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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1937

Page

14

Inauguration of Governor Alfred and Lt Governor Woodul

The Texas state inauguration proceeded indoors at the hall of the house due to rain. Governor James Alfred and Lieutenant Governor Walter Woodul, flanked by dignitaries and a full audience, took the oath of office in a ceremony led by Father William Blakeslee.

Alfred Walter Woodulab Hall of the Honrs of Representatives Liewvensa Walter Woodul Pat M. Neff William Blakeslee Robert Calvert Will Pace Senate Axel Philquist Supreme Court Sherp James E Miram A. Ferguson Agslin Hobby Houston B. Col Quilt Dallas Cate Austin Tom Miller Ross Volunteers Texas A M. Blaze Currley Lockhart A. Sui M Nps House

Townsend plan test donation sparks lavish spending in Chelan

In Chelan county, G Fleming receives 209 dollars for 29 days under Townsend old age pension tests. He spends on groceries, electricity, and a new overcoat while his wife is kissed in celebration. Townend supervisor Isom Lamb oversees funds and allocations.

Chelan Wash G. Fleming Townsend Fleming Miavey Isom Lamb Chelan County Townsend Club Aid Church

May Bar Labor Cash in Campaigns

The senate committee investigating campaign spending discussed possible legislation to halt labor union political contributions. Such a bill would cut a major revenue source for campaigns, with Mine Workers alone spending over 300000 in the last election. A separate Arkansas report says a committee favors a move to abolish the two chamber legislature in favor of a unicameral body of 50 members.

Washington Jan Senate United Little Rock Ark Arkansas

Weather Outlook For San Antonio And East Texas

Cloudy with rain and warmer conditions expected Tuesday night and Wednesday. Lows around 44 Tuesday night, highs near 60 on Wednesday. Monday high about 60, low Tuesday 30, high Tuesday 54. East Texas sees scattered rain and rising temperatures. West Texas remains cloudy with possible rain in east portions and cooler in far west. Winds northeast to southeast along the coast, strengthening Wednesday.

San Antonio Vicinis East Texas West Texas

Ammunition Ban Rejected in Opain

Fighting Spaniards and Socialist government forces clash as international neutrality proposals fail. Both sides reject control plans and blame foreign volunteers while Goering signals a four power stand against communism. Madrid reports insurgent setbacks as loyalist forces retake areas near Madrid and push back drives toward Malaga.

Associated Press International Neutrality Committee Pattle England Francisco Franca Valencia Britain Germany Raby Rome France Great Britain Italy Geo. Hermann Wilhelm Goering Gorrme Madrid e+ Siefers Spain Malaga

Students May Raise Their Own Foodstuff

Plans to allow students at four state agricultural colleges to grow food to cut living costs were advanced by John LL Coffey president of the state board of agriculture. If approved, the program could start next term at Cameron School of Agriculture Lawton Hanhandle A and Murray Agriculture School at Tishomingo.

Sullahoma Giry Aan John LL Coffey State Board of Agriculture Goffey Ald Cameron School of Agriculture Lawton Hanhandle A M. College Gooxivwell Gaithers School of Agriculture Was- Ney Murray Agricultuure Tishomingo

Grandson of Ryan Will Wed Editor

New York Jan 39 UF Anan A Ryan Jr grandson of Themes Portada Ryan and Eleanor Barry of New York and Lewlyn N J, fashion editor of Harper’s Bazaar, announced a license to marry. They planned to wed later today Miss Barry is the daughter of Herbert Barry of New York Inavyae. Mr Ryan listed his age as 33. A prior marriage to Janet Newbold of Washington ended in divorce in Florida last June.

Ryan New York Anan A. Ryan Jn Portada Ryan Eleanor Barry New York and Lewellyn N. J Harper's Bazaar Miss Barry Hye Herbert Barry Mr. Ryan Janet Newbold Washington, D. C Floride

Ohio River Flood Widespread in Eight States

Floodwaters from the Ohio River rise across Pennsylvania to Arkansas, with at least eight states hit. Indiana Illinois Kentucky Missouri Ohio and West Virginia report deaths and evacuations as WPA workers and Red Cross mobilize. Levees breach and highways blocked. crest forecast near 28 feet at Pittsburgh area confluence.

Associated Press Middle West Pennsylvania Arkansas Indiana Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Ilinois Missouri Ohio Valley Misouri Illinois Meads WPA Evansville Ind Cincinnati Newport Parkersburg W. Va Onto Ohio River Meansville St. Francis U. S. Army Kennett CL. Blanton CCG Moark Ark Paragould Pittsburgh Weather Bureau Allepheny Monongahela

Lack of Experience Blamed in Crash

The bureau of air commerce blamed the Dallas December 23 airplane crash on pilot inexperience in handling a two motor transport plane. The test flight involved six persons and was piloted by Donald C. Walbridge for Braniff Airways, Inc.

Washrington Bureau of Air Commerce Dallas

Pat Quits A. for Old Ohio Home

Columbus dispatch reports Charles T. Naddy took his year old dog Pat to San Antonio Texas last February where the dog disappeared. Naddy’s father in law Arthur O McElvain who cared for Pat says the dog was found scratching at the door and whimpering Sunday morning.

Columbus Ohio Charles T. Naddy Rsh Selter Pat San Aneonio Texas Naddy Arthur O McElvain Paty

Hughes Flies Coast to Coast in 7 Hours 26 Minutes

Howard Hughes piloted a high speed monoplane from Union Air terminal at 2 14 a m Pacific time in a nonstop cross country flight. He crossed the nation in seven hours 26 minutes 27 seconds setting a new transcontinental speed mark with an estimated average of 232 miles an hour. He landed near Floyd Bennett Field or nearby Long Island field amid cheers from the crowd.

