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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1938

Page

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Campaign to fight school tax faces board clashes

The Property Owners' Defense League prepared a campaign against a 25 cent school tax rate and 650000 bond issue. A board recording motion backing the proposition failed, with intra board tensions and allegations of mismanagement surfacing as teachers and administrators push for the election. A vote foreshadowed by renewed debate was restrained by absences and procedural disputes, amid claims of political motives by board members.

Property Owners’ Defense League Ihey Old Commonwealth Bank Broadway Roustol Street Lieperson Full Younghirod Youngblood Hogan Roger Stokes L. Hogan Mrg. FH O. Wyneken Hays Youngbilood Youngblodt Passenge Mary King Rouble Mrs. Wyneken Mra BR. Lewis Blakes Moti Mra Lewis Teversal Stokey Ty P. Hollera Mobie Ney Charlies Dickson Oe 1 Woard Hollers Teachfe Youngbiscd Tee Weeling Hogan Srose J C. Cochran Tal Marek L Hegan Dace San Antone Wiereby Vidlen

Bread and Butter Politics Drive Roosevelts Advisers

In a snapshot of Washington politics, labor and business clash over New Deal policy as John Lewis and Morgan partners push for action. The piece notes advisers pressed Roosevelt to address holding companies, the stock market shows minor gains amid readjustments, and labor costs hinder early economic revival. It highlights internal White House dynamics, Farley’s gubernatorial jokes, and party splits over amendments and appropriations.

Paul Mallon King Features Syndicate, Inc AU Vents Tetello Washington Smarb Scudhpaws Laboviles Roosevelt Politcians John Lewis C,io Thorming Largent Morgans LaGuardia Flantelal Ardviser Berle Tugwell George Harrison Hiebie White House Financial Mart Lewis

Two Vessels Beat Storm Near Atlantic Passage

The British freighter Cragneal, 1333 tons with 95 crew, battled an Atlantic gale. A gash ripped hull and water in the engine room, then cleared. The tanker Wor Endahny, disabled tanker, was aided by destroyer Wolverine toward Plymouth after a 100 mile per hour wave swept away lifeboats and gear.

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Weather Forecast Summary and Local Incident Report

At 7 am January 4 a total rainfall deficit reached 90 inches for the month, with a total rainfall of 70 inches noted. A cemetery incident in Chicago involved Sohanneh Lautemki and his two daughters Ruth and Doriene attempting to visit a relative, finding gates locked, requiring cemetery keeper assistance. A tourist weather table lists highs and lows for many U.S. cities with conditions ranging from clear to cloudy and occasional rain, including Texas Alpine to New York City with varying forecasts.

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Slayings in Henderson as Youth Confesses

Police Chief John Langston announced that Clarence Fairbanks of Baltimore confessed to killing Steve Good, 40, of Austin, and wounding Mrs. Good after a Sunday night argument over a circus bird. Fairbanks, 20, worked for the truck trailer home crew and led officers to the scene.

Ey Bn Exyau Vou Langston Clarence Fairbanka Baitimore Steve Good Austin Goon Investigaton Fairbanks Good Migston Paibanka Ay Tayng

Democrat Again Has Reins of New Jersey

In Trenton on May 18 a homecoming marked the inauguration of A Harry Moore for a third term as New Jersey governor. The oath followed a brief ceremony at the Memorial Building with a lean official parade, and the modest budget of about $2500 for noon ceremonies reflected a restrained pageantry.

New Jersey Trenton N. J A. Harry Moore Capitol Harold G. Hoffman Moore State House Memorial Building Frank Hague

Max T Leyendecker Receives Second Lieutenant Appointment

Max Thomas Leyendecker of 404 Zim- Hurst Avenue is named an second lieutenant in the cavalry. The appointment follows a command notice from the Eighth Corps area headquarters, with Pat C. Dron of Rendorp reporting the promotion and reserve status in the field unit.

Max T. Leyendecker Max Thomas Leyendeck Zim- Hurst Avenue Leen Pat C. Dron Rendorps

Judges Wines Will Be Feted By County Officials

Wives of county judges and commissioners join in a South Texas district meeting event with a Friday luncheon at the Guster hotel and a Saturday morning tour of historic sites. Committee in charge includes Mrs Dybert Schweppe Mrs P H Midlinax Mrs R W Stappenback and Mrs Alex Adams. A. J. Wirks of Austin former state senator will speak in place of Lt Gov Walter Woodul who cannot attend.

South Texas County Judges and Commissioner Association Dybert Schweppe P. H. Midlinax R. W. Stappenback Alex Adams Guster Egbert Schwoeppe A. J. Wirks Austin Bubel Walter Woodul

Kidney Misconceptions And Remedies Promoted In Ad

An old style health ad warns of kidney issues from improper function and lists symptoms such as backache fatigue and swelling. It touts a product claiming to support kidney health and urges readers to consult a pharmacist for Dean’s Pills as a solution.

Father and Son Die in Vig Tim of Chair Robbery

In Boston on a Sunday morning a dramatic execution tale unfolds as Frank and Anthony DiStaslis die in the electric chair for the murder of Daniel Growley. The scene includes the priest Rev Ralph W. Farrell, with last words and prayers shaping a grim end in the chamber. Father and son exchange final goodbyes as the priests leads prayers for mercy.

Boston Wills Frank Anthony di Stasls Gon Phair & State Prigon Tored Daniel Growley Times Massachusetts I. Ruudbony

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