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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1938

Page

4

Report by Business Council Filed

Washington January 24 news digest discusses a president election timeline and a 1940s style business council report. It notes advisers, congressional plans, and political maneuvering, with references to Roosevelt leadership, bank holding companies, sanctions laws, and court appointments. The piece weaves in scattered names and events with a wary view of industrial peace efforts.

Paul Mallon Washington Couneid Fee Wells White House Paris Arime Perry Cay Roosevelt Congress

Local residents react to sudden town storm and flood damage

A chaotic bank of garbled notes describes a heavy 12 hour downpour in the region. Flooding forced evacuations, damaged homes and stores, and river waters rose, stranding residents on rooftops and prompting emergency relief efforts as officials tally damages and resource needs.

Vreasu Wassington Adara Sayes Roskeord Jan Zusora Tock- Basra Tee Dinois

Beaar County Farmers Eligible for Rural Rehabilitation Loans

Beaar County farmers may qualify for a limited Rural Rehabilitation Program aiding livestock, manure, and canning equipment purchases. The program aims to advance ownership, with about 2500 dollars allocated this year and preference to tenants who own livestock and gear as expansion proceeds.

Bexar counTy Joan Vader Herder Welborn Lang Texas Cowny Peterence Henor Tésar County SUIL

WPA Employment Gain On WE A Projects Reported

Employment on WPA projects rose over the past week as MISA workers on WE A projects increased, lifting total WPA employment from 48 100 to 35 09. The report notes gains in Taxys Aveyensad and Monta drought areas with significant job creation across IT and JELTALOP HEP administered sites.

WPA WEA MISA Iayarmboy Athlonia

Earth Shocks Felt Along Kanawha River in West Virginia

Residents along the Kanawha River reported slight earth shocks during the night in Pont Pleasant West Virginia. The tremors were felt across nearby areas and described as minor but noticeable. Local authorities urged calm while awaiting geological confirmation.

West Virginia Pont Pleasant Alstwlet Kanawha River

Damaged Town After Torrential Rain Sparks Creek Floods

Widespread flooding and washed out roads hit Precinct 4 south east of Gal Antoino as the swollen Seguin road and 100 Block of East Honiston suffered damage. Downed power lines and telephone poles drew crews to restore service while a bridge on Sulphine Springs Creek was removed and traffic rerouted. Local officials report extensive countywide damage and travel restrictions with riverbanks eroding and sections of the road system flooded.

Poirier Venaus Nso Hodges Poliria Tinmage Saunas Sulphine Springs Chapa Hie

Lost Social Security Cards to Be Replaced in Washington

A 1941 note from Washington outlines replacement of lost Social Security cards. It mentions duplicates and the process previously restricted to Washington, indicating ongoing efforts to streamline security documentation and aid affected individuals. The fragmented text includes references to Bible societies and city services as context for public notices.

Washington

Stogemen 10 Meet In San Antonio Host to 2600 Persons

San Antonio will host the Stogemen 10 annual convention of the Texas and Southwestern Chitin Raisers Association at the Guiting hotel. Officials say 1500 delegates and green visitors are expected while the executive committee leads meetings on March 7 with H. F. Me Lai presiding. Entertainment and dances are planned each day from 6 p m to 9 p m in the lobby areas.

San Antonio Guiting Arthir Pell Convention Bureau Grean H. F. Melai Alice

Japanese raid guts Shanghai defenses and rail yards

Japanese air raids battered defenses around Shanghai center including locomotive sheds and rail facilities. Reports say Japanese forces pushing from north and south met indecisive resistance while Chinese guerrilla units were cleared from Paotung. Sporadic reports describe Soviet and Mongolian activity nearby with tense border shifts.

Buanghal Suthow Sini Tie Main Pata Chenainglas Japan Shanghai Pir Paotung Ponting Tin Whahamie Shang- Chait Peiping Chuler Mongolia Wester Subyiary Outer

Booth Tarkington Comedy on CBS Net Tonight

Booth Tarkington comedy set to air on CBS network tonight as television listings highlight the program aimed at lighthearted entertainment for viewers seeking a humorous evening.

Booth Tarkington CBS Net Tonight

Clarence at the CBS Ratig Theater Tonight

Radio proglike program notes announce Bob Buns in Clarence Tarkmater play at CBS Ratig Theater tonight. Booth Tarkmater tale follows exiled exiled lady returning home after war. Arkansas comedian in lead role with Mary guest and others providing musical interludes and chatter.

C. B.S

Clash on Soviet Frontier Reported Between Manchukuoan Guards

A Soviet detachm ent clashed with Manchukuoan guards after patrolling nearly 100 miles into Manchukuoan territory in Heilongjiang province. Four Soviet officers and soldiers were involved as heavy fire opened on the patrol.

Tokid Amt Brteen Manchukuona Domel Waputiese Sool Korea Manchukuona Hel' Iekinng Wiley

Infant Recovering From Appendectomy in Portland

A ten day old infant in Portland underwent what doctors regard as the earliest successful appendectomy on record. The procedure was performed last Monday by Dr. W. Bucerman while city newspapers were closed. The infant, Dexry Lee, born January 14 to Mr. and Mrs. James Wiley, is recovering well and has been nourished for three days.

