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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1937

Page

3

Congress Debates Referendum on War Powers and Conscription

Washington dispatch reports a push in Congress for constitutional amendments to grant Americans a direct vote on entering wars and on overseas conscription. Senator La Follette and Representative Ashbrook lead the drive, arguing the Balfour document proves government secrecy on war decisions and that the people should decide, except in case of defense against invasion of the continent.

William K. Watchinson Washington INS United States Congress Senate House Genalor Robert M. LaFollette Wisconsin William A. Ashbrook Ohio Arthur Capper Repubican Kansas International LaFollette LaFollette Stashbrook

Kleberg Announces WPA Grants for Texas Projects

Representative Richard M. Kleberg of Corpus Christi said the WPA allocated 7214 dollars for a sewing room project in Guadalupe County and 4135 dollars for a simple project in Atascosa County.

Washington Richard M. Kleberg Corpus Cbristi WPA Guadalupe County Atascess County

Heifetz Guests CBS Tonight With Fred Allen Show

Reader note: Fred Allen returns to Town Hall NBC with wife Portland Hoffa and guest Lionel Stander. Allen, under a new two year contract, launches fifth year with Sua sponsor. Tonight’s program includes Heifetz with Andre Kostelanetz orchestra, Eddie Cantor songs, Jack Fulton tenor, and Arch Oboler Lights Out tale Little Old Lady. Tommy Dorsey debuts The Morning After.

Fred Allen Hollywood Nb.c Town Hall Film Capital Fred New York Renwicke Cary Allen Fred Plang Town Hall News Mighty Allen Peter van Steeden King’s Men Paul Whiteman Lionel Stander Jascha Heifetz Wil Andre Kastelanetz KTSA Eddie Cantor Deatu Durbin Jack Fulton Arch Oboler

Radio Programs and Orchestras on Wednesday Listings

A dense program listing shows WEDNESDAY radio schedules across stations like WM, WOAI and CBS with multiple orchestras and hosts. It highlights Frank Dalley’s Orchestra, Annie Medi, The Singing Gauchos, Harlem Serenade, Musical Buddies, and various studio shows, news blocks, and dance hours.

Frank Dalley Jack "Armaurone Sotimie Allen Ashearohen Annie Fabot Annite Medi Harslem

Poll on War Suppressed by Reserve Officers Association

Washington November 17 The Reserve Officers Association suppressed a poll of its 33 000 members on a proposal for the United States to renounce overseas war scrap embargo policy and conduct commerce with belligerents on a cash and carry basis The move followed Army officers discussions with the association magazine editor The poll had been announced in the November issue after President Roosevelt’s Chicago speech diplomats saw the speech as signaling the United States would tend to apply sanctions against Japan to halt its war on China

CAMA International News Service Washington Reserve Officers Association Today United States Army Officers Disclosed Association Magralns Chicago Europe Japan

S. A. Man Heads Texas Cleaners

Lubboul, au rerun Veans Association of Clowney and Dyers will meet in Ausbin next year, it was decided at the closing session of the annual convention here. Pat Trenen of San Antonio, former vice president, was elevated to the presidency, succeeding Te. Berry of Port Worth, John Stinson of TLithhhack was named vice president, and Les Haynes of Tylor, secretary and treasurer.

Lubboul Au Rerun Veans Association of Clowney and Dyers Ausbin Pat Trenen San Antonio Te. Berry Port Worth John Stinson Tlithhhack Proesalent Les Haynes Tylor

Skelly Oil Acquires Dominican Concession for 200,000 Hectares

The Skelly Oil Company announced it has acquired an oil concession of 200,000 hectares in the Dominican Republic and plans extensive development. The deal marks a major expansion for Skelly and follows other company statements about future activity in the region.

Skelly Tulsa Okin Skelly Ol Company AM Oi San Dominican Republic

Short WaveUNESDAY Rome Sop Om Band Concert

A fragmented listing of international band events and talks titled Treasures and Curiosities In Italian Libraries by Prof Guarnas. Includes concert times and stations across Europe and Asia with multiple broadcasters and dates, including Tokyo and Sydney programs and a Gh ert and Sullivan Opera segment.

