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San Antonio Light

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San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1939

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Debt disputes linger as Berlin rejects U.S. view

Washington reports that Germany rejected US claims that payments on Austrian debts to American government and citizens hinge on the German American trade balance. Berlin also denies legal responsibility for Austria debts, including 26 million in relief obligations. An American note dated January 20 questions Germany’s claim of non discrimination against American creditors.

Washington Jan Germany United States Austria Reich Atfaire Prentiss Gubert

Christian Resigns as Bexar Health Officer

The Commissioners' Court accepted the resignation of T. E. Christian, longtime Bexar County health officer, on a Wednesday recommendation by County Judge Charles Anderson. The vacancy will be filled by Dr. J. C. Bulb at a $150 salary during the current court session.

T. E. Chr Hien Bexar Charles Anderson 3. C. .Bulb Christian Earels

Dimes Flood White House for Infantile Paralysis Aid

The march of dimes at the White House neared twenty thousand dollars as twelve mailbags of dimes arrived yesterday. Funds collected on the president's birthday, next Monday, will be split between the National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis and local groups. Mr and Mrs Roosevelt will attend a Fort Myer horse show tonight where a trophy will be awarded to Errol Flynn. Capt. Francis W. Byrne was ordered to active duty at Fort Sam Houston for two weeks starting January 27.

Washington White House National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis Francis W. Byrne Medical Administrative Reserve 407 Eighth Street Second Division Fort Sam Houston

Texas appoints Smith insurance commissioner in six year term

Truett Smith of Tahoks Lynn County is named state insurance commissioner by Governor O Daniel to chair the board. The six year term carries a $6000 yearly salary. In other moves O Daniel announced Fort Stockton judge and other university regent and adjutant general appointments. Dorothy Goodman marries divorce case ends with she must pay costs and keep maiden name Goldman in Chicago court.

W.at Jackson Fort Stockton One Hundred Twelfth Judicial Joe G. Montague Texas Southwestern Cattie Raisers’ Association Jackson O'Daniel Austin Harry Knox Jr Browhwood W. Lee O'Daniel Senate A. Calling Livingston J. G Ulmer Tyler J. KC. Beretta San Antonio Board of Regents For Teachers’ Colleges Teachers’ Colleges and Mrs Chicago Dorothy = Goodman Stanley HH. Klarkowski Melvin Goodman Goldman

Woman Granted U S Citizenship for Belgian Bel st native

Maria Thesers von Osenbrupgen Ralverson, a Belgium native who applied for naturalization as a Dutch citizen, was granted U S citizenship by Judge Dyr West in a session held in the absence of Judge Fr J McMillan who was in Austin.

U. S Maria Thesers von Osenbrupgen Ralverson United States Belgium Netherlands Duyr West Fr. J. McMillan Austin

Weather Summary for Bad Antonio and Vicinity

Cloudy conditions expected Wednesday night into Thursday with light rain probable and a gradual warmup Thursday. Wednesday highs near 60, overnight 48, Thursday about 64 with lighter winds. record of temperatures and moon phases noted, with variable coastal winds and slight cooling in the Panhandle region.

Bad Antonio East Texas Tower Vexas

Labor War Over Martin Shapes UAW Rift in Detroit

In Detroit on January 25, a CIO verdict condemns labor leader Martin for flagrant misdeeds and questions his UAW recognition. Hillman and Murray back the anti Martin faction, while Martin vows to fight the CIO’s stance as John L. Lewis signals support for the anti Martin majority on the UAW board. In Washington, Roosevelt faces opposition to several nominations, including former Texas Governor Allred for a federal judgeship, amid carpetbagger accusations.

Detroit Ho‘mec Martin Msn Martin Yesserday C. SO Sidney Hillman Philp Murray Anta Unian C. S U. A. Ws R. J. Thomas Washington Harry J. Hopkins Rowevell James V. Allred Texas Dies Nemocrat Allred

Pappy Discontinues Daily Press Parley

Governor O’Daniel announced Ford Motor Company personnel director Warry Bennett will end the union’s routine daily press conferences in Austin on Tuesday morning. Individual correspondents may still have access for questions, while no group briefing is planned.

Warry Bennett Austin Ford Motor Company Indi/1 Lee Ddaniel Ford Workers U7. A. W. Ly O'Daniel

Wage Hour Rulings Return Clarifications

Washington Jan 2 The wage hour administration released interpretations in response to inquiries. It said maintenance workers on mechanical equipment used to produce goods for interstate commerce are covered by the acts. It also clarified overtime pay rules for hours over 40 per week and that averaging 44 hours per week over two weeks does not avoid overtime. The administration noted rulings apply to specific cases and are not necessarily general.

Washington

Steel Held Back by Uncertainties Says Iron Age

New York January 25 continued uncertainties at home and abroad were cited by Iron Age as the main reason steel business has not reached predicted advances this month. Ingot production fell to 52 percent for the industry while gains in some districts offset losses elsewhere. Scrap prices remained unchanged at 15 per ton. Snow blanketed England disrupting rail traffic and canceling continental air services.

New York Iron Age, Steel Industry

Electricity Output Shows Slight Gain

The Edison Electric Institute reported that U S electric energy use for the week ending January 21 totaled 2,200,659,000 kilowatt hours, up 9.1 percent from the prior week’s 2,269,646,000 and 86 percent above the year-ago 1,108,963,000.

New York United States Edision ‘Electric Institute

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