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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1934

Page

2

Farley Silent on Party Trouble in Washington

Washington dispatch notes Farley dodges further changes in the Democratic organization amid resignations. Rumors swirl of new withdrawals as President Roosevelt warns against lawmakers practicing law. other committee members remain unsure while Republicans probe air mail transport use by the postmaster general.

Washington, D Dan James A. Farley Newemen National Committee Roosevelt Government Department Tobert Jackson Parns Othec Arthur Muller Nebraska Orman Ewing Wlah Communlite Teaus Wilcom Washington Everett Genders Coolidge C. Bascom Slemp Coalidec

Federal workers urged to conserve electricity with tags

A federal building in Washington issued white tags printed in red reading A Reminder Turn Off Tight When Not Using to encourage turning off lights in 38 offices. Custodian engineer Sop Frezar distributed tags similar to those used years ago to prompt light conservation as post office officials push for electric bills to be cut.

Federal Sop Frezar Prarar Post Washington

Murder trial reveals self defense claim by Eddie Clark

Eddie Clark 30 of 616 West Poplar Street testified he shot Glenn Robertson 28 in self defense after Robertson allegedly advanced with a knife. Defense witnesses said Robertson had no weapon. Clark said he went to Otis McCormick’s home, drank, played cards, then fired three times when threatened. No motive beyond a car dispute surfaced.

Eddie Clark Poplar Street Suger Glenn Robertson Glark Robertson Clark Otis McCormick Groves Avenue Hot Wells Lhatne Glare Elab Robertson Wss

CWA spending to end February 10

Washington Jan. 18. Civil Works Administration plans a material and supplies stock take to prepare for a possible stoppage on February 1 due to funds running out. Officials stated payrolls could be met through February 10 on current funds, but Congress must pass new appropriations to extend programs. Roosevelt to seek further funds. San Antonio receives CWA funds through February 15 per city notice.

Washington Civil Works Program Federal Civil Works Administration Audrey Willams Harry L. Hopkins Amos Wis Slater Civil Works Office Congress Roosevelt San Antonio GWA C.K. Quin Tom Connally Connally Quin Texas Sah Alitonia

Deputy Convoys Federal Prisoners to Leavenworth and El Reno

Deputy Merkhall W. F. Rlegs delivered nine federal prisoners on Thursday. He returned from Leavenworth and El Reno Oklahoma where the prisoners were taken to Leavenworth prison and two to the MI Reno reformatory.

Merkhall W. F. Rlegs Leavenworth el Reno Okla MI Reno Reformatory

Child burns to death after dress ignites from open flame

A three year old girl, Virginia Aranda of Vera Cruz, suffered fatal burns when her dress was set alight by an open flame at Green Hospital. Doctors reported the death on Thursday after the home incident.

Virginia Aranda Vera Cruz

Farmers Get True Rural Help From RFC Branch

Dairymen cattlemen and farmers in Bexar County urged to apply at the local office of the Agricultural Credit Corporation, a branch of the RFC, for loans on dairy cattle livestock rural produce farm implements and dairy equipment at 11 percent of appraised value. Loans carry 6 1/2 percent interest with 34 monthly installments and may be repaid from crop proceeds. The office, operated by RJ Colley with Sam Bell and Edward Cassin, has already approved 35 dairymen and five farmers for loans totaling 17 000, with about 25 000 more in process, and is seen as vital to keeping local dairies in business.

Bexar County Vericulturel Credit Corporation RFC Smith Young Lower RJ. Colley Foremer Sam C. Bell Edward Cassin Bat Wall Ne Betn Texas Montis Chamber of Commerce W.E. Womack Hare Agricultural Credit Federal Bureau

Warringdon Nomination Advances in Commerce Committees

The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee today reported favorably the nominations of George Mathess of Wisconsin to the Federal Trade Commission and W. M. Splawn of Texas to the Interstate Commerce Commission, with confirmation anticipated as part of the National War Drive.

Warringdon D. A Senate Interstate Commerce Committee George ©. Mathess Wisconsin Federal Trade Commission W. M. W. Splawn Texas Hr Interstate Commerce Commission

Congress Adrift Amid Quarrels Over Jurisdiction And Bills

Congressional committees clash over hearings as Roosevelt era priorities fight for time this week. In the House immigration panel debate over registering aliens, opposition to easing restrictions is voiced by former Labor Secretary Hobert White. The House sends the liquor bill for D C to conference with the Senate. In the Senate, Wilden Humphrey warns against diluting congressional power through unconfessed dismissal. Tax, birth control and other issues intensify the political mood in a bright day of legislative activity.

Washington Roosevelt House Senate Negin Interior Department Knnl House Immigration Committee Hobersr White Psalztant Lasor Dickstein Nil Distriey Columbia

Income tax lightning bill readied for House move

Senator Fess of Ohrid assails a practice by Democratic committees calling it gravely improper while party leaders clash over legal work before government bodies. Reporters note lingering concerns as classifieds advertise Comfortaby chicks and pullets under a light classification.

Fess Ohrid Desistant Republican Ftormer Natonel Cheigman Tala Ough Democratic National Committee

Death claims San Antonio attorney Jo Kennan at courthouse

C K Kennan 55 a prominent San Antonio attorney died after a heart attack near the courthouse. An inquest was planned as physicians decide the cause. He was a partner in Templeton Brooks Napier Brown and known in local courts. Survived by widow Pearl, son R Kennan Jr, daughter Milks Merc Kennan, brother W H Kennan, and mother Mrs Georgia Kennan. Funeral at Porter Loring chapel. Interment Mission Burial Park.

C.K. Kennan San Antonio Nix Hospital Alamo National Cliiter Be Brown Kennon East Park Avenue Colorado County Templeton, Brooks, Napier and K. Quin Pearl Kerman R. Kennan Jr Milks Mercedes Kennan W. H. Kennon Georgia Kennan Kennan Magonle Lodge Rob Airty-seventh District Court Kenpon Porter Loring Mission Burial Park

Land Reclaimed by Imported Cactus-Eating Beetle

More than one million acres of prickly pear land in northeastern Auntvallewan were reclaimed through importation from America of the grub Cactobinatis cactorum which eats the plant’s moots.

Auntvallewan America

Ear Ringing Remedy Promoted At Local Drug Store

A dubious old advertisement claims a home remedy for ear ringing and deafness. It urges purchasing a 3 ounce Par MINL solution, mixing with water, and taking multiple doses daily, asserting it will calm distress and improve breathing and hearing. The note hints at a pharmacy chain selling the product.

Walareen Austria Nolees

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