National Tone Cerf Outlook for 1938 Trade and Labor Trends
A year end national economic survey notes employment and wages up from four months prior, with strong gains in New York stocks and industrial activity in steel, autos, oil, and power. Roosevelt’s pending message to Congress sparks debate on policy, economy, and the fate of the NRA, while labor factions threaten to hold the closed shop in key factories. Inflationary pressures, cautious markets, and uncertain fiscal plans color expectations for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevel
Pearce
Reikeay
Courts CORTURATEIN COURT and Tangled Names in Local Fine List
A chaotic OCR fragment lists fines and names such as Garza Tesus Whit and Gus Wilson, with numerous garbled words and scattered personal names. It references court fines, accusations, and acquittals in a jumbled ledger style, including mentions of Perea May Ge and Aldana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corturatein Court
Skink Sudsr
Garza
Jer Boraths
Evens
Rexol
Gus Wilson
Porm
Cliff Mayhew
H. Hermanderat Burra
Aldana
Carniorn
Serouls Hargienis
Tape Seetey
Possercloy
Ada M
Joshua
AFL Membership Figures Amid Labor Fracture Debate
The American Federation of Labor reports total AFL affiliated union membership as of August 3, with 2,422,992 members this year. The piece notes the imperial controversy splitting the federation into factions led by John K. Lewis who advocates industry based organizing, and mentions a suspension by the executive council affecting some unions while tallying the overall membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
John K. Lewis
Executive Council
Counci S Fleuses
Valley oil discoveries spark activity in Hidalgo and Webb counties
Oil operators push tests across Hidalgo, Webb, and surrounding counties with multiple new completions. Wells like Glenn Brothers No. 2 Marty Heres de Chapa and others report depths around 2,900 feet with varying production from a few barrels to tens of barrels daily. Active leases and locations span Edinburg, Hall, and Victoria locales as crews evaluate Sandstone sands and deeper pay zones amid ongoing weekend operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valgay Compee
Big Grand Valley
Glenn Brothers
Marty Heres de Chapa
Hidalgo
Yell
A. Gratin
Praca Fondyen
Harlow
Deep Pay
Ligboa
Marsat Danverst Sholway Sga
Cleverey
Loeton
Id Peains
Spud
Star Courte
Tia Crande
Week Oil Company
Bank Downe
Ail Ski
Seti Tech
Neweal
Excobas
Meakin
Roscoe No. Ad Bustagente Heirs
Esenbay
Rescue No
Buslementa
Magnolia Petroleum Contpany
Haynes
Combas
Hine
Sind
Nash
Blank Gurvey
Obituaries list for local residents and families
Obituary notices for Mrs Martha Wagener and multiple local residents detail survivors and service arrangements. Entries mention diverse ages from 3 months to 96, birthplaces Germany Austria Arkansas and Texas, and locales including San Antonio Seguin Denison Dallas Houston and Greenville. Services are noted at Shelley chapel Riebe chapel and Post chapel with various ministers officiating and interments planned at local cemeteries. Survivors include spouses children and siblings with numerous named relatives across cities and states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Wagener
West Gramacy Place
Germany
Serviers
Manny Atterwen
Fatheran
Seguin
Daughins
Mes
Mary Bolger
Ottiie Dove
Mies
Martha Wagener
San Anto
Sirs
Bertha Mannan
Agnes Trocll
Oakville
J. Tom Welsh
South
Hackberry Street
Thesday
Shelley Chapel
Rav
FLA
Neimeister
Wirents
Tom Welch
Tomlinic Faye
Glory Wanda Welen
Frew Soule
Ban Attonio
Ig Ho Tracy
Nee Street
Arkansas
Denison
D. FL Tracy
San. Antoine
Joe Tracy
Dauhters
Bien Nix
Ingleside
Lalt Dalberh
Dallas
Nat Tracy
Grandterry
Jess Tracy
Dadhatt
H. B. Gracy
Snyder
W. Rice
Wichita Fall
Plane Rescue Party Returns From Idaho Crash
A rescue party with 12 bodies of two Northwest Airlines pilots is seen near Alder Idaho as a rugged search continues. The party, including 141 taboggahs and seven pouches of mail, moves toward Kelogg after a crash deep in North Idaho mountains. A radio message from Big Creek cabin indicates plans to remove the bodies and ship them to Hayward, with earlier reports of a rescue team locating the pilots yesterday near the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alder
