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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1939

Page

3

City revenue intake falls short of prior year estimates

City officials reported a continued drop in municipal revenues through January, with total city tax receipts at $3,221,610.04 since June and school taxes at $1,761,959.65. January collections totaled $46,000 for city taxes and $28,167.12 for schools, versus higher figures a year ago, prompting concerns about meeting the $4,054,445 budget and possible deficits if trends persist.

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Institute Planned for Social Workers Tielsiont ta held

A social work institute was planned here on May 2 connected with the Texas Conference of Social Workers. About 20 local leaders attended the conference, with Arthur O. Mirehead of Dallas, secretary of the state confence. Members of the San Antonio Social Workers Association and the San Antonio chapter of the American Association of Brazil Workers attended. The program includes social education, general information, social work education, social reprisal and research.

Tielsiont Ta Texas Conference of Social Workers Arthur OQ. Mirehead Dallas San Antonio

Safety slogan contest announced by San Antonio chamber

The Educational Division of the Public Safety Committee of the Chamber, led by Porter Loring, launches a safety slogan contest with prizes of 50, 25, and 15 dollars for ten words or fewer. Open to all except colonial members and their families. each entrant may submit one slogan on a single sheet, mailed by midnight February 22.

Coward Prometien Ve Anto San Antonio Pubis Aafety Chamber of Commerce Porter Loring Colonil

Gifts Pour In For 4 Babies in Galveston

Galveston reports a community response to the Badgett quadruplets born days earlier. Donations flood in for the infants health and home setup while plans unfold for a college education and ongoing support from Hardin-Simmons University officials.

Galveston Jeanette Joyce Jeraldine Joan R, WN W. J. Dinkins Sr Cerard

Burglars Target Homes and Stores in Nighttime Break-Ins

Several burglaries were reported overnight across the city. Items stolen include cash, merchandise from the Red and White grocery on Zarramora Street, a spray gun from Miyanda, and cash from a fruit stand on Practice Row. Other thefts include a porch chair, a rooster, and various residences on Kingabury Street and Wert Miatiotos Avenue. Suspects connected to W. JD Hood and other locals are being sought.

Sid Howes Eulvanes Zarramora Street Frio City Roand J. Batter Miyanda North Flores Canh M. Florda Mra Ch @ AMenia Kingabury Atreat Mra Gordie Martinez Wert Miatiotos Avenue Chitkann Santago Rivera Gould Atreaty Fives Nations Erolan Ory Dlingation W. JD. Hood Ana Nort Nores Atreat

Inoculation or No Food for quake survivors in Chile

Santiago Chile February authorities fight disease after the earthquake ordered survivors to accept inoculation or lose food rations distributed by relief agencies. Government emphasizes strong measures amid resistance as illicit alcohol and contraband are removed in affected zones.

Santiago Chile Aisteic Ghillan

London Subway Bomb Explosions Halts City Transit

Two synchronized blasts hit Leicester Square and Tottenham Court Road stations in central London. Police blocked entrances as commuters fled. a ticket collector was seriously injured. Glass shattered, walls damaged, and water pipes burst, disrupting the morning rush hour amid claims of Irish Republican agitators.

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Belgian Premier Defies Veterans After Attack

Premier Paul Spaak in Brussels defends wartime appointments as police guard his residence after he was assaulted. Ex soldiers protest the Flemish academy choice and the amnesty bill. several arrests made. Also, Juan Prado jailed on liquor stamp tax charges with $500 bond set.

Brussels Tech Tittle Belgium Paul J Henri Spaak Spank Adrian Martens Cauzé I Martens Flanders Hiqual Juan Prado Paul A. Lockhart

Troop School Set for Reserve Officers at Federal Building

The cavalry troop school for reserve officers will be held at 1 30 p m Monday in the Federal Building ran according to Maj James B Taylor unit instructor Capt Johnson cavalry reserve will serve as instructor on Historical Example Cavalry Plank Gand.

Cavalry Ran Federal Building James B

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