WPA Expenditures in Bexar County 12 Months End Oct 1
Expenditures totaling 4,300,418 dollars in the 12 months ending October 1 supported WPA projects in employment, public buildings, educational facilities and more. Of this, 2,405,000 dollars came from federal funds and 686,098 dollars from sponsors, with an additional 1,207,899 dollars in war department assets within the county. Alamo Stadium is highlighted as the year’s top WPA activity, completed for the football season with a 23,000-seat capacity and related road and street improvements.
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Fan Anleblo
Bexar County
Tonyere
War Department
J. A. Hazelrigg
San Antonio
WPA
WEA
Btadium
W. B. Thompson
Alamo Stadium
Uweck Am North
Gt. Mary's
Atamedsarly
Nowy Stadium Circle
Devine Road
Antonions borrowing habits show shifts in reading trends
A Saturday issued survey by the parbite trary reports Antonions aging into Miadom and showing a preference for non fiction reading. It records adult borrowers numbered 164,783 this year with average 13.55 volumes per reader, 97,053 unique volumes, and 2380 volumes lost or withdrawn. Total volumes loaned 483,278.
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Sn Antonions
Mathlin
Beret
Officer Nabs Two Convicts After Jail Break
A Missouri highway patrolman, off duty in civilian clothes, pursued two convicts who escaped from the Port Madison penitentiary on Christmas Eve. Waite Waddingtom of Cedar Rapids Iowa and Jerome Gluger of Dyersville Iowa, both wanted for robbery and life sentences, were captured after a chase near Gimbo, Missouri. The officer stopped the fleeing men, who exited the car and attempted to flee before being seized.
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Sirkewood
Mo. Gee
Aissouri
Port Madison
Tews
Waite Wadding— Tom
Cedar Rapids
Iown
Sveder
Andrews Jerome Gluger
Dyersville
Lows
Chely Caytor
Patyomma Pook, Walker
Pitrajmmn
Walker
Gailel Boone
Abention
Mary
Gimbo
Recreation program for all planned in San Antonio winter ahead
San Antonio officials announce an active recreation program for five months from January through spring. Parks Commissioner Heinrich and City Recreation Director Witt unveil a diverse calendar including a basketball league for boys aged 12 to 16, a city wire hobby show on January 24, and Valentine and Washington’s Birthday gardens at 11 playgrounds. The program covers youth crafts, games, puppet shows, a Kite and Badminton journey, and ongoing preschool activities, with facilities at Woodlawn, Denver Heights, Highland Park, Palm Heights, and other grounds. A women’s exercise class and a men’s basketball league are also planned, along with spring expansions to pools and new events at state playgrounds.
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San Antonio
Henry Heinrich
W. P B.witt
Sparta
Arts and Craftst
Bartlés
Advontrals
Recreation Department
Amnesty
Woodlawn Gymnasium
Lucille Magee
Joe Slaughter
Mate “Valentine
Washington
Jacks
Plesgroumul
Texas
Denver Heights
Highland Park
Palm Heights
Frospect Hill
Woodlaw Lake
Lionsfied
Lockwood
Lindbergh Tatin- American Recreation Center
Central
Moye Finn
Ciiktren Shi
Pinygemynds
Puftet
la VN Puppet Theater
Rose Bernied
Junior Clute Symphony Orchestra
Hertram Simon
O Tn i
Army Grovps
Woodlawn Fam
Allie Fron
Larkword
Denver
Hishland
Ryards
Tove Byan
Woodlawn
Carol MrDaniels
Pitman-Sullivayn
Birk Goimmissioner
Henry Tteln
Raslal Fie
Gyytdnird
Kaothole Garghetta
Juntoy Fleselina
Soma
Two American Crew Missing After Tanker Sinking
Dec 98 UINS reports two American crewmen lost when the Standart On tanker Charles Pratt was sunk off At flea insb. The company released a cablegram stating the ship last on the 21st, all crew rescued except Arthur Duffy and Patnex Dowsettly, order min. Further notice to relatives.
