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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1937
Page
12
Chicago Jan 193 flood menace revived as rivers overran abandoned levees and damaged banks threaten widespread flooding in the Midwest. Hundreds of men patched weak points and rushed to reinforce levees along the Missouri and other troubled areas as flood conditions worsened.
Weather and disaster reports describe record floods across Missouri Arkansas Ohio and surrounding regions with major rivers including the Mississippi Wabash and White rising above danger levels. Relief agencies mobilize hundreds of WPA workers to stem the St Francois and other waterways while residents evacuate lowlands.
A cyclist was charged with operating a bicycle while intoxicated after nearly causing a crash in Atlanta. Patrolmen Ed Pryte and R. v Fascha reported the impaired rider sped several blocks before being stopped and arrested on a drunken driving charge.
Local report from Austin dated January 18 details a fatal two vehicle accident involving a North Texan, identified as a cotton man from Sulphur Springs, with other names and specifics obscured by garbled text. The crash outcome confirms one fatality and injuries, with investigators proceeding on the case.
A constitutional amendment would base state education payments on attendance rather than scholastic population. The proposal, to be sponsored in the legislature by Rep Eugene Worley Shamrock George Moffett Chillicotha and others in 18-AJ A.
In Rome on January 18, Fascist circles report a broad accord after talks between Mussolini and Goering. The plan is to bind Germany to the League of Nations while proceeding with broader European settlement. Diplomats note emphasis on respect for Crown Prince Humber and ongoing consultations with Berlin.
Unconfirmed but widely reported disaster aboard the Canton express at Canton. More than 100 presumed victims trapped as workers search 16 miles of track. Fire and smoke swept through coaches as passengers, including many children, evacuated or perished.
A faulty OCR report from Fort Worth details a tollway incident injuring and killing several people over a weekend. Victims include Cr. Robertson, 45, and two others identified as Mrs. Alice Kelly and Shirley Gottman, with deaths recorded near Fort Worth in Tarrant County.
Nine men were held for trial on mail fraud charges by Pestaa inspectors tied to a nationwide scheme. Investigators say the swindle targeted farmers and widows, yielding an average annual loss near one million dollars.
Des Moines paper reports a man, J B Halldorsall, 39, from Porthaid Oregon, found dead in the rear seat of a car after arrival in Des Moines. The event is noted amid classified ads for the Late Morning Home-Delivery edition.
In Austin on June 18 a hearing was planned on the public relations spending by the Texas Gulf Sulphur company. Representative Harry Davis and Senator Spears introduced resolutions calling for a formal investigation into public relations practices and a $173 000 expense item, with the measures moving to the state affairs committee for action.
Vatican City reports unsettled weather as Pope Pius faces health strain. He sits propped to ease breath with a painful day behind him after a busy schedule. He received three German guards in a first audience since six weeks ago amid mystery remnants from Tibet.
Yehudi Menuhin travels from the United States to play a concert in New York with Georges Enesco as mentor. He will perform Beethoven and Bach pieces as well as Romanian works, including Tsiganes and Ravel, with the instrument and orchestra.
Ex Senator Rever-h D. Curey, a longtime Western statesman and ranch operator, was killed in Cheyenne after a visit to his birthplace. The attack occurred during a stop in town after attending a cattle and livestock convention, as details emerge about his political career and ties to Wyoming agriculture.
The James A. Moffetts have agreed to an amicable divorce in New York, Palm Beach, and Washington social circles. Mrs Moffett seeks a favorable matrimonial decree amid a career tied to the federal leasing commission and Standup Oil in California.
The agriculture department reported favorable growing conditions for vegetable crops in South Texas. Moisture deficiency was relieved mid December and planting proceeded. Truck crops moving, shipments should rise in January. Lower valley preparing to harvest plantings amid cold wake damage January 9 11.
Neal Everharde reports being held at gunpoint by three bandits who used a shotgun to steal 5 bun from his Fing Stalian road location. Max BMuelinez says he was slugged and robbed of 24 dollars on El Pato street. Luchs Hersn Hernandez reports groceries and money stolen by two bandits on Sauty Pecos streets.
Dallas on June 14 1947 trustee L McNeny announced a gift of 4000 pounds to Southern Methodist University from Buy and Nes Karl Hebntezie of Dallas. The gift will be added to the university endowment fund.
Thousands of Texans pour into Austin for tomorrow’s inauguration of Governor Allred and Lieutenant Governor Walter Wood. Clouds linger but no rain is forecast as crowds pack the Capitol area and University spaces for ceremonies, with a statewide gathering planned to discuss legislative business and a formal inaugural ball. Governor Allred expected to address the crowd from the House steps with Justice John W. Sharp officiating. his mother and wife to attend various events.
Homer Martin, president of the United Automobile Workers of America, stated the union is organizing Ford Motor Company employees and aims to begin at Ford plants. He expressed hope no site closures are needed elsewhere and noted durable cooperation with other companies since 1933.
Italian circles expressed incension today at nephis the Spanish Government In Valencia had naturalized foreign volunteers fighting for Madrid Glucial Fascists agrees said such a decree fag been publisher Valencia official enzette They deduced Italy s reply to the latest British note asking that volunteers enlistments be stopped might take cognizances of more Italian and German volunteers Heine Volunteers of Russian French British and Italian volunteers were mentioned in government ade
Valley Port will clear citrus fruit cargo from Valley citrus export to Erina Valley port. The Tongsha will take an initial cargo of citrus and can handle 39,000 boxes of gutzas along with cotton and pork products. Ventilation costs noted at 0.25 dollars per box.
A bold safe-blasting at a shoe company store near Palatho Plaza blew open an office and stole about $200. Police report detective work at Mendig HQ as officers recovered part of the safe and noted glycerine used in the blast. Names linked to the incident include Harry Yellen and H Gallitu, with details still under investigation.
A car crash near Matter hotel injures 21 year old Duvrey of 81 Devaie Sirest and 28 year old Jiginy Anséin. Both sustained cuts and bruises and were treated at Robert B. Green hospital.
Treasury report from Washington itemizes customs receipts and expenditures for the fiscal year. Notable totals include $20,583 and $3,028,214. The document notes emergency expenditures and debt reductions, with assets around $113 million. Data appear garbled but indicate summaries of revenue, outlays, and balances.
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