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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1934
Page
13
Vienna announces the world premiere of Mussolini’s Julius Caesar to open later this year at the Burgtheater. The choice follows the success of his previous drama The Hundred Days staged there last season, with officials citing staging prowess over political motive.
The ad claims Zemo provides relief for itchy skin with a tonic style remedy. It touts long usage and broad praise, urging purchase for relief and value, listing prices and availability from druggists.
Chicago on the South Side sees windows smashed and stench bombs hurled at nine cash and carry milk stores as gangs ride autos in a renewed milk price war. Prices cited show cash-and-carry at 7 1 2 cents per quart and 17 cents per pint for milk, with other stores charging 10 cents a quart and 2 cents a pint. The article also briefly touches on unrelated political and theatrical notes about Austria, Brussolini, Julius Caesar, and Italian journalism.
Josee Miner of a SL Troy and the Advertising club awarded the silver trophy for best newspaper advertising campaign. R B Wilson chaired the selection, with M R B Connell praising the team from The Light for its copy. Club officers and staff including Miss Helen McCoy and Beatrice Allen were noted for their roles, while Mayor C X Quin and Ray James spoke at the event.
A Texas appellate ruling confirms a ten year penitentiary term for Joe Sobieski former Bexar county treasurer tied to a 1993 indictment alleging conversion of county funds totaling about 4000 dollars with additional indictments pending involving 5500 dollars and theft and conversion of county property. The case concerns county bonds recovered from the treasurer’s desk and Sobieski’s resignation prior to his term.
Congress debates two bills by Democrat Clalymian Muswaly from South Carolina to boost the air force to not less than 4334 planes, an increase of 3000 from current levels. Estimates show more than 200 million dollars needed to carry out the program amid aviation investigations and military committees scrutinizing the growing air corps strength.
In a church program, Rev Ennis B Hill along with Mary Rachford and Iva West are slated to speak at a 7 28 p m service on Wednesday at Travis Tark Methodist. The article notes a mix of local names and cultural references. It also mentions a separate legal matter with Thomas G Leighton related to indictments totaling 9500 dollars and a conviction for 4900 dollars in conversion.
Brig. Gen. Cian Withant Mitchell, retired Army chief, says air aviation is underfunded and primed for profiteering. He urges a single aviation department as the Army’s three current federal units lie largely autonomous. A House military affairs panel heard a secret briefing that the service was unprepared for battle.
Two records broken at the San Antonio public library as 1967 patrons entered the library Molay and circulation rose by about 2000 in January. In December 40857 items were obtained by readers. The gains partly reflect Sunday openings and the repair of 1900 volumes by CWA workers, per librarian Miss Grothaus. County commissioners approved purchasing a machine gun and six sawed-off shotguns for Sheriff Hausser.
A San Antonio discussion explored a CWA project to census real estate as a potential program. The effort would involve state officials in Austin, stressing a park development near Bandera and seeking funds to advance urban project needs amid uncertain CWA work funding.
A riot at the Waldorf Astoria prompted police presence and tension in the Park Avenue lobby. Prominent social circles gathered, while striking workers and supporters clashed with hotel staff and officers amid chaotic scenes in New York City.
The meeting marked the first gathering of the year for the newly appointed council led by HK. President Qehs presided, outlining plans for a special project and community efforts in New York.
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