Newark Howard Hugghs Hughes Union Air Floyd Dennett Field Long Island Misis Iie Enghies Bighes Hugh

Tobacco Firms Raise Cigarette Wholesale Price

Leading manufacturers today announced an advance of 16 cents per thousand in wholesale prices for popular brands. The new price is 36 25 a thousand, less the usual trade discount. Liggett and Myers, RJ Reynolds, P Lorillard, and American Tobacco set the move. other member of the big four reportedly considering similar action.

Tobacco Companies New York Liggett and Myers Company Rj, Reynolds Company P. Lorillard Company American Tobacco Company Big Four

Salute Announces Birth of Princess in Sweden

In Stockholm Sweden on January 19 the royal announce the birth of a daughter to King Gustav Adolf and Queen Spiritia The newborn is a princess of Sweden born to Prince Gust Adolf and is hailed with a ceremonial cannon salute signaling the royal birth

Stockholm Sweden Gus AA Spiritia Gusts Adolf

West Coast Weather Pressures Los Angeles Area

Weatherman J. Jarboe reports west winds will bring showers to the coast with a rain pattern continuing into midweek. Temperatures rise from a 38 degree morning to a high near 80 by Wednesday with lingering clouds and mist. San Antonio has seen only brief sunshine and a trace of rain in recent days.

Jarboe San Antonia

Prisoner Wins Habeas Fight in Houston Case

Jane Wy Raymond Williams of Houston won release in a habeas corpus action brought by his mother before Judge Max at Rogers. Judge Rogers ruled Governor Allred was misadvised on facts, nullifying the conditional pardon revoked March 31 and ordering release.

Fight For Freedom Huntsville Jane Wy Raymond Williams Houston Allred Max Rogers

Divorce Sought Against Publisher In New Bedford Case

Mrs Katherine N Blayd a prominent New Bedford and Washington social figure fled suit filed by Demarest Lloyd Washington newspaper publisher alleging cruelty The case marks a high profile divorce action reported from Reno and linked to national press circles in January 1997.

Reno Katherine N. Blayd New Bedford Mass Washington DB. C Demarest Lloyd Correspondetc Crueltz

Dookie curb IO offered in Senate

Austin January 19. Senator G. M. Davis of Brownwood introduced two anti bookie bills. One would hold county and state officials guilty of misconduct for not seeking injunctions against premises used for bookie shops. The other would declare any premises or equipment used to furnish gaming information to bookie shops a public nuisance with fines from 60 to 1000 dollars and jail terms from 10 days to a year.

Austin Senate G. M. Davis Brownwood Atta

White House Says No Court Parley Planned

White House officials say President Roosevelt is not planning a conference to consider legislation redefining the powers of the Supreme Court. Senator Minton of Indiana had discussed court legislation with the president, but the White House said he did not receive presidential endorsement for his bill.

White House Washington Roosevelt Supreme Court Minton Indiana General Matos United Automobile Workers of America Frank Mu ‘Phy Labor Department Murphy Tinsa John J. Lewis Committee For Industrial, Organization UA. W. A General Mentors

Husky Thieves Take Heavy Plunder At Service Station

Police report thefts from a service station at Zarramora and West Commerce streets Tuesday. A cigarette machine was taken and 300 pounds of for sale soda were reported stolen at 325 Baerwalt Street.

Husky Walters Zarramora West Commerce Ford Staffel Baerwalt Salsoda

Firemen Laugh As Station Burns

In Tacoma Washington in 1917 dispatchers reported a fire at fire station No. The crew laughed at the first call then responded after a second alert finding flames leaping from the chimney they extinguished the blaze with little damage to the station.

Tacoma Wash

Terrell Chosen Chairman of Railroad Commission

Austin Jan 19 H G V Terrell was chosen chairman of the railroad commission today, succeeding Col Ernest O Thompson who wished for the election of his successor. Terrell's election is effective immediately, Lon A L Smitter serves again as a member.

Austin H—G. V. Terefell Railroad Commission Col Ernest O. Thompson Terrell Lon AL Smitter Tomener Commission

Rescue Efforts Abandoned for Norwegian Vessel Trym

The Norwegian mail boat Venus stood by the distressed steamer Trym, but heavy spray forced abandonment of rescue attempts to save the crew. Four hours after SOS, the Trym lay sinking about 50 miles off the Norwegian coast as guns fired to signal distress.

Oslo Jan Venus Trym Iheavy Sray Tesm Norway

Detroit Strike Sparks Large Picket Line Amid Tear Gas Attacks

A Detroit automobile workers strike escalated with a massive picket line circling the Briggs Manufacturing Meldrum Avenue plant. tear gas filled the air as bombs exploded injuring several. inspectors and workers reported and the line reformed amid cold 20 degree weather. Governor Murphy in Washington pursued talks with federal officials while John L. Lewis attended as a strike ally.

Washington Dhrank Murphy Michigan Labor Perkins John L. Lewis Committee For Industrial Organization Detroit Automobile Workers of America Briges Meldrum Avenue Lewis L. Berg William Myers Myers Inspector Berg William Mackey Briggs Worlanén Fen Ing

Young Roosevelt Anxious to Fish and Play Tennis

Frankin D Roosevelt Jr seeks medical advice amid sinus issues and contemplates fishing and tennis with top ranked Donald Budge. In Paris, Iran threatens to fire on students and demand satisfaction over a magazine joke.

Roosevelt Boca Grands Fla Frankin D. Roosevelt Jr Donsld Budge Paris Iran Ore Magazine

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