Idaho
Northwest Airlines
Here
Big Creek
Kellogg
Mdln
Widen
Ant Berties
Foe Livermore
Arthur
A. Thaid
Steel operation holds at 72 percent capacity
New York December 29. Operations in the steel industry for the current week were unchanged at 72 percent of capacity, the American Iron and Steel Institute estimated today. A month ago operations averaged 38 percent, while a year ago the figure was 46.7 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Tron
Slee! Institute
Vital Statistics MARNAGH LIGENSES and Birth Notices
A long list of birth announcements and vital statistics entries includes names such as Ry Kelly, Mattie Bartek, Kenneth Brubl, Velma Roser Mailer Wrst, Rosa Lee Palley, Thomas Macias, Rose Rayiurer, and Dorothy Depue. The notices record births, hospital locations, and dates around December and November across multiple addresses in cities, including Green hospital, Physicians and Surgeons hospital, and 201 etc. The fragment also lists numerous infant and parental details, ages, and street addresses, with many entries in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marnagh Ligenses
Ry Kelly
Mattie Bartek
C. Simpson
Louisg Russell
Schaefer
Jewel Fuye
Kenneth
Brubl
Elta C. Liga
Adttee
Miller Ent Velma
Roser Mailer Wrst
Rosa Lee Palley
Thoas Macias
Rose Rayiurer
W.K Russell
Dorothy Depue
Tracom Ers
Epduled
Ecember
Dra. Esteban Riga
South Bravos
Atrs
Garcla
Robert Welborn
Goodwin Avenue
Rito ‘Trejo
Catima Street
Houston Street
Merced Lara
Bidalgo
Irs
Sfase Blieser
Buena Vista
Ms Barney
Rose Tage
Alcs Busehia
Tyttre Feafost
Avos Whet Huston
Dereraber
Mra
Damingun Oflowski
BSC
Mesquite
Ciel Bowal Reawys
Tomasa Guteia
Reveet
Green Hospital
Aurelia Dy Reyes
Amestoy
Sofia Muraines
Tampico
Afvrélita Gamer
New Brannfils
Guadalupe Quintero
Surgeons Hospital
Blackweal
East
Tenslon
Luis Mernandez
Michter Street
Trent Castro
Physicians
Ad Surgeons Hospital
ACK
Cummings
Nacogdoches Strent
Ramack
Madison Steps
Luna
Lfant
EL Paso Atreol
Tani Gonases
Altant
Koo Oath Brikos
Willara O. Davis
Station Hospital
Thomas Jones
Salton Hospital
Eh Permytee
San. Carlog Street
Tfannah Uy Glory
Bushnell Place
Bord Jhyrdiv
Intial
Nix Heseltat
Marts Briiard
Brackenridge Aceman
Cnd
Arie K
Family Matters Highlight San Antonio Man and Nine Grandchildren
Local notice profiles Laurie Roberts of Dallas and W. M. Peeree of San Antonio. It lists relatives and nine grandchildren amid cryptic street references and a memorial tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UO Hadyceen
South
Texas
Bashlia
Kuspany
Arama Pine
Laurie Roberts
Dallas
W. M. Peeree
San Antonio
Brain as a whole drives intelligence says scientist
Atlantic City reports that Harold Mfchildreddy from Syracuse University described studies on human and animal brains at the scientific convention. He noted intelligence is generally distributed, with certain abilities tied to specific brain areas, yet damage can leave the brain functioning as a unit on tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Harold Mfchildreddy
Syracuse University
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Hilereth
Wildrelty
Stanford-Ringt
Wade
Hildren
Stranger in Bed Hi Wax Dummy Found in San Diego Cottage
Mrs. Cummie Jorflan discovered a stranger asleep in her cottage after entering through a partly open door. Police confronted the man who refused to answer while a wax model head of Jesse James lay on the dining table. The incident concluded without clear explanation of theft or motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Cummie Jorflan
Jesse James
Folles
Marian Martin Grand Frock Pattern for Everyday and Dress
Marian Martin Pattern 9990 9700 offers a versatile frock for daily wear and dress-up with new fashion features. Includes complete diagrammed sew instructions and multiple sizes 14 through 42. order via The San Antonio Light Pattern Department with size name address and style number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirlin Martti
Marian Martin
San Antonio
Grants in Virginia do not match source details
Presidential approval of three PWA projects in San Patricio county totals 272 192 dollars. Grants fund highway work halted by a bank failure. County plans include 50 miles of farm to market roads 40 miles of improved roads and 195 miles of county roads.
