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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1937
Page
14
Vice President Garner, a Texas ranchman with 48 years in public service, told friends his oath today marks his final term. In strong health he plans to begin a second term and continue his 19 hour work days, after reaching age 83.
Washington is portrayed as amiable and unpretentious among country cowboys and a friendly capital police force. The piece notes his fondness for coffee from an old pot, mentions social life near his desk, and a relaxed stance toward formalities including a private dinner with Mr. Roosevelt.
Franklin D. Roosevelt becomes the eleventh U S president to be inaugurated twice. The list includes Washington Madison Monroe Jackson Lincoln Grant Cleveland McKinley and Wilson. Roosevelt and Calvin Coolidge were returned to office by election after prior inaugurations as vice presidents under McKinley and Harding.
A garbled Chicago despatch reports a medical sentence probation outcome amid unclear details. The fragment mentions a person with a heart condition given limited time, suggesting a dramatic, unresolved case with dates and names obscured.
Washington crowds glare through steamy heat as thousands gather for the inaugural. Officials note security and parade plans while veterans recall past ceremonies. A 4 year old and others share memories of former inaugurations as crowd scenes unfold in front of the White House.
President Roosevelt heads into a second term pledging social reform within the constitutional framework. His messages to Congress outline a uniform power policy, labor protections, farm aid, soil conservation, and tariff expansion. The speech emphasizes hemispheric neutrality and westward expansion of social welfare and public works programs.
In this early 20th century World Preview column by Bugs Baer, satirical notes on the inaugural period reference Roosevelt, Hulking political figures, and cabinet speculation. It lampoons press, party rivals, and public figures while noting ceremonial moments and political chatter about taxes, eggs, and appointments.
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt, the capital’s official hostess, led a packed day as the busiest woman in the nation. She hosted visitors including congressmen and Democratic committee members, held a daily column, and prepared for a public reception. Her activities spanned luncheon duties, photo sessions, and coordinating with aides. The day also included a planned trip to photograph in the Sin valley near Ketchum Idaho.
A formal presidential inauguration features an honored seat for Norris Independent, with a large procession of governors and senior officers in colorful uniforms. A Mississippi official notes no salary accompanies the ceremonial role as a sole woman among the dignitaries.
Washington January 20 143 Wills R Gregs chief of the weather bureau says he is the villain of the day and accepts blame for anticipated stormy conditions at the inauguration. He jokes he may be the cause of the grim weather though he notes the nation has forgiven him for gloomy forecasts.
At Washington January 2 a professor conducts a remote class with eight students gathered around a dinner table. The instructor, James A. Frodey, praises student aptitude while a late lecture on forgiveness and returning home is delivered. The text laments political era fears and praises honest intent ahead of Franklin D. Roosevelt's next administration.
Vice President Garner's 14 year old granddaughter Genevieve Garner, a Houston high school student, attended the inauguration. She skipped Latin class to be there and recalled the president's speech as impressive. She said she was excited and proud, noting she was only 10 at the previous ceremony.
Governor Clyde J. Tingley of New Mexico and his official staff watched the second inauguration from the Capitol plaza stands. A 12-member state delegation rode in a three-car segment of the inaugural parade.
Edison Electric Institute reports weekly electric power production rose to 2,264,123,000 kilowatt hours for the week ending January 6. The figure shows a 9.1 percent increase from the prior week’s 2,244,030,000 kilowatt hours and is 14.2 percent higher than the same week a year earlier.
Fifty or sixty San Antonio cases will go to the grand jury in Austin on Monday. W R Smith, 42, a former official, announced the plan. Judge RJ McMillan, reported to be in charge, and US Marshal Guy McNairn will attend along with court attaches.
The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals reversed and remanded a $10,000 damages award to Fréd R. Scroggins in a Harlingen case. The court found the city charter did not authorize the city to fund or hold the mid winter fair, and held the city not responsible for officials acting beyond authority.
Nearly 150 persons were to be naturalized in federal court Saturday, with Peter J. Pung of Galveston noting that about 100 of 240 applicants examined in San Antonio last week would be found ineligible. One woman believed she was a citizen because her son fought in World War I.
The Sue Prone court today upheld a 1927 law allowing fire and casualty insurance companies to deduct reserves from assets for taxation. Republic Insurance Co. challenged Highland Park Independent School District of Dallas over the company’s 1923 rendition totaling $215,000, excluding a $1,094,273 reserve and $402,071 in tax free bonds.
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