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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1934

Page

2

Ickes Approves Marketing Pacts to Stabilize Gasoline Market

Washington January 20 Secretary Ickes acting as oil administrator issued modified approval for purchase and marketing agreements submitted by 24 companies as an alternative to a price fixing schedule The plan aims to remove distress gas from the market by a stabilization pool and to set up a code of fair marketing practices A standard contract form will govern future gasoline dealings among signatories representing 85 percent of national supply The agreements allow the oil administrator to cancel terms if needed and seek penalties for violations The plan seeks to prevent price volatility and preserve retail margins of six cents above 60 octane and 35 cents for below 60 octane ratings

Washington, D. C Ickes Tete Edrward Ickes Eniols

Couple Injured in Auto Collision on Priday

A two-vehicle crash on Priday at 8 near Avh and Sabinna streets left Dimaline and his sister Mine V. Dimaline injured. The man received treatment at Sante Fees hospital, while Mine V. Dimaline returned home after care at Nix deeplist. The Dimaline car and the other vehicle driven by Jacx Hein of Westmorland College were lightly damaged.

Sabinna Street Priday Dimaline Mine V. Dimajin Grayson Road Fort Bam Bouston Sante Fees Hein Westmorland College

Bankruptcy Plea Granted for Grocer by Federal Judge

Federal Judge grants the plea of Grocer in bankruptcy. J McMillan credited to Robert Schleicher, retail lease rent in New Braunfels. Liabilities listed at 5514.58 and expenses at 3506.48. Exemption totaled 1685.

J. McMillan Aler Robert Schleicher Gree New Brauntels Lisblilies Ensely

Dance Event Listings at Local Halls and Venues

Historic city notices describe multiple social dances across venues such as Danceland, Highland Social Hall, and Brew Hall with bands like Happy Ramblers and Rot’s Orchestra. Admission ranges from 10 to 40 cents for gents, ladies often free, with alternating promotions and ad notices for weekly events.

Danceland Nile Adm Everybody Highland Social Nk Happy Ramblers Gents Jading Sal Nitr Brew Hall Brian Ad Buddy Hancocks Arch Racyy

Train Death Probe Made In Soldier's Fatality

Private Ramuel J. Welsh of Camp Normoul is believed killed accidentally after his body was found mutilated beneath a Missouri Pacific freight train south of Canvenmus road crossing Friday night. Justice of the Peace E H Talbert said the investigation suggested accidental death, not murder, despite army inquiries.

Ramuel J. Welsh Camp Normouls Missouri Pacific Canvenmus Road Justice of the Peace E. H. Talbert Talbert Welsh B.C. McComas Camp Normoyle Third Motor Repair Battalion EF. C. Cook Investies Slinell Sheik

Old Tabernacle tradition dispelled in Salt Lake City

In Salt Lake City Utah a long held tradition about the tabernacle was challenged as workmen revealed the 86 year old belief that the famous building was built without metal nails. The report notes a historic claim about the construction method and the renaming of the tabernacle.

Salt Lake City Utah Jay

Montana relief forecast outlines four million need

Helena Jan 20 The Montana state relief commission states that 4,000,000 will be required to care for all unemployed in 1904. Around 945,?92,087 are needed for relief and 900,000 plus 200,000 are said to be out of work.

Montana Helena Mani Monlins State Relief Commission Callmaien Belgern

Three Grouse Fall With One Shot In Minn Story

In St Cloud Minnesota January 20 three grouse were said to fall with a single shot when hunter Thomas Norton claimed bead on one bird and others dropped quickly. The tale recounts the moment the birds rose and the hunter fired, giving a dramatic account from Norton. A separate item mentions a diamond salesman Willan Sitze killed by a youth who claimed self defense after a confrontation in late January. The youth was identified as Eddie Hoffman, a former prime fighter, by police.

ST. Cloud Minn Alory Tam¢s Norton Tos Anoeler Jan Ays Willan Sitze Cerda Pockala Paliné Eddie Hoffman I Prime

Blame Error for Tragedy Claims Fostered by Misuse

Funeral services were not completed for Layann Barbier a 16 year old Vocational and Technical student who died Thursday night from poison relatives say she accidentally picked up a cleaning solution mistaken for gargle The girl survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Carl Barbier a brother Gary J Barbier and grandmother Mrs S J Cax of Joplin Missouri The tragedy occurred after she was rushed to Physicians and Surgeons ward where she died PMID unknown

Layann Barbier Vocational and Technical School Carl Barbier West Romana Street Physicians and Surgeons Wce Sant

Drunkenness Up in Milwaukee After Repeal

Milwuakee reports show alcohol related cases and arrests rising after repeal. Hospital data from December 3 to 21 at County General and Johnston Emergency reveal increases in alcoholism and drunkenness versus prior two weeks, with totals far higher than in earlier periods.

Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin County General Johnston

Rayon Production in Italy Rises in Nine Months

Rome reports Italian rayon production for nine months ending September 1833 reached 27,209,500 kilos, up 7 percent from the prior year. Exports of rayon yarn and waste totaled 10,344,097 kilos. shipments to major markets Germany, Austria, Belgium, China and India showed declines.

Italy Rome Germany Austria Benin China India

Braille Library Opens in Charlotte to Aid Blind

Regional library project in Charlotte North Carolina serves Braille books and magazines for the blind across North and South Carolina. Initiative expands access for visually impaired residents through new braille and periodical collections and regional support.

Charlotte N.C Hordtquartera North Cariina South Carolina

Missing Postmaster General Letters Unscathed in Fire

Washington reads that Walter F Brown recovered two mystery letters bearing his name from the post office files, a day after passing them to James Farley. Senate investigators sought more discoveries but Brown may testify. The letters were found in a packing box with 20 tang reruns, moved with his belongings for months. Brown suggested possible careless placement or conspiracy by a staffer.

Washington, D. G Walter F. Brown Postoffice Department James A. Farley Gonate Farley Brown Black Senate Air Mail Comraltes Jeter Brown Atatf

Official Tokyo rebukes Hornbeck speech on Manchukuo

Tokyo labeled Stanley Hornbeck’s remarks on Manchukuo as unfortunate and untimely. A foreign office spokesman said Japan objects to the Stimson policy of non recognition of governments created by force, viewing it as criticism of Japan’s role in Manchukuo and related changes in Henry Pu Yi’s status.

Tokio Foreign Office Wannington Stanley X. Mornbeck American State Department Bian Manchukuo Henry Pu ¥i Hornbeck Stimson Dspan China United States

Trophies Give Actress Thrill in St Louis Exposition

Actress Charlotte Henry touring in St Louis visits the Jefferson Memorial exhibition of the Charles A. Lindbergh trophy collection. She says she has long wanted to see the medals and symbols from around the world and remarks on the wonderland America offers.

ST. Louis Jan Alice Lewis Caroll Charles A. Lingbergh Charlotte Henry Jefferson Memorial Andbergh America

Ohio University Big Family Numbers At Ohio State

Data from registrar Edith Qookjin shows more than 0 families with two or more children enrolled at Ohio State this year. About 490 homes sent two children each to the university this fall, with several parents noting multiple offspring attending. One parent, Walter Onn verpo of Armlla Ohio, has four daughters at Ohio Bla.

Ohio University Columbus Odhis Jan Hie State University Edith Qookjin Mins Ohio State Bovonien Camnput Sha-champlot Wll Walter Onnverpo Armlla Ohio Gina Daughtara

Multi District Court Docket Sequences and Civil Actions

A dense roll of cases across county and district courts lists judgments, dismissals, divorces, and notices. Notable items include State of Texas v. Ofelia Beard for assault, and various suit on notes with foreclosures and mortgage actions. The text catalogs defendants, plaintiffs, and judges across THIRTY-SEVENTH and SEVENTY-TILED districts, with several actions in county courts at law and justice precincts.

Jidee McCullum Mernett Fred Auld Gans Carson Tovar Lor Pleintitt Theo M. Plummer Ve. Pai J Cain Jr Judementor Erol Mueller Clament Dialatie Suneolayatam Senantonis Duel Amusement Company Sult Oydur Generel Furniture Company Vollunteers of Americk Reinetatiog Ate Hiller Ar Id State of Texas Ofelia Beard Vranes B. Banches Ed McGow B. G. Davin Brlnre Snecin Qudiwe L. Moward Toy San Antonio Alyx Charles Grachnar Luxey Martial Diy Milseal Uc Molion Plaintlit Frank Cortex Teoul Martinez State Penitentiary Elmer A. Kirk Lowsetta Porter Eadin Porter Antanaria Delendo Cristina Trevino Delgado Tim Mipee Sun Gee Mane Iis Ber Menges Ben G. Burris Julce Frederick Stevens Bihe C. Howell John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company National Bank of Commerce Carter Barker Lineleme Joseph C. Testor R. Tueckey Enrique Cruz Ellen G. Burin Keith Hermey Allende Allen Jes Divorer Rebece Carter H. Alnabrank Ven New York Casualty Company Newton N. Jackson Muit Am Dent Sanantonio Machine and Supply Company A. Bennon Xuit C. Is Dilig. Bins of Texas Richard Pie Tose Sanchez Alverce Gladys Alien George Allen John R. ‘Sheol Ead Kelly Bof Pitman Jr Gua Febtamia Toho Sanes Ki Robert F. Jung MM. Dawe Avit American Securitiea Company the Sandoval Morris Lifshitz Brooks, Xutl Eittvenshigt Toul A. Lorthart Pablo Vareas

Building Permits Reported Amid Construction Activity

The city notes multiple building permit applications around mid May, totaling hundreds of dollars. Names such as Duffy Jennica Queen Creveant, Makan, Wongelied, Holt, and Newman appear with addresses on Prinse on Avenue and West Commerce. The list includes offices, renovations, and new structures with varied costs and project scopes.

