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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1936

Page

11

Subsidy Plan Backed by Congress in Farm Relief Push

Washington February 23 Congress backs a farm relief program as a substitute for the AAA. House approval 267 to 97. Senate 23 to 1. Roosevelt plans swift agreement on differences and sign after returning from Florida. New plan grants Wallace broader discretion to pay subsidies for land use and soil conservation until 1938, then a national state plan with federal funding of state programs.

Washington, D. G House Senate Washington Doday Rose Slimer Roosevelt Congress White House Treasury Wallace Chester Davis AAA Lifeleada Howse Geeasige Bsagresaie Wisconsin

OAPOOD To Buy 30 New Buses In Major Purchase

San Antonio Public Service plans to spend about 90 thousand dollars on 20 new buses replacing older units. Ches ter N. Chubb says a conference with bus manufacturers will occur this week. Old buses will not be traded in but kept for emergencies. The fleet average is about 3 thousand dollars per bus. total transportation property valued around 1.75 million. This follows a 274 thousand dollar diesel power plant purchase for the St Anthony hotel.

San Antonio Public Service Company Chester N. Chubb Chubbs Umpany Chubb Transportation Division R. W. Merriton St. Anthony Bapsoo

Death claims wife of Watertown hibernator

Grace Gerhke aged 41, wife of Arthur E. Gerhke known as Turkey Gerhke, died of a heart attack in their Watertown home. He has spent 23 winters in bed, a ritual linked to a tavern below his apartment. Neighbors wonder if he will abandon his infamous hibernation practice or leave the tavern under others during winter.

Watertown Wis TNS Grace Gerhke Arthur E Turkey Gerhke Fays Ais

Attempts Wine Theft Ends With Dummy Bottles

In Melbourne on February 2 a smash and grab raid targeted a hotel. A man leaped from a car, struck the display with a brick, and grabbed bottles. The seven bottles were water and hot wine dummies left by the intruder, and the licensee remains unfazed.

Melbourne Fec

Plans to Halt Epidemic in Coshocton

In Coshocton on February 22, preparations rushed for wholesale inoculation against a feared epidemic. An intestinal infection traced to contaminated drinking water has swollen the toll beyond 2900 with no deaths yet reported. Schools were closed indefinitely after 500 pupils and teachers fell ill.

Coshocton Chis Teany

Former Colorado Official Convicted in Liquor Scandal

Denver jurors found Secretary of State James H. Carr and William O Toole guilty of conspiracy to commit offenses tied to a state liquor department scandal. Edward Lossencing was exonerated. The verdict followed a midnight-to-late-night deliberation after earlier inconclusive rulings. Carr resigned amid impeachment talks.

Denver James H. Carr Wiliam O'Toole Walestan Azul Legislanive Edward Lossencing Jute Henley A. Calvert Gat O Toole Léikenting State House Carr State Senate

Constable Saved by Helmet in Hatchet Attack

South Africa Feb 26 A constable named J J Esterizen was struck by a hatchet while arresting a man. The blow hit the helmet and brow, penetrating the helmet edge and wounding the officer, who still refused to relent until the prisoner was jailed.

Johannaslurg South Africa Elmes J.J. Esterizen Reimer Jainih

Saturday Nights Dangerous to Drivers Ban South Dakars

A historical notice reports restrictions on Saturday night driving after a fatal accident in South Dakota. It cites injuries and deaths, ages of victims, and a government motor vehicle department action.

Pierhe Dakars Wityeen Jastisrar Gospers Gare Mest Oy Rauses

Model Plane Up Nearly 3 Minutes BEA HINGT

Fragmentary report notes a model plane event tied to BeA HingT and Vermont. mentions individuals likely from Universies or colleges, with unclear actions and dates. The readable fragments imply a demonstration or timing anomaly but lack coherent details or outcomes suitable for a clear summary.

