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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1937

Page

7

Business Upturn Noted in No Western Cities

The Middlewest reports a broad uptick in activity across western cities with gains in durable goods, steel, shipbuilding, railways, and heavy industry. Travel, hotel patronage, and consumer demand show signs of life while credit terms loosen to spur purchases. Political and labor issues loom as business optimism grows, with President Roosevelt and other leaders attracting attention.

Great Lakes Ouse Favorete Looik Gag Rotel Mien Itur

Tucker Triumphs in State Job Controversy

In Austin on February 3, Wall J. Tucker, executive secretary, won a civil services clash with the game, fish and oyster commission. The commission, which recently demanded his resignation, voted 3 to 3 to dismiss him, but an affirmative vote from the attorney general’s department preserved his post.

Tucker Austin Wall J. Tucker Game, Fish and Oyster Commission Attorney Generals Department Tec Cavalry

$50,000,000 Crop Fund Is Released

Washington reports a $50 million crop fund release amid Roosevelt era relief efforts. Government agencies have distributed billions in emergency aid over the past six years, with 1935 and 1944 totals shown. Treasury accounts update with January receipts and year totals, noting massive emergency expenditures and a debt decrease. Gold assets stand at $11.85 billion with $121.85 million in inactive gold.

Washington Fed Roosevelt Treasury Yostlion Washingigr Treasury Bross Ander

Ray Noble Joins Comedians in Air Show Cast

Ray Noble joins Jean Arthur and Gary Cooper in a radio air show adaptation of Mr Deeds Goes to Town. Burns and Allen switch networks as Colmbin broadcast plans unfold. Radio dramatizations include Louisa May Alcott novel and educational program collaborations. Tonight’s schedule features Ellen Wilkinson speaking in America and a discussion on clarifying the Constitution by Amendment.

Menwicker Cary Ray Kable George” Boris Gracie Allen Burns Allen Mr. Deeds Knight Louisa M. Alvobl Bet Ieayares Ant Wniterdl States Office of Education Ellen C. Wilkinson America Calbia Impressions of ETSA SIAD

Radio Programs and Recordings List by Stations and Artists

A dense listing of radio program schedules and recording notes featuring various stations such as lodars, WOAT, KARG, and others. Names include Adele, Jonpson, Ray Heatherton, Amos and Andy, and Roger Pryor. Items cite times, orchestras, studios, and pieces like Paper Moon, Serenades, and lively dance programs.

Lesinn Orpnin Atult A. King Lamcéford Records Serenades Mm. Krusa Herbert Fuute Rue Atrel Centaly Bere Hada Ray Heatherton bas—Tiang Hauc Spars Bors RTSA Marace Henit Kgtt Herbig Helues Orch Arts Die Govern Taput Peacock Carel

Californian Dies of Crash Injuries in San Diego

Ragland a Texan visiting his mother near Castroville died of injuries from a single car crash. A companion Abercrombie reported the car overturned four times. Mrs Emil Mangold transported the rancher to Spain Rasa hospital.

Ragland San Diego Clit Spain Rasa Sam Oday Casitroville Alvin Abercrmubie Marfa Abercrmmbie Cat Abercrombie Emil Mangold Gastroville

Theft at Leo's lunch stand on 480 Fredericksburg

A thief entered Leo's lunch stand at 480 Fredericksburg on Sunday night and stole food and cash. Names and many words in the source are garbled, but the core event is a food and cash theft at the lunch stand. No further details on suspects or motive are available in readable text.

Leo's Place Montag Fredericksburg Anya

Radio Programs for Tomorrow Tuesday Schedule

Readable fragments show a chaotic radio schedule with many names and times. The list includes Mushad Cloes, Richard Maxwell, Fress Radio News, Neil Head, Women of the World, and various music and talk segments. The content resembles a local station timetable with program titles, hosts, and sponsors interspersed with unclear garbled text.

ATSA Mushad Tradio Lunrhigon Mpah Martine Rendeevou Sorning Li Woae

Federal funds bill approved by appropriations committee

The appropriations committee approved the first regular appropriation bill of the new Congress totaling 1,046,197,143 for over 34 independent federal agencies for the fiscal year starting July 1. The measure increases the current year’s funding by 61,205,982 while trimming 5,950,000 in budget estimates. It includes 30,000,000 for the Home Owners Loan Corporation, 9,500,000 for FHA, 4,500,000 for the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, and 31,520,000 for the Rural Electrification Administration among other line items.

Washington Holga Appropriations Committee Congress Home Owners Loan Corporation FHA Reconstruction Finance Corporation Public Works Administration Stithsonian Ineshitets

Wendel Kidnapping Trial Postponed in Brooklyn

Brooklyn reports that the trial of three men charged with the kidnapping and assault of Paul H. B. Wendel, a former Trenloo HLI attorney, was postponed for one week. In Newark, dismissals of conspiracy pleas in the Lindbergh case against Ellis Parker and Burlington County detective chief Ellis Parker Jr were held valid by Federal Judge Guy L. Fake.

Wendel Brooklyn Paul HB Trenloo, Hli Newark Lindbergh Elis Parker Burlington County Ellis Jr Guy L. Fake Paul H. Wendel

Austin Man Held After Slaying of Proprieter

In Austin on February 1 Wiley Conley Jr a Black man was held in jail after the slaying of proprietor Jim Poulos 40. Police say Poulos struck Conley after an argument over being ten minutes late to work and Conley fired or attacked in return.

Austin Charsne Wiley Conley Jr Jim Poulos Wies Poulos Conley

Mexican Plot Denied by Cabinet Official in Laredo

February 1 report from Laredo states Salayinina Cedillo secretary of agriculture in President Taviras Cardenas cabinet denied rumors linking Mexico to a planned overthrow. Cedillo said she is not involved and rejected claims of a revolutionary plot.

President's Bails Receives $4500 From Ticket Sales

L P Bishop reports $4500 collected from ticket sales at downtown hotels Saturday night. Amounts include 70 percent to the firemen and policemen pension fund and 3 percent to the Warm Springs foundation for infantile paralysis.

Morehon L. P. Bishop Warm Springs Foundation

View of Selene and Radio Briefs on Air

Short Wave Monday presents a view of Selene and radio updates. The program lists include car specs and schedule notes with abbreviations, times, and station identifiers. Content is a snapshot of 2RO’s roster and local listings with mixed technical terms.

Selene Rse Soma Boston Carsens Tapyan

Shriners Name Leaders for Wichita Falls Ceremonial

The All-State Shrine Ceremonial association elected officers at their Sunday meeting in Wichita Falls. Rather was chosen president, Winter Paulk of Wichita Falls was named vice-president, with other selections announced for the ceremonial planning and administration.

Waco Austin Wichita Fall Rather Winter Paulk Wichite Falls

San Antonio gossip and changes grid the town

San Antonio area notes report Miss N Miller at 159 Burr Rd with a crane of a sineing machine, old Pioneer magazine plans, new hotel staff moves at Rovett E Lee, gossip from The San Antonio Register and upcoming film road shows, with local social items and a rumor swirl calmed by investigation.

PLN Lewis San Antonio N. Miller Burr Road Charles T. Edmonds U. 9. Marshal Duhokis Tony Peck George Jambers Pioneers Organization Pioneer We Sur Antons Yvonne Young Marion Chadwell Ann Anthony Gress Tack Harwell Alva Oklahoma Bieldon Hudson Rovett E. Lee Hudson Sue Wenls Aransas Fass San Antonio Register Texas Ben Heght Charle MacArthur Seh Wood J. H. Mecoole Ing Binecallis M. A. Donohir Jon C. Metcalee

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