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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1934
Page
1
Houston sources report President in brief remarks praises return to normalcy, crediting strong leadership and community resilience. He arrays plans for fair work distribution, bank stability, and debt payments, stressing no one should owe or be owed beyond honest obligations. References to RFC aid and support for teachers indicate ongoing recovery efforts.
Washington reports more than 1300,500 in new credits to 125,600 farmers through cooperative production credit associations. Governor Myers of the farm administration notes business of these associations has risen since August 1. November new credit exceeds earlier highs, with more applications received than in any month since May.
In brief items from local districts events are listed, mentioning venues like Helotes Inn and Fredericksburg Orch along with upcoming dates. The notices reference a Midway satire event and activities around Sunday evenings with community groups and ambassadors.
The readable portion discusses a planner's habitual use and a vague plan with a Roosevelt reference. Names and places are unclear, making precise attribution impossible. The piece reads like a damaged OCR with stray phrases about plans and attire.
The Uhor Chow fraternity hosts a fiftieth anniversary Christmas dance at the Gunter hotel with present and past members attending. Notables including Weight, Riley, and Chester A. Balrick gather, with Lt. and Mrs. Patric Tanberlexe, Lt. and Mrs. David M. Schlatter, and other guests listed. A dinner party and several open-house events follow at local venues, featuring Frances Felder, Margaret Ogden, Carolyn Kampnian, Betsy Bard, and others from San Antonio and nearby cities.
About 70 year old Mrs M J Maule was awakened and saved minutes before the frame house at 1008 Buros Vista street burned. An unidentified hero aided her escape after a fire started by a wood stove. Loss estimated around 150 dollars for Lamaze and 1600 for the blaze.
Sereveport December 22 71 A Batten and Pan Tull Longviow Texas refinery employes renew charges against state highway patrol men detaining them and whisking them from jail to fall in the state for three days Jack Walker one patrolman says the men were arrested for possessing an excess ANNOUNCEMENT OF untaxed gasoline in their automobile White Bates Wind Hall filed a complaint with District Attorney James A. Galloway saying they were held in Bassidy Baton Rouge jails until release Thursday Davis seeks writs of habeas corpus to secure a federal case if charges are not filed locally Walker reports a signed statement from Tinton and Hull that they accompanied officers willingly while Batten and Hull claim force was used.
Mrs Ant Hamilton Cusack and her three children flee California authorities seeking refuge under a restraining court order. Los Angeles Sheriff Kilson pursued to intercept and serve the warrant as Cusack’s husband, Edmund Cusack of Los Angeles, travels from El Paso to California amid the manhunt. Authorities reported no direct sighting of the family in San Antonio or Cuero as of Friday night, with ongoing watch and dispatches guiding the pursuit.
Washington December 22 Wy supporters of the Pravier Lemke bill to refinance farm mortgages press a measure revised to set a 3 billion limit aimed at expanding currency. Representative Lemke says he will introduce the revised bill on opening day in the new session to authorize the Agriculture Department to refinance farm indebtedness with first mortgage real estate loans tied to property values. Loans would carry 1 1 2 percent interest with principal payable 7 1 2 percent annually. New currency would be permitted to finance the program.
December 22 dispatches from The Irapa Bee News agency report Soviet infantry entering Manchukuo near Tunging about 30 miles south of Suitonte. Harbin sources say Soviet troops seized some military equipment and were surrounded by Manchukuo forces, cutting communications as part of ongoing military actions.
A 64 year old man named Martin faced a criminal jury after a lengthy 14 hour session and was acquitted of thefts from a Midwestern utility. The verdict followed extensive deliberations. details of his future plans remain undisclosed. Extradition to Canada was mentioned in connection with related indictments.
Solenzales S. Bingham, 77, former San Antonio resident and army officer, died in Washington. He served as quartermaster of the Sixth Army Corps area and pressed for retirement benefits.
Swen D. Voting meets with Vidge CB to discuss shifting the work relief program. Alice Haskeh and Anka Haskeh, figures linked to Democratic leadership, join the conversation as about 90 U.S. industrial leaders press for changes. The event takes place near White Subhir Springs, Wyoming, highlighting industry leaders urging substitution of wage or time commitments for relief efforts.
A taxi driver on Richmond Avenue was ordered to drive out Sutherland Springs road by two youthful bandits who pressed a gun to him and took $6.15 from his pockets. One youth gave him 5 cents for breakfast before abandoning the car later on Blum Street.
A Warsaw telegram reports alleged assassins tied to a hostile group plotted against Soviet leaders. Zinoviev and Kamenev are said arrested, with trials possibly before five judges including Stalin. The report links the pair to a clandestine organization aiming to destabilize the Soviet regime through terror.
Houston reports the Reconstruction Finance Corporation will not take over the Denver and Rio Grande Western line. Instead the loan of 3.1 million dollars would be conditional on preserving the road’s independence. RPG chairman Jesse Jones stated the Denver and Salt Lake Western would not be acquired.
Michael M. Syret a New Orleans merchant filed suit in San Francisco alleging Allen R. Langendorf a bakery company official caused the death or loss of his wife Fay B. Syret. The complaint seeks $100,000 damages and mentions events dating from November 10 in Reno and a charge from New Orleans.
A broadcaster details a San Francisco to Kansas to Philadelphia network link for a 60 minute broadband show and a Saturday night schedule featuring radio programs across NBC CBS and Southwest networks. The piece notes orchestras choirs and guest creators with a focus on American life and holiday programming.
Washington December reports outline Army Engineers plans for river and flood control projects nationwide. Notable statewide figures include Neches River 21 million, Brazos River 49 million, Guadalupe 16 million, Buffalo Bayou 5 million, and Freeport harbor 3 million. Authorities seek funding through congressional appropriation for improvement programs.
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