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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1937
Page
10
A collage of musical instrument ads and assorted notices. Listings include pianos, radios, harmonicas, trumpets, clarinets, back-page bargains, repair services, and public notices about plumbing ordinances and local elections. Major entities include S.A. Music Co and various San Antonio area addresses.
At a joint convention of social science scholars in Chicago, M A Linton of Philadelphia criticized the proposed large reserve fund for old age benefits. He argued for a pay as you go approach, while others urged reliance on direct congressional appropriations. The discussion highlighted the political stakes and financing of pension schemes, including the role of federal debt interest and potential tax implications.
USC economist Aogardus says presidential speeches aimed to fool the public by exploiting current knowledge. Magee of NYU notes Sweden’s system had limited success in managing the economy. Maltery of Philadelphia urges cutting federal outlays and financing a debt amortization to sustain credit through downturns. Walker of Macy attacks recent state fair trade acts maintaining resale prices.
Sapulpa Oklahoma January report tells how Homer Lines of Kansas City refused to abandon his gasoline truck as flames engulfed a wreck near Line Rock creek bridge. He crossed the bridge while the fire consumed 300 gallons of gasoline, and the rear wheels locked during braking, preventing a collapse.
The Supreme Court today held that provisions of the Emergency Bankruptcy Act allow limiting rent claims in bankruptcy. The case involved Caroline R. Kuehner and Frederck G. Fasher as trustees seeking rent from receivers of United Cisar Stores Co for abandoning a lease in Drenton, Illinois. The landlords won a judgment of 44,377 dollars, limited to a maximum three-year period under the act.
A chaotic event in Frankfort involving a man named Gene Kim triggered an electrical blaze when he touched a live wire in a residence. The hero reportedly blew all fuses before the fire outbreak. Alice Brady, afflicted by a throat ailment, remained confined after routines in a local home theater production.
Southwest Texas Oil News reports a major gas discovery in the Edwards lime in the Pearl fall area of Bris county by Amerada Petroleum. The well flowed at high rate from 6230 feet, with rotary and casing data, and plans aim to drill deeper to assess commercial production. If sustained, this quantum gas find could spur an Edwards lime development across South Texas, with regional wells already showing significant depths and varying gas and oil shows.
A long list of fines and assessments is recorded in the corporation court docket. Names include M Hertandes Rona Valentine Wille So to S43 May Williams simgard Cotton, Christopher Mercandes, Mrs May Murphy, Cliff Johnson, Pearl Johnson J Gonzales BH Gwigard fibel Mende SL Bool Alfred NM Duper MM herrer a A Espita C Diaz Charles Walker Miguel Alvaride Tan Zayelle Ralph Cannan Ross Conaway qasco duce Lera C pendera B Kir cherber J Radhigoen Lowery rg Helen Schroeder W SC Cat Eustin Noehle J F Castillo Alfred Lopez geek Pave Adulla Garcia Frennk Sallyay Louis Yhares J Dutchman The Smith evry Afue ev Tony deta Ganted Manuel de Hernandez Gecards HL Bislerdance and several others were noted as fined or assessed.
A description outlines an 80 mile scenic highway planned for the Chilos Mountains State Park region in Texas. It would run from Marathon south toward a proposed Big Bend National Park and reach the COG camp near a volcano named The Bertin. The text reads like an advertisement with scattered garbled classifications and unclear details.
Obituaries list Sadie M Rinehold 69 of 007 Broadway native of Insiana, services 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Tagg McGollum chapel with rites at St Peter the Apostle church. survivors include daughters Mrs Henry Juémater, Mrs H J Grote and Mrs B F Curry and Mrs 4 R Cntana, sons Floyd and Herbert Rinehold Jr, sister Nes Lon Stump. Petri P Hopkins 72 of 705 Harlan Ave native of Ireland. services Tuesday morning at Zivik Kearns chapel followed by mass at Lea's church. survivors include Katherine Noger Hopkins and several daughters and sons. interment in San Fernando cemetery No 2. J T Swope 40 of 419 East Ashby Place native of Georgetown. services at Roustown Monday.
Grand Coulee expects enrollment to top 1000 pupils this year in the district. In less than three years attendance has surged from near zero to a strong student body, signaling rapid growth for Grand Coulee schools.
B C Forbes argues 1937 will bring stronger purchasing power for individuals, families, and farms as incomes rise from 69 billion to 69 plus, with wages, farm income, construction, and industrial output expanding. He notes political risks, European tensions, and possible economic stabilizers but remains confident in American thrift, enterprise, and gradual recovery across wages, real estate, capital goods, and international trade.
Fragmented OCR report records multiple fire alarm calls and police observations at West Bramerse West Hummel Avenue and nearby streets. Notable entries include 12:16 p.m. at Blanw road and Thilides Drand Avenue, 4:43 a.m. on Monday near Madison Street and Mazon, plus various addresses such as 13204 and 1800 biog McGublaugy Avenue.
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