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New York
Standart
Charles Prath
Atflea
Hhe
Wye Raptiiy
Sit
B. KH
Biomontst
Arthur Duffy
Witer
Patnex Dowshetly
Ordine
Norma Shearer on Way to Recovery at Idaho Hospital
Norma Shearer is reported on the path to recovery at a Bun Valley hospital after a serious illness. Details mention the actress receiving medical care by a physician and showing improvement following a difficult period, with her return to activity anticipated.
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Norma Shearer
Bun Valley
Idaho
Moyle
Norma Shewrye
Inthuenga
Thor
Refense Budget Set at 10 Billion
Budget figures forecast a defense outlay of about 10 billion dollars next fiscal year with total federal expenditures between 15 and 17 billion. Non defense spending tied to public works and relief programs could be curbed, while defense programs rise. Exported funds would support war materiel production for potential loan or lease to Great Britain.
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Washington
Nec
Roosevelt
Congress
Rango Front
Hve
Didema
Sti
WPA Program on at Gio Plea and Investigation
Federal Works Administration chief Jon M Gurmey led a probe into California contractors and War Department housing contracts with WPA and AFL involvement. Lewis accused welfare agency workers of licensing improper WIA placements. officials promised further inquiry while addressing entrustment and payroll issues amid a broader investigation.
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Waslington
INS
Fédéral Works
Jon M. Gurmeiy
Wrota al AL Lewis
Taliman
Te C
Lins Bern
California
WPA
American Federation of Labor
Lewis
WEA
War Department
Aybaiy
Focal A. Poof DL
Ontens
Chicago society couple’s wedding ends in tragedy
A young Chicago couple Wil iam , Rweess and Its uilde wed in a lavish ceremony in Palrfield UK to mark their union. Less than an hour later the groom’s father, Oa car Wo Borgess, died at a reception held at the Melunists home, casting a pall over the day’s events.
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Chicago
Des
Wiliam
Rweess
Ruth Ann McDbyosh
Tustrad
Palrfield
Oacar Wo Borgess
Pnvelops Company
Chute Gettiday
Burimese
Dene
Alton Athe Melunists
Comal Legion to Meet Commander in Seguin visit
Des 2 reports Comal Legion plans to meet Commander Mila J. Warner in Seguin after delivering post coins and DNA evidence to Beguine Irasiary amid national efforts. The trip, led by Amaliesa Leela, aims to connect with local authorities and reinforce a relief mission.
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Comal Legion
NEW Brainwell
Comal
Amaliesa Leela
Irasiary
Mila J. Warner
Tn Seguin
Labor inquiry report targets communists and defense risks
The hover committee released its final report to Congress calling for a broad purge of individuals deemed disloyal or connected to Communist groups. It urges sweeping revisions to security laws and argues for stricter controls on labor and political affiliations amid concerns over national defense.
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Washington
Wee
INS
National Labor Solutions
Congress
Poruriimert
Hover
Smi
Edwin 8
Smith
Harry Bridges
Ter-Va
Erstwille
League Against War
Ourameahons
Metuda
Senate
Gonzales Chamber Secretary Quits Amid Changes
Partial text shows Gonzales chamber of commerce secretary quits amid leadership changes. The South Texas chamber of commerce notes the secretary-treasurer of the South Texas chamber remains in place as the situation unfolds.
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Gonzales
South Texas
Bankhead Seeks Parity Pay Rise in Parole to Parity
Bankhead proposes raising parity payments above the 2100,000 appropriation to adjust for lost markets from the European war and to fund his party's debt relief. The plan aims to ensure congressional funds meet increased costs and sustain monetary support amid the global crisis.
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Bankhead
Washington
Schator Bankhead
Jlottayte
Congressional
Fem
Prderat
Bankhiens
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