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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1933

Page

25

San Antonio Sewer Bonds Contested Over Rental Charge

City officials debate a $1,490,000 sewer bonds plan tied to suburban disposal costs. A proposed $40 per million gallon rental could yield about $77,000 yearly, nearing the amount needed to retire the bonds, but collection from suburbs may be unlikely. If not, San Antonio may bear the debt. election set for January 27.

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Grand jury ends eight week session indicts 56 more

The Thirty seventh District grand jury completed an eight week session by returning 56 indictments, bringing total indictments to 232 from 32 counties. Foreman O M Farnsworth led the panel, with Judge W W Mertley presiding in illness of Judge W S Anderson.

Conaldennd Grand Jury Fald Drst Reemary O. M. Farnsworth Repr W. W. Metrery Ninety- Fourth W. S. Anderson

Supreme Court voids Texas utility rate control law

The Texas Supreme Court struck down a statute allowing towns with 500 or more residents to set utility rates, invalidating amendments that raised population thresholds and capped taxes on utility property. The decisions, Texs-Lowklana Power Co. v Farmersville and Coleman Gas Co. v Banta Anna Gas, were issued through time appeals.

Austin Lowes Texs-Lowklana Fower Compsany Clb Farmersville Coleman Gas-ald Oil Company Banta Anna Gas Company

Convicts Flee Prison Farm. Manhunt Continues in Alabama Countryside

Armed with sawed-off shotguns and aggressive packs of hounds, federal and local officers pursue 39 escapees from the prison farm. At least one guard dead and several wounded as convicts overpowered guards and fled through fields and woods. 23 fugitives remain at large.

Almore Ain Dee Alsiama

Record Cold Sweeps Nation as Weather Shatters Limits

A Nor'easter and arctic air bring extreme cold across the United States. Albany and Ontario report record lows while Denver and the Corn Belt see milder temperatures. Death toll rises to 150 with forecasts of warmer, snowier conditions ahead as Pacific storms lash the coast.

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Fire starts in Furne Livingston’s can. Hampel extinguishes

Dr. D L Hampel quickly acted to extinguish a small blaze after a cigarette sparked a can at a residence in Mons. He drove to the fire station to request aid, ensuring the fire on the lane was put out before it spread.

Firlene Livingshon Mons D. L. Hampel Fie Pampel

Proxy marriage blocked by U S barrier in Washington

The Alanite couple Slgre Solin Mac garrin Carizon and Bibl Clason tried a proxy marriage in Detroit on December 2, but the Department of Immigration ruled long distance ceremonies cannot be recognized by U.S. law. Michigan law requiring declarations with witnesses and a congressional ruling on proxy marriages were cited.

Washington INS Department of Inboz Tasny Slgre Solin Macgarrin Carizon Sivecen Clason Detralt Datralt Miss Carizol Michigan Congress

Baptist revival plan across Texas counties announced

The Rev Noah Ellis of Calvary Baptist Church announced a statewide revival plan led by T G Gardier BTS director for Texas. Churches in 29 counties from Del Rio to Junction will join with about 250 teachers and lay leaders meeting January 6 at the First Baptist Church to discuss final plans and conduct revivals. Representatives from Howard Payne College and the South Western Baptist Theological Seminary will assist.

Mmn San Antonio Wal Hole T. G. Gardier BTS Texas Noah Ellis Calvary Baptist Church San Antonio Ellis Southwest Texas del Rio Laredo Gonzales Luhng San Marcos Kervelile Ant Junction Satuday Ql Tle Teacers Paskws Embie Lhe Fi Baptist Testrar Gardner T. Miller First Baptist Church of Corsicana Miss Grove Coun Dalleg State B.T Mutvl Elod B. It Guston Avenue Joe Parks Federation of Tints Hownrd Payne College of Brownwood South Vin Baptist Theological Seminary of Fort Worth The

Veterans Work Offered 0 A Office in San Antonio

Ex service men in San Antonio seek laborer jobs through the regional re employment office in the basement at the northeast corner of the depot. Ward, manager, announced 1210 men placed on PWA projects and 500 more sought, mostly as laborers. Those registered for laborers were given work. other job seekers may be placed if willing to take laborer roles.

Sao Antonio Emn Vata Gortheast T. L. Ward Ward PWA

Massed Plight to Honolululan Flight Announcement

Official notice from Rear Admiral A W Johnson reveals the longest ovation flight from San Francisco to Honolulu will begin January 12 with six seaplanes. The group, previously flying Newport News to Panama and to San Diego, proceeds to be unveiled at Liceul Cony. Knef- Mer MrGinnis oversees the operation while Jane Noble prepares the copy.

San Diego Cau San Francisco Hono-Lola—Wiil A. W. Johnson Newport News Panama Canal Liceul Cony MrGinnis

Rain Deluge Fails to Aid Bexar County Farmers

In Bexar County drought persists as only 0.22 inches of rain fell since late September, while Fred W. Molly estimates at least 10 inches could have fallen if conditions allowed. Farmers count losses as pastures wither, crops remain unplanted, and irrigation sustains green vegetables for truck farmers near San Antonio.

Bexar County Fred W. Molly Walter San Antoninas

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