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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1938

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Victory in Political Technique Revised by F D R

Washington January 6 The president has revised his political technique and removed the ache of aimless policy. He plans a farm labor alliance and strategic messaging to back a broader program while delaying naval and anti trust actions. The move aims to boost purchasing power and unify voters through selective concessions and public rhetoric. The plan includes possible farm bill maneuvering and tax policy shifts to appease business and labor while maintaining fiscal balance.

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Urge Sumnerg for Supreme Court in Roosevelt era action

The House Judiciary Committee urged President Roosevelt to nominate Representative Sumner G. of Texas as the next associate justice, following Justice George Sutherland's retirement. The push, led by committee chairman Sumner G. as a Democratic Texas figure, signals a critical reshaping of the high court.

Wasitington Jin House Judiciary Roosevelt Suen' Ners Damocrat Texas George Sutherland

Prisoner Pay Question Puzzles Federal Court Judge

A chaotic OCR fragment covers a federal prison pay dispute and a ruling by a judge. Names like ShawKA and Leavenworth appear amid scattered place mentions and monetary notes. The text references a fine and appeal proceedings, with varied city names such as Dallas, El Paso, New York, and Portland-like fragments.

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Roosevelt Era Court Fight Reveals Plan and Press Silence

In January 14 fragments show a letter to the White House about the Supreme Court vacancy. The piece describes tense strategy, presidential program stance, and behind the scenes pressure from political and financial circles as factions maneuver over the court and Congress.

Federal prisoners seek waiver of fines in district case

A federal prisoner asks Judge McMillan to permit waiving or reducing a fine tied to earnings from an illegal act. The district attorney argues the prisoner should not keep the money earned while confined. The judge contemplates whether to allow forfeiture or a diminished payment under the procedure for such cases.

McMillan

Nesbit Dies, Custodian of White House at 72

Nesbit, 72, custodian of the White House and longtime resident of Hyde Park, D. C., died last night of a heart attack. His widow remains employed as a keeper at the executive mansion.

First of Tourist Dinners to be Held January 20

Hans Nagel president of the San Ant fore Hoterasosiation announced a three-state series of tourist dinners starting January 20 at the Mie Pina hotel. The association aims to host further dinners in February and March for visitors, with more than 500 expected for the inaugural event and a record number of winter guest lists anticipated.

Mie Pina Hotel Wits Hans Nagel San Antfore Hoterasosiation Maren Nagel Lial Oles Akioul

Auto wreck damages fence at aged home incident

A mysterious auto crash damaged a fence at an aged care facility. Police and investigators arrived to assess the scene and determine what happened. No injuries are detailed in the fragment.

Sol Pyosa Steel Snol Depiudies

Death claims Dr J Rhodes in California transit notes

Obituary records Dr J Rhodes longtime Pasadena school superintendent. Survived by widow and children. service details follow his recent layoff from the district and a planned family funeral in San Antonio. Rhodes contributed to national attention through educational programs and his work across Texas and nearby states.

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Fragmented Cold Remedies Ad in Ancient Text

A garbled OCR style advert cites minor threat irritation cures and a salve with questionable claims. It mentions products like Regular Strength and Children's Gini and notes approval by Good Housekeeping, with unclear references to medical guidance and local congestion relief.

Gini Naten Strang Good Housekeeping

General Motors Lays Off 100000 Men Explained

Washington Jan 6 17Pht Wittam Knudsen president of General Motors told a special senate unemployment committee that the company faced the severest sales drop in November and December. About 300000 men were set to be laid off beginning January 1 as a temporary measure while hoping for a spring upturn. He cited rising costs 13.6 percent in 1937 and 8.5 percent later from August to October 1947, along with labor unrest and strikes that reduced production.

Washington Wittam Knudsen General Motors Corporation Tata Senate Essenial General Motors Janay Ite Beceme General Broters Kmndser Roosevelt Koudsen Meloney Oorauigh Ynautharland

Fall of an exile: Albert Fall and Teapot Dome legacy

In a rare interview at William Heatmont General Hospital El Paso fall, gaunt and pale, recalls the Teapot Dome scandal and his 106000 payment verdict as a town benefit, not a bribe. He says he has little time left, prefers hospital care, and cites health and financial strain since 1924.

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Peddler Hawkins Trial Delayed Fifth Time

For the fifth time the case of Hawkins the peddler against the Texas and New Orleans jail is set for trial in Forty fifth District Court. Four juries have heard panels with mistrials and one hung jury. Hawkins was previously awarded a $4175 judgment for injuries at the South Treva street crossing on June 20, 1993. The Fourth Court of Appeals on Wednesday reversed that verdict and ordered retrials.

Tea Hawkins Texas New Orleans Hawkins Interios South Treva Street Court of Cists

San Antonio school bond fight eyed by local group

The Southwest Texas Property Use association probes possible non tax methods to fund San Antonio school needs. A $550,000 bond and a tax increase plan, backed by teachers, faces January 31 consideration with Paul Adams newly elected president signaling opposition to higher taxes. A committee led by Monty and board manager H. Kifer will report next week on needs and feasible funding options.

San Antonio Southwest Texas Property Use Association Paul Adams Agid Adams Monty H. Kifer

Mexican Consulate Sought for Austin Petition Forwarded

A petition requesting the establishment of a Mexican consulate at Austin was received Thursday by Jose Guadelupe Pineda Mexican consul pro tem and forwarded to President Lazaro Cardenas of Mexico. Brought by Eustache Orpeda president of the Mexican honorary commission at Austin and signed by prominent residents and the Chamber of Mexican Workers in North America.

Austin Jose Guadelupe Pineda Progral San Antonio Lazaro Cardetan Mexico Eustache Orpeda Chamber Ametlok

Avoid Moonlight, Suitors Told

Ing. Jan Franklin reports Dr W G Mather Jr, head of Franklin College Sociology, urged students to avoid moonlit proposals and choose a partner in clear daylight. He warned love is emotional and difficult to judge under strong emotion.

Franklin Ing W. G. Mather Franklin College Mather Hyme

Injunction Against Gas Line Dissolved

Temporary injunction halting work on a gas trench in San Antonio between El Faso and San Fernando streets was dissolved by the Seventy Sixth District Court. The order, sought by A D B Mantes and Minnie Mabicks, was lifted at their request as Public Service Company indicated the gas line had been rerouted.

San Antonio

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