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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1934
Page
2
Washington reports January cash expenditures total 3,008,128,527 with 1,554,067,201 spent on routine operations. Recovery costs tally 61,452,081,296 unused from the 7,000,000,000 expected. deficit estimated at 9,730,068,211 by year end, vs 1,743,406,843 last year.
The Public Works Administration has spent under 400 million of 1934’s 1.677 billion allocation. RFC outlays reach 786.433 million versus a 5.9697 billion yearly estimate. National debt stands at 23.8093 billion. Roosevelt forecasts debt at 29.847 billion by June 30. For loans, check the trusted lenders in Light Classified Money-to-Loan ads.
Dr John McDowell, moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly, told San Antonio ministers that present conditions prove human resources fail to meet the hour’s demands. He urged a new spiritual power beyond science and money, calling for church leadership and cooperation to heal society and regenerate the nation.
Washington report on a farm credit bill to guarantee principal and interest on public land bonds as Congress considers enabling legislation. The plan, backed by Representatives Jones and Senator Robinson, aims to unlock 32 billion dollars in lands and move funds to the public through federal guarantees while noting current treasury constraints and pending disbursements from farm credit agencies and banks.
A weather summary lists temperatures, winds, tides and regional forecasts from San Antonio to New Orleans with multiple city readings. The article also reports Dr. McDowell's official visit to the Southwest Presbyterian meeting in San Antonio, drawing notable clergy from Austin Smithville Hutto and San Marcos.
Fragmentary ad style text touts a catarrhal remedy with a two part treatment. It sells a “Double strength” formula from Walgreens style, claiming quick head relief and improved breathing. The language is noisy and garbled, but centers on a home remedy for sinus and ear obstruction.
Austin reports commercial failures in Texas fell by 47 percent in 1933 from 911 in the prior year to 484. Liabilities of failing firms totaled 11 million dollars in 1944 while 1933 liabilities stood at 13,741,000, reflecting a 41 percent decline in losses.
The Supreme Court reviewed the shot section case involving five American defendants accused of assault on a civil guard in Prima Mallores and indicated a decision within days. Officials expect the military court acquittal to be upheld, with the names including Clinton B. Lockwood of West Springfield Massachusetts Roddrick F. Mead of New York Edmund W. Blodgett of Stamford Connecticut and Rutherford Fullerton of Columbus Ohio.
Austin January 11. The national re employment service placed 176000 unemployed Texans in jobs. E Brindson associate state re employment director for the U S department of Labor reported the totals show 168960 men and 7840 women employed. At year end 376965 persons had registered with the service.
Senator George E Norton of St Paul Mine national president of the Order of Eagles arrives in San Antonio for a two day visit. He meets La Antonio Eagles at a Wednesday meeting and plans a tour of the St Anthony Hotel. A February free rental diversity program is noted as included in Burnley's Light.
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