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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1934
Page
1
The Texas House begins consideration of a bill to authorize issuing up to 20 million in state bonds for relief, with a separate measure to set motor vehicle registration fees payment deadline to March 31. A two-thirds vote advances the bond bill, and passage may depend on a governor’s approval and adjournment timing.
A jumbled OSS text promotes Quin La Noche for people over 40 promising energy and digestion benefits. It cites heart health and mood claims, mentioning three kinds of Simckova and ingredients, with vague testimonials about happiness and sustained vigor.
A public warning about deceptive optical ads tainted by bait offers such as free examinations and low priced frames. The piece cites inflated costs from tinted lenses and added features, noting social cost for people with limited means. It mentions a concerted effort by trade groups and newspapers to publish a standard against misleading spectacles advertising and urges readers to beware bait tactics.
The fragmentary Weather ERAT section lists scattered city names and brief forecasts for Abilene Amarillo Los Angeles and other locations. It mentions winds and clear conditions in places, with travel notes and a reference to a Pent edition light press directors selling at Piggly-Wigley stores and asking readers to request it.
A bill suspends all forced foreclosures for 30 days across the state to relieve debtors while lawmakers study a broader moratorium. The measure aims to protect those who have fair equity in property facing sale to satisfy mortgages.
Two University of Athens professors Vladimir Bensis and George Livieratos sent a health report on Samuel Insull Sr to the interior ministry. The document will stay secret until Gen John Metaxas arrives. The 74 year old fugitive from Chicago faces removal by January 3, but health concerns have postponed enforcement.
Jessé H. Jones, chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, told about 100 bankers at New York state's mid-winter meeting that banks must assume full share of the recovery effort. He warned private enterprise faces one alternative, government lending, if proper credit is not provided and urged banks to align with the president's program.
In Rome on February 6 an avalanche struck a winter sports lodge near Botognota killing an American woman, her Italian husband Dr Carlo Orsini, and their baby daughter. Rescue teams found the Orsini lodge buried under snow, believed to have struck Saturday night as the family slept. 35 others reportedly perished that weekend.
Howard Whatley of Waco was elected president of the Texas Hotel Greeters of North America at a joint meeting with the auxiliary in Fort Worth. He succeeds Stanley D. McKown of Fort Worth. New officers include George B. Roberts of Kaskel first vice president M Norris of Waco second vice president James T. H MM of Palestine third vice president Tom A. Young of Fort Worth fourth vice president K H Bennett of Beaumont fifth vice president G H Keathley of Fort Worth secretary treasurer L R Downard of Fort Worth sergeant at arms. Quakes kill the Durazzo. Albania Feb 5 A series of earthquakes yesterday injured three persons destroyed 10 buildings and damaged 146 more at villages near here.
Cleveland Industry rose to 59 240 on pay roll on January 31, the highest since May 1931, per a chamber of commerce survey of 109 firms showing a gain of 2961 from last August and 17 262 from March 1933 low. Forty midshipmen at the Naval Academy have been asked to resign for study deficiencies.
Las Vegas February 3 reports Boulder Dam now just under 36 percent completion. Structure rises 1 280 feet above the foundation as workers push toward the next phase.
Hollywood reported actor Dick Sutherland a 9% veteran character actor and head of death attack will have a service in Thijra Bay on Thursday. The notice frames the funeral details and honors his long screen career.
A noisy contest promotes a new toothbrush product with weekly $100 prizes for the best answer to Why do You pester the Toothbrush. Entries must be mailed to Lykolene Dental Cream at 468 Delaware Street, City, MS. Winners to be announced each Saturday by radio and newspaper.
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