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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1937

Page

7

Roosevelt Capital Ready For Second Inaugural Parade

Washington July 19 Franklin D Roosevelt greeted crowds as he began a second term vowing to write history truthfully. Thousands cheered while rain and cold weather persisted and the president pledged to preserve protect and defend the constitution. A simple inauguration spirit dominated as parade fashions and governors' uniforms influenced the celebrations.

Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt Hita Mate

Inauguration Parade Amid Traditions Break at Capital

Early scenes show crowds gathering as Roosevelt asks Congress for authority to continue monetary policy and to support neutrality. Notables attend, with Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr and Chief Justice Hughes set to administer oaths, while the parade routes, the Hermitage view, and Capitol plaza ceremonies frame the day.

Congress Roosevelt White House Capital Olouse Andrew Jacsson Tennessee Hermitage The Supreme Cork Capitol Plaza Norris Ligenendent

Russians to Publish 28 Million Books in 1937

In Moscow on January 3 1937 the State Library and Fielion Publishing house announced plans to publish 28 million copies of books in 1937. Major titles include Pushkin in 200 000 copies and selected works in 100 000 copies each along with ten volumes of the 14 volume Gorky edition and the full Mayakovsky edition in 12 volumes. Publication will also begin of works by Goxel Nekrassov Lermantzoy and Turgeney.

Moscow State Library and Fielion Publishing House U.S Riis Mmany Pushkin Gorky Mayakovsky Goxel, Nekrassov Lermantzoy Turgeney

Ancient convictions declared invalid by court clerk

MPMEHIS January 1. Criminal Court Clerk Mike Cohen found that court minutes from Angush 5 to September 16, 1921 were unsigned by Judge DuBose. Consequently all convictions during that period are null and void.

Mpmehis 3D. Dubose Angush Criminal Court Mike Cohen DuBose

Director to Start Film By Reinhardt Goes to Hollywood

Max Reinhardt, famed theatrical director, has left New York for Hollywood to begin a new film project after his stage spectacle The Eternal Road. He outlined plans to shoot the Romeo Roljland story Danton with Paul Munt in the lead, and to attend Salzburg for the festival, amid a troubled European scene.

New York Max, Reinhardt Salzburg Germany Reinhardt Romain Roljland Danton Paul Mimt Europe

Narcotic Den for Youths Is Raided

Police raided a Southside apartment turned marijuana den for schoolboys. Mrs Rosa Sourd was arrested and turned over to parental custody with court orders. Four high school youths aged 14 to 18 were implicated as occupants and faced action.

Cmcsgo William Cusack Southside Rosa Sourd Women's Court Compreon

Four Generations See Inaugural Ceremony Roosevelts Attend

Washington reports four generations of Roosevelts will witness the president’s oath as he re dedicates himself by the nation’s high office. Mrs Sara Delano Roosevelt expects to see Nelson inaugurated again. Sons James Eliott and Jain travel, with Roosevelt grandchildren. Barbara Reed, Universal contract actress, joins Paramount for a role in The Years Are So Long.

Washington Sara Delano Roosevelt Nelson James Eliott Jain Roosevelt Barbara Reed Universal Paramount Leo McCarey

Smiths Lead U S Names in First Families List

Washington report shows the Smiths among the First Families of America in a numeric tally. The list includes the Browns Joneses Millers Davises Andersons and others with varied pension and county references.

Washington Jay Soelat Séewity Gourd America Smiths Dolmens Browns

Battle Looms Over AMT

New York dispatch reports a heated parliamentary clash over a proposed life pension for former King Edward. Left wing MPs led by Maxton and Hardie attack royal expenditure while defending wage-earners, painting the royal grant as elitist and costly amid labor bans on funds for the monarchy.

New York Aritaiy Jeftwig Eas Borites Edward Simpson James Maxton George Buchan Jock McGovern G. D Hardie Mary House of Lords George Mel Govern

New cabinet positions proposed in Roosevelt plan

Washington reports the administration plans to add two cabinet posts Welfare and Public Works, delaying a broad shakeup until after Roosevelt’s second term. Many first-term advisers depart or step back while others remain, as policy clashes and reorganizations unfold.

Washington Roosevelt Hull Raymond Moley Hugh Johnson NRA Supreme Course Blue Eagle A. A. Berlein Reconstruction Corporation New York City Chamberlain George F. Warren Cornell University M. W. Sprague Harvard AAA George Peek Lewis Douglas James P. Warburg Joseph P Kernedy The Securities Commission Wallstreet James Landis Harvard Law School Felix Frank- Turter Uwiteh Johnson United States

Bright Sashes Add Fairy-Tale Flair To London Fashions

London reports a vivid display of large bell colored sashes of tulle enhancing evening gowns. The aide to the trend notes an Alice in Wonderland vibe dominating the wardrobe as designers and ladies in London embrace bold decorative sashes for formal wear this season.

London

Currency Crisis Hinted by VU S Washington

Treasury officials show apprehension as Jenet imposes new exchange restrictions. Administration sources express concerns over abrupt policy move and potential impact on international markets.

VU. S. Washington Usp Jenet Treasury

Dean Considered for League Place by Ni lsons Council

The League of Nations council discusses appointing Henry T Grady dean of UC Berkeley College of Commerce as the new American member of the league's seconding committee.

Dean Washington League of Nilsons Henry T. Grady College of Commerce University of California Esondmig

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