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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1934

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Roosevelt asks Congress to redefine powers for commonity dollar plan

Washington Jan 15 President Roosevelt urged Congress to redefine emergency powers to allow periodic reductions or adjustments to the present fuel content range. Senate debates focus on St Lawrence waterway and expansion of lending powers for RFC and farm credit. The agriculture committee notes a troubled bond market hindering federal and bank sales of bonds. Senate Banking approves DLL for a vote. Sumner Welles of Maryland confirmed as assistant secretary of State.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Congress Senate St. Lawrence Waterway Canada Aecommelian Finance Corporation Sid Ieee Administration Messires RFC Farm Credit Administration Agriculture Committee Inter Senate Banking Committee Sumner Welles Maryland Atate

Ex-Convict Must Return to Prison

Ed Forrest of Bexar county was granted a conditional pardon but allegedly violated its terms. He faces state prison return for theft of a car and jewelry connected to a Fort Worth case from November 1992. Additional indictments for car theft in November 1833 are noted. Governor Ferguson issued proclamations granting freedom to several convicts.

Ed Forrest Bexar County Governo Miriam A. Ferguson Waller Tynan Forrest Seventh District Court Henoah Gotinski Max Moss Fort. ‘Worth W. Almy Guadalupe Street Austin Ins Todey William A. Ferguson

City plans 100000 federal loan to replace bridges

City Commissioner Besteer announced Monday a request for a $100,000 federal loan to replace four large wooden bridges and eighteen smaller ones with steel and concrete structures. He would also have iron bridges painted and maintained.

Steffler U. S Besteer

Leighton Silent on County Race in July Primaries

County treasurer Thomas G Leighton admitted the party had urged him to run for tax collector and assessor in the July primaries. The two offices will be combined next January with County Assessor Albert Youth contesting for head of the new combined office.

War Called Civilized Act Says Bullard On War

New York January 15 Lieut Gen Robert Lee Bullard commander of the Second American Army in France and a veteran of nine campaigns says war is a natural part of civilization and a boon to men and nations He is 79 and retired nine years but has spent a life as a warrior recalling campaigns against Geronimo and frontier life He asserts war strengthens character and regenerates nations even as peace breeds decay

New York Robert Lee Bullard France Geronimo

Nine foreigners and Russians held in Soviet espionage roundup

In Moscow on January 15 a broad crackdown led to the arrest of nine foreigners and 22 Russians. Diplomats from Germany, Austria, and Denmark were allowed to meet the prisoners. The suspects, linked to a Geneva based surveillance firm, are accused under an economic espionage section of the Soviet criminal code. The operation spanned four months from September to December.

Moscow Metropolitan-Vickers Germany Austria Denmark Crze Ther Societe Jes Surveillances, Limited Geneva

Hoover Jr Forewarned Probe Into Air Mail Deals

Pasadena January 15 Herbert Hoover Jr son of the former president testified to a U S Senate committee investigating air mail contracts. He revealed he anticipated attack on terms of an air mail deal due to his work as a radio engineer with Western Air Express later part of Transcontinental Air Transport. He offered to resign to avert discussion.

Hoover Pasadena Calif Herbert Hoover Jr Antinipalé Ques- Gonnaire United State Western Air Express Transcontinental Air Transpork

Japanese Admiral questions quoted interview accuracy

Vice Admiral Nobumasa Suetsugu, commander of the Japanese navy, says he may not have read or verified a monthly interview in Gender magazine claiming Japan must prepare to defend against a perceived U S encirclement policy. He cannot confirm if the interview quotes him accurately. Housekeeping teams offered for 3 dollars at 318 South Presa Street in the Light Classified ads.

Tokio Nobumasa Sustaugu Gender Monthly Japan Amerien Suetsugu South Presa Street

Suit for receivership filed against Clark's Dollar Store

Thurmac Properties company sues for receivership of Clark's Dollar Store at 12 East Houston Street in the Ninety fourth district court alleging lease breach. It claims $25,000 stock was required but only $15,000 worth remained and daily sales proceeds are moved out of state. A receiver is sought to maintain operations and deposits. Local agent W O H Flumb named. Show cause set for Monday afternoon.

Clark's Dollar Store East Houston Strees Ninety-fourth Thurmac Properties Plains LiCfs W. O H. Flumb Iocal San Antonio Clark

Man Accused of Theft in Jail Faces Charges

Monroe Blockes, 28, is accused in a Justice court of stealing 20 cents and a watch from John Dailercamonski while both were detained by police at the city jail. Police recovered the stolen property at the scene. In Chicago, the Standard Oil Company of Indiana announced it would discontinue operating leased service stations in Indiana by month’s end due to the state's sales tax increase from 25 to 150.

