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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1937
Page
13
A note announces the novel Women With Wings by Geneviews Haugen, newly acquired by Mauk Saunders for Twentyeth Century-Post catalog and future publication plans.
A fragmented recipe describes a cheap method to conceal gray hair using bay rum glycerine and other ingredients. Instructions claim simple mixing, twice weekly application, and claimed effects on hair texture and gloss, though details are garbled.
Jan 26 report from Genter notes relief funds trickling in from East Texas communities for the Ohio river flood victims. Howard, a Good Hope farmer, reported the Center News offset with $825 collected among neighbors as donations spread across the area.
Evansville and southern Indiana endure historic floodwaters as the Ohio River surged past 53 feet, displacing thousands from Lawrenceburg to Mt. Vernon. Officials warn damages may run into millions with at least six deaths from exposure and many more missing or unverified drownings.
The Ohio River surged to eighty feet, nine feet above Cincinnati’s flood stage, with forecasts of a possible secondary crest in a day or two that could push the river higher. Weather bureau cautions on rapid changes.
Scientists from the American Museum of Natural History report a new lineage of prehistoric turtle discovered near Chateau. The fossil features a distinctive fanlike fin protruding from the shell, suggesting unique evolutionary traits.
Flood conditions cripple many papers in the South and Midwest. Some newspapers in Kentucky suspend publication while others in Indiana and Ohio resume under water-logged presses. In Washington, Frank Picard emerges as a potential nominee for a U.S. commission to the Philippine Islands.
Congress joined the flood relief effort today by approving a $790,000,100 administration request to aid disaster victims. The fund, initially intended for work relief until July 4, will be used for flood victims with more appropriations expected. Government branches mobilized around the clock to shelter the homeless as leaders push rapid House passage and swift Senate action.
A tire burst early today at the Louisville Varnish Company's plant in the downtown district triggering a fire that subsided after several hours. Flooded streets hindered access for fire crews and no injuries or further spread were reported.
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