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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1937

Page

2

Canadians in Bridge Lead in Americas Championship

Washington reports mixed pairs play in the eleventh annual Americas bridge tournament. Mrs J. A. Pawlkner of Tilleville Ontario and P. B. Sheardown of Tantono Ontario led the session with 173 points in the test round. Mrs TH GC Young of Fywoods PA and GC HL Goren of Philadelphia posted strong scores as officials note a lower score due to fewer boards. Contestants will play two sessions with a possible silent if required.

CIA. Arcaniette Temn

New Jersey C LO Seeks Aid From Lewis

New Jersey C LO leaders sought writ relief and aid from Lewis JAHSEY CTb. Their sentences and arraignment date are noted as the group faces charges in common pleas. Several men were released on bail while awaiting grand jury action after a concerted attempt to overturn workers' rights.

Jahsey Ctb G.uled Jemey Criday Sith Maar Weark Hague Potter Commart Ublawni Assembly

Truce Ends Grave Diggers Strike in New York

In Brooklyn at Giveraprond cemetery workers return to duty after a two week truce. About 25 haveles await burn, following a Saturday walkout by 100 seasonal staff amid reports of mayoral actions and treasury receipts and expenditures in Washington.

New York Trev Giveraprond Brooklyn Ladky Tron Pendhiyie Florella J. MiGuardin

Wounded Boy Returns Home After Hospital Stay

A wounded boy named Daines Thrhis, from Devine, was released to return home Wednesday after treatment at Santa Rosa hospital. He had been injured in an incident at the war, was met by Avie Abtosud who helped him to his residence, and the local authorities reported the sequence of events as the boy entered his home and was assisted by relatives.

Daines

Willkie proposals for utility peace during White House talks

Willkie urged President Roosevelt to back a large construction program to boost employment through a broad “ableness peace” deal. He pressed reforms in rate making and valuation, advocated selling TVA power to private realities, and urged phasing out intermediate holding companies within three years while preserving existing owners.

Wilkie Roostvelt White House Willkie Ter Tinssie Valley Authority Metedecal Power Commission URGRE TVA Fale Tribune Tey~ Waltons Nyack

Accordion Stolen in Fort Siam Houston Crime Report

A thief with a musical ear led police to hunt Wednesday after I. F. Walla of Croskett Street reported his accordion stolen while Johnnny Arbuckle of 1714 Rogers noted a burglary with nothing taken. E. E. Forier at Camp Nomoyle reported a theft from his tent. J. W. Witt on Avenue B said a window opened and an electric vent and shirt were stolen.

I. F. Walla Fort Siam Houston Croskett Street Johnnny Arbuckle Rogers E. E. Forier Camp Nomoyle J. W. Witt Y Avenue B

Girl Learns to Build Airplanes at Mineola Event

Miss Kelley, 25, of Grapeland Street, plans to travel from December to Bultermee in Minimal for all-American air races. She will join the Tay toy Ahem company to help build an airplane while studying welding at night. She already holds a pilot’s license from Stinson Field and recently won a first place in a spin landing contest at Lock Haven.

Bultemee Minmal Fis Kelley Bebe Kelley Antata Grapeland Street Lock Haver Tayioy Ahem Riley Leland Song Hangar Six Stinson Field Lock Haven

Housing Problem: Kitchen Room Dilemma in Housing Policy

Washington dispatch reports Housing Administrator Nathan Straus pursuing reform on kitchen and bathroom standards for one room and multi room dwellings. The inquiry targets public housing programs and large city projects, with cost notions cited from fifteen to twenty percent increases and room-by-room construction guidelines.

Washington Nathan Straus

Heights Fire Chief Resigns From Alamo Heights Dept

Fire Chief R. Hill of the Alamo Heights department announced his resignation to Mayor Hobert O'Grady and will leave December 15. He has led the department for three years and seeks a West Texas position. Hill previously served at San Antonio Fire Department Camp Stanley and the Fort Sam Houston remount depot before leading Alamo Heights.

Hill Alpin Hobert O'Grady Jalamo Heights West Texas Amer Wre San Antonio, Firs Camp Stanley Fort Slim Houston Remount Depot Alamo Hrights

Sanidh Scores Taxes and Citizens Unite in Protest

In New York a chaotic exchange unfolds as officials debate tax policy and its impact on capital flow. Former governors comment on citizen anger, referencing taxes as a major obstacle to industry. Attendees warn that rising levies threaten job creation and financial stability for communities.

Housing aid group to hear federal official in San Antonio

Boward Lekinel Smith, head of the Federal Housing Administration in Washington DC, will be the principal speaker at a housing conference at the St Anthony Hotel. The event is sponsored by local real estate and architecture groups and aims to discuss methods to design and cite low cost homes within a target price range. The meeting is open to the public and will include W E Clark and Mica Wutding from the Federal Housing Administration office to provide guidance.

Boward Lekinel Smith Shiet Arch- Hert Federal Housing Administration Washington, D. C St. Anthony American Reto Sumermen's Association San Antonio I Real Estate Board Smith Wil H. Clark Smili Federal Housing Aantinist Lion Mica Wutding

Weather Summary Amid Snow and Rain Across Regions

A weather digest lists varied conditions across multiple cities with notes on precipitation and cloud cover. Regions including Denver Des Moines Houston and New Orleans show mixtures of rain snow and clear spells with temperatures around the 60s, 70s, and 80s in places, alongside reports of fog and cloudy skies.

Taos Bex An Athenee Alhanes Lowe Attila Binwhaslife Tex Vitaly Ieremy Choudy Aline FOX Denver Des Moines Una Dinuly Dorie Prao Fort Rivith Ark Galveston Helena Mont Houston Claie Nan Clary Mae Cy BMW New Orleans Clauwly New York N.Y

Murder in a Mossy Storefront Sparks Neighborhood Fear

Detective Caph J. Rittey questioned witnesses and admitted the motive was unclear after Ritter fired shots at a group of children outside a store four doors away, leaving Sun Rtokes Ty mortally wounded and Mary Bien Colerai gravely injured in the street. Neighbors reported the incident near the store as Captain R. A. Johnson led the investigation.

Moss Getther Caph J. Rittey Follee R. A. Johnson Ritter Sun Rtokes Mary Bien Colerai

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