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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1935

Page

21

Court decision on currency standards sparks debate

A professor of economics from New York University analyzes the high court's 6 to 4 ruling on monetary policy. He argues the decision weakens gold payment guarantees, invites future economic manipulation, and questions the constitution's standard for money. The piece critiques the majority’s view on ultranational emergency powers and the role of congressional action in monetary policy.

Wewis Haney New York University New York Sn Prems Tis Supreme’ Court Congress

Community clubs calendar full of programs and gatherings

A long list of clubs and societies announces programs over the week. Grama department presents Off thy Main Road at the Woman's club house. Bission Players stage Chintz Cat at Tech High. memorial service for Frances Willord at Travis Parish Church. charity and PTA events at multiple schools. Shakespeare and Three Links clubs meet. Riverside Park and Woodrow Wilson PTA classes note parental education plans. a play The Bea Town Onis is shown at the high school auditorium. Saint John's Tither league meets. Delta Phi Sigma initiation at Richter's. Tip Topper society hosts a social. Amazon club plans a banquet and new member drive. St Mark's parish all-day meeting with Episcopal Church talk. Madge Gunner sorority hosts a luncheon and card party preparations.

Grama The Woman's Club Ban Pedra Avenue Three Links Club Ethel Glayzer Avansis Street Ban Jose Benjamin Franklin Parent Kappa Delta Kappa Frances Willard W T. A Jhhurch Nolan and Muncey Streets Charlie Stans Amazon Embell Misa Plorence Coy Cass Street St Mark's Parish Wills Dale Orittenberger Josephine Woodal Episcopal Church Philipines

Sheriff and eight others seek bonds in Stafford murder case

Sheriff W F Cate of Garza county seeks 50000 bond on murder charges tied to the February 7 machine gun killing of federal agent Spencer Stafford at Post. Dr L W Kitchen, Dr W A Hartman, and Tom Morgan seek 18000 bonds each as accomplices, with veterinarians and physician also charged. Trial set for May 20.

Dallas W. F. Cate Garza County Spencer Stafford Post Westa L. W. Kitchen W. A. Hartman Tom Morgan Aherltf

Bettie Davis Seeks Divorce Under Warner Contract

Hollywood reports actress Bette Davis, under a Warner Brothers contract, plans to sue for divorce within the next three years. She left for San Francisco with musician Harmon Nelson, where he works in a nightclub. Davis maintains the home base while awaiting further steps.

Hollywood Betté Davis Bethna Runi Holly Wood Tab Bette Harmon O. Nelson Dy San Francisco Bette Pierre

Eight-hour Day on Ocean Wave Urged

Washington February advocates seek an eight hour day for seamen under a proposed law. Senator La Follette of Wisconsin leads the bill, which would require domestic ships to employ American citizens for at least seven percent of crews and reserve remaining positions for citizens.

Washington, D. C Senator la Folinde Progressive Wisconsin

Establishment of Dope Farms Asked

Federal officials urged immediate operation of narcotic farms to aid victims of dope. Leaders called for state rehabilitation centers to win the war against the dope evil. Event noted at La Tapatia with Mechames B F Biaggins and J C Hedges as hostesses. Players are asked to bring their cards. Table and entrance prizes will be given.

Wasrington D. G la Tapatia Mechames B. F. Biaggins J. c. Hedges

Air race awards honor 1934 record breakers in Washington

Washington Feb 20 National Aeronautic Association diplomas were awarded for 1934 air exploits. Roscoe Turner and Clyde Pangborn led the list with Turner's East West transcontinental record of 1 hour 2 minutes and Dunlittle's West East mark of 11 hours 59 minutes. Other honorees include Jean Pitcard and Jean Piccare, Boris Sergievsky, Kevflet McGinnis, Arthur Chester, Wilson, Helen MacCloskey, Roger Don Rae, Raymond Quick, Rear Admiral Hamlet, Elmer Stone, John Reardon, Knepper Stevens and Anderson, and Lewin Barringer for distance flying.

Washington, D. C National Aeronautic Association Wiliam Gibbs McAdoo California Jeanette Pitcard Jean Piccare Col Eddie Hockenbacker Burbank Calif Newark Boris Sergievsky Aititude Kevflet McGinnis San Francisco Pearl Arbor Hawaii Arthur Chester Iecord Wilson Helen MacCloskey Roger Don Rae Raymond Quick Sergleysky H. G. Hamlet United States Soest Guard Elmer Stone John Reardon Amy Air ‘Corp Knepper, Stevens and Anderson Atratosphere Richard DuPont Lewin Barringer

The Washington Side-Show Copy 101m by Universal Servicr

The effect of the gold decision by the Supreme Court increased apprehension over the constitutionality of New Deal acts. Advocates of the shap dash school urge careful bill examination before passage. Senate relief works and farm mortgage act amendments face scrutiny as Congress becomes more constitution conscious. Speaker Burns confronts patronage pressures amid party discipline.

Universal Servicr Rutawegl Brown Washington Supreme Court Contess New Deal House Senate Aft

Senator Harry 5 Truman and Boss Gast Gift to Senate

Fragmented OCR describes Senator Harry S Truman and Boss Gast with a back-row presence in the Senate chamber. It notes Truman’s wide grin at fellow lawmakers and references patronage politics and Roosevelt-era discussions. Mentions LaGuardia McFarlane and Moore in a critical political context.

Harry Truman Missouri Boss Pendergast U.S. Senate Rooke

Market chill and Mary Garden visit disrupt Wall Street notes

The Spectator reports a market pullback after a brisk rally, with investors disappointed by the rapid reversal. Wall Street remains unsettled as regulators and gold movements spark shock, while opera star Mary Garden visited a broker’s office to observe market mood. A noted dancer and film star are linked to Wings in the Dark promotions.

Mary Garden Dowwntown

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