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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1938

Page

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Bus Line Seeks Direct U S to Mexico Service

R William Archer of the South Texas chamber of commerce plans to urge the Interstate Commerce Commission to authorize direct bus service from the United States into Mexico without transferring to a Mexican line at border points. The Bowen Motor company seeks the arrangement after eight years since confiscation and charter revocation of related U S assets. Officials expect favorable reception given Bowery lines charter for airplanes.

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Petrified Wood Homes Reported in Arizona Park Area

Random notes describe ancient Indian houses carved from petrified wood in Petrified Forest National Monument Arizona. Mentions a unique house structure built from fossilized timber and hints at a classified ad context for today’s best oilers and park openness.

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Ambergris on Display at Joske Brothers Exhibit

San Antonio bursts with ambergris display from Joske Brothers as part of the Houbigant Pageant of Perfume opening Saturday valued around 500 dollars per bottle. Ambergris, a product of diseased whales, is shown with items dating back over a century and the event showcases eight display windows on the first floor under Paul Voss.

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Texas Trust Laws Broken Amid Anti Trust Probes

A Travis County grand jury returned no indictments but found that deliberate and continuous flaunting of Texas trust laws by monopolistic practices warrants public awakening. Judge Ralph Yarborough empowered the panel to investigate statewide conditions and propose criminal law changes.

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Big Fruit Crop Seen in Bexar County

County agent Fred W. Mally reports a promising fruit outlook for Bexar as late frost abates. Peach and plum trees began blooming mid February and farmers fear prior freeze damage eased, though a severe frost last year did trim the crop. An unrelated report notes a burglary at Mrs. Maude Brubaker's home on Balti more Avenue with $30 taken and a missing item.

Bexar County Fred W. Mally Mally Serere

Weather Summary and Flood Control Meeting Report

Weather details from January including temperature, rainfall, tides at Aransas Page and daily highs and lows are interspersed with a report that Governor Cayt B Batley called an eight state food control meeting in Little Rock for March 23 30. The meeting invites Texas Oklahoma Kansas Louisiana Missouri California New Mexico to participate in the conference.

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Oklahoma Guards to Join Texas Units in 15 Day Maneuvers

Oklahoma national guard units will participate with Texas militia reserves and Army in an extensive 15 day exercise at Fort Sam Houston this summer. Major General Charles P. Barrett said it will be the first departure from home state since 1918. The maneuver involves units from Oklahoma Texas and the Eighth Corps area.

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Pershing in Good Condition After Near-Death Illness

General John J. Pershing, commander of American forces, was reported in good condition today after a near death experience from heart trouble and uremic poisoning. Dr. Ronald Davish said Pershing’s appetite is good and his strength is steadily improving though he will remain in bed until completely out of danger.

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Snowfall Follows Unseasonable Heat Shock Record Day

Bane fell today as temperatures plunged from 80 plus degrees to a 30 degree drop after a record 90 degrees yesterday. The previous March 4 high was 73 in 1033, leaving locals startled by the sharp swing and unexpected snowfall in WKANBAB CITY.

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