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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1937

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Floods, cold and hunger worsen misery for 200000 homeless

Nationwide response grows as 200000 people remain homeless in12 states after the Mississippi flood. President Roosevelt appeals for 2 million in relief, army and WPA mobilize resources, Red Cross reports food shortages and disease threats amid record flooding. Rescue efforts continue in Indiana and Kentucky while cities face power and water shortages.

International News Service Franklin DB. Roosevelt Mississippi United States Army WPA CCC Red Rast Erash Guard National Enard City State Privace Red Cross Indiana Flond Indianapolis Tne Lawrenceburg Leas

Marie Prevost Found Dead in Tollywood Apartment

Marie Prevost, silent film star formerly Mary Bickford Dunn and ex-wife of Kenneth Harlan, was found dead in her Tollywood apartment. Police say she had been dead since Wednesday. coroner to determine cause as natural or related to recent dieting, after struggles with typecast roles and a contract with Warner Brothers.

Tollywood Marie Prevost Mack Sennett Afton Place Harry Jenks Jenks Miss Prevost Mary Bickford Dunn Kenneth Harlan Warner Brothers Jyhay

Boerne Resident Dies After Hit and Run

Henry Gombert a 45 year old Boerne building contractor died in Boerne hospital Saturday night after a hit and run on the highway south of Boerne. He was found unconscious and died on arrival. Texas Rangers investigated with officers present. no trace of the driver was found.

Henry Gombert Boerne Uverly Gombert Gorbert Bernie

Labor Legislation to Get Attention

The administration plans to tackle maximum hours of labor minimum wages and abolition of child labor soon. Legislation may move through Senate and House labor committees. President Roosevelt has reviewed the labor situation with Senate Democrat Chairman Black of Alabama and House Democrat Connery of Massachusetts.

Washington INS Senate House Roosevelt Black Alabama Representative Connery Massachusetts

Husband Cannot Abandon Wife For New Year Alcoholism

Supreme Court Justice Peter Schinuck ruled in the case of Mrs Raeato Clandish against Dr Howard McChandish that a husband cannot walk out on his wife over alleged excessive alcoholism after New Year’s revelry. The judge said it would be preposterous to penalize a person for engaging in Bacchanalian excess on a single holiday.

New York USI Supreme Court Peter Schinuck Raeato Clandish Howard McChandish

Cold snap cripples California citrus empire

In Los Angeles on January 21, record low temperatures cause extensive damage to California’s citrus industry. Insured losses reach around 50 million dollars as growers struggle to salvage what remains. Workers labor under constant heat from smudge pots to protect half of the crop, while a firefighter perishes tending the orchard heaters.

Los Angeles Crim Californias Sher Qrepe

Warmer Day Occurs as Antonians Enjoy Sunshine

North Texas warms after cold spell as Antonians celebrate sunny Sunday. Weatherman J H Jarkie reports temperatures in the 40s with light southerly breezes by day’s end. Across Texas, North Texas warms while South Texas feels lingering cold with frosty mornings and lines reported out.

Antonians J. H. Jarkie Jarboo

British Evacuation Ordered From Malaga Amid Rising Danger

British authorities ordered the evacuation of nationals from Malaga as insurgent forces advance on the city. The consulate is to be closed due to increasing danger and security concerns in the area.

Malaga London Jeneh Tintish Tan Tit City

Weather summary for San Antonio and Texas coast

Partly cloudy conditions with rising temperatures across San Antonio and vicinity. Sunday lows around 30 degrees, highs near 44. Light to moderate northerly and easterly winds on the coast shifting to southeasterly by Sunday afternoon. West Texas reports partly cloudy skies with rising temperatures also on Sunday.

San Antonio East Texas West Texas

Texas man kills family in gasoline fire

Vernon Texas January 24 1US believed crazed Thomas Duke long resident of Wilbarger county locked his wife and three children in their home ignited a gasoline fire. Duke and two others died and two children were critically burned. Mozella 14 and Glen 12 escaped death aided by county attorney Cyril Renfro. Duke later died in yard. Mrs Duke found inside the burning house.

Vernon Texas Thomas Duke Wilbarger County Duke Mozella Glenn Cyrls Renire Renfro Seit Glenn Tommie Moore Hospital

Fourth Victim of Rock Fall Dead

Lamesa reports the fourth casualty of a rock fall that trapped workers yesterday. Emmett Bushy of Lamesa died after rescue teams freed him from under heavy debris and rushed him to a local hospital. Earlier victims Font Hailey of JG, Scoth, and Walter Breeding were killed at the scene.

