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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1936
Page
18
A reflective piece argues that Santa Claus symbolism boosts consumer spending and employment. It links family budget choices, leisure, and higher living standards to the ego of generosity, noting how dependents shape wage value and affordability.
Braniff Airways announces a Dallas executive office while headquarters remain in Oklahoma City. Orval Moser is named vice president in charge of Dallas operations as W F Salathe resigns to become head of Sawyers Land Company. Salathe previously served as Braniff advertising manager.
Altrusa and Elysian clubs host dances at multiple venues from 8:30 p m to 1 a m. Book and Needle and Highland Park Recreation arrangements, Zeta Zeta sorority dances, Sunflower camp drills, and New Year gatherings. Public and church groups present luncheons, weddings, and a Christmas operetta by the San Antonio Musical Club. Notable addresses include 325 West Agacita Avenue and Highland Park area venues.
Secretary Hull urged peace over war citing war’s provocation by hate and greed. He placed responsibility on national leaders and urged reason over sentiment. The program featured students under Herbert Reed and Russel Harper with many named pupils and a Santa Claus box distribution at the end.
A reflective column argues that the path to peace lies with those who reject dictatorship and war. It cites dangers of centralized power and warns that leaders will seek conflict to sustain rule, while noting Lloyds insurance prospects amid ongoing European tensions and a light remark on aging athletes and longevity.
Bruce Gustin, sentenced in New Jersey to life, faces up to 240 years in a New York federal court for assaulting Department of Justice agents during arrest. Prosecutors seek multiple counts to deter attacks on government officers, while criticism rises over continued farm subsidies and AAA programs amid economic strain.
The Light column argues that the Republican party, after a defeat that left 16 million voters underrepresented, must mobilize in the new Congress. It criticizes lazy, ill informed Senate Republicans, praises James R. Mann as a model, and urges one capable Republican on each committee to study pending legislation and restore vigor to the party.
Governor Allred named Holford Russell of Denton to succeed R H Hoffman Jr and Mrs Virginia Hooper of Austin to succeed Mrs Hazelman of Ranger on the Regents board at Denton. Kes ter W Delinian of Lufkin was reappointed. Dr Jack Younger of Amarillo joined the staff board of dental examiners, succeeding Dr J B Landers. Dr J D Ellington of Nacogdoches was reappointed.
Text discusses subsidies for homeowners to maintain houses and land without promising government desks or annual payments. Emphasizes distributing aid regardless of need, promoting good agricultural methods and protecting fields while avoiding overfunding incentives.
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