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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1938

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Weather review shows mixed impact on Texas crops

The Austin U S department of agriculture report notes heavy rain in the Coastal Bend slows onion harvests and cool wet weather delays Eagle Lake and Wharton potatoes. Late tomato plantings benefit from rain in the Lower Rio Grande Valley while East Texas sees good tomato growth but too much rain concerns some growers. North Texas onions are in good condition as field work resumes in Ferris Ellis County.

Eagle Lake-Wharton Rio Grande Valley East Texas Department North Texas Ferris Ellis County

Postoffice Guards Count Customers in May Survey

Postmaster Dan J. Quill said guards were used in a May survey from 1 p.m. May 25 to 1 p.m. May 28 to count patrons entering the post office. The survey found 2019 visitors during the two hour period.

Dan J. Quill Quill

Thaws Alienist Awarded 750 Fee in Historic Trial

New York reports Dr. Smith Ely Jelliffe, an alienist who aided in Harry Thaw's murder case of Brafford White, won a $750 judgment for services from the trial of 30 years ago. Jelliffe had sued for $10,090 as Thaw was acquitted on insanity grounds. Treasury report follows with May 35 balances and yearly receipts.

Thaw New York Smith Ely Jellffe Harry Thaw Brafford White Jelliffe White

Joe Burkett Announces State Race Candidacy

Friday Joe Burkett declared his candidacy for state representative Place No. 2 subject to the Democratic primary. He will outline his platform on KONO at 8 p.m. He backs pensions for retired teachers and old age, aid for the blind crippled and helpless, abolishing the pension system, liquor control board and poll tax, and local self-government without political interference.

Joe Burkett KONO Burkett

Maude Adams Sets Course for Selznick Film Return

Maude Adams, famed for Peter Pan stardom, moves from stage to screen under producer David Selznick. After fifty years since her New York debut, she explores a new artistic medium with her first picture yet to be chosen.

Maude Adams Selznick al —Maude Adams G Ds Filmland New York Peter Pan David

Japanese Drive Stalled as Chinese Hold Key Rail Junction

Tokyo reports show heavy resistance as Japan presses toward the Lunghai railway westward into central China. Chinese forces claim retreat of the Fourteenth division amid battles near Lanfeng and Kaifeng area. Bombing raids on Kaifeng to Kwelteh corridors cause heavy casualties, with Chinese recapturing positions north of Lanfeng.

Bhanghai China Lunghai Cheng Lanfeng Chi Hotsen Lan Ifeng

Rotary luncheon hears on San Antonio tax scene

Rotary club members at the St. Anthony hotel heard Elmer Dittmar, investment broker, discuss the present tax situation in San Antonio. The program was chaired by William Aikman at the Friday luncheon.

San Antonio Elmer Dittmar Rotary Club St. Anthony Hotel William Aikman

Morgan Strains TVA Feud With Roosevelt Order Rift

Washington May 27 The dispute over the Tennessee Valley Authority leadership widens as A E Morgan refuses to acknowledge Roosevelt’s removal order while H A Morgan acts as vice chairman. The congressional inquiry probes charges of obstruction and real estate plans at Muscle Shoals, with Lilienthal and others presenting counterclaims as hearings pause.

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