BEA Hashim Universies Vermont Cee Vance Behan Allen

Britain Tries to Resolve Rhineland Crisis Clash

Britain speeds aid to bolster Europe against a German move into the Rhineland as France presses for a response if Hitler violates Versailles. Berlin signals ambitious plans with Italy and Austria while Drummond travels to Vienna to keep Austria out of the German-Italian bloc. France sees a breach of demilitarization as a trigger for Western frontiers defense and awaits British action as arms move into the Rhineland.

William Hillman Hopyright Dye Universalervice Condon Britain Agalwat Praha-German Germany Rhineland France Fittay Europe Berlin Hitler Mussolin Trauce Austria Poland Italy Hiller Hungary Eric Drummond Vienna London Drummond Prince Bel Br Ckstey

Russian Kiddies Get Palace Playground

Moscow reports the Inichkov Palace in Leningrad to be transformed into a child centered complex. A playground theater labora and halls will rise inside while a children's library forms. About 390000 rubles will fund the project and adjacent facilities will open for Soviet youth.

Moscow Bovitt Busta Inichkov Palace Leningrad Perm Barhees

Slanted Braiding Featured on Slimming Garment Design

London readers note a new garment design showing double slimming effects through slanted braiding. Fine detailing runs along the hips and shoulders with narrow braid on the front and back. Diagonal lines guide waist to hem, creating a reverse pattern on the underside. Sleeves mirror the beard-like braid for a cohesive look.

London

Girl Awaits Slaying Trial In Oklahoma Case

In Andarko Oklahoma Emma Willis, a 16 year old farmer girl, sits in a county jail awaiting trial for the murder of her father, Dis Willis, shot with a shotgun. The state plans to present its case, with no death penalty expected, as court adjourns until Monday. The proceedings echo Edith Maxwell’s prior case in Wise Virginia, a 25 year prison sentence for patricide.

Iddis Willis Wilg .He. Cooper Emma Willis Willis I H. Willis Anternaslomal News Vhacn Andarko Okla Maize County Dwarls Norv Haisling Tddis Willis The Jay Edith Maxwell Wise Zinma Tran

Mayors Demand End of Dole to Solve Jobs Problem

LaGuardia addresses southern and southwestern mayors in La, labeling the dole as European style relief. He called “worke d rébel” the only American solution, with Houston’s Mayor Holcombe Oklahoma City’s O M Mosier Jacksonville’s Gamble and Birmingham’s J M Jones supporting abolishing the dole and substituting work relief. Local readers urged actions on vacant property before March 1 through a Light Glass ad writer.

Valeang New ‘York Fiorello LaGuardia Tonly Mirue American Boyay Shezkers Ostar Holcombe Houston O. M. Mosier Oklahoma City Thomas Gamble Javensial J. M. Jones Birmingham LaGuardia

Double Program at Prince Theater Sunday

A double program at Printheatre Sunday features Joe Martisin and Helen Trelvetrees in One Hour Late. Rave Richmond appears in Silent Code, and Annie Is the Toon The Bird Aan closes the evening.

Prince Bilind Printsheater Joe Martisin Helen "Trelvetrees Rave Richmond Annie

Flood Threat Besets Reno as River Reaches Critical Point

Nevada flood alert centers on Reno where swelling river embankments and cloudbursts threaten homes and businesses. In the Sacramento Valley mood water surges through canals and rivers, stretching border counties and prompting workers to reinforce aging riverways amid rising flood risks. Sixty dollars an acre buys 2 acres of land 70 miles from Gon Aplonlo.

Reno Nev He Mountain Nevada Galifora Sacraments Gon Aplonlo

Dr. Osborn and Glasses Debate Cataract Remedies

A distorted OCR note cites Dr Osborn and D O arguing that sectrop cataract cures and other alleged eye treatments are ineffective, mentioning headaches and a price reference of $15. The fragment references Quincy G and an address line 8858 with vague pears.

D. J. Osborn

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