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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1936

Page

15

TWA Decision Awaited by Business

The piece discusses the pending Supreme Court ruling on TVA's constitutionality and potential impacts on government intrusion into private industry, with market bets on utility securities. It notes expectations that outcomes will shape government reach and industry responses, alongside rising used-car issues and potential mandatory annual vehicle inspections. It also mentions gold exports and details on scrap program incentives.

United States Supreme Court Tennessee Valley Authority Pigantic Aponsony Growng TVA ICPVA Washington Supreme Court NRA AAA

Four Treated After San Antonio Auto Accidents

Four San Antonians received treatment at Robert B Green Hospital after separate crashes Tuesday. W C Scott 37 of 1809 West Houston street struck a tree at Park and McCullough avenues. Edward Lewis 24 of 1009 Rivas street was in a two car collision near West Magnolia avenue. Nine year old Joe Vann of 107 West Travis street was injured when struck near his home Monday night. Jos Escamaita 21 of 217 Stark street suffered severe lacerations and possible rib fractures when a truck he was driving dumped over at South Laredo arm Camp streets.

San Antonians Robert B. Green Stark Street South Laredo Arm Camp

Social calendar notes from San Antonio society events

Wednesday gatherings include Mrs. Walter Booths tea at 207 Terrell Road, Mrs Frank Allens luncheon, and a Bright Shawl style show luncheon with Joske fashions. Debutante Miss Frances Felder, plus multiple visiting guests, highlight a busy week of teas, buffets, and social dinners across local homes and Randolph Field. The Army civilian club hears Dr. W W Jackson speak on February anniversaries of Washington and Lincoln with a musical program by Mrs. Hertzberg and Miss Terrell. Numerous guests from out of town attend events at the Bright Shawl, the Beech House, and private residences, with attention to Valentine motifs and society roles.

Walter Booth Terrell Road Cocipile Frank Allen Joe Austey Prancés Felder Joske Eetty Edwin Reeser Will Larthe W. W. Jackson Westmorland College St. Anthony Hotel Walter Walthall W. A Pearman St. Paul's Episcopal Church Jackson United States George Washington Abraham Lincott O. C, Troxe Washington Fort Gam Houston A. T. Ovenshine Army Troxel Grey Lady Organization Red ‘Cross el Hertzberg Clyilan Club Harold Cheney Chicago Mary Terrell

Strike Called by Southern Pacific de Mexico Workers

The Southern Pacific Company said it had been notified of a strike by workers at its Mexican subsidiary Southern Pacific de Mexico. The union calls for shorter hours and higher pay, with a walkout planned for February 20, 1060 miles of subsidiary operations.

Wong Ty Stellen S. P Mexico San Francisco Cey Southern Pacific Company Southern Pacific de Mexico Walter Douglas Inc

New County Clerk to Dismiss Three

Newly appointed County Clerk George Surkey fired three deputies on February 15. Deputies Lir Murphy, Al Quintana and Eddie Lopez were given alien notice of dismissal with no stated reason from Surkey.

George Surkey

Epidemic stretches Fort Sam Houston hospital capacity

An influenza like respiratory outbreak swelled Fort Sam Houston and related Army stations, forcing an additional ward to open in a barracks at the artillery post. About 890 people were under treatment, with 270 from various Texas camps and border posts. The hospital converted 30 wards, including the artillery barracks, as cold weather risks continued. A battery moved to Camp Bullis, and only one pneumonic case was reported.

Smithwest Fort Sam Houstay Mosnitai Twelfth Field Artillery Camp Bullis Cexas Fort Si Okio

Soviet Debt Stand Brought Up in Paris

In Paris a debate on ratifying a mutual assistance pact with Moscow opened with Charles de Lasteyrie demanding delay until pre-war loans of about 200 billion francs are settled. Foreign Minister Flandin said the accord is political and that the government preserves creditors rights.

Paris Russia Chamber of Deputies Charles de Lasteyrie Moscow Pierce-Etleanne Flandin

President Vetoes Bill for Claims Against Government

President Roosevelts veto blocks a bill granting 900000 to International Manufacturers' Sales Company of America for claims arising from the 1912 refusal to permit exchange of Russia rubles for American currency.

Washington, D. C Roogevelt Internations Manufacturers’ Sales Company of America Russia

Pension blanks on way to distribute in counties

Pension director AustIn, February Orville Carpenter, said 200000 application blanks would be mailed to district supervisors today with 127000 already sent. The rest would be dispatched to chambers of commerce, city halls, courthouses and newspapers for distribution to applicants beginning Friday. Applications sworn before notaries and mailed to district headquarters. District supervisors will assign investigators whose reports go to the old age assistance commission for approval before placing a person on the pension rolls.

Austin Orville &. Carpenter Ofter Chambers of Commerce Old Age Assistance Commission Inn Pension

Flood Control Job for L A Authorized

WPA headquarters Tuesday approved flood control and landscaping work along the San Pedro creek from Five Points to Ganas Street. The government will spend 11000 dollars with the city contributing 5304 dollars. About 200 men will be employed on the project.

L.A San Pedro Creek Works Progress Administration WPA Flve Ganas Street

Borah Entered as Illinois Primary Candidate

Edgar D. Cooke, head of the Liberal Republican Voters league, announced Borah permission to enter as a candidate in the Illinois presidential preference primary on April 14. Also reports Rome marking the seventh anniversary of Church reconciliation with the temporal kingdom of Italy.

Borah Illinois Chicago Edgard. Cooke Republican Voters League William E. Borah Iillinois Italy Celfabrata Rome

School Preky Feted In San Antonio Luncheon

Dr. Francis P. Gaines president of Washington and Lee university was guest and principal speaker at a luncheon at the GE Anthony hotel in San Antonio. About 30 alumni and parents attended as Gaines arrived with Mrs. Gaines to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Steves Sr. He addressed the Texas Military Institute faculty and students.

Francis P. Gaines Washington and Lee University GE. Anthony San Antonio Gaines Albert Steves Sr Texas Miliary Iistitude Gattes

Ex Police Captain Taken to Hospital

James Fields, a 48 year old retired Cincinnati police captain, collapsed Monday night at the local police headquarters during a visit and was taken to Robert B. Green Hospital. He lives at 107 Nathan Street.

James Fields Rom

Burglars Smashed Window at L Recusin Loan, Stole Firearms

Burglars smashed a plate glass window at the L Recusin Loan company at 508 Rust Commerce street Tuesday morning and stole five shotguns a pistol and eight boxes of shells. It was reported to police.

L. Recusin Loan Company Rust Commerce Street

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