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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1934

Page

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Roosevelt Birthday and Naval Air Power Debate

The column blends President Roosevelt's fiftieth birthday with U.S. naval expansion plans to spend ninety-five million dollars on eleven hundred eighty-four new fighting planes, plus critique of air power as a deterrent. It notes scientific claims on sound speed and lightning simulations, discusses currency war concerns with Britain, and mentions Mrs. Roosevelt's restraint on White House alcohol and "simple" American wines. Also reports an earthquake in Central Mexico and Rene Cournot's claim of a transatlantic plane capable of 18-hour flights from Paris to New York.

Thia Roosevelt House Naval Alialfa Committee France United Prankitty D. Roosevelt White House

Farley Hazy on Texas Junket and Relief Bond Plan

Governor Miriam A. Ferguson asked the legislature for 10 million in relief bonds and a moratorium on foreclosures along with extending auto registration fee payment to April 1. She also floated allowing investment of state funds in bonds to aid public institutions as distress looms, while planning a possible special session on further topics.

Farley Hazy Texas Junket Austin Miriam A. Perguson Wel University of Texas Enery Department

Farley Testifies on Free Air Travel for Post Office Officials

Washington DC. Postmaster General James Farley faced Senate questions about a 1933 Texas trip funded by American Airways. He could not confirm exact numbers or who rode, saying the matter was handled by subordinates and that some attendees were not post office employees. The trip included Fort Worth dedication stops with Vice President Garner greeting the party.

Washington, D. C Janes A. Farley Postoffice Ronsevalt Texas American Airways Black Sunule Committee Farley Austin Republican Vermont Post Office Parley Fort Worth Meridian Miss Garner Dallas Houston San Antonio Jas H. Domes Chhair The Reconstrution Finance Corporation Senator O'Ma Page Cal

Rat Catchers Go Against Baltimore CWA Action

In Baltimore on January 30 the rat catching professionals denounced a CWA campaign as an unwarranted government intrusion and a bid to eradicate their trade. About 300 workers, with 50 000 traps, say rats are too smart for traps and must be poisoned with enticing baits. The Baltimore Association of Exterminators sent their protest to Maryland senators and representatives in Washington.

Baltimore CWA Baltimore Association of Exterminators Maryland Washington

Cuban leader aims new law granting wide suffrage rights

President Carlos Mendieta and cabinet moved to finish constitutional statutes for the provisional Cuban regime. The measures would extend franchise to hundreds of thousands of Cuban born Span iards and foreigners, grant women equal suffrage, and abolish the 'joy de fuga' which allowed killings of prisoners.

Ravana Jan Carlos Mendieta Cuba

Court Orders Pay for Two Judges

Oklahoma City report says the state Supreme Court ordered State Auditor Frank Carter to pay full salaries of two criminal court of appeals judges despite reduced legislative appropriations. The ruling follows Governor Murray's warning to use the militia or initiative petition as a protest to funding.

Oklahoma City Van Murray State Supreme Court Frank Carter Criminal Court of Appeals

Escaped Convict Held in Amarillo

An escaped Texas penitentiary inmate linked to Clyde Barrow was captured in Amarillo early today. Police Chief W. R. McDowell reported the arrest of the Abilene and El Paso native, known as C.-M.-W. J. Bybee, who fled two weeks ago with a group of prisoners.

Amarilly Jan W. J. Bybee Abilene el Paso Texas Clyde Barriw Calel W. R. McDowell

Wheat Parley Fails To Reach Decision On Wheat Price

London January 30. Officials from the International Wheat Commission faced extended deliberations as over twenty government envoys pressed for changes to any minimum price scheme, delaying a final stance beyond tomorrow. Chicago reports Melvin A. Traylor, head of First National Bank, is improving after a night of pneumonia and a restful sleep.

Oratory London International Wheat Commason Traylor Chicago Melvin A. Teaylor Flrst National Bank

Reopening Planned for Commercial National Bank

Brig. Gen. Claude V. Birkhead announced plans to reopen the Commercial National Bank within three weeks as a reorganized entity. Local contributions of 300,000 plus a hoped-for 300,000 from Reconstruction Finance Corp will raise 500,000 capital, with 100,000 paid-in surplus. The bank, once under conservator B.A. Baetz, will assume 109 percent of obligations, pending a final name, while deposits before July 3 remain held and post-Baetz deposits are treated separately.

Claude V. Bikhead Commercial National Book Birkhead Reconstruction Blytchenad Commercial National Bank B.A. Baetz Lastlg Dee Comptroller of the Currency Washington, D. C CG