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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1938

Page

2

Inquest Opens Into Montana Airliner Crash Victims

Bozeman Mont Jan 12 An inquest opened to reveal first official clues to Montana s worst air crash Coroner Howard Nelson opened the hearing as frozen dismembered and charred bodies lay in a mortuary Here victims were brought from the crash site of a Southwest Airlines luxury airliner Two pilots Nick Mamer and F W West identified amid wreckage may show the plane broke in mountain valleys as motors stalled and the ship tried to recover.

Bozeman Mont Montana Howard Nelsott Bazeman Southwest Atrines Nick Mamer F. W. West

Man Struck by Hit-Run At Laredo Street

A 57 year old man, A Sena, was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle near 6th Laredo Street on Tuesday at 7 p.m. He was taken to Romirl, B. Green Hospital with injuries described as painty. Police pursue leads in the incident.

Rewards Offered For Two Unsolved Murders

Constable 5 M Meeks of Pracine No 1 posted rewards of 100 for information leading to arrest and conviction of those responsible for two unsolved murders. Victims include J T R Martin, a truck driver killed April 30 1995, and Ray Owen, a Bertelin produce truck driver found on Highway 66 January. Meeks said he was using personal funds for the reward.

M. Meeks Pracine No. 1 J. TR. Martin Ray Owen Bertelin Highway 66 Machin New Brachels Avenir Meeks Jig

Army Hospital Head Long in Service

Col William Lee Hart named first commanding officer of Fort Sam Houston hospital set to open in February. Hart, notable medical officer, holds fellowships with AMA organizations and is active in military medical societies. He has past ties to Fort Sam Houston and service dating back to 1898 with the South Carolina militia.

Ford Sim Houston Hospital Col William Lee Hart Army Hart The American Medical Nasceration American College of Surgeons American College of Physicians American Public Health Association American Congress of Physiotherapy Creighton Society of Cincinnati Geographical Society of Mexico Association of Military Surgeons York County D. C Medical Society Creighton University South Carolina South Garon National Guard

Ford Adamant on Labor View

Ford discusses labor policy and economic aims, arguing to lower prices and boost sales to farmers. He announces plans to deliver affordable tractors, improve traction, and expand distribution while emphasizing a practical, profit-friendly approach. A tractor test scene follows with workers operating the machinery and inspecting components.

Lost Pan American Clipper search for missing liner continues

A Pan American AirwaysClippers search for a missing airliner intensified as Lieut JH Williamson led a five hour aerial sweep from dawn. Officials dispatched ships to Samoan islands and natives were urged to spot the crippled craft. The plane, loaded near 42000 pounds, vanished after reporting a fuel dump three minutes from Tutuila.

Mountain South Pacific Honolulu Pan-American Radio Auckland New Zealand

Salvation Army Council to Meet in San Antonio

Salvation Army council announces state convention in San Antonio on March 12 and 13 drawing about 100 attendees led by colonels G. L. Pugmire and Mrs. Pugmire. Headquarters cited as Atlanta with seven other March conventions planned in San Antonio to raise funds and strengthen regional leadership.

Texao Young People’s Counci Salvation Army ‘Sill San Antonio Wiliam Stevenson Tout. Com Pugmire Atlanta Sir Antonio

Mr. R. Tunes Up for New Surprise

Washington reports on President Roosevelt’s evolving approach to antitrust and price controls as fresh talks hint at possible new measures. The piece layers speculation with internal commentary, referencing Jackson Ickes, Borah, and investigations, while noting wage hours debates and a gallery incident involving Mrs. Taft.

Nang Xomusee Syodease, Inc Washington R. Jacems Wolves of Wall Street Mit Hss Gicneral Major Knudsen Justice Department Federal Trade Commission Borah Jackson Teckes White House Mr. M

San Antonio Advertising Club Installs Officers at Gunter Hotel

Officers and directors of the San Antonio Advertising Club were installed after two banquets at the Gunter hotel ballroom. Incoming officials include L Leroy Swartzkopf as president and J B Phillipa as vice president. Special meritorious service awards were given to five members. Life memberships were awarded.

San Antonio Advertising Club TSH Gunter Hotel Tncoming L. Leroy Swartzkopf J. 8. Phillipa Etta Markin Arthur E. Blard George W. Johnson A. G. Hewing Ben K. Gersdorf Biart William G. Brockhausen Tomsimnas Wiliam M. Mcintosh J. A. Shults Frank G. Kuntrese D. A. Powell Biard

Dolph Briscoe Named Director at Dallas Federal Reserve Bank

Dolph Briscoe, noted Uvalde stockman and former Texas Cattle Raisers Association president, was appointed a director of the San Antonio branch of the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank. The directorship is effective immediately, with a term ending December 34, 1940.

Dolph Briscoe Uvalde Stockman Say Anetonio Dallas Feder Ree Washington, D. C Briscoe Miers Crump Friscoe Texas Cattle Raisers ’Association

Jobless Tax Edict Warns Penalties for Late Returns

Washington dispatch reports Internal Revenue Commissioner Guy T. Helvering warns employers they must file 1937 federal unemployment insurance tax returns by January 1. Delinquent filings incur penalties. no extra extension time will be granted. Employers with eight or more workers owe 2 percent payroll tax, deductible up to 80 percent of state unemployment taxes, which must be paid by January 1 to qualify for credits.

Hymen Committee Bill Greet General Wood Washington Guy T. Helvering Internal Revenue Helvering Holgering Sann Antonio Building & Loan United States

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