14 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1937
Page
1
In the post office lobby, Christmas seal booths remain open through December 24. The Tuberculosis Society appeal has drawn generous local support, with Herman H. Ochs, general chairman, noting a total of 400 dollars raised to date.
Eight federal positions are open with competitive examinations announced by the U.S. Civil Service Commission. Naval architect wages range up to 2800 dollars. agricultural economists, physiologists, and assistants offered 2600 to 4600 dollars. Other posts include principal consultant in child welfare services at 35600 and principal consultant in medical social work for children at 4600 dollars. Information available at the Fortimer Information Center, Fortimer, via the Albany post office.
Mayor Quin said he wrote Nathan Strauss of the federal housing authority to outline steps for San Antonio to obtain money for slum clearance. James Graves, head of the Junior Chamber, also asked Strauss for prompt attention as 10 cities already received funding. The plan offers loans up to 80 percent, grants up to 25 percent, and 16 percent for orchestrated costs with up to 20 percent city contributions. Money totals include $500 million in authority, with $190 million available this year and $200 million over the next two years. San Antonio seeks $1,000,000 for slum clearance, aiming to replace cleared areas with low income housing not costing more than $4,000 per unit.
Washington reports a cabinet dinner will inaugurate two months of formal White House functions. President and Mrs Roosevelt will host guests including the vice president, diplomatic corps, Supreme Court justices, and the speaker. About 60 to 80 invited will attend if in town.
Snow and sleet coated Virginia regions as fog caused travel hazards and school and work disruptions. The storm blanketed much of the state with temperatures around 24 to 40 degrees, with accidents reported amid slick roads and reduced activity.
Edwards was arraigned before U S Commissioner Paw A Tackhart on a mail fraud charge. Postal Inspectors say he devised a scheme using chain letter methods to collect money from a home based operation. Bond set under 400 dollars.
Mary Norton, chairwoman and labor advocate, outmaneuvers 20 male members on the wage and hour bill debate. She pushes a complete amendment to rewrite the bill, prompting resistance before the committee caves and she gains footing in labor department reform efforts.
The document lists weather observations across numerous locations including Galvestonto, Helena, Houston, Jacksonville, Laredo, and many others. It notes rainfall totals, snow or cloud conditions, and general trends such as clear skies or cloudiness. The entry appears as a garbled OCR compilation with scattered figures like 20.88 inches and references to January and December measurements.
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