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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1938

Page

4

Pan American Accord Reached After 10 Day Wording Dispute

Lima Peru Dec 21 principal delegations to the Pan American conference agreed on a declaration of cooperative action against aggression. The draft allows consultation against aggression and propaganda. Argentina won a point by not naming non American actions, while the United States secured a pledge all 21 republics could subscribe to. Delegates expect final draft after long sessions ending early morning.

Lima United States Argentina

Demands Stand On Un American Activities Panel

Wasington report: chairman Dies urged President Roosevelt and House leaders to affirm continuation of the House Committee on Un American Activities in the next Congress. He warned against insiders slipping into the capital to influence the panel. The four month inquiry nears completion with a report due. the committee asks for 3150000, while the House has appropriated 25000 for current work.

Wasitington Dies Roosevelt House House Committee On UN Benjamin Cohen White House Congress

Patman to Seek Federal Pensions for Non Taxpayers

Texarkana report: Representative Wright Patman of Texas announces a plan for a federal old age pension of 30 dollars monthly for citizens over 65 who do not pay income tax. He aims to push the proposal when Congress reconvenes, arguing the federal pension would curb calls for old age assistance. States could supplement the payment if they choose, but federal aid would operate independently.

Texarkana Wright Patman Texas Democrat Congress

San Antonio Tech Students Prepare Thanksgiving Baskets

The 53 Gavisary classes of San Antonio Vocational and Technical High School planned baskets of food clothing and toys for the needy. Delivery is set for Thursday, said L. W. Fox principal.

Tech Gavisary San] Antonio

Texas prison system defended by Governor Allred in eight installment

Governor James Allred, in his final legislative address, defended Texas prisons against critics. He proposed an impartial legislative inquiry led by Joseph Wearden of Victoria as first witness, explained rising costs, and argued reforms like segregation and trade schools offset criticisms. Per man operating cost last year was 252.39 dollars, down from 285.05. Notes on farming losses, venereal disease care, and higher guard salaries cited as cost drivers.

Austin INS James Allred Texas Joseph Wearden Victoria Wearden Texas Prison Board Alfred Han Ste

S. A. Man Dies of Gun Wound at San Angelo Hotel

Edward Piper, 23, of 111 Wickes Street, died in a hospital after a gun wound found at a hotel entrance in San Angelo. He had been recuperating from an injury at Possum Kingdom dam near Mineral Wells and was a former University of Texas law student. Funeral set for Thursday at Porter Lorling chapel with Rev. A V Boand officiating. burial in City Cemetery No. 4. He is survived by his mother Mrs. Clara Piper of San Antonio and sisters Emily Mimi and Juanita Piper.

S. A Edward Piper Wickes Street San Angelo Associated Press Possum Kingdom Mineral Wells University of Texas I. P Porter Lor= ling chapel A. V. Boand City Cemetery No Mya Clara Piper San Antonio Emily Mimi Juanita Piper

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