Lamesa Emmett Bushy Tamesa Victor Crawley

Gilda Gray Sues for Divorce in Hollywood

Hollywood gossip notes report Gilda Gray a stage and screen actress sued Hector Delpriceno de Saa for divorce citing cruelty. She alleges he cursed at her and often refused to speak, stating they wed in New York City on May 23 1933 and separated in May 1935.

Hollywood INS Gildy Gray Hector Delpriceno de Saa New York City

Cold Wave Blamed for Negro's Death in Texas Pasture

Police blame a severe cold snap for the death of a Black man whose frozen body was found in a pasture near Axtell. He was seen walking home Friday night and reportedly died from exposure after stopping to rest. Local officials note the statewide cold wave blankets the region.

Waco Dan Totlver Negro Axtell

Three Boys Drown After Thin Ice Breaks on Lake Erie

Kingsville Ont. three youths drowned when thin ice broke as one teen fell through on Lake Erie. The two brothers attempted rescue but failed. Victims identified as Thomas Meyer 16 from Albertville, Sicholas 14, and William Grill 16.

Kingsville Ont Lake Erie Thomas Meyer Abertville Sicholas Brother William Grill

Lone Bandit Robs Log House Liquor Store

A single bandit robbed the Log House liquor store at 1206 Blanco Road Saturday night using two pistols and escaped with 25 dollars police said. A separate report states George Bailey of the Plaza hotel lost 50 dollars to a pocket picker who entered the home of J A Lanham at 1507 West Texas Avenue and took 17 dollars.

Blanco Road George Bailey Plaza Hotel Bure Iglarsr J. A. Lanham West Texas Avenue

An Affront to the President in the Auto Strike

The piece condemns John L. Lewis for pressing President Roosevelt to side with strikers in the automobile dispute. It defends the president’s duty to balance labor and industry, upholding law and order while seeking a just settlement for all, with public safety in mind.

John L. Lewis Roosevelt Mr. Lewis United States Lewis General Motors Company Tie

Dallas Marble Boards Hit by Judge ruling

A judge in Dallas County defines marble boards as gaming devices and orders their removal. The ruling aims to halt a rapid seizure of the machines, potentially moving action to other counties. authorities plan to destroy the boards, even if operated with slugs or tokens.

Datinas Dallas Claude NeCaihim Junge McCathing

Opiates Help Pope Paine In Vatican Upkeep

Vatican reports on Pope Pius XII suffering under narcotic treatment. Dr Aminta Milani administered opiates to ease the pope’s pain, granting a brief respite as he slept for three hours this morning. The pope’s condition remained unchanged despite the 24 hour care and continued narcotic use.

Vatican City Aminta Milani Pope Pius Tie Tope Dr. Milani Vatican

Police Budget Boost Sparks Car Upgrades in Royston

Royston police confront a $95,000 budget increase as Chief contemplates trimming expenses and upgrading a police car. A door fell off last night and a vehicle logged 110,008 miles, highlighting aging fleet strain amid labor cuts affecting 22 officers.

Hassee Loppet

Romance Mecca London May Close Over Scotland Marriage Ban

London reports that Scotland moves to abolish the Gratiw Green romance center and bans irregular marriage forms including oral declarations at home. Government backs sweeping reform of Scottish marriage laws amid runaway couple crisis and potential closure of the romance hub.

London Greies Green Scotland Gratiw Green

Detroit Strike Crisis Escalates as GM Plans Reopen

Detroit January chaos deepens as General Motors says most plants may reopen by Monday or Tuesday with staggered staffing, while United Auto Workers leaders pledge full picketing of all plants. Knudsen vows no move to reopen sit down sites, and unions threaten confrontation if reopenings occur. Governor Murphy retreads to push talks as other actions mount, including a pro-union plebiscite bid and renewed charges of duplicity from GM critics.

Detroit General Motors Willam Knudsen Fiuketers Slike Richard T. Frankensteen United Auto+ Motive Workers’ union Washington Charles E. Sorenton Ford Motor Company United Automobile Workers Isine Suher Frank Murphy Homer Martin A. W Michigan G. M Flint Alliance j@roup Murphy Sir

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