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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1937

Page

2

Roosevelt's Mother and Wife Share Oath Moment in History

The article recalls Eleanor Roosevelt and Sara Delano Roosevelt present at Franklin D. Roosevelt's inauguration. It notes Eleanor as the president's wife shaping welfare efforts and Sara as the first mother to witness her son take the oath twice. It touches on their roles, public scrutiny, and the family’s presence during a era of bank closures and federal projects.

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Largest Baby Is Reported Doing Well

MORT WAYNE June 2 Mrs Ener Fleck wife of a WPA worker and her husky day old baby boy were reported doing nicely today by physicians. Measurements show the baby weighs 17 pounds 4 ounces raf length 24 4 2 inches chest 16 1 2 inches head 16 1 2 inches in circumference.

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Death Penalties Appealed by Four in Texas Case Net

Four men submitted pleas to escape the death penalty in a Texas Court of Criminal Appeals session. Attendants included Ester Pruitt of Henderson, Dwight Heard of Dallas, Winte Biss of Harris, and Low Trammell of Bra dork counties. Venue changes noted amid the proceedings.

Albran Uast Texas Court of Criminal Ester Pruitt Henderson County Dwight Heard Dallas Winte Biss Harris Whis Cueva Ald Low Trammell Bradork

FDR Inaugural Address Reaffirmed Democratic Hope

President Roosevelt outlines four years of programs to fight depression, expand government’s role, and restore moral climate. He calls for national unity, economic reform, and investment in social welfare to lift millions facing poverty and insecurity. He urges citizens to support lasting democratic governance and shared progress.

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Rain Drenches Second Inauguration in 1937 ceremony

In heavy rain, President Franklin D. Roosevelt took the oath at 12:29 p.m. as crowds braved downpour along the Capitol. Justices, diplomats, and officials gathered despite soggy stands and wet streets, with Chief Justice Hughes presiding and Vice President Garner sworn in earlier.

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Coast Strike Stalemated in San Francisco Dispatch

The eight day Pacific coast maritime strike, with 223 vessels and nearly 49,000 workers, remains stalled as shipowners and the International Longshoremen's Association negotiate wages and hours. The conflict has cost coast business about 581 million dollars, with a daily impact near seven million, amid rejected prestrike offers and renewed union demands.

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Woman Exonerated in Texas Forgery Case

J Earl Kunig, attorney, announced exoneration for Nell Harvey of Wichita Falls in a forgery case. Harvey spent months in various jails after being identified by numerous Texas-area witnesses as the passer of checks in Hillsboro Marlin Coleman Edina Vernon Clarksville Kingsville and Sweetwater.

Wichita, Falls J. Earl Kunig Arkansas Nell Harvey Wichita Walls Harvey AL Caleman Vernon Clarksville Hillsboro Marlin Coleman Edina Vernon Clarksville Kingsville Sweetwater Big Spring Texas

BC Pain Relief Promise Promotes Headache Remedy

The ad touts BC as a trusted headache and neuralgia remedy with quick action and simple ingredients. It claims millions buy the prescription style product yearly and pitches its effectiveness and reliability.

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