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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1940
Page
13
A highly fragmented OCR listing air times, show names, and stations with scattered proper nouns. Content references multiple programs, hosts, and networks but lacks coherent narrative or full item details. The readable segments hint at a diverse late night lineup and an international goodwill segment, but specifics are unreliable.
A dense listing outlines Tuesday morning programming across stations such as 6TO7 AM and WOAI HTSA WPTA and WOAI. It names shows from Arson Weeks to Dancing Time and a mix of news music and regional segments, with multiple times and hosts referenced.
A garbled local arts piece notes Sureen Stars staging a GBS drama tied to WMAP plans. It mentions a spring setting, radio theatre listeners, an upcoming fiesta, and tentative plans including a 5 director slate and a president, with events scheduled around April 21 and weekly Thursday meetings at the Gunter.
Alfred Reiley, 45, died in Guadalupe county. Funeral services held Monday in Guadalupe. He was a member of the American Legion Post. Survived by his wife Mrs. Reiley, one son Darwin, a daughter Mrs. Tietley, three brothers Wallin, Julius, and another, and a sister.
A fragmented report notes an expert panel on police cadet safety at a local academy. The speakers include Firtones from the Bureau of Identification and Tisdale, a chief photographer, who discussed crime detection and timing.
The fragment mentions a scheduled event at 6.36 am Taarscas with unclear context. Names and specifics are unreadable, but the notice centers on a timed city news item or broadcast. Further readable details are not provided.
Washington March 11 The question of additional axes to enlarge benefits for farmers was discussed at the White House conference with President Roosevelt and senate leaders including Barkley. No decisions were made. Barkley said the senate expected the House to approve the 309,783,584 addition to the agriculture appropriation bill, boosting farm funds toward one billion dollars. He noted no tax decision until March 15 when income tax returns provide revenue details. The meeting also touched on Hotel politics pill and other issues, but no details were released.
Bandit Marches Lewis Chiappadi from 229 Madison Street to the front yard then flees with the victim's pocket book. Chiappadi later tells police he is a suspected cat burglar. He identifies Turner and Madison streets as locations and dies upon reaching his home after the confrontation.
Police were alerted Monday after 8279 gems valued at $299 were reported stolen from C. J. Ringo of 62 Burleson Street. Another weekend burglary saw $25 worth of clothing stolen from Mrs. Theo Johnson at 18 North San Street. A jail inmate Barry Bradley noted the loss of a treasured 1913 locket and a diary.
Elray Behring enters a guilty plea on charges of burglary with intent to commit theft for a 1935 incident at a store on Blanco Road. Judge W. W. MacIory, in the Criminal District Court, imposes a two year penitentiary term following grand jury indictment.
A four year old was struck by a car on East Commerce Street in Ju it er Weatherspoon. The child, listed at 2015 Wyoo ming Street, received treatment for a head injury at Robert B. Green hospital after the incident.
County officials and school leaders debated road work and a new stadium project at Monday meetings. Commissioner Uhr weighed legal limits on funding while county auditor Garvey reported fiscal status and possible constraints, as federal jurors began a one day session led by foreman Holden.
A clouded Texas ranching scene faces drought stress with weak prices for hogs and cattle. Farmers hope for light February showers to boost pasture germination and crops, while hog yards in San Antonio and Fort Worth show steadier prices amid ongoing supply concerns. Receipts in 1940 lag behind last year but are climbing, as planners prepare a father-son bingo and rodeo event.
New York market muted as investors weigh Russian Italy talks and de-escalation hopes. Traders mixed on guidance from Fed and corporate outlooks with gains limited by uncertainty. Notable movers included Packard, Brooklyn-Manhattan Transit, Celanese, Curtiss Wright, and General Electric amid thin volumes.
Cotton trading opened largely unchanged to lower with the market only partly correcting earlier declines. Reports from New Orleans and Liverpool showed hedging and price fixing affecting futures, while Liverpool spot prices edged down and New Orleans futures softened amid foreign demand and farm bill expectations.
Weekend cafe robberies reported in San Antonio. EB Anderson, manager at 116 Carolina Street drive in, said £ 29 was stolen from a cash box under a counter. A second theft occurred at 306 Austin Street where Miss Ruth Most recovered her stolen prize while it lay on a table.
USDA market report notes cattle and calves steady to uneven with demand for feeder stock. Hogs and sheep show softer prices in places, while slaughter cattle steady. Fort Worth and Kansas City trade centers report varied weights and loads with buyers selective on lighter weight cattle and yearlings.