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Washington
Der
INS
PWA
Vexua
FWA
San Patricio
Ickes
Tob
Iie
Zoning Commission Debates Use of 1928 Maps
Meimberg of the city voting commission met with Mayor GK. Quis Monday to discuss the viability of using Barthslomen and Associates maps from St Collis as the basis for work. If approved, Hewsoning tivpa would draw by the United States department of cantă. cost of surveys would be the city. Commission members seek to cover incidental costs and postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suvig Ag
Six Diamond Rings and Cash Lost in San Antonio Mis
Mysterious loss reported in downtown San Antonio where six diamond rings and cash vanished. Local observers note possible thief activity near Bart Hun avenue. police urge witnesses to come forward with information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Mis
D. N. Cushing
Bart Hun
Mennazimarning
Jury to Probe Surike Battle in Houston
In Houston on December 28, prosecutors moved seven police officers accused of aggravated assault into grand jury review amid a wider waterfront disturbance. Seven strikers faced similar charges. district attorney Bartley ordered all complaints transferred for grand jury handling while acting Police Chief Honea defended the inquiry as closing with earlier missteps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Lobriatins
Wie Grand Dure
K. &. Barkley
Tom Muses
Bartley
Grand Jury
R. T. Honea
Agathem
Honea
Doctor Bonded in 4 Prank Shooting
TARLINGEN December 28. Doctor Bonded in 4 prank shooting after being bound over to the Gletrint court by Justice of the Peace F. D. Naver on one charge of assault with intent to murder. Bond posted $2008 bail. The incident grew from a Christmas Eve prank at a Virginia store where pellets from a pellet gun hit Buddy TM Haldar an apartment employee at an apartment house. The defendant stated he and three ushers went to the building to set off firecrackers and were displeased by the reception as they prepared to enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarlingen
AL Palinoy Jr
Justice ‘of the Peace
F. D. Naver
Asault
Haldar
Peacery
At &N
Pitmet
Kidkeer
Lost watch found after church stroll near Lamar street
C P Hinojosa of 1439 Lamar street reported his watch disappeared Sunday morning after watching a wedding procession near church. He later found the watch unharmed on the sidewalk in front of his home Monday morning, guessing he dropped it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C_P
Hinojosa
Lamar Street
Gas on Fire Costs 2 Lives Near Joaquin
A gas line explosion near Joaquin, 18 miles east of here, fatally burned Dewey Bates and his wife, killing their infant daughter Betty de Plunkett and injuring four others. Dewey Bates and Levan Guy were seriously burned while attempting to rescue their spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genter
U—A
Srs
Dewey Bates
Joaquin
Here
Betty de Plunkett
Tevon Guy
Dewey Batey
Levan Guy
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Poupa
Congress
Failway Executives Express
Seeysteism
Amgrican Federation of Labor Membership
AL Mematersao TH
Union Atfiltaten
Americam Federation
Lalor
Southwest Texas Oil News
Hidalge Ronts
Panlani Petroleum Company
MacDougall
Adinburg
Port Central
Hl Jaleo
Vantano
John
Engelman
Edinburg
Sun Oi Company
Sweeney Catate
Alamo
Smithern
Stare County
Davenwort Slick Wiehel
Samtoriecs
Hie Ytearestarr Sout CS
Starr
Stare
Siu Ou Company
Joseph Orr
Sarr
Cornu
Hoss & War
Newt Sanford
Howard L. Ross
Hurion
Tin Grane City
Bosig
Tee
W. C. MuBrive Tno
Brimmey Way Slaker
Sermon
Plummer Syndivision Shessnan Huevey
Bee County
Sivera
Mnaby Nn
Sieves
Lorex
Webbrovnty
Heverinch
Welly County
Wells
Niham Feld
McMullen
Taf
Odonel
Golding
Forner
Luenor Ranch
Olin A
San Patricia Ann
Placehoatea
Crowe Central Petroleum Company
Mt. Landy
Victoria County
Gael We Ulock BS. Geil
G. Encvex
Sfig
Td Ni
Golo
Webb
Hamill
Si No
Isidor Katka
Austria
Riebe Chapel
The
Hermann Sons
Marie Katka
Hugo Katka
Helen Russe
Mattie Lee Henrichson
Anesig Weils
Conia
Serviers and Sterment
Sols
Lurhie Hentighson
Sas
Doug
Las Tencichson
Attézia
George W. Marks
Lamar Strest
Charles A
Lawrence J. Marl Mmothes
Wirabath Marks
Ines
Mirk
Anna Marks
W Madar
Virgil Jourdon
Maris Beamstrather
Mars Vivo
Georgs
Anvhoeledge
Harry Francischinner Jr
Post Chapel
WL J, Walsh
National Cemetery
Gurvavoes
Betty Chinner Sr
Jane Chinner
Billy Chinner
Waidsrech
Trescday
Rube Chapel
Rev. & TL
Wott Officintine
Tnternett
Mission
Pats
Prieda Artal
Dorothy Artzt
Emll
Artat
John Cullum
Sag Antonin
Cordelig Marcuns Collins
Tendent
Groeteile
Greonville
A. A. Collins
Grenville
B Gigo
A. Doyle
Greenville
Ro i. Collins
Sim Antonio
Ister
Satumnay
Asa
St Anthony
Dakota
Wrage
Flores
Diane
CEPR
Balastreate
Uta
Ponders MA
Surike Battle
Tonndee
Paul Jones
Frankfonn Quariflectes, Inc
Lanimvlle Kaultimers
Oscar Penner
Micttindty & Moore
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