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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1938
Page
1
BMuvsar Levine, acting for Felten family, appeals for help locating 12 year old boy abducted near New Rochelle. Police and broadcast appeal mention $60,060 reward and ongoing efforts to locate the child.
In New Rochelle a boy named Peter Levine, 12, remains missing after leaving school last Thursday. Investigators say a $60,000 ransom was allegedly demanded. Authorities, led by FBI Chief Reed Vetter, are pursuing leads while the family stays cloistered with their lawyer as they await developments.
Howill W. Jones acting manager announces a city beautification week as part of a national cleanup effort. The event runs from March 21 to 28 and is supported by the local Chamber of Commerce.
A March report from Shanghai says Chinese guerrillas have scored heavily against Japanese forces north of Nanking in the past week. Slashing strikes cut territory south of the Tent and disrupted rail links as Chinese units widened a wedge between Japanese forces at Nanking and supplies bases. Despite the push, Japanese troops fought to cross a widening front as Communications and routes to advance colonies faced renewed disruption within a 20 mile radius of Nanking.
Philadelphia March 1 reports claimed Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt would join Philadelphia Lyng-In hospital staff for duty awaiting a child. Hospital administrator Jack Hatfield denied any such arrangement and said no appointment exists at the institution.
Ft Worth plans expanded air service with American Airlines and Braniff Airways adding afternoon flights to Chicago. Negotiations stalled due to funding and scheduling issues but are expected to resume. The Chamber of Commerce backs the effort as beneficial for business and regional connectivity.
A JP party leader Abe was clubbed to the head by assailants during a political clash amid a parliamentary committee debate on government war measures. Police and party members condemn the attack as a targeted act against the leader.
Manila dispatch reports a strong public debate among business and educated classes over Philippine independence. Many favor independence but prefer retaining the United States as a protector and big brother. A "retentionist" movement appears to form, with talks of a dominion status akin to Canada within the British framework.
Two San Antonio children, Manuel Marrillo, 12, of Randolph street, and Charlotte Roberts, 4, of We Agaitor street, were bitten by dogs eight miles from the Bandera road. Both were treated at Robert B. Green Hospital as the dogs were kept under moderate observation.
A dense weather summary listing temperatures rainfall, tides, and notable city readings across multiple regions. Includes references to January through March forecasts and measurements, with scattered town names such as Austin Chicago New Orleans and Des Moines.
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