Mayor Maury Maverick urged Secretary of State Cordell Hull to visit San Antonio during Pan American week April 7 to 14. The push cites the city’s Latin American population of 100000 as a Pan American model and mentions plans for Hull to attend the Alamo Cenotaph wreath laying and possibly one speech. Local figure Alonzo Perales supported the effort during the commission meeting.
At a San Antonio Townsend club meeting the county judge Charles W. Anderson admitted he had been running for re election since his first election. He recalled a prior speaker saying he did not know if Anderson had announced, and he denied making a formal declaration. Other speakers included C Rey Davis Henry Hei James Rail Dante Webster and J J Patterson.
County commissioners were to meet in Judge Andersons office at 5 p m Monday to discuss purchasing voting machines for county elections. Judge Anderson said he would sound out the commissioners and, if favored, discuss financing. He stated he personally favored purchasing them as time saving and fraud protection, though he cautioned it would take a decade to pay for itself.
Grain trading in Chicago on March 11 saw wheat prices swing as reports on crop conditions and European conflicts influenced markets. Rain and snow pressured futures early, then a May wheat rally faltered after unconfirmed peace news and other capitals’ turmoil. Prices for corn and oats moved irregularly while lard and hay held varied bids in regional reports.
Mayor Maury Maverick will discuss his Washington trip and budget plans at a 28 minute speech to the city commissioners on Thursday. The public is invited and Maverick says no one should feel unwelcome if a postcard invitation is not received as the commissioners plan to discuss departmental needs.
Helen Jaysen and David rrias were awarded loving cups for winning the School of Commercial Art poster contest held at 2424 Broadway. Barbara Frischmuth took second in the girls division and Mrs Marjorie Oliver third. Joe Stronkunier and Bill Earnest tied for second in boys with Kuo en Ng winning first in the junior group. Gerald Oliver aided the event with junior participants.
Angelo Martinez 45 of Colonial Gardens was struck in the back of the head while trying to break up a stone-throwing fight after a dance at the Martinez home on Cas troville road. He was hospitalized at Robert B Green with skull fracture but no critical condition. A group of about 15 youths attacked after the father interceded. details and names are unclear.
The San Antonio District Central society marks the modern dentistry anniversary with a buffet supper at 6:30 p.m. at the Plaza. Dr. Arthur H Merritt, president of the American Dental Association, will send a message read by Dr. Leslie Maher. Dr. T. G. Duckworth of San Antonio, Texas Dental Society president, discusses The History of Dentistry in Texas. Dr. John A. Rowe, president of the district group, speaks on Our Contributor, and Dr. W. T. Poster discusses Looking Forward.
A theft at 414 South Flores Street during the night resulted in $2 worth of silverware stolen. Joe R. Gonsailes of 1410 Montana reported the incident on Monday. J. D. Stell of 376 Nika prevented a burglary at his home after hearing a noise and confronting a man attempting to pry a window open.
London reports mixed bullion and currency moves with the dollar bid around 258 pounds and gold prices near 3653. Rates show continued activity in bills, commercial paper, and bank borrowings. New York notices indicate steady Time loans and various commercial paper terms.
Austin Pree man aged 49 yard worker, 213 Lyons street, pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 10 years by a Criminal District Court jury after an agreement with the district attorney. He killed Mae Myles on July 3 1938, whose body was found behind a pool hall at Zarra mora and Poplar streets. A later trial for the same murder resulted in a not guilty verdict for Freeman.
Howard Williams known as Buck Williams was sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary by Judge W W McCrory in Criminal District court after pleading guilty to the charges of forgery and passing. He allegedly passed an 8 75 check to Abe Suprun at 105 West Commerce Street.
Weekend trading on the San Antonio produce market weakened with few price changes noted Monday. California avocados rose to 32.184 and yellow onions at 4.05. prices for cauliflower lettuce and other California staples held firm. Grain markets were steady with Kansas City and Chicago listings showing modest moves in butter eggs and poultry prices across several states.
San Antonio police academy cadets in the second class face strict eight week training. Chief Ray Ashworth warns failure to attend classes and field training on time or to maintain proper appearance will result in discharge. Rules include no drinking, disobedience, incompetence, or disclosure of department moves. gossip and disrespect are banned. failure to pay debts or report address changes also grounds for dismissal.
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