Ravan JL. Duffy Jennica Queen Creveant Com Makan Garnee and Tareant Prinse‘on Avenue Tan T Wongelied Rarramara Aleroy Wicks Carniration Jonalra Howatnn Arent Ramen Coxans Ewan Holt West Com Meron Manuel Sagan Grantan Newman Giilingey Toon J. Seeeear Tayne Baenh Payne Pons Palvenaie Guak

Road Billboards Are Ordered Down

In Bobton on January 2 the state division of auto and road advertising ordered roadside billboards to be removed. Officials report more than 40,000 miles of road covered during the year by reports tied to the division’s roadside advertising campaign.

Bobton Joe Wie Alsiracling Algan Billborrda Lee Hank Autonor

Hull Hints At Early Cuba Recognition

Havana delegates report Carlos Mendieta shaping a pro government in Cuba to back U S recognition bids. Cabinet posts left undecided as Mendieta appraises replacements and balances factions ABC OORR Menocalists and others. Police guard and selective hospital closures accompany a tense domestic scene.

Havana Dan Carlos Mendieta Upac Cordell Bull Key Weel Pla Mendieta Eduardo Chibas OCRR Gabriel Landa ABO Ale Tredo Boleé Labor ABC Public Works

Hull Capital Bound With Cuban Views

Secretary Hull travels to Washington with recommendations to President Roosevelt on Cuba. If Mendieta’s new regime gains popular support and maintains order, the United States may consider recognizing Cuba after consultations with other American republics within a week or a month.

Key West Hull Washington Roosevelt United States Mendieta Cuba

Thieves Steal Money Clothing and Locket in Local Burglary

Police report thefts across several residences. A purse containing money clothing and a locket with a religious image was taken from a residence on West Commerce. Additional burglaries include cash and clothing stolen from Huey Kee on East Houston and clothes from H C Dalton in a parked car. A separate robbery occurred near Medina and Durango Avenues.

Mrg Soledad Vera de Melado West Commerce Atreel Our Lady of Guadalupe Mexico Huey Kee East Houston Street H.C. Dalton Als Yn Perez Dwyer Avenue Lao Mexicaris Medina Durango Alreety

Obituary for Mrs Mizabeth Cobb 64 resident of Mituman Street

Mrs Mizabeth D Cobb aged 64 of 1413 Mituman Street native of South Carolina and resident here 12 years dies. Services 4 p m at Poro Jworing chapel with Rev F A Niume officiating. Interment St John Lith Toran cemetery. Survivors include husband J T Cobbona three daughters Mrs John Masters Mrs Roy Hall and Mrs A J Want plus other relatives in Texas and Georgia. Local notices advise checking Want-ads for details.

Mizabeth D. Cobb Mituman Street South Carolink Soyvicea

Weather Be Me 6 BD Sem 35 tam 55 ta fa Be wel Re Same

Weather data summary includes monthly rainfall 2.98 inches with 1.36 inches excess. Daily sun times and moon phases listed for Saturday through Sunday. Mentions wind and tide details with aransas pass and local time notes.

Salweday

Famed Surgeon for Sterilization Adolph Loren Arrives in NY

New York reports Br Adolph Loren, renowned as the blondless surgeon, arriving to promote sterilization and longevity. His practice is described as semi-hedonistic and he advocates dietary avoidance of fat while travelling across the AllanU. region in pursuit of medical influence and extended life.

New York Adolph Loren

Dollar Bill 10 Get Test In

A discussion on a major government borrowing plan and stabilization fund governs the political scene. Republicans debate amendments while warnings surface that the legislation may not stabilize the dollar. A proposed audit and a five member board for stabilization are debated. opposition leaders predict swift House passage with conditions and concerns over gold reserves.

Burns Gotiel Congress Senate McGugin Kansas Elise California Hed & Munarlty Lie House Hooey Secretary of Treasury Federal Reserve Board House Bnell

Abyssinia Prince to Pick Jap Bride

TOKIO Jan 22 reports say Abyssinia Visited Tokyo in 1931 and was impressed by Japanese women he decided to marry one. He is planning to wed a Japanese bride and is expected to choose a wife soon.

Tokio Alaya Abyssinia Yorneeney Tewspassers

Tremors Reported Across Regions in India

Nervous tension remained in shock stricken districts as further slight earthquakes were recorded from scattered areas. In Texas, Grady Warren was sentenced to death by a jury for the murder of Ec Brown, the peach orchard overseer, with the state claiming motive and premeditation.

India Bombay Den Tyler Texas Grady Warren Brown Peach Orchard

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