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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1934
Page
3
In Salt Lake City on April 19 a water shutoff left 125 animals at the zoo with no drinking water. Zoo and city officials clashed over payment as Water Commissioner George D Keyser threatened to release animals if the bill remained unpaid. The Salt Lake Zoological Society runs the facility.
The piece quotes Dr Wirt Readers Service and criticizes the investigating committee for suppressing discussion. It recalls James A Reed as a distinguished ex senator who failed to secure a proper hearing for Dr Wirt. It questions radical administration aims and cites air mail incidents as warning signs.
General Johnson narrowly escapes tragedy as President Roosevelt tours Florida. The party travels by special train along the coast with General Johnson industrial administrator and Donald Richberg aboard. Roosevelt jokes with reporters about the close call while outlining views on recovery act matters and addressing tax bill uncertainty.
About 400 students from ten counties will attend the annual district interscholastic meet at Jefferson High School this Saturday per School Superintendent J. C. Gochran. The morning events include declamation extemporaneous speaking one act plays essay writing and typewriting with athletic preliminaries. Finals occur in the afternoon with participants from Andera Bexar Kerr Comal Atascosa Guadalupe Wilson Gillespie Kendall and Kerr counties.
BE. R. Goodwin announced Thursday that National Clean-up Week, held annually in about 9904 communities nationwide, will run from April 20 to April 23. He represents the chamber of commerce health committee shaping the event's observances and notes lawn and vacant yard improvements aim to relieve unemployment.
NGUSTOSN April 13 A boy known as Scooter Helly arrived at the terminal after a 1700 mile trek to be greeted by his mother Mrs Dorothy Fells in Monaton. His coat bore a baggage label and he was checked for safe keeping. He traveled with a party and carried an envelope with his half fare hill and $2.25 in cash.
In a Washington hearing dispute, Rep Swick cites former Senator Reed’s involvement as proof of a serious situation. Jim Reed of Missouri is identified as among the counsel for Dr Wirt, prompting claims of a push for a quick determination by the committee’s majority.
Washington April 12 A proposal to legislate a $300 000 000 appropriation from Reconstruction finance funds to aid financially distressed cities was reported as ready for President Roosevelt's consideration. Secretary Morgenthau and RFC chairman Jesse Jones reportedly tentatively approve. Returns Profit Chicago April 12 The Fair department store on State street posted a net profit of $250 571 for year ended January 31 1934, vs a loss of $667 246 previous year amid unprecedented conditions. Wise comments question the truth of charges demanding a thorough investigation. if false they seek vindication to aid national recovery.
In Washington D C on April 1 Alabama coal operators refused NRA demands for a seven hour day and higher wages, threatening a civil war in the bituminous fields. Forney Johnston accused Hugh B Johnston of arbitrary action approving a new schedule. Tense exchanges with UMW leader John L Lewis followed as both sides accused the other of browbeating and grandstanding.
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