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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1939

Page

2

Plummer challenges Quin to call daughter referendum in San Antonio

Plummer pushes for a citizen referendum on an anti spit ordinance. The proposal would set a 20 day voter petition window requiring 25 percent of mayoral voters from 1937 to sign. If enough signatures are gathered, council must reconsider and possibly submit the measure to a citywide vote.

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Wholesalers Join Tour To Aid San Antonio Trade

The chamber of commerce plans a goodwill tour for wholesalers and manufacturers, starting March with HD Wiemers chairing the trade extension committee. Delegates will visit multiple Texas cities before returning to San Antonio on March 23, while additional tours are in the works and a committee of physicians may advise on health department reforms.

San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Good Will Rio Granda Wiley Trade Extension Department Chamber Wacre Health Department Plummer Berchel-mann Jn Aitia Hiaian Ife Bs

Need of Raising Debt Limit Seen

WASHINGTON Feb 4 Secretary Morgenthau told Roy Romer that Congress must raise the public debt limit from 45.6 billion to 50 billion dollars to fund president proposed programs. He explained Treasury notes and funding plans would push the limit to 50 billion without endangering national finances during testimony on the annual Treasury appropriation bill.

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Railway Express Agency rate hike authorized

The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized Railway Express Agency to revise its rate structure, aiming to boost annual revenues by about 10 million dollars. The plan raises rates by 10 percent for shipments over 100 pounds and lowers charges for most shipments under 100 pounds.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Railway Express Agency, Inc Combany

Burglary Complaint Filed Against Pete Hanise

A complaint charging burglary was filed against Pete Hanise, 57, of 119 South Laredo Street, Pridwy. The alleged offense occurred at the home of Mrs Were Ace Kelton Jr, 1028 South St. Mary's airweek, with charges brought by City Detective A. C. Lankford in Justice of the Peace court. The alleged incident date is February 21.

Pete Hanise South Laredo Street Pridwy Durelary Ace Kelton Jr South St. Mary's Oty A. C. Lankford Justice of the Peace Corrigan

Forgery Charge Involving Worthless Check Posted

Ray H. Sanford aged 24 of 73 Munson Street faced charges of forging and passing a worthless check. Authorities allege Sanford forged goods from W. & Hall and A. Branly and passed a 49.66 dollar check at Bexar County National Bank on February 4. The case was filed before Justice Corrigan.

Wriday Ray H. Sanford Munson Street Justice of the Brace . Bat Corrigan Sanford W. &. Hall A. Branly Bexar

County approves $12,000 WPA warrant issue

County commissioners approved twelve thousand dollars in warrants from the WPA warrant fund on Friday without discussion. The warrants were issued to Van M. Howard Jr., whose firm holds the contract and has been paying claims for wares and materials used across project work in the county.

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Goodyear to Expand Akron Operations with $3 Million Plan

Goodyear announced a $3,000,000 program to modernize its Akron factories. The plan aims to expand production capacity and upgrade equipment at the Akron plant, signaling a major investment in the region’s rubber industry.

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