Unesday Rome Sop Guarnas Ehnlit Mulzoa Netherlands Viwargen RAC En Spira Orchestra OSB. Bls m Oalang Berlin Lizzmer Tokio Jepnean Navy Sydney Australia Thwesday Ney Tulamnerburg Awe Koko Oy Kugnuta

Missionaries Evacuate Near Shanghai Amid Bombardment Fears

A group of American missionaries fled Huchoy in Cheklang province 180 miles southwest of Shanghai due to looming Japanese air raids. Evacuees include Miss Bue Stanford of Waco Texas while Miss Athria McElwrorth of Arlington Texas stayed to assist refugees. Southern Methodist missionaries from Changehow near Nanking also evacuated ahead of the advance.

Shanghai Huchoy Cheklang Bue Stanford Waco Texas Athria McElwrorth Arlington Hudson Southern Methodist Nanking

Husband, 90, Gets $10 Alimony Award

Long Beach California November report says a ninety year old man was granted ten dollars a month as temporary alimony from his wife amid pending divorce proceedings. The judge noted alleged dissipation of funds and the couple prepared for further testimony at trial.

Long Beach Calif INS Clayton Ng

Radio Programs for Tomorrow Schedule Shifts Throughout Day

Tomorrow's radio lineup lists numerous programs across channels A to N, including Music at Clock, Morning Varieties, The Hotel Reporter, and American School of the Air. The schedule shows times, program titles, and some host or sponsor details, with a mix of songs, news, and children's segments.

ATSA Richard Maxwell Dalton Brothers Vorkon Myrt Marga Lee Tayior Jenny Hdwin GW Sam The Valeo of Experience TNN Killy Rove Ted and Bill Howard Neumaér Hotel Reporter American School of the Air Oklationa Playtoys Rob Byran Army Band Hilltop House Breakfant O—Henins Betty Bob Larry Larnon Orcaniet Normaan Sherr Vist Fosh Higeins Ohi Rouse Onticello Aikh—Solgist Texas Farm Snd Natl Farm Hume Maur Alver Serenade io—Young Widder Jorau Judy Jane Penper Young S—Ho Perkins Seda Oneilla O—News the Guiding Liout Tery Aces Itty Heerd Golden Melodies Beatrice Firlax Johnny Tobnston

Big Bend Park Fund Drive Group Named

Fort Worth Nov 17. Wendel Mazes of Brownwood day had planned a drive for funds for the Big Bend National Park. Bevett committeesmen named with others to follow. Those named include Gene Abersate Calventon CGN Bissett EL Fago John W Carpenter Dallas Col W 5 Tut Ue San Antonio Harry Hines state Aishway commissioner and James RH Regore Fort Worth.

Big Bend Park Fort Worth Brownwood Big Bend Harry Hines Aishway James RH. Regore Fork Worth

New London PTA brings safety talk with schoolhouse fire film

Nearly 1000 PTA members in New London attend a safety conference showing film footage from the March New London schoolhouse fire that killed eight hundred children. The bleak program underscored fire prevention and public safety measures for school facilities and evacuations.

New London X- Fyslen

MacArthur Status to Be Fixed After Retirement

Manila Nov 4 In a development affecting the commonwealth military setup President Quezon will decide MacArthur's future status after his retirement from the United States Army as a general in December.

General MacArthur Manila Mamel Quezon Douglas Macarthur Commonwealth United Era Army

Ecrontic Irritations Relief Promoted by Local Druggists

An old note advertises a remedy named Ecrontic Irritations and a relief ointment famed for over twenty years. The claim references varied ingredients and states the product is sold at druggists. The wording is garbled but evokes a period advertising tone and a dated health remedy.

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Falfurrias Doctor Dies at 44 in Home

Dr. C Kirke Russell of Falfurrias age 44 died at his home from a heart attack. He was past president of the Brooks Jim Wells Duval Counties Medical association. Oldest auto worker M J Murray of Oldsmobile, said to be America's oldest major car maker employee, recently celebrated his 85th birthday.

Falfurrias Alice C. Kirke Russell Brooks-Jim Walls-Du- Val Counties tha_l B” Bai M. J. Murray Oldsmobile America Murrey

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