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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1937

Page

14

Texans Seek Security Funds From Social Security Board

Texas Governor James V. Alfred and two officials met with the federal social security board in Washington to secure approval for the state's jobless aid program. If approved, Texas should receive about $500,000 in federal funds starting January, with confidence voiced by Orville Carpenter, chairman of the unemployment compensation commission. Edward Clark, secretary of state, also attended the conferences.

Washington Dec UPI James V. Alfred Texas Social Security Board Orville Carpenter State Unemployment Compensetan Commission Edward Clark Iso

Cotton Growers Not Quality Conscious Says U S Agcy

The agriculture department reported a survey showing cotton growers generally lack knowledge of quality variation and true marked value. Covering 10 markets, the report notes apathy among growers and marketing agencies toward needed adjustments in marketing.

Washington Agriculture Department

Delay Blamed in Fatal Hotel Fire in Jersey City

Police chief blamed the Plaza hotel fire deaths and nine injuries on panic and a 25 minute delay in sounding the alarm. Victims include William Marx a 24 year old house boy who perished, and Mrs Ida Thom as a 50 year old head maid. Helen Bullivan a 25 year old operator remained at her switchboard and was listed in critical condition.

Jersey City Plaza Hotel Harry Walsh William Marx Ida ‘Thomas Helen Bullivan Bayjins

White House theme song hints at anti monopoly drive

World copyright 1834 report from Washington details a new 1938 White House theme tune tied to antimonopoly measures. Attorney General Jackson to lead a larger orchestra to pressure fixed monopolistic prices, with a $150,000 request and cooperation from the Federal Trade Commission.

Paul Mallon King Features Byndicate Tne Washington White House Robert Jackson Jackson Federal Trade Commission

San Antonio Host to Mexican Officials Visit

San Antonio welcomed a delegation of Mexican officials led by Cardenas' brother on a pleasure trip. Attendees included Alberto Cardone chef, Avila of the Mexican army, Mortes chief of the fish and gang commission, Qsornia general, and Segura Cardenas' secretary. They arrived Wednesday night and left Thursday morning for Corpus Christi, then Mexico City.

San Antonio Cardenas Alberto Cardone Mexteo Avila G. P. Mortles Mexican Fish and Gang Commission J. Qsornia Corpus Christi Ort. Segura Cam Mexico City

Tire Manufacturer's Son Killed in Montargis Car Crash

Pierre Mienetin, 35, son of a tire manufacturer, died today as the fourth fatality from an automobile collision in Montargis France. Louis Laforgetté, along with his wife and child, died last night when their car struck another vehicle.

Montargis France Pierre Mienetin Louis Laforgetté Chil Miteholin

Par CapTURE ThefT Suspect Captured After Wild Chase

Police nab a theft suspect after a dramatic chase through Wie North Slo to Grayson Street. Walter E. Bean of West Palo Ranch claimed ownership but was identified by officers and booked for attempted auto theft. Witnesses Cromon and Etaubini pursued and restrained him until officers arrived.

Hhrough North Slo Satannobus Brett Roy Stallbird Grayson Street

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