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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1934

Page

5

New Office to Open in San Antonio on Tuesday

F B Parsons of Aus telites says a new office in San Antonio will open February 1 to handle district division revenue. The move aims to boost tobacco tax collection and expand local personnel, with officials stating increased by-city oversight and district duties.

San Antoniabruary F. B Parsons Austelites Fisth Dartment Jetsons San Antonio An In Anlease 3H Ini Dal Revenue Uolt Pareona A

Policy on Liquor in White House to Be Announced

Washington January 24 The White House will announce next Monday the policy on liquor served at state functions and formal receptions Mrs Roosevelt aims to clarify what kinds will be offered at official events The report notes wine may be served and guests might provide cocktails and mixers The District of Columbia laws on alcohol are mentioned as a factor in implementation The fragment also references a 150 acre improved farm for trade in a related classified ad notice

Wasitington D. C White House Diquor Besnell

Congress Activities Report From Debates And Hearings

Congress moved into hearings and routine business across committees. Naval and air programs drew attention while treasury and post office funding faced action. Senate debated the St Lawrence waterway treaty as minor bills passed and nominations were confirmed.

Detroit Bank Foreign Relations Naval Treasuy Post Office Department Interstate Commerce Commice Merchant Marine Committee Coughters Seamen’s Jinmigralyn Treasury Port Office Senate St. Lawrence Waterway Banking Air Mail Wayne Vinson Mary Dairy Belore Interalate

Open Forum on Local Gambling and Editorial Critique

The letter page condemns out of state gambling and praises local producers while alleging lax law enforcement. It suggests a corruption link between gambling profits and politics and calls for stronger prosecution. The piece references Chief Kilday, Paus Wright, and a prior scandal involving a figure called the Lights Stroller. It also reports on the Chicago rackets case opening statements and defendants described as akin to NRA codes.

Inistor the Light Kilday San Antonio Focal Houston Paus Wright Dditen Keuhen Jaustey and Wight Chicago Floyd Thompson NRA

Four Die in Train Wreck at Santander Inn

Four persons were killed and 15 injured when a train derailed near Santander, Spain, striking a hotel inn. Local authorities investigated the accident as crews cleared wreckage from the curve and roads leading to the station.

Bantander Spain Inn Cody Anow Aulles Ure

Roosevelt seeks 850 million for Civil Works aid plan

Roosevelt planned to ask Congress for 850 million dollars to fund the Civil Works Administration through May and to provide extra relief through the fall. He aimed to continue CWA funding beyond May if needed while expecting private industry and farm seasonal gains to absorb workers by then. He also faced complaints about CWA fund use from political sources as he reviewed the program. George McManus, the Beverly Hills cartoonist behind Wiggs and Maggie, marked his 50th birthday feeling young at heart.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Congress Civil Works Administration CWA M'Manus Beverly Hills Calif George McManus Wiggs and Maggie

Brisbane Quoted by Texas Solon in Currency Appeal

Washington floor debate features Arthur Brisbane’s quotation supporting the government issuing currency instead of bonds to pay debts. Representative Patman criticizes bonded indebtedness, citing Brisbane’s line that currency issuance would reduce interest payments and improve government credit.

Brisbane Texas Solon Washington U. Jan Arthur Brisbane Wes Patman Democrat

Policeman Admits Banditry Career in Chicago

Chicago police officer Hoyle Bernat admitted a career of banditry, stating he robbed 12 times since joining the force in March. He faces arrest records and charges detailing his alleged crimes in the city.

Chicago Jen Polceman Hoyle Bernat Palice Force

Woman on trial claims special permission to kill lover

Mrs. Milla Prince testified in New York that Charles J. Wolfert forced her into a street invasion and gave her a card authorizing murder. She said she stabbed him repeatedly after he grabbed her, and that he had pursued her for five years with declarations of love. The trial notes a $30 monthly rent ad in the same column.

New York Jin Milla Prince Gnunrder Charles J. Wolfech Wolfret Timtsett Ha Bobk Millie Prince Prines Wolfert Vlad

Runaway Youth Plans Return to Father in Shreveport

LUFKIN Tex ex Jan 94 The youth Val Murrott 18 19 to return to his home in Shreveport La a banker father after a trip to Lufkin prompted by parental reprimand over poor school work.

Lufkin Texex Val HL Murrott Shreveport, Ls Lufein

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