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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1937

Page

5

Norfleet Cage Suspect Involved In Norfleet Swindle

Phoenix police report Jaynes C Douglass 60 a saleman faces grand larceny charges over a $25,000 swindle of Paul Sawyer a Holdrege Nebraska contractor identified as William Arald Rush sought by Texas authorities in a $172,000 Meering case. Sawyer says Douglass and other men used a horse race betting scheme to grow winnings and promised a share for security.

Phoenix Ariz Jay Janes C. Douglass Paul Sawyer Holdredgs Neb Roy Merrill William Arald Rush Texas Q Suspmot Fraty Norfleet Hale Center Sawyer Douglass Feoruary Dovigings Bui Maloneyz Anther Puts UP Securify Tie Dee

Hoover Backs Child Labor Ban in Orderly Change

Hoover urges ratification of a federal constitutional amendment to ban child labor as an example of orderly constitutional change. In his first formal statement since the election, he attacks Roosevelt’s position and pressures the Supreme Court on judicial interpretations while praising Roosevelt’s recent declarations.

Hoover Palo Alto Calif Herler Roosevelt Provident

Elevator alarm triggers police chase in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on January 11 Palaniman Pat Stull heard an elevator moan on his beat and sprinted after it. He shouted for occupants to come out as the empty automatic lift moved and then stopped. Police arrived and explained a defective switch caused the scare.

Arouses Police Cincinnati Pat Stull Stull

Denture Fear Prompts Quick Fixes and Alleges Risks

Fragmented text suggests concerns about denture discomfort and fear of appliance issues. Mentions a fast remedy, alkaline agents, and potential mouth sensitivity, urging immediate aid while uncertain about sources or safety. The passage appears as garbled guidance on denture care and alleged effects.

Boy Born On Her Canin In Alameda Tragedy Unfolds

A seven pound baby boy born by Caesarean section after the mother Rae Rasidall was shot by her estranged husband Tay Rendall. The child survived while Rae Rasidall succumbed moments after surgery. Miss Ailielia Holtand, wife of the slain woman, was wounded during the attack. The case stems from a long standing family quarrel as authorities pursue justice.

Alameda Wolinsi Tia i Tay Rendall Rae Rasidall Ailielia Holtand Randall Vectre

Navigation Zone Tax Cut in Half

Brownsville area district approved a tax relief program for delinquent taxpayers covering the past three years. A 50 percent tax cut was issued, totaling 43,000 in unpaid taxes, with additional credits dating 1926 to 1940. The plan lowers overall unpaid taxes while balancing credits against paid taxes in the period.

Brownsville Jen Nayton Tne

Bastrop Tax Rate Remains Unchanged for City Budget

Bastrop officials announce the city tax rate for 1907 remains unchanged from last year despite valuation changes. City Collector J Ma office notes totals show receipts near six figures with sales and business tax components contributing to revenue.

Bastrop Bastroy Etby Colin Chiy Lay Assassore J Ma Che Cute Chiet

Hinted Advert Says Live In a Hone of Souraia

A fragment notes a suggestion to live in a hone of Souraia and references classifications for light classified ads from the Piatt ibcon listings.

Souraia Ruy

Unified health committee forms for city county schools

Mayor O. K Quin announces the formation of a Unified county-city school health committee with Dr. George Cox and state health officials. Quin expects state and federal funds to augment city efforts to reduce disease prevalence among the indigent. The board will meet Monday to elect chair, vice chair and secretary, with no fees for paid personnel.

O. Kiin

Teeth Freeze Tale Highlights Oregon City Chill

In Oregon City Oregon the cold snap is blamed for a man sleeping with his mouth open in a frigid night. Fred Welland, 83, endured extreme temps before closing his jaw and freeing plates with his hands. Meanwhile film news notes Guy Kibbee joining RKO Radio to star in "Over Lightly" directed by Christy Cabanne with Ina Mersel and Lynch Overmen added to the budget.

Oregon Oregon City Ore Fred Welland Kibbee Stone Fred Stone Guy Kibbee R-K-O-Radio Christy Cabanne Mersel Lynch

Roosevelt outlines plan to reorganize federal government

Washington reports President Roosevelt moves to reorganize the federal setup with efficiency as a priority. He plans to present proposals to Congress, seeking input from Vice President Garner Speaker Wadsworth and other leaders. Potential ideas include a Welfare department, consolidating construction activities, a conservation department, and presidential authority for minor shifts if Congress stalls.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Garner Wauxhead White House He Ateroy Ling Tekes Agriculture Civilian Conservation Corps

Sheepmen Open Office At Sonora

The Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association headquarters, with over 1200 members, opens in a remodeled Sonora storeroom. G W Cunningham, secretary, and Miss Bessie Woods relocate from Del Rio where the office had been for a year. Roger Gill was president, Roy Hudspeth was elected director at the recent convention in San Angelo.

Sonora Texas Sheep Nd Goat Raivers’ Association G. W. Cunningham Bessie Woods del Rio Roger Gill el Pidraichman Roy Hudspeth Sutton County Sandman Biesklens Lin Say Angelo

Thorne Heads City Development Board in San Angelo

Thorne, manager of a wholesale grocery firm and civic leader, was chosen president of the San Angelo board of city development at the initial 1937 meeting. Claud E. Aikman was elected vice president with Culberson Deal as secretary manager and Miss Micaelar Rogers as assistant manager. New directors include M. D. Bryant W. D. Vagott A. C. Hledsoe and W. S. Leslie.

