County backs WPA housing survey in San Antonio area
The Bexar County Commissioners voted to join the city in a $150,000 WPA housing and health survey project. WPA will provide about $194,698 with city $97,000 and county $1,000. The study covers the metropolitan area, gathering data on real property, families, income, and sanitary conditions to inform policy and potentially raise property assessments. County officials expressed support but sought clarity on funding sources and enforcement power.
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Will of
San Antonio
CCL
Couuty
Charles W Alferson
Uhr
Robert Uhr
Anderson
J. W. Donnell
Sam Anderson
Vhr
RW. Stappenback
Heidelberg College President Charles B Miller Dies
Tiffin Ohio Jan 1 Dr Charles B Miller who led Heidelberg College for 35 years died in Cleveland at 71 after a period of retirement. He will be buried here Friday.
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Tiffin
Ohio
Charles B. Miller
Heidelberg College
Miller
Cleveland
Weather Summary for East and West Texas Regions
Cloudy with occasional rain likely Wednesday night and Thursday in East and South portions. North winds shift to northeast and north along the coast late Wednesday night. West Texas mainly cloudy with possible rain in the south. temperatures around 68 for Wednesday and Thursday, lows near 54 to 57. Precipitation totals show near 0.98 inch since January 1 with 1.04 inches locally to date. Moon phase last quarter January 12. Tides at Aransas Pass Thursday highs around 2:41 and 3: ma. lows around 9:58 p.m.
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Ala
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Decision in Death Suit Against Insurance Firm Awaited
Executors of Edward R. Thomas of Houston sue Aetna Insurance Company in a death claim arising from a November 18, 1936 trailer fire at Pharr. A federal judge was to rule after the company paid 15,400 and faced a demand for 15,009 under a double indemnity clause.
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Edward R. Thomas
Houston
Pharr
Aetna Insurance Company
R. J. McMian
San Antonio Seeks State Help On Fire and Police Wages
Mayor Quin and King Kennon traveled to Austin to urge passage of a bill enabling cities with over 75,000 residents to issue bonds or warrants to pay back wages owed to firefighters and policemen. The measure, backed by Bexar politicians, targets debts arising from the 1937 wage law and echoes a 1931 San Antonio bill. Local inquiries include investigations into waivers amid reports of intimidation, with no formal findings yet.
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King Kennon
Austin
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Bexar County
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House
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Senate
Sen Anturu
T. D. Dobbs - Jobs
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Eles
State Supreme Court
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Gerald C. Mann
San Antonio
Port Worth
Dallas
Houston
Phil Wright
Wright
J. G. Sargan
Indian Maid and Singer Wed in New York Saga
Bonnie Bee Berryhill now Bonnie Bee Ochel tree, an 18 year old Indian co-ed from Oklahoma University, married to concert singer Arthur Ocheltree after a note to cancel the ceremony to spare her mother. They rewed later, meeting in Norman Oklahoma where Ocheltree performed with a Wagnerian group. They plan a Friday honeymoon sailing to Italy.
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Bonnie Bee
Berryhill
Bonnie Bee Ocheltree
Oklahoma University
New York
Arthur Ocheltree
Ocheltree
Nore
Rain falls across ranch country in West Texas
Rain stretched across the ranch country this morning with varying totals. Measurements showed about one inch at several towns including Texon Meri von Rainhart Big Lake Eden Brady Menard Forsan Friction Maryneal and Carlsbad with Del Rio showers and Fort Davis snow. The Senta Fe dispatcher reported one-fourth inch from Presidio to Alpine and one inch from Alpine to San Angelo with lighter totals elsewhere. Snow was reported in parts of the Plains and melting near Slaton and Lubbock.
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Eden
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Menard
Forsan
Friction
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Carlsbad
Rabkin
Fort Davis
Senta Fe
Presidio
Alpine
Alits
Okla
Fort Stockton
Plains
Slaton
Lubbock
del Rio
Eldorado
Paint Rock
Ozona
Murray
Miles
Colemen
Ballinger
Hall Jrich
Truck Load Bill Offered by Senate in Texas
Austin report details Senator Rogers Kelley of Edinburg introducing an amendment to raise the truck loading limit from 7000 pounds. The bill aims for a scientifically determined limit based on an average weight from 38 states, with gross weight subject to per wheel and axle restrictions.
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Austin
Jon
Senate
Rogers Kelley
Edinbure
Kelley
Amd Ile
Allred Seeks Refund of Texas Bread Bonds
Governor James V. Allred asked the Texas Legislature to refund 1.97 million dollars in bread bonds to cut interest costs. He sent a special message calling the move an emergency, stating he acted at the request of the attorney general and the bond commission.
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Allred
Austin
Texas
James V. Allred
Texas Bond Commission
Calotabs Promoted as Cold Remedy and Purge
Millions use Calotabs to fight colds by cleansing the intestinal tract and aiding elimination of viruses. The advertisement claims Calotabs act as both purgative and diuretic, helping Nature throw off a cold. Each family bottle costs twenty five cents, trial packs ten cents.
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Spears Seek Law For Stadiums In Districts
Austin Jan 11 Senator J Franklin Spears of San Antonio introduced a bill allowing independent school districts to build or buy gymnasiums and stadiums funded by bonds. Stadiums must be self liquidating with no taxes or liens on property. He plans three more bills on insurance regulation and election judge appointments to ensure fair deals.
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Austin
J. Franklin Spears
San Antonio
Senate
Spears
Spaars
Commissioner Sells Hungry Mules in County Auction
County Commissioner Ian Anderson sought to dispose of two fine mules during the board meeting saying the animals were “eating their heads off” as motor equipment handles most work. Commissioner J W Donholt suggested advertising in the papers and selling at public auction.
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County
Ian Anderson
Sioners
J. W. Donhelt
Dispute Develops Over UAW Policy
In Detroit on January 1, the United Automobile Workers faces a policy conflict as the union weighs governance changes. President Homer Martin pushes for a special convention by March 1 to resolve ongoing disputes with the International Executive Board and unity factions threatening leadership.
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UAW
Detroit
United Automobile ‘Workers
Homer Martin
International Executive Board
Detrelé
Mexicans escorted to Laredo for deportation in camp
Seven Mexican men were escorted to Laredo for deportation by immigration inspectors BG Spence and Homer Camp. The brief action followed detention of the group as they were processed for removal.
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Wednewley
Laredo
Spence
Homer
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