City Central Bank Aid Sought From Reconstruction Fund
Washington dispatches report that a San Antonio chamber committee plans to seek 2,000,000 from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to aid the closed City Central Bank. The plan would have the RFC buy up 60 percent of the bank’s frozen assets, then pro rate repayments to depositors as funds are released. Local bankers and chamber leaders, including Melvin A. Frovier and Porter Whaler, discussed prospects and expected a report from Congressman Richard M. Eleberg within the week.
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Teese Smimsteadland
Washington
Washinson Dispatches
Tattle
Hawking
James Shaw
San Anton
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Melvin A. Frovier
Bemper
Porter
Whaler
Chamber
F. H. Kiler
San Antonio Public Service Company
Putile
Tujk
Krenger
Q. Witchell
B. Z. Taubscher
Gene Reagan Houston
C. M
Nanking under siege as Japanese advance tightens grip
Refugees flee toward Shanghai while Japanese forces fortify Nanking walls with disciplined Chinese troops aided by German rifles. Civilians retreat from waterfront as gunfire erupts near the central post office and streets fill with panic.
Judges Warn Against Wife Beaters After Corporation Court Ruling
In Corporation court Judge A. L. Matlock fined Julio Valdez $50 after Josephine Tuva of 715 South Teona street testified he struck her. The case highlighted penalties for domestic violence and established stern warnings for repeat offenders.
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Heo
Wonten Wil
Judio A. L. Matlock
Julio Valdez
Josephine Tuva
Teona Street
He Hai
Rancher Shot to Death on Pleasanton Road
A rancher living seven miles from town on Pleasanton road was found dead Monday morning. Victon O Neal had spent the night away and returned with Velma White. The body lay face down with three bullet wounds in the back and a rug pulled back suggesting a back-door shooting and possible robbery motive. Mrs. O Neal said his pockets had been turned out, and two men who were with him when she left Sunday were missing.
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Pleasanton Road
Victon O'Neal
Velma White
East Bay- Jor Street
O'Neal
O’neal
Snday
Trio Helo for Nding Pete
Frank Matthews and J J G Musgrave returned from Bay City Texas after a faulty tip. Searchers remain largely clueless on McKenzies location as Houston and Galveston police join the hunt. A forged key and improvised rope escape are reported details in the ongoing case.
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Frank Matthews
J. J. G. ‘Musgrave
Bay City
Texas
Aberiffe
MckKenzie
Ulausser
Biofort
Houston
W. F. Kessler
Joe Firooke
Galveston
Brooks Wirnessed
Rhins
Bave
Texas Eo
Winnesday
Stow
Keraie
Nat Eilies
Wiemar
Ake
Hausser
McKenzie
Pete
Solon Urges Jobless Aid In Federal Relief Plan
Washington speech notes Hildeston introduces a bill to provide 50 million dollars for federal relief work. Proponents argue aid is essential for hungry and unemployed in cities like Birmingham while critics warn of overreaching federal power. Catholic charity figures insist relief is needed nationwide, including large cities.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
House
Hildteston
Tis
Crhipessog
Crhipessog Come To Advocate the Atk
Senate
Huddleston
Birtham
Edward McGrady
Taber
McGrath
Hey. Tohn Tt
O'Grady
Catholic National Charities
Society Notes Open House for Miss Browne Guests
Society Miss Leroy Browne, back from Hoselulu, hosted an open house with about 200 society members attending. Miss Tage Browne wore a red crepe dress with bands of black, while Miss awe Browne appeared in a blue crepe dress with steel accents. Mrs Henry F Chambers spent Monday in San Antonio for oath-taking duties of her brother Judge Tobortio Milian, who is set to succeed Judge Duval West in the federal district bench. Other visitors, Mrs. Chambers, Miss Fanita Me Millan, Mrs. Maraerat, and Miss Wilt Hou Vhelps, returned from Victoria and plan to stay with Mr and Mrs Judson Phelps in West Elsmere Place.
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Leroy Browne
Hoselulu
Tage Browne
Toros Browne
Henry F. Chambers
San Antonio
Tobortio
Milian
Duval West
City News Ble Ceap Year danré and Marchin Night
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a city scene with mentions of a concert or orchestra and offerings. Names and dates are unclear, but the text hints at a March event and possible public notices or social activities. The readable pieces point to a local arts or civic gathering with attendance by residents.
Fever Cigarettes Swaliington Revenue Shortfall
Americans smoked 113 billion cigarett es in 1031, according to a revenue act summary. The report notes the figure is about 000 less than the previous year, reflecting a slight decline in consumption during that period.
Ants Eat Diplomas In Humorous WV Note
A humorous note from Hustington West Virginia reports white ants chewing through a two year supply of high school diplomas. The Department of Education plans inspection as a lighthearted jab at education. In Rio de Janeiro, President Vargas plans to visit northern Brazil to inspect Ford concession areas at Para and Japanese immigrant celebrations.
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Hustington
W. Va
Department of Education
Rio DE Janeiro
Vargas
Brasil
Ford
Chesterfield Cigarettes Set a Right Size Standard
The ad argues cigarettes vary in size but scientists fix one definite diameter for optimal draft and burn. Chesterfield claims the exact size ensures cooler smoke and longer life, with constant machine checks to ensure the right size and quality. They emphasize milder, better taste and unwavering satisfaction.
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