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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1939

Page

3

Security Act changes lauded amid New Deal debate

The article reports on public reception to amendments to the Social Security Act endorsed by reformers and President Roosevelt, arguing the changes secure benefits while expanding federal credit and the economy. It notes critics warn of increased government debt and shifting burdens onto younger workers.

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Park Permit Row Sets Mexican Independence Day Fete

A settlement ends the dispute over a Mexican Independence Day celebration in Preysthilie. O'Connor, former executive secretary of the Native American Voters' league, claimed he secured the permit with Col. Tutt. Martinez of the league and others disagreed, but an agreement names Martinez in charge of the national celebration while O'Connor remains tied to the organizing body. The event spans September 14 to 18 with a queen election and a midnight show. The Mexican consul general contested claims and the plan includes a separate celebration at the Municipal auditorium and a visit to Mexico City officials.

Preysthilie Hitself Nilive American Voters’ League Werthestay Bam Pejira Park Omar Ansele Peer al Jocei O'Conner Martinez Oconney Jeaghe Martines Mailer Vist Lazaro Cardeanng Mexico la Antonio O'Conor

Texas Rangers Shake Up and New Headquarters Posts

Austin hosts the Texas Rangers dispatching a September 1 redistribution creating a Headquarters division in Austin and district offices in Dallas Houston Lubbock and other cities. Col Homer Gyllison Jr safety director says inspectors and secretaries are abolished and Ernest Best will lead the Austin Headquarters company with several captains named for district posts in Houston Dallas Lubbock and others.

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Symbol Addressed Letters Decried In Post Office Draft

Four post office workers spent two hours dealing with symbol laden envelopes. They concluded the letter was for Becky Fern Webb. At East King’s Highway Quill urged Jeter oysters to reevaluate practice.

Ripler Dan Quill Quill Bill Becky Fern Webb East King’s Highway Ubwan

Last Rites Planned for John S Brown in Groesbeck

Funeral services for John Stepven Brown aged 61 of 424 West Mamelia will be held Friday in Groesbeck Texas. Brown is described as a food and drug inspector with survivors including widow Ara Virginia Wood Browns daughter Irene Brownson and son Wim Brown along with brother W O Threw of Okeour Oklahoma and other relatives.

Groesbeck Brown John Stepven Brown West Mamelia Lubag Sunavors Ara Virginia Wood Browns Dawghorr Irene Brownson Wim Brown Broiler W. O Okeoulee Okla Wichie Fails Ts Mlm Mexia P.M Bown Groes~ Wook Treas Reese Af Gorsieans

Remonts of acd. Commie repurte at chager cogmierd board meeting

The board of directors of the junior chamber of commerce met to discuss remon ts of acd and commie reports received in a terse session. The misspelled notes indicate a gathering to review the reports and plan next steps.

ACD Commie Che Junior Chaker Cogmierd

CHECK PRINTS OF DEAD MAN DETERMINE IDENTITY

Fragmented OCR describes examination of prints and marks on a body found near a laundry marker. Investigators compare prints to potential suspects and discuss timing and causation. The report references local officers and a county scene possibly tied to a military or police inquiry.

Fails From Beds Injure Two

A garbled report describes two people injured after falling from a bed setup near a county jail. One man fractured a skull when a seat collapsed, sending him to hospital. Other details are unclear due to damaged OCR text.

Milk strike in Utica escalates amid New York shortages

Utica reports a serious milk strike as New York City suppliers face a 25 percent shortage. Union leaders warn of a boycott while rioting and picket deaths surface, with Archin Wright claiming evolving wages and a swift end within a week amid the Dairy Farmers’ scare.

Utica New York City Wnlon Archin Wright

Mayor Maverick Defends Meeting Approval Linking Liberty to Library History

Mayor Maury Maverick defended allowing a Communist meeting at the Municipal Auditorium during a Library Board gathering. He cited the New England witch trials and the Magna Carta to argue liberty grows from books, teaching, and a free press, noting officials can be mobbed for upholding the Constitution.

New England Maury Maverick Maverick Jearning Jeaning Salem Dysteria England Gibbert Lang

Detective Seeks Victim in Holdup Case Disappears

Otto Selehmaan the detective sought the complainant in a holdup case alleging $15 stolen and spare items. The suspect, Perry’s witness, vanished after two confessed moments and a misaddressed lead at 2203 West Commerce. Martinez and Becerra face charges, Martinez 17 with 504 12 North Santa Rosa, Becerra 17 with no listed address. Spectacles recovered. Daniel Sanchez, 15, a county juvenile inmate, noted by Reno Guerrero. Сто

Otto Selehmaan Elhy Thuesday Pintendencine A. DB Perry Parece Leichman Cougaband Commerce Street Dub Lharges Agsinsé Martinez Santa Rosa Avenue Raml¢n Becerra Daniel Sanchez Howe Reno Guerrero Suverine Alticer

Delisi Named Legion Delegate for G Welisl District

Delisi was unanimously selected as district representative to the American Legion convention in Waco August 25 to 29 and to the national convention in Chicago September 27. Nation Commander Chadwick named him Legion Representative at the annual dinner in Chicago. The article notes Delisi’s service as master electrician in World War II and mentions library and community figures present at the event.

Delisi Legion G. Welisl Americyn Legion Commanier Truraday Ue Department of Texty American Legion Waco Americano Levin Chicago Detisi Stennen Chadwick

Vocational Co operative Program Planned For San Antonio Students

The San Antonio area will host interviews and part time cooperative training as students from high schools such as Brackenridge Havlendnny Harlandale and others are invited. Coordinators J E Hil ant Clarkson Groos Hen nes Rambo George Blitz Mary Pardue oversee the program with T E Stuisman L W Fox SW Sento and an advisory committee of employers. Students will work one day per week with a sponsor employer while attending school, gaining instructional materials and real work experience.

Stauronts San Antonio Ristributive San Antonio Tech J. E. Hil Ant Clarkson Groos Brackenridge High School Hennes Rambo Sir Harlandale High School George Blitz Mary Pardue T. E. Stuisman San Aulanto L. W. Fox Snd SW. Sento Harlandale Superin Benderil

Assault Charges After Beating in County Court

In County Court at Law No 2 on Thursday two men faced aggravated assault charges connected to an alleged beating of Arthur Jar at 1753 West Poplar Street Tumday Sight. Defendants Eugene Rorenr and Tom Rocha were named with addresses on Bow Lai Rest Street and 105 Aubery Street.

Arthur Jar West Poplar Street Tumday Eugene Rorenr Bow Lairest Street Tom Rocha Aubery Street

S A Man Held for Fayette Sheriff

A S A man was held by Fayette County Sheriff on charges tied to a burglary at a Plano jewel store. The suspect reportedly left Fistonia and reached San Antonio two hours after the burglary occurred Friday night. Local officers were notified and the case moved to county authorities.

Cope Aquuis Jing Fistonia San Antonio

Kodak Panoramic N Film Promises Clear Enlargements

The advertisement promotes Kodak film for miniature cameras including the Bantam, touting fine grain negatives and sharp enlargements. It highlights Kodak Panoramic N Film and Panimnia-X as options, urging consumers to request from Lasuman Kodak Co., Neehester, N.Y.

Astman Lasuman Kodak Co Neehester, N.Y

New Low Prices On Kordaks From Major Plant

Advertising copy proclaims new low prices on Kordaks with claims of reduced manufacturing costs. The notice promises lower prices and invites readers to contact local dealers for details and timing.

Kordaks Waatnan

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