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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1934

Page

5

Angeles Count’s Deadly Flood Toll and Rescue Efforts

A major flood disaster leaves dozens dead or missing in the Los Angeles area. Authorities report hundreds injured and broad damage across Glendale, Montrose, and Venice districts, with rescues ongoing and relief efforts led by state and local agencies under the governor’s command. Weather worsened by a 38 inch rainfall event, prompting rapid deployment of highway patrol, Red Cross, and Civil Works Administration workers to search for victims, reopen subways, and restore traffic and bridges.

Glendincontrast Los Angeles Idan Ike tinadalo-Montroce California Depwtiee Jules Hanigur CWA 2

Position for assistant postmaster sparks downtown debate

Washington confirmed the retirement of J W Fuller after 30 years of service at the post office. Five employees face compulsory retirement. contenders include Grover Aldgowry, transportation chief, with Lucas denying any nomination. A Washington reorganization limits new appointments as vacancies arise.

Down Euployes Pough Washington J. W. Fuller Puller Eheler Fans Aing

Dead and Missing in Flood in Los Angeles Area

A New Year flood toll list from Southern California notes many dead and missing across Montrose Glendale Verdugo Venice Montrose areas including Myrtle Adams Ruth I Relhl Vera Kahn Betty Lorraine Hipps Winston Doty Jane Jaemin and Thomas Cook among others. Officials report numerous bodies recovered and dozens unaccounted for in multiple communities.

Los Angeles Jan Dant Doe Ella McLean Montrose Margaret Smith Montose Clack Harmon Verdugo Sam Wilton Whitson J. E. Moore Han Gabriel J. K. Moore Martha Moore Sherman Hubbard San Gabriel Toots Hubbard Elieved Sherman Marylin Ghoslin Glendale Reank Geraghty Korth Hallytod Elwood Plumb Long Beach Carolhy Carler North Jollywood Gladys Fisher Banta Mooka Clyds Powell Tujunga Sam Curler Monterey Pork Chester Horrtra Dichart Brummett Ella Thomas la Crésenta A. Higley Betty Wigan Manifest Joseph Loyary Cglendale John Don Jane Dor Jane Doe Ganndale H. A T Mackenzerle Montras

1922 Building Expenditures Reported in City

The 1922 expenditures on building activity totaled 1,007,217.50 dollars, per figures compiled by G. A. Schmitt. Permits issued and December tolls show variation from the prior year, with February at a low point and March reaching a peak of 232.33 dollars in construction value.

G. A Schmitt Walsiank Oly

Travis Campaigns on Past Due Taxes in County

In Austin on January 3, officials including Indka Roy Arehee and County Auditor J. A. Bolger announced that warrants will be issued after past due taxes. The ruling covers about 29 of the 134 county employees failing to pay taxes yet.

Travis Travis County Wor

San Antonio Educators Named as Possible AGS Successors

Three prominent San Antonio public school educators emerged as potential successors to Alamo Heights superintendent. Nominees include Thomas Porbhard, J Q Lozlin, and Merrill Bishop. Doyle mentions none have mobility for the post. salary remains undisclosed as the board plans continued administration by Reed and Martin until term ends.

San Antonio Iale O F. Raward Alamo Hugints PL Doyle Thomas B. Porbpaod Thomas Jefferson High Schol J. Q Lozlin Sidney Lanier Junior- Hanler Texas State Teachers Association Merrill Bishop Eng- Uh Whiartes

Burglary Charges Filed Against Eight in Local Case

Eight defendants face burglary counts in Judge John F. Ontan's court with Tessin Portilla Mickey Alamaguir Leona Palholog and others named. Alleged entry into a display window at Kallmnon's to steal clothing valued over MD occurred November 1. Detective A D Lankford filed the complaint.

John F. Ontan Tessin Portilla A. D. Lankford Complainta

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