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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1938

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Farewell to Arms Re edited for Screen in Hollywood

Hollywood gossip notes Helen Hayes views the re edited Farewell to Arms in San Francisco before a wider re release. Paramount lobbied for more film work after Adolph Zukor heard her praise. Maude Adams signs with David Selznick. Kalina Hepburn and Howard Hughes plan marriage. Wesley Ruggles negotiates a new deal with Paramount. Ruth Chatter Lenton sails for Europe. Universal tests cameramen for Hope Hampton Road to Reno. M G M considers National Velvet for Janice Gamers.

Louella T S International Lowe Hollywood Helen Hayes San Francisco Terry Delapp Paramount Miss Hayes Bay City Smart Marewell To Arms Meadfaster Gary Cooper Frank Maude Adams Jo Bittle Miss Adams Jong David Selanick David Lake Ronkentomu Long Island Ani Kalina Fine Hepburn Howard Hughes Miss Hepbwn Shawer Katie Beeches Nut Hughes Fay Bainter Studi Juse Ruth Chat Lenton Ruthie Europe Isle Josephine Aerbert Wilcox Fay Universal Hope Hampton Kino M-G-M AEN West Janice Gamers

Anti-Edict Clash At Jersey City Rally Sparks Court Challenge

In Newark next Wednesday U S Congressman James O Connell will testify for civil liberties groups in a case challenging denial of free speech at a Jersey City rally. He claims police brutality against supporters. Mayor Hague denounces the charge and says the crowd was sympathetic to him. Roosevelt orders a full probe into civil rights charges while Casey defends local police actions and recounts O Connell’s remarks about saving his life.

Wiliam Clark Newark I. O. American Civl Liberties Union Hugue O'Cone Casey O'Connell Ghorder John T. Bernard Palmer-Labor Minnesota Atrommet Square Tlousands Cellen Labor Jersey City United States Hague Frank Hague Butte Roosevelt Cummings O‘donziell Melfie Pershingfield Ne

Bea Lille Delivers in Picture Stealing Musical Comedy

Gloria notes Bea Lille shines in a rambunctious comedy featuring Bing Crosby and Mary Carlisle. The reunion of a relay team, disguise riots, and a doctor act with Andy Devine contribute to a lively if chaotic plot. Supporting turns by Laura Hope Crews Sterling Holloway and Fred Keating enrich the merriment. an old clips short and a Dutch royal christening newsreel close the program.

Sam Woolford Bea Lilie Gal Bing Grasby O'Henry Rmis Andy Devine Miss Lille Bingi Mary Carlisle Laura Hope Crews Sterling Hollaway Fred Keating Bea Wwe Jimmy Fiddler

Cocganut Grove on Midnight Bill at the Majestic

Readable fragments describe Cocganut Grove on Midnight Bill as part of a Saturday night show at the Majestic Theatre featuring MacMurray and a singing or dancing ensemble. The text mentions an appearance by Pred MacMurray and a Revue segment with club performers in a tabloid tone.

Ingeta Ceeosmu Grove Majestic Thester Tts Monte Sheme MacMurray Rays

Congress Does an About Face

A chaotic Washington report notes a dramatic shift in Congress on the wage hour bill. It recalls past votes, cites party defections, and suggests frustration with President Roosevelt’s agenda. The piece hints at political calculations, impending adjournment, and the April to June legislative timeline.

Kine Feeturea Roadteats, Inc Washington Congress House Roosevelt Jacks

Indictments Hit Major Auto Firms in GM Ford Chrysler

The grand jury named Alfred F. Sloan Jr and Williamsen as officials in indictments against General Motors, General Motors Sales, and General Motors Acceptance. Edsel Ford and 12 others were charged in a second case involving The Fort Motor Company and allied entities. Walter P. Chrysler and 17 others faced charges in a third indictment. Spokesmen declined comment as the five day probe wrapped with nearly 30 witnesses testifying.

South Bend Alfred F. Sloan Jr Willam 5Enutisen General Motors Corporation General Motors Sales Corporation General Motors Acceptance Corporation Edsel Ford Fort Motor Company Universal Credit Corporation Chrysler Corporaton Chrysler Sales Corporation Dodge Brothers Company GeSote Motor Corporation Plymouth Motor Corporation Commercial Credit Company Walter P. Chrysler Mutert Ford Detroit Chrysler Grand Tde

Landlord Sits Six Hours in Manhole in Jerusalem

A Jerusalem landlord from a Jewish suburb undertook a six hour manhole stay to press his drainage rights. He sat with only his head visible while the arbitration settlement was breached. Tea and sandwiches were provided during the vigil.

Manhole Jerusalem Subura

WCTU Song Mixup Sparks Confusion at Niagara Falls

At the Welland county WCTU convention in Niagara Falls Ontario on May 2 officials declared song No 7 in the book. The chairman announced a mix up misreading There was surprise as the intended No 7 Get Together was sung as There’s Tavern in the Town masking a naming error.

Niagara Falls Ont Welland County W. Cctu

Man Nails Garage Shut and Detains Intruder

A man discovered a break in at a garage and slammed the door to trap the intruder. He restrained the intruder and called authorities. The intruder, identified as John Shiba, was charged locally and sentenced to jail for several months.

Nyilin Rader John Shiba

Radio Programs Listing for Saturday Night schedule

A fragmented radio schedule lists programs across stations HTSA KARC WOAI WGN and others. It includes orchestras Benny Goodman Duke Ellington Tommy Dorsey plus news headlines and late night broadcasts with national and local listings.

Short Wave Programs and a World Evehnriste Feature

A scrambled radio schedule lists programs across stations Moscow Berlin Caracas and Tokyo with times and meg values. It also mentions a feature on how travelers use modern highway sites and dangers of fumes, leading to a dramatic exile in the Himalayas and a mirrored social warning.

Bernard Meyvey de Anis Mo Resscue Himalayas Magaete

Landon Talk to Be Broadcast by NBC Tonight

Former Kansas Governor Alf Landon will address The New York State Young Republicans on The Opportunity of the Republican Party in a radio program heard tonight on NBC stations including WORZ and KTSA. Other scheduled guests include Donald Snyder and Hildégarde with a National Battery Device broadcast.

Ait MM. Landon Kansas W. B.C New York State Niagara Paris Youight Donald Snyder Longview Tekas Willc

Rooms by Dusk at Wilberforce University Edict

An edict from President Dr. K. O. Walker orders rooms by dusk at Wilberforce University under a new hour rule cited as for the city’s good. The announcer notes the early hour caused nine students to be excluded. other lines mention an injury case and a mishap near Wig Cy three miles south.

Negra ZENIA Mega Wilberforce University K. O. Walker Iity

Akron strike truce called amid clashes at rubber plants

Akron Ohio May 28 A truce was declared between police and United Rubber Workers as 80 plus officers pulled back from a two mile zone near Goodyear and the PRubber plant. Workers planned a mass meeting at 2 PM Central Standard Time to protest police action and “cold blooded brutality” toward demonstrators.

Akron Ohio Traudlas Goodyear ‘Zire and Prubber Company G. 4 United Rubber Workers Jamin P. Miller Tersional Labor Relations Board Wnion Frank Grillo Rubber Workers East Union Jeaders Clatmeit Poller

Weather Balloons Report Holiday Mishap in Boston

A Boston holiday story notes weather balloons recorded radio data but a balloon failed during a stratospheric ascent, causing a lost signal. The piece also mentions a Phoenix Arkansas farmer fair featuring a lettuce display and a photo feature in American Weekly magazine distributed with Sunday Light.

Phoenix Ark Amerian Weekly

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