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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1939

Page

2

ODaniel Offers Budget Reforms In Texas Broadcast

Governor W Lee O Daniel hosts a Sunday radio program from the Texas governor s mansion promising 1.6 percent sales tax to fund old age pensions and social programs He urges legislature to appoint the state auditor and create a budget director to curb waste and consolidate funds in order to tighten control over public money and spending.

Austin W. Lee O'Daniel Fort Worth Richard Coke O'Raniel W. Lee Ohaniel Chhef Hore

Rescue Flight Disaster Near Bermuda After Plane Crash

The storm torn voyage from Port Washington to Bermuda ends in a crash. 19 aboard survive hours in water aided by lifebelts while several crew die. Rescuer Captain McEIM and Coast Guard cutters coordinate efforts as passengers cling to life belts and await help. The wreckage involved a BO 8 plane and a rugged lifeboat ordeal.

Richardson Patrick Chapman David ‘Williams Bull Port Washington Long Island Bermuda Allence Hull Noakes Spence Raymond T. McEim Coast Guard Champlain Bay Baytown

Cardenas oil expropriation dispute stance clarified

The article profiles Lazaro Cardenas and Mexico's oil expropriation, noting his firm stance that compensation will be paid under law within ten years. It contrasts government plans with oil companies claims, discusses subsoil rights and retroactivity, and provides estimated values for American and British properties, along with the evolving political tone in the Good Neighbor era.

Cardenas Mexico Jacoyeb Federal District Court State Department Hull

Mexico uses barter to seal oil exports amid tensions with firms

President Cardenas signals Mexico may expand barter for its oil, aiming 50 percent goods and 50 percent cash, with hopes of higher cash returns on expropriated and private wells. He asserts barter helps bypass blocked foreign trade channels and resists perceived external pressure as Mexico plans long term sale contracts. The piece hints at a forthcoming view on the Good Neighbor policy.

Cardenas Mexico Rome United States Gulf Bel Cardenay

iGirl Scout Troop Plans Annual Play

Harlandale Girl Scouts Troop 10 plans a February 17 annual play. A committee to select the play was appointed at Mildred Boren’s home. Officers for the year include Mildred Frerichs president Janie Dyer vice president Mildred Boren secretary Jane White treasurer Katherine Boone parliamentarian and Elizabeth Logan reporter.

Harlandale Girl Souls Proop 10 Mildred Boren Mildred Frerichs Janie Dyer Jane White Katherine Boone Eliza Abeth Logan

Post Stable Established for Army Horses at Fort Sim Houston

Post stable created to house remaining animals in various organizations after crowded second division stables. Old veterinary hospital transformed into a staging area with one officer four sergeants and adequate enlisted staff to care for mounts assigned by operating personnel.

Fort Sim Houston Hosepital

Plaza roof dancers and society column intrigue mix at St Mary’s dance

A crowded society page recounts ballroom etiquette, local personalities, and weekend revelry. Names include Virginia Fitzgerald, Nick Stuarts, Kay Kyser, Vienna Catalani, Henry Eartman, John Medley, Bureen Brown, Marjorie Brite, Eleanor Ahern, Adelaide Hill, Bet F. Kunkel, James Hanlon, Prosper Mieka, Dave Reynolds, Pritz Hagedorn, Delores Fridgemound, Thomas Watczlavick, Antoinette Carnesl, Jennie Marie, Frank Arnold, Don Juan Arnold, Bill Acklen, Jesse Oppenheimer, Leonard Briggs, Myrtle Baker, Alex Boudon, Donnie Joanson, and others amid weekend events and local gossip.

Frank Brin Charlie Marjorie Brite Eleanor Ahern St. Mary's Benlor Adelaide Hill Betfi Kunkel Cysteriols Frank Don Juan Arnold Bill Acklen Jesse Opfenbfimer Leonard Briggs Myrtle Baker Alex Boudon Sill Donnie Joanson

Man Dies After Stabbing in Texas Beer Hall

Fred Mendosa, 24, a laborer for San Antonio Sewer Pipe Co, died after a stabbing in a beer hall 14 miles from the Corpus Christi highway. Deputy sheriffs tentatively booked 2 men for murder as Raymond Gerhardt presided, with Manuel Road, 54, arrested in the case awaiting an inquest and verdict.

Justice of the Peace Raymond Gerhardt Fred Mendosa Saspamco Wilson County Texas Mendoza San Antonio Robert B. Green Hospital Corpus Christi Highway Manuel Road

Calotabs Promote Cold Relief Claim Advertised

An old advertisement touts Calotabs as a dual drug for colds, claiming intestinal cleansing and diuretic action to expel toxins. It suggests adults take one or two tablets first night and repeat if needed, noting family and individual package prices.

Wind Gust Blamed as Plane Kills Two

A gust of wind toppled a small cabin plane near High Point North Carolina killing owners Roy Ridge and George Willis about five miles away. The accident occurred yesterday and authorities blamed the wind for the loss of control and subsequent deaths.

N.C Jana Roy Ridge George Willis High Points Yanterday

Legion bows to egg threat over CU teaching dispute

Pueblo readers of American Legion Post No 2 canceled a planned conference with University of Colorado President George Norlin after the student paper warned of a rotten egg attack on investigators. The probe into alleged monistic teachings at CU was triggered by a mother’s claim about her son who died in Spain fighting for the royalists and was said to be recruited byCommunists on campus.

Pueblo Colo CINS Pueblo Post No 2 American Legion Today Dics United States University of Colorado James P. Logen Colorado University George Norlin U. U Spain

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