Justice of the Pescu Tehn BR S. Court Monroe Blockes John Daiercamonski Boll Dalersamawake Chicago Standard Od Company of Tailana Indiana

Sprague Says Dollar Devaluation Could Help If No More Experiments

Harvard economist O M W Sprague told the House coinage committee that dollar devaluation might have a desirable permanent effect only if paired with a pledge that no further monetary experiments will occur. He warned that public works and relief spending could hinder private hiring and that a 50 percent devaluation would disturb price levels more than France. He noted little domestic boost in purchasing power, except for a government windfall of three to four billion dollars, and cautioned about potential retaliation in export markets.

Washington, D. C O. M W. Sprague House Coinage Committee Harvard Secretary of the Treasury France Sprague

Receivership Suit Filed Against Houston Street Firm

Receivership actions were filed in the Ninety fourth district court Monday by Nowlin Randolph temporary administrator for the estate of Pablo Gonzales Garza. Judge W D McCrory set a hearing for 10 p m next Saturday. The petition alleges Mrs Antonio Gonzales widow of Gen Garza controls the firm and Saul Manzano of Yucatan holds a 199 000 judgment against her she allegedly transferred stock to avoid payment.

Houston Street Corporation Ninety-fourth District Nowlin Randolph Pablo Gonzales Garza W. D. McCrory Mra Antonio G. Vda. de Gonzales General Garza Saul Manzano Yucatan Mexico

Weather summary and temperatures across multiple cities

The report lists daily temperatures and conditions for numerous U S cities including San Antonio Dallas New Orleans Abilene Amarillo Galveston and Atlanta. It notes clear cloudy and windy conditions with high and low temperatures, plus rain and snow in scattered locations, and provides sunrise and sunset times for some areas.

Tame Tunstay Avannas Toms San Antero Dalia Abilene Ciaude Alhuiverque Amihrilia Allants Ga. i Claude Brownsville Kuffala Cheeeann Clendy Chile Tex Bork Sinith Ark cClear Galveston Tekan Ae Melona Mont Tarn Glens

Mediator investigates San Antonio sash and door workers strike

A labor conditions probe in San Antonio began Monday led by Rev Peter M H Wynhoven regional labor board chair with aims to conclude by Wednesday. He will be joined Thursday by J C Butten and Hell Ross to aid in the inquiry as officials assess wage, hours, and NRA code connections. The investigator stays with Archbishop A J Drossaerts at 230 Dyyr avenue.

San Antonio Peter M. H. Wynoaven Southern United States Regional Labor Board Wynhoven J. C. Butten United States CWA A. J. Drossaerts Dyytr Avenue Peter M. H. Wyn Noveo New Orleans Souther United States Regional Labor Board

San Antonio Women Face Affection Suit In Federal Court

Two middle aged San Antonio housewives testified in a Federal district court action filed by Olga Zander against Sarah Bright. Zander seeks $15,000 exemplary and $5,000 actual damages. She said she married G. W. Zander in 1911 and lived with him until 1931. She testified Bright met her husband in May 1931 and that she confronted Bright at a house in Alamo Heights in 1982. Zander said Bright professed admiration for her husband and claimed he was divorced by her. She has two children and relies on a $5 monthly allowance from her mother-in-law.

San Antonio Federal District Court Olga Zander Sarah Bright Zander Rf. McMillan G. W. Zander Mra Bright Alamo Heights

Floating freight trains and misfiring skies of travel

Fragmented text describes trains, planes, and coastal routes with references to long freight trains, air routes, and experiments in rapid transit. Mentions New York Chicago delivery, ballast, and misaligned phrases about fuel, storms, and cautions about safety and costs.

Japan's Deadly Tank Blitz Readied for War

Berlin reports Japan pushes rapid army modernization with a new armored tank described as deadly. It features reinforced armor, a 3.7 cm cannon and four machine guns, speeds of 40 kmh on flat ground and 29 kmh over hills, climbing inclines up to 44 degrees, with formations to coordinate three groups in attack.

Berlin Japan

U5 Sailors land at Foochow to guard Americans

Chinese disorder as Nationalists push south from Foochow. U S consul district head Gordon Burke sends naval party from gunboat Tulsa to shore. Tulsa stands by as Nationalists move toward Fukien capital. Britons and Japanese offer protection to nationals amid mounting violence.

Foochow China Nineteenth Route Gordon Burke Vier Woneul United States Tulsa Min River Fukien Caen Bhao-Kwan Craser Berwick Hong Kong Puochop

Veterans Federation to Hold Meeting at Labor Temple

A meeting of the local Federation of Veterans will be held at the Labor Temple on Monday, according to temporary chairman Jack Donoghue. Glitgera will be installed.

Vet Federation Loca Federation of Veterans Labor Temple Jack Donoghue Gltigera

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