Portland Ore Levy Len Bucerman Partland Dexry Lee James Wiley Iivestigatio Pnet Nass

Pinghot Niece Fatal Car Crash Shocks Ames and Pa

A fragmentary report from New York describes the death of Pinghot Niece, daughter of Ames Pinghot and Didee, tied to former Pennsylvania governor Giffard Phuchat. The crash occurred on Broadway in Maury Aleganuer, with Miles Pinchot named in early accounts. The piece references a theatrical spectacle titled The Eternal Manel and a separate performance The Miracle.

New York Dan Rowtiiud Blretot Ames Pinghot Didee Giffard Phuchat Pennsylvania Maury Aleganuer Brackville Lang Pelee Miles Pinchot Pont Broadway Miles Picci Manel Athciss Max Hotanarde

Violation of State Vet Laws Charged in County Court

A complaint filed in County Court at Law No 4 accuses H P Stearns of violating state veterinary laws by performing services without registration or authorization. The case cites Stearns at 1404 Culbra Road and lists Susy November 30 as part of the impropriety.

Wee Ach H. P Stearns Culebra Road Ns. Athe Gulvbra Road

Eruption Fear Grips Hawaii After Island Quake

A strong earthquake near Hawaii triggers fears of a volcanic eruption at Mauna Loa and alerts coast guard officials. Communications with Maui were disrupted, lines down, roads impassable, but no casualties reported. Residents report tremors, with authorities awaiting scientific updates from Hawaii.

Ronoluia AI Wali Unis Tivweil Hawatii Frland Honoluly T. Hydan Maui Haina

Bulgarian ministers forced out in reshuffle before election

Report says War Minister Gen. Civrinty Lackafty and Interior Minister Iyay Keas Nevsky resigned as King Boris III suppose asked them to step down for being too active in campaigns for the March general elections. Education Minister 8 F Nicolaetl succeeded Krasnovsky and Gen Theo Odogsy Daskaloff will head the war ministry.

Sovia Bugwtia Ian Bho Civrinty Iyay Keas- Nevsky Todas Folierl Crclus Boris 111 Askert Shem F. Nicolaetl Krasnovsky Theo Odogsy Daskaloff

Reservists Ordered to Report for Duty at Brooks Circle

Two Navy reserve officers have been ordered to active duty. Brooks Circle area hosts a two week drill as Wayne Nekon Allison of Port Worth and Phat Lewt of Prairie Bledsoe Jr from American Admirals at Port Worth are set to report February 13.

Brooks Ordor Brooks Cirle Bitll Wayne Nekon Allison Port Woeth Bane Phat Dehy Prairis Bledsoe Jr American Adrinos

Navy begins training for LaGeste youths and two others

Two Sah Aninme youths and one from LaGeste were ordered to report to a San Diego naval station for training. Recruits included Robert Lim, 19, of 1601 Melton Avenue, Joy Averting, 18, of 60 West Park Avenue, and Ip Bipnert, 1, of Latoste. Order issued Friday at Woosten by the recruiting officer.

LaGeste San Diego Naval & Mon- May Tod UY Wievy Robert Lim Meltin

Open Forum Signatures and Tax Views in San Antonio Letter

Open Forum contributions discuss taxation in San Antonio. The writer defends being a longtime taxpayer and criticizes school board finances, property foreclosures, and assessments while urging readers to vote against real estate and personal property taxes.

San Antonio San Aantogio Dan Vity Mihite Aminors Iost Angus Momlir Moore

Charges J C Hall Acts In Poor Faith

The Light reports J C Hall accuses others of poor faith as they rushed to the city to render watches owls and autos for tax. Bushick claims neutrality while promising to tax for a decade. Hissick opposed bonds as locals backed Mary and Jonas who supported a new pant.

the Light J.C. Hall Bushick Falvavass Hissick Jona

Tomorrow's Radio Programs Tuesday Schedule

Radio listings span morning to late night with many programs and stations. Notable items include KC 30 Bemerard Four Nel Mead and Aunt Jenny's Bert wile Storits, plus news segments from National Broadcasting and Columbus Broadcasting System.

Cheerio Bemerard Four Nel Mead Caroleh AnAs Jenny Bert Wile al Nouvellies Ingin O'Relley Anverina Sebool Kitty Kean Calumn

Entertaining Short Wave Listings Across Cities

A dense entertainment style digest lists radio and stage items with speeds, times, and locations. It cites London Paris Prague and other places with terse notes, affiliations like GEC and OFRA, and various program identifiers, hints of concerts and broadcasts, and scattered prices and channels. The fragment reads like a catalog of programming and schedules with brand names and times rather than a cohesive article.

Movie Firms to Face Anti-Trust Action in 1938

Federal government plans to file anti trust charges against major motion picture companies. Evidence from a year long inquiry into the film industry was presented to Attorney General Cummings and anti trust chief Robert H Jackson. Individual names and details are obscured by garbled text but reference a high level briefing and archival context.

International News Service Washington Gan Atl High Justice Department Jnray Gumneral Cummings Robert H. Jackson

Hobo Injured When Train Jumps Track Near Coolidge

An unidentified hobo was slightly injured when a freight train jumped the track near Merc and blocked the line for over six hours. The incident disrupted the Southern Pacific Californian service and delayed two sections, with the event recorded in Coolidge Arizona on January 24.

Hobo Coolidge Ariz Baba Southern Pacific Merc

BSS Tonic Promises Health Boost for Red Blood Cells

An advertisement touts BSS Tonic as an internal remedy to restore red blood cells and boost energy. It claims generations of use and scientific support, urging readers to buy the tonic at any drugstore to improve appearance and receive compliments.

Olmin Finiger

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