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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1937

Page

2

Roosevelt asks near billion for peacetime defense fund

President Roosevelt proposed a total defense appropriation nearing 98.8 million for the 1937 fiscal year, to begin two new battleships and expand air and military capacity. The budget seeks greater Navy and Army funding, including 400 new aircraft and broader non military river and harbor projects.

Washington National Defense Fund Roosevelt Army Navy National Defense Congress Navy Department Great Britain London Ha- Fea War Department Fm Army Navy Marine Gare

Roosevelt Budget Highlights Plan for Balanced 1938 Fiscal Program

President Roosevelt outlines a 1938 budget aiming for balance despite large wartime style expenditures. He calls for employment expansion, aircraft and naval and army pay increases, and a postal service funded by receipts. He proposes a Civilian Conservation Corps as a permanent agency and urges tax structure productivity.

Voters Eloped Like School Kids on Trip to Onerda

A pair described as 76 and 66 years old eloped and married during a trip to Onerda. They joined friends at home after fleeing as if schoolchildren to celebrate their union.

Syracuse Jan Olar Sjahaim

Legion Group to Map Child Welfare Conference

Representatives of the American Legion and its auxiliary gathered in Salt Lake City for a two day child welfare conference. Attendees included National Commander Harry Ay Culntery Salvatore Capodice Mrs Grace Miller and Miss Emma Puschner.

Tudianpolis Ind Lye American Legion

Two Men Fined in Telephone Slugging Case

Elmer Fussell of Cincinnati and W. T. St. Clair of Washington D. D. pleaded guilty to slugging a telephone at the Lanier hotel while calling Omaha, Nevada. Judge McCollum Burnett imposed $10 fines and costs each in County Courts at Law No 1.

McCollum Burnett Elmer Fussell Cincinati W. T. St. Clair Washington, D. D

Roosevelt Proposes 1938 Federal Farm Budget Expansion

President Roosevelt outlines a 1938 farm budget totaling 659 million for federal payments and Department of Agriculture activities, up from 1937 by 15.2 million, excluding roads funding. He notes drought relief costs and administrative gains, with large increases for agricultural adjustment programs and cooperative stations.

Washington Jah Noservele Agriculture Department

Roosevelt outlines 1938 relief and budget plan

The President proposes a 1938 budget with $26 million for the current year administration, preserves a $200 million revolving fund, and signals relief outlay near $1.85 billion. He expects industry to boost employment and plans a sinking fund for old age annuities beginning 1942, with Social Security net cost around $439 million.

PWA Roosevelt

New All-Time High for Public Debt Forecast

The forecast budget message notes a public debt of 95,026,000,000 for next June 40, marking a new all-time high. It surpasses the prior June figure by 1,128,000,000 and exceeds the 1919 war peak by 9,544,000,000, with year-end debt figures listed for 1929 through 1936 showing sharp growth.

Washington Jan Rooynvelt

Roosevelt budget projects daily U S government spending

The Roosevelt administration targets a daily government expenditure of 23 296 000 for the next six months with current fiscal year outlays around 8 480 800 000. It estimates next year's expenses excluding recovery and relief at 6 158 000 000 and relief costs at 1 597 128 000, totaling about 87 693 123 060.

Washington Roosevelt

Public Debt Trend in Washington Budget Talks

The article outlines Roosevelts debt and budget debate with a projected 35,026,000,000 public debt by next June and a 1,348,000,000 rise this year. It cites 1,597,129 outlays for relief and forecasts revenue of 7,293,607,000 and a 1465,456,000 tax rise from income tax reflections.

Washington Jan Wes Dinget Congress

Clock and Gloves Reported Stolen

Theft report from Miss Madge White at 1109 East Dewey Place notes missing clock and gloves. Police were informed Friday. other items listed include rings and jewelry belonging to George Leman Mrs J B Timmer Ralph Holzman and Ralph Bohn.

Madge White East Dewey Place C. W. Vass West Mulberry Avenue George Leman J.B. Timmer South J. Mary's Ralph Holzman Waverly Avenue Ralph Bohn

School Board Leader Hull Youngbland Speaks at Plaza Luncheon

San Antonio club hears School Board President Hull Youngbland discuss Un usual Picts and Condition Uncov ered by the State Planning Board. Rupert Gresham chairs the meeting at the Plaza hotel Friday.

Hull Youngbland Board of Education State Planning Board San Antony Plaza Hotel Rupert Gresham

Woman Injured In Flying Mail Incident

Ventura Leija, 25, of 112 Mala noros Blaces, was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital after a man struck her eye while she was loading a bus. Walter Shelton, 1644 Northwest Nineteenth Street, also received treatment for facial cuts from a auto accident.

Ventura Leija Malanoros Blaces Robert B. Green Hoxsptal Walter Shelto Nineteenth Street

Conspiracy Sentence Meted in Federal Bond Case

Jerthan Seman, 32, of New York, was sentenced to five years in federal prison after yesterday's conviction in Houston for conspiring to sell counterfeit bonds. The case named Houston as the venue and cited federal charges.

Houston Jen Jerthan Seman New York

Reclamation money asked for 1938 budget

President Roosevelt proposed an appropriation of 34.668 million dollars to continue western reclamation projects under the public works program for the 1938 fiscal year. The plan also calls for 2.2316 million for operating costs of established projects and investigations. Rio Grande project in New Mexico and Texas is listed among the funded items.

Washington, Jan Congress Roosevelt Bureau of Reclamation Reclamation Bureau Pogular Bureau Rio Grande New Mexico-Texas

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