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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1940

Page

9

Around the Plaza’s Oddball High Jinks and Weather Blues

By Sylvia Bernard and Fthel Bennett. The column notes public sympathy between La Beuncle and La Bernard as a phone thief hid, a Mager faced rebuff under a car hood, and liquor dealers cheer lingering cold weather. A local woman preparing to host radio duties finds she must rush on air after a fire scare.

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Variety of acts and songs in holiday season spotlight

A jumble of names and acts outlines a busy holiday showcase. Franti, Del Courtney and his band, plus Isabelle Dressing, perform in December and February returns. Unique pieces include Winter Wonderland and That's What I Want for Christmas. Others listed cover photogram, radio segments, and local news quirks.

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Dance and music radio schedule and programs listing

A dense broadcast grid outlines Saturday programming across stations. It lists names of shows, artists, orchestras, and times from 5:30 PM to beyond midnight including News, Spanish Newscasts, bands, revues, dance shows, and special features with multiple station identifiers and network notes.

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Sam Liberto Named Club Head at Catholic High School

Sam Liberto was elected president of the Fathers' club at Genu Catholic High School during a monthly meeting held at the school. B. H. Benhelt was elected vice president amid vacancy caused by Dr Noy's resignation. Lois Retie served as secretary.

Sam Liberto

Cuba Premier Talks On CBS Tonight

Cuba premier Bakririgas Y Zayas will be heard on the CBS network tonight discussing Cuba's development aims, with Ivana Binion HABE presenting a Soviet‑led game between St. May's and A at Alama Slacigm, delayed to 6 o'clock.

Cuba CBS Bakririgas Y Zayas Columbia Etsa—O Datista Ivana St. May's Alama

S A Man Charged in Theft of Jacks

A man from S A faces charges in Municipal Court No 1 over theft of two sets of jacks valued at 18 dollars. The defendant allegedly sold the items after taking them from a property in Santiago. Further details were not disclosed in the readable portion.

S.A Suseda Torres Artites Sated Og Santiago Atrepk

Gershwin Comedy On MGM List

Louella Mocton Hiriver Weller reports on MGM planned New Year musical Lady Be Good with Ann Sothern Eleanor Powell and Tony Martin. Casting notes include Wikkee Thamar Powell as dancer and Arthur Freed with Boz Berkeley directing. Also mentions Dolores Del Rio returning to Hollywood and various Hollywood-Chicago chatter.

Louella Mocton Hiriver Weller Chicago Ann Sothern Eleanor Powell Tony Mortht George Gershin Ann Thamar Powell Tony Martin Metro-Guldwyn-Mayer Mitter Sweet le Arthur Freedill Boz Berkeley Thre Wey Anti Southern Rananinay Arya Percinrs Drake Dordliy Draper Ety Ad Randall Dean Acker Hollywand Nick Grinde Marie Wilson Eleo Jory May Elaine Barrymore Lilian Cameron

Rain delays drive as Red Cross aids response

A chaotic weather driven effort prompted the Red Cross to mobilize aid across several regions. Officials coordinated with national agencies while volunteers rushed to distribute supplies and assist communities facing disruptions. The disaster response progressed amid rain and logistical challenges.

Uae Red Cross Sunbees

U S Civil Service Openings Listed Examinations Announced

Examinations for civil service positions have been announced by R. E Franklin, secretary of the board of civil service. Notices detail openings for an associate navigational and policy examiner, with information on where and when to apply and how to qualify.

U.S. Civil Service Lae Bureau of Navigation and Principes R. Er Nulam Board of Eivil Service

Shooting of Grocer Leaves Juvenile in Custody

A 16 year old boy was detained after a shooting at Frank Lavastida's grocery on 60 Town Street. Miss Mary, 16, and Julia Orlie, 17, reported seeing the youth near Lavastida's garage and heard threats before a shot struck the store back door. The youth fled but was later captured. Lavastida was wounded but not seriously.

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Shriners Head Home After Rites Parade

About 600 Shriner units and troop members from Alcatar shrine of San Antonio and Ben Hur shrine Avalit joined a downtown parade in Corpus Christi Saturday returning from the fall ceremonial. Notables include W. K. Walthe and H. B. Wemette. 25 initiates were welcomed at a dinner at the Scottish Rite cathedral.

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War talk and flawed punditry from a bitter commentator

A voiced diatribe critiques wartime reporting and military experts. The speaker argues that adversaries trade lies, warns against overreliance on experts, and accuses prominent leaders of evasive messaging while calling for truthful coverage and accountability.

Altar Society Dinner Benefit At St Leo’s

St Leo’s Alter society sponsors a dinner from 11:30 AM to 8 PM on Sunday to aid the church debt. Mrs Max Wulf is president, with Jolannees as chair.

Altar Society St. Leo's Alter Society Mes Max Wulf Jarnonees

Brooks Units Ed to Vingini in Transit

Army dispatch reports Brooks units deployed to Vingini en route to Langley Hotel for service. Field commander Maj. Blanton T. Smith directs operations while Lieut. Robert Rulkoutter leads the troop train with 157 men aboard.

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Northwest Film Moves Over To Texas

The color drama Northwest Mounted Police will relocate to Texas for an extended run after San Antonio crowds couldn’t be accommodated. Starring Gacy Cooper and Medeleie Carroll with a cast including Paulelie Goddard Prag ton Foster Robert Preston Akim Tamiroff Lynng Overman George Bancroft and Kaller Hampden the program will feature a color cartoon and newsreel beside the Technicolor western tale about the Royal Canadian Mounted Police during the rebellion in Canada.

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Barnes to Speak at Laurel Church Service

Barnes will be guest speaker for the University of Life service at Tat Heights Methodist Church.

Barnes Laurel Church

Cafe Fight and Bridge Theft Shocks Aztec Show

A chaotic cafe fight scene unfolds amid a late night Aztec show, with a dramatic bridge steal disrupting the performance. The crew, led by an executive officer, struggles to salvage the premiere as a key performer fights to save the act. A short newsreel clip captures the tense sequence and the abrupt interruption.

Sam Union Enliy Agion Maclene Dieteich

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