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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1938

Page

10

Maverick Plans Jersey City Liberal Visit

Washington May 20 UPI Representative O Connell proposes a mass visit by 25 liberal lawmakers to Jersey City to speak on civil liberties. Maury Maverick declines joining, saying he will not participate in what he calls a busting into windmills in this region.

Washington UPI House Jersey City O'Connell Crat Montana Maury Maverick Texas HUSKY Congressman O'Connell Hague Maverick

Valley Tourists Spend Four Million In Valley

Brownsville report shows tourists spent 4 million in the lower Rio Grande valley last season. Despite a half million dollar building program on tourist cottages and apartments the Valley area could not accommodate all visitors.

Valley Brownsville Rio Grande Valley Chamber of Commerce

Cedillo Loses Three Villages in San Luis Potosi

Mexico City May 30. The defense ministry announced capture of three villages, last important strongholds in San Luis Potosi held by rebel General Saturnino Cedillo. Government spokesmen say the area is returning to normal after Cedillo’s rebellion began May 20.

Mexico City Defense Ministry San Luis Potosi Saturning Cedillo Cedilla S. A

Taxicab Found in Brownsville After Hold Up

A stolen taxi recovered in Brownsville after a hold up on Monday. Ivory Black cab driver Clark picked up a passenger at Randolph Field terminal who directed the driver to South Presa and Duning court where the fare threatened him with a knife and robbed him of eight dollars and his cat. Brownsville police notified Sergt D E B Kelly by telephone that the cab had been recovered and a youth held.

Brownsville Clark Ran Dolph Field South Presa Street Duinig Court Sergt D. EB. Kelly

Film extras rescued at sea for MGM gamble barge try

Nearly 200 film extras including former Olympic athlete Jim Thorpe were rescued by lifeguards off Hermosa Beach as they swam to win roles in MGM’s planned gambling barge stunt for Clark Gable’s Too Hot to Handle. Thorpe quit with a leg cramp. about 300 qualified for the tryout.

Thorpe Hollywood Jim Thorpe M.G.M Clark Gable Hermosa Beach

Modern Pirates Visit Governor at Capitol in Corpus Christi Fiesta Invite

Two buccaneer costumes staged a brief San Antonio stop Monday morning after a visit to Governor James V. Allred at the Capitol. They invited the governor to Corpus Christi Buccaneer Days with festivities planned June 3 to 5. The buccanettes were Anna Laura Turner and Peggy Carpenter, Corpus Christi High School students.

San Antonio James V. Allred Capitol Corpus Christi Anna Laura Turner Pegey Carpenter Corpus Christi High School

Two In Hospital For Stab Wounds

Two men were treated for stab wounds at the Robert T. Green hospital. Perfecto Ramirez of 218 Vera Cruz street was cut on the face and abdomen by an unidentified assailant at the Lome Linda inn in the 1100 block of South Laredo street. Henry Holmes of 222 North Center street was treated for a stab wound to the left side.

Robert 5. Green Hospital Toro Perfecto Ramirez Vera Cruz Street Lome Linda Inn South Laredo Street Henry Holmes North Center Street

Homage Paid To Dead War Dead In San Antonio

Veterans and civic leaders gathered at the national cemetery in San Antonio to honor soldiers killed in war. Officials stressed fighting subversive propaganda by teaching true Americanism and loyalty to the flag. Col H L Landers warned against youth oathes to avoid defending America, while Col Ralph H Durkee presided and prayers were offered by Lt J T Wilson.

San Antonio National Cemetery United War Veterana Council G. K. Quin America H. L. Landers Eighth Corps Ralph H. Durkee United States War Veterans Council J. T. Wilson Lincoln Gebrgsburg Charles A. Shevens United Spanish War Veterans J. Grady Timmons Salslets Harry M. Wurzbach Rid Nieul Gol Ambrose Thompson Abraham Lincoln

Auto firms to face trial in South Bend

South Bend Ind May 30 Three mass trials for the nations largest automobile manufacturers and their executives will be held in federal court. The government announced that each trial will cover one defendant group Ford Motor company Chrysler corporation or General Motors corporation and a decision on which group goes first will be made in a few weeks.

James KR. Fleming U. S South Bend Ind General Motors Corporation Torch Motor Company Chrysler Corporation Ant'l INS Ites Fleming Ford Motor Company

Democratic Split in Iowa Widens in Primary Race

DES MOINES Iowa May 30 The widening split in Iowa’s Democratic delegation drew national notice after WPA Administrator Harry L Hopkins endorsed Otha D Wenner against Senator Guy Gillette. Gillette spoke in Davenport urging defense of constitutional government and voted with the administration against the court reform plan, signaling ongoing contention in the primaries.

Iowa Des Moines WPA Harry L. Hopkins Otha D. Wenrin Guy Gillette Gillette Davenport Washington

Bears Rescue Themselves From Park Tree Feats

Denver dispatch recounts three black bear cubs in a city park daisy chain climb story. Hustle and Bustle lead, Rustle refuses, firemen assist with ladders, Cubs maneuver around metal guards, finally reach den on island home amid marooned drama.

Denver Hill Sunny Sack Clycle Hill Rustie

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