estimates, and payments across numerous lots, blocks, and additions. Individuals named include Milner, Ersille Chavarria, Frank A. Eninisai, Joe Star Construction, and W. H. Stetford, with parcels in Lake Addition and Battle areas. The document records dates, prices, and mortgage terms, reflecting a broad real estate activity in mid-1938.

Benefit Slated by L.A. Animal Defense

A benefit show for the Los Angeles Animal Defense League is planned at 3:30 p.m. Friday in the Texas Theater. Richard Dix stars in the feature film and Ace the Seeing Eye Wonder, with Ken More as emcee. Local women and theater staff will handle ticket sales and promotion.

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Foreign officers graduate at Kelly field in advance flying school

The article lists foreign officers who completed the Advanced Flying Cadet program at Kelly Field and are set to depart this week, including Quintin Davila and Capt. Felix Cabanes. It notes plans to visit the Siamese embassy in Washington and details assignments for Philippine and Mexican officers in training, with names and addresses of several individuals mentioned.

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Obituary notices for Col Leonard T Baker and Everett E Sewell

Obituary notices list Col Leonard T Baker age 58 U S Army retired of 112 French Place died Friday. Funeral 10:30 a m Monday at the Fort Sam Houston chapel Rev James T Wilson officiating. Native of LaGrange, resident of Ban Ax lonio 12 years. Survivors: widow Mrs Mariorie Voris Baker, son Joe Voris Baker, daughter Patt Dolph Baker, of San Antonio. no sisters present. Everett E Sewell 43 died in Palestine Friday. Services 4 p m Sunday at Potter Spring Chapel Rev R E White officiating. Survivors: widow Nancy Sewell, sons Floyd, J, Elvin, Edwin, Everett E Jr and Irwin Lee Sewell, daughter Normandel Sewell. sisters Mrs Frank Agrot Leming, Mrs J D Dowmar San Antonio, Mrs John Wimberley Austin. brother B J Sewell Victoria. Interment Roselawn Burial Park. Charles Lucas 78 of 113 Piedmont reported deceased with services pending. Lieut Isidro Tuan Perodes to conduct service Friday 2 p m from attached Twenty-second Infantry unit. Other notes show multiple heirs and funeral arrangements. garbled lines reference further names and locations.

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Labor Department Wins Stay of Deportations Amid Senate Maneuver

In Washington on June 18 the Senate and House debated a Dies bill and a Dickstein resolution to stay deportations. Secretary Perkins helped push a stay for about 25 to 2000 aliens through a quick compromise, avoiding full deportation while maintaining later criteria. The action, seen as Perkins exploiting the session, leaves the clause lasting until adjournment with a four year limit, aligning with Perkins objectives.

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Army Rosters Retirement Mix In Historic Orders

Army orders list numerous officers slated for retirement and home assignments. Names include Col Marcelus Spinks, George W. Couheu, John A. McKinnon, Ambrose R. Kemner, and others across Washington Boston Fort Sam Houston St. Louis Kansas City and more.

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Sunday Crossword Puzzle Extravaganza

Puzzle clues span multiple categories with numerous wordplay twists and undefined entries. The jumble includes mis-spelled terms, partial phrases, and scattered letter patterns across many numbered lines, suggesting a large themed grid with varied difficulty and obscure references.

Oil Industry in South Texas Corpus Christi Region

The Corpus Christi area within 150 miles of the city hosts over 90 oil fields with daily production exceeding 200 000 barrels from Mond wells. Many fields near Corpus Christi produce natural gas as well, with gas flares lighting the sky as waste is burned. Last year Corpus Christi's harbor shipped over 15 million barrels of oil, and the city maintains terminal facilities for several ships.

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Grain Markets and San Antonio Hay Prices Reported

Grain market details include freight through the park and post year totals, with hay prices in the San Antonio area noted. The report lists wheat, corn, and mixed grain quotes, port receipts, livestock prices in St. Louis and Kansas City, and cattle and calf prices with noted changes from prior periods.

Livestock Market Report from San Antonio and Fort Worth

Livestock prices eased this week with bids around 4.75 to 9.25 for various cattle and calves. Receipts were heavy with buyers steady on many grades, while sheep market remained dull and weak after midweek, and Midwest markets showed mixed but generally firmer demand for slaughter steers and yearlings.

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