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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1933

Page

4

Connally declares new deal turning tide for economy

In a radio address from Washington on August 11 Senator Connally of Texas praised five months of new deal policy. He cited happier business sentiment, lower deficits, preserved credit, a working farm bill, rising prices, and growing employment as signs the economy is recovering under the Democratic administration. He credited Franklin Roosevelt and banking crisis actions with restoring national confidence.

Wasrington D. G To Connally Democrat of Teas Connally Senate Franklin Fooeevelt

San Antonio School Custodians Rent and Allowance Debate

At a Tuesday San Antonio school board meeting the future of rent free housing and a five dollar gas and light allowance for custodians of 12 local schools was debated. President R. S. Menefee urged ending both rent and gas and lights while others favored keeping free rent and providing only the gas and electric bill support for Sunday and weekday duty. Further discussion was planned.

San Antonio Menefee

Social and wedding news from San Antonio events

Social notes detail dinners, theatre, and bridal parties across San Antonio. Miss Oligis Nolte hosts a dinner for Miss Jodia Shibbs of Monroe with a Sunken Garden theater party by the Civic Opera Company. Guests include Miss Suzanne Price, the Price-Odom bridal party, and out of town visitors for Joe Price-Odom’s wedding.

Oligis Nolte Jodia Shibbs Monroe Sunken Garden San Antonio Civic Opera Company Artists’ Inn Paley Cordero Mery McVayin Aalia Wallaughby Misa Frances Barretton St. Anthony Hotel Suzanne Price Ste Miss Molly Bond Hares Gunter Hotel Soe Guy Learye Qudom New Orleans Milford Searle Susy Gates Hagle Pass Joe Price-Odom Dr. Odom Odom San Antonio Marion Odam Joseph D'antant Michael Bakey Lake Charles Helen Skelly

Local option elections in many Texas counties planned

Bandera and dozens of counties including Dallas Tarrant Kerr and Uvalde will hold local option elections August 26 alongside the state election. An organized anti Prohibition group led by Representative PL Anderson says votes may be required to authorize the county commission. Special precinct votes allowed where pre prohibition subdivisions voted dry. Strikes at Finch Cigar Co prompt meetings calling for public support and union formation among 300 strikers plus 75 added workers.

Bandera Texas Teglon Plaza Story County PL. Anderson Uberal Anderson Kerr County Loeral Ceel Jecal Oplian Angelina Jim Wells Bwisher Rusk Titus Bailey Uvalde Knox Lamar Harrison Polwer Bosque Denton Menard Young Palo Pinta Comanche Baylor Lie Salle Newlan Live Oak Coleman Dimmitt Brewster Marion Lipscomb Jim Hoge Kleburg Wichita Sabine Parner Moore Reeves Dallas Tarrant Whuler Alascona Matiny Marin Jones Nolan Coneha Throckniiring Btepheris Brown Milam Erath Webb Delf Davis Rates Hardeman Owls Waskeil Shackelford Braxrta Mitchell Camp Cathiran Kaufman Floyd Franklin Howard Lynn Terry Parker Smith Laving Sam- Pusne Comal Finch Cigar Company Buena Vista Street Union Hall Msta Moras South Fecor Ernst Reader Publc

Search Starts for Armed Trio in Texas

Aug 16 report from Texas says 9 Philip Lee Miller of the highway patrol organized a chase between Corpua Obriall and Lannie for a sedan hearing. A woman and a second woman are described as heavily armed. Miller suspects one of the men could be Clyde Barrow.

Corpub Chrigti Texas Lioil Lee Miler File Hig Neny Patrol Corpua Obriall Lannie Clyde Barrow

Farm Trouble Spurs National Guard Request

Farmers and one official appealed for national guard protection as about 150 ranchers and workers clashed with pick handles clubs and gas pipes at orchards near Yakima, Washington. A. J. Elliott of Tehale county issued the request after nearly all 700 workers at the Tagus Beach ranch walked out for shorter hours and higher wages. State officials said no immediate action would be taken.

San Francisco Aig National Guard Pacific Mear Yakime Wash Tagus Beach Ranch Sit

Two Seizures Reported by Dry Agents in City

Two seizures were reported by W B Rennolds head of the prohibition division. Menue Fepr was arraigned before the United States commissioner and held on a 507 bond in a case tied to a 40 gallon still whiskey and 200 gallons of mash. A Waco agent seized a still and two automobiles near Austin. Real estate ads note values in the classified section.

W. B. Rennolds Tew Jooas Prohibition Office Division of Investigation Rennolds Menue Fepr United States Morales Street Waco Austin

Bexar Adopts New Budget by Commissioners Court

The Bexar county budget of 1 140 840.31, down 107 623.94 from last year, was adopted unanimously at a public hearing Tuesday. County Clerk George W Huntress Jr. pushed for 50 cents per birth or death recorded. others questioned the cost. Sheriff Albert Hausser secured a $200 monthly prison guard key fee. Attendees included Judge O M Filshugh, C Elmore of the San Antonio Real Estate Board, and Ben H Howard Investment banker.

Bexar County Commissioners’ Court George W. Huntress Jr Huntress O. M. Filshugh C. Elmore San Antonio Real Estate Board Ben H. Howard Albert Hausser

Health Supplies and Cafeteria Utensils Buy by School Board

San Antonio Board awarded contracts Tuesday for elementary health education supplies and cafeteria dishes. Vendors Spalding and Brothers, Potchernick's Hardware, C and S Sporting Goods, and Dibbie Sporting Goods supplied health items. Dishes contracts went to Newton and Weller, Polehernleks, and Southwestern Specialty Company. Next board meeting set for weekend or Monday to discuss the new budget.

San Antonio Newton and Weller Polehernleks Southwestern Specialty Company Newts Ai Imarneed

Wallace Watches Grain Market as Pegging Near End

Secretary Wallace announced the Department of Agriculture is monitoring potential issues if minimum prices on the nations grain market are suspended at close of trading. He noted no decision had been made by the department, while the Chicago Board of Trade has not yet set its final course. In Winnipeg, the grain exchange held an emergency session and established minimum prices for grain futures to support wheat and coarse grains, with openers rising sharply from last night's close.

Wallace Washington, D.C Department of Agriculture Chicago Board of Trade Winnipeg Man Whnnipeg Grain Exchange

Japanese court martial hears plot to assassinate ambassador

Testimony in the court martial of 10 naval officers charged with assassinating Prime Minister Inukai and carrying out terror acts in May 1932 describes a plan to kill the American ambassador to provoke friction with the United States. Lieutenant Kia Tho, a defendant, said two officers seriously considered the plot and planned further assassinations as their contribution to the extremist cause, but were arrested before execution. The ambassador's post was vacant at the time, with Joseph Grew not yet arrived and W Cameron Forbes away.

Kia Tho America Tyo Shanghai Lieut Baruo Oba Joseph BP. Grew W. Cameron Forbes

60 Pvt Home Loan Requests Eligible

James Bhaw state manager of the Home Owners Loan corporation estimated today that 60 percent of loan applications are eligible. More than 40,000 applications have been received and forwarded to county appraisers and attorneys. Tenants are urged to check Rental Classified Ads in Light Classifieds for placements.

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