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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1938

Page

13

Tax Debates and Debt Pressures in 1930s Economic Discourse

A dense Chronicle style excerpt discusses deficits, taxation, and federal spending in the Roosevelt era. It contrasts Hoover and Roosevelt administrations, warns about rising tax burdens on business, and cites public sentiment from November. The text includes figures on deficits, payroll notes, and tax data, with references to San Antonio property records and municipal budget items.

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Texas university chief chosen from baseball ranks

Dr Homer Price Rainey, longtime educator and former Franklin and Bucknell president, is named head of the University of Texas at Austin. Regents expect a salary higher than the football coach’s, reflecting the post’s high status. Rainey, a six foot one inch Texan who played multiple sports at Austin College, will oversee a major youth mission with Washington backing and has a history as a tireless organizer and speaker.

Austin, Tice University of Texas Homer Price Raney Washington South Austin College Sherman Texas University Board of Regents H. Y. Benet Cict Rateney Edward Ransdall Regents Goal Commission Franklin College Indiana Bucknell University Pennsylvania Rainey Mentis Suenior Alice Bryant Buswell Tom Graham OW Bankers’ Mortgage Aimpane Mariotia Petroleum Company Nal Sam Main Wildval la Gloris Arew Iglin Goo Feet Lewis Products Company Lenny Gil Gad Albee Suechs Houston Oile Company of Tesne Robatown Yiriling Union Brodicine Compannie Brown Aqua Dulce S. Chyce Emery Ts Railey Galveston Baseball Club Texas League Young Reiney St. Louis Cardinals Ludy Clyce Sherman College Daly SAN Rarkicia Couniysion Ir Easterwood Gase Owen TD Young Heit See Mae Miers Ewatrie Mul Graham Gil Moore McCammbell Plymouth

Lights Waxy Ads Seeks Buyers After Christmas Bills

A local notice urges residents to sell unused items and settle Christmas bills via Lights Waxy Ads. Diat F-12381 is the referenced adwriter code for posting inquiries and arranging quick buyer connections.

Army Orders From Washington to Hawaii and Forts

Army orders list officers assigned or transferred. Names include Lieut. Col. Oliver J. Jhansen Panama to Brooklyn, J. Lamben Fort Francis Warren Hawaii, Henry Harmeiing Hawaii, Edgar A. Jawnat San Francisco to Hawaii, Robert W. Dupriesi Fort Lewis Hawaii, Harold J. Amory Hawaii, Charles F. Tving Fort Crank Hawaii, Stewart T. Vincent Fort Ontario Hawaii, Albert E. BR Howorth Fort George G. to Balliol.

Washington Dre Feslerdiyn Oliver J. Jhansen Dem Panama Howorth Fort George G.steade

Steel Firms Asked for Prices and Policies

In Washington the federal monopoly committee asked major steel companies to submit information on their price and distribution policies. Questionnaires prepared by the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission request data fundamental to determining the economic impact of pricing practices. The committee has already held hearings on the automobile and glass industries.

Washiniston Jisu GM Steel Companies Justice Department Federal Trade Commission

Oil drilling notes mixed with midwest field updates

scattered field records from multiple counties describe various wildcat and development wells. details include depth readings 6312-65 feet and 6049-69 feet, casing at 6365 feet, gas shows, and testing progress near La Rosa Magnesia La Floria and Hogg counties with several operators such as Magnesia Petroleum, Humble Oil unit and Plymouth Oil.

Hawlt Dougherty Rooke la Rosa Magnesia Petroleum Company Sam Mann Dim Wells County Wildcat la Floria Awansak Auinlic Hellums Company McCaranball Bhoves Jwwhle Oil Berinine -Conwurty McGill Brothers Wildcat Kelsey Arta Deillings Cel Culhowin Barnsdall OU -Company No T. B Taylor Heyser Teer Hiawatha Oi and Gass Combany Tohn Roemer Estates J. J. Oxaberry Tempes Humble OH Unit Refining Company Plymouth Ou Vanderberge Rena Duval County Humbty Company Nu Lundell Wailing Lortes and Wheelote Col- OW Ilzsimmons Fiterimitiona

Regents Name Rainey to Visit Texas Before June

Regents expect Dr Rainey to make several visits to Texas, first likely in late February or March J W Calhoun 66 will stay as acting president until Rainey assumes duties Calhoun not an applicant Rainey a Baptist Democrat born in Clarisville Texas with a wife and two daughters one aged four and the other two

Regents J. W. Calhoun Dr. Rainey Calhoun Clarisville Texas

Christmas greetings and holiday chatter in campus notes

A lively collage of names and scenes from Leeda school life and student social happenings. FRANK BRADY and JIM SY ASHMORE note teachers, friends, and relatives visiting for Christmas and New Year. Names such as SALLY RAND, JOHN SWOPE, IRENE WALSH, MARY JOHNSON, CATHERINE BUSHICK, WILLIE ST. JOHN, JACK GUGGENHEIM, PAUL MOORE, MAYME CHAPA, JEN NIE MARIE SWAYZE appear amid remarks on cards, visits, weddings, and roller derbys. The piece captures campus charm and holiday energy through personal vignettes and lighthearted snapshots.

Frank Brady Jim SY Ashmore Leeda John Swope Sally Rand Joh Warner Rence Flume JR St Mary's Irene Walsh Mary Johnson Tulane Monterrey Catherine Bushick Henry Weilbacher Willie ST. John Bill Carrs Moneymooners Ane Jack Guggenheim Paul Steve Stevens Honolulu Mayme Chapa Ian Jennie Marie Swayze Omala Frat Boys Frances Stort Paul Moore

Fire Alarms and Honeymoon Tales From A Cold Detroit Winter

Fragmentary OCR notes mention JOHN E ZELLERS and DEAN A PARKEH amid Arctic Detroit weather, with references to a honeymoon tour including Monterrey and Mexico City. Phrases also reference JOHNNY ANDERSON, pianist, and MARY VIRGINIA MORRIS from the Met Opera chorus, commenting on the metropolis as exciting.

Imiestane John E. Zellers Dean A. Parkeh Detroit Wes Kathlefn Texna R. William Archers Mary Virginia Morris N. ¥. Wily Met Opera Vallet

Osa Johnson Loses Suit Over Airliner Crash Damages

Los Angeles December 20 The superior court jury found against Osa Johnson in her 706 089 damage suit arising from the January 12 1937 airliner crash that killed Martin Johnson and injured Mrs Johnson The jury concluded the crash was not the result of negligence by Western Air Express or United Airport Company after deliberating most of yesterday and last night The case involved the transport plane and prompted plans from other financiers and stakeholders amid the tragedy that claimed five lives.

Los Angeles Here Martin Johnson Osa Western Air Express United Airport Company Johnson Mu.idohainan

Bexar County Vital Statistics Births and Burials List

A long OCR list records births at various addresses with names and dates in December across San Antonio including hospital names such as Robert E. Green Memorial, Merced, and Santa Rosa, plus long sections on newborns with mothers’ names and street addresses and a separate burial roster naming multiple individuals with ages and resting places. The item reflects local vital records activity and community life with numerous named families.

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