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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1938
Page
3
Washington January 22 the Nations Rivers and Harbors congress endorsed development of a national waterways system and flood protection projects awaiting congressional action. Endorsed programs include river and harbor improvements, flood control works, harbor works, water conservation, and reclamation plans.
Mrs. F N Sockwell elected first woman mayor of Greenville, Uns northeast Texas city, to fill unexpired term of late husband FL N Sockwell who died in a car accident near Br Tex before Christmas. She takes office immediately, term expires April 9 1938. UDGA tablets advertised with claims to cure excess acid distress of stomach ulcers.
Weather halted flights at Kelly Field and Hensley Field observers report planes of an extended Highl were due here Thursday. An ad invites readers to place light job wanted ads on Broadway at Flu Street offering half-rate.
Jess Farris Newman a 21 year old San Antonio Missions rookie testified in Cuero on a charge of criminal assault involving Miss Esther Schneider a 25 year old Yorktown woman. He admitted taking the girl to a park dance and described their movements and alleged advances, while defense witnesses challenged her later statements and alleged coercion.
Edwin Marckwardt reports his hen house was entered Friday night for the third time in three years. The thieves stole 35 hens and five roasters after cutting an unbreakable steel lock and six foot woven wire fence with a hacksaw. Marckwardt, a precinct 3 official, had installed bars, a steel lock, and fencing to deter thieves.
Willam D. McCabe long associated with Pacific coast advertising firms and KFAC Los Angeles has been named manager of KABC. A San Antonio native with 20 years there and three and a half years on the West Coast, he is a Texas A and M and Columbia graduate and has taught at Williams studies and related fields.
Seven year old Bonnie Lucille Gideon of 442 East Malone Street was struck crossing South Flores Street. She remained in critical condition at Robert B. Creen hospital after being knocked down by a car driven by 28 year old Ito Rodriguen. The child was with her mother Mamie Stephenson en route to a nearby grocery when the accident occurred. Police identified Rodriguen as the driver.
A lecture titled Disease Prevention Foods will be given by Mrs Mor on the topic of preventing disease through diet. The program includes an audience question period and is part of a series on health education.
About 2000 unemployed in San Antonio applied for compensation as 2000 claims face delays. Some were rejected or await further investigation, and about 40 claims faced employer protests. Eligible workers may receive up to 15 dollars per week for up to 16 weeks, depending on earnings, with partial pay for part time work and fines for fraud or working while on benefits. Employers also face penalties for false statements.
A William Randolph Hearst editorial argues prosperity rests on industry and high wages. It stresses the bourgeoisie of business, management, and favorable conditions as keys to growth, urging politicians and voters to support industry and avoid burdensome taxation.
Sam Touston post No. 16 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars joins nationwide drive to collect 25,000,000 signatures urging Congress to adopt policies preventing war and ensuring a strong national defense while calling for strict neutrality in wars between other nations. Max C. Walz, commander, says the effort seeks to show public sentiment against another war rather than seeking a constitutional referendum.
Narcies Alvarado age 11 and his sister Celia 13 of 2519 Colina street were treated at Robert Green Hospital after a Saturday night crash on Pecos Street. Their car, driven by Antonis Villages, collided with a car driven by Clarence Chuh of 1747 West Laurel Street. both children suffered cuts and bruises.
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