Marble tables banned in Bastrop by city council

Bastrop officials refuse licenses for marble tables used in pay-off machines amid gambling concerns. Applications from several firms to operate automatic marble table games in establishments were rejected.

Bastrop Ally Council of Bastrop

Double for F D R Swampscott

In Swampscott Massachusetts on January 1 Harold C Blaney owner of a restaurant named Neeper says customers tell him he resembles President Franklin D Roosevelt. He admits he voted for Roosevelt and notes his own past poverty after the bank foreclosed his business. Blaney says he is often mistaken for the president, though not his height, and is described as the “most star-like man in the state” with two daughters, a wife, and a sense of humor about the comparisons.

Blaney Mr. Roosevelt Alaney Deughters Tack Benny Oklahoma Francia White Jackson Wheeler Joe Penner Clarence Muse Wale Chester Lauck Noctis Gott Lum Abner California NBC

Radio Blame Game After Fire Firing of Home

New York report says Nicholette Tucci and family watched a radio drama when a fire broke out at Tyre’s home. Firefighters arrived quickly and arrested Tucci on arson charges after Chief Fire Marshal Brophy said she confessed to spreading fire starter efforts via a radio camera.

New York Nicholee Tucci Birens Tuced Thomas P. Brophy Ducet Effrets Eycam

King Winter Disrupts Radio in Los Angeles Studios

Radio activity across Los Angeles stations KTSA WOAI ETSA and KPRC faced serious disruption after King Winter caused telephone lines to fail. Listeners received rebroadcasts from St. Louis and Houston to keep programs on air while studios scrambled to record and transcribe content. Officials expect telephonic links to be restored soon and tonight may see further rebroadcasts.

Ty Renwicke CARY Gay Antonio Comelo King Winter Lycat KTSA WOAT RISA Columbia Stacian Kmox St. Louis Alleye ETSA WOAI

Todays Radio Programs valid eS and listings

Radio schedule listings show a long sequence of programs with station codes and times. Notable items include Adele Star, Gozo Delve, Riding With the Texas Rangers, Little Orphanaving, Studio, Ezra, Four Snowmin, Horace Relat at Parade, and KABC International music blocks. This summary captures the dense program listings and recurring names without quoting.

RTSA Adele Star Herbert Fools Lostile Pana Malhses Oech Heatherton Paralle Ezra KABC Busia Giant & ‘S Plenistion Boys Pal Etsa Horace Relat Erstadiees Tc Rica Tias Eeposite Tsi Govern Tat Bearock Court

Radio Programs for Tomorrow Tuesday Schedule KTSA 8

Tomorrow's radio lineup lists KTSA shows across the day with hosts, guests, and musical segments. Highlights include the Concert Orchestra, American School of the Air, St Louis Syncopators, and the News hour, plus Farm and Home programming and various local talks and music spots throughout the schedule.

KTSA Alosiest Hock Stichard Barwell Nell Read Pring Snge Gaur Halls Grebe Oy. Akers of the Air Myrt and Maven Wari Barlow St Louis

Government forecasts huge national income rise in 1936

Washington officials estimated today national income would rise to about 87 billion dollars in 1936, about 7 percent above 1929 levels. The figure assumes no war and limited labor trouble, with potential upside to 100 billion if disputes resolve quickly. Officials cite rising prices and wages as key factors.

Washington Conieyco Department National Isrome Ray Commerce de Partment Economiste

Pen Is Preferred to Nebraska Cold

Lincoln Jan 11 A parolee Billy McArdle received permission to reenter the Nebraska state penitentiary where he was committed in 1934 for cattle theft He resumed his job as prison barber and reportedly escaped Nebraska's subetn colt waye before his return to custody.

Nebraska Lincoln Neb Billy McArdle McArdle Nebraska State Penitentiary 3McArdle

Rural Home Burns Near Fredericksburg Road

Fire of undetermined origin caused about 1500 dollars damage to the KE Magnus home 14 miles from Fredericksburg Road early Monday. Firemen faced difficulty extinguishing the blaze due to frozen water pipes.

KE Magnus Fredericksburg

Debora and Ine in Empire and Home Talk

Radio schedule item lists a Monday program titled Debora and Ine with a discussion on empire and home. Includes folk songs concert and German piece segments. Station listings show times around 9:83 mex and 7:15 p.m Paris segments with varied musical features.

Rome Deborah Empire Berlis Dantes Frying Siam Paris

Bargains for Coffin Boy Comes to Life in Brownsville

In Brownsville on January 11 a farmer, Sel Umnme Hatrientis, awakened after filing a death certificate and arranged for a coffin. He returned home to find his son alive, Barrientes, who died later that afternoon after a long illness. Funeral services were held that afternoon with interment in Santa Rosa cemetery.

Brownsville Selumnme Hatrientis Big Sen Dohst Barrientes Santa Rosa Ratich

Mutiny Threatened by Army in China

Shanghai dispatch reports that refugees from Sisnfu in Shensi province say thousands of troops are on the verge of open mutiny. The group, including German missionaries and commercial representatives, notes Shensi provinces and Marshal Chang Hsueh Liangs former Manchurian army have refused to recognize the central government since the December revolt.

China Shanghai Sisnfu Shensi Province Sirpinte Niy Shensi Chang Hsueh-Liang

Cop Stares Auto Thief Surrenders in St Lomb

In St Lomb a police sergeant used only a hard stare to deter an auto thief during a siege. The motorist at the scene insulted the officer, while at Central District Station, the suspect Eugelie Potis, 26, a butler, reportedly granted surrender as details emerged from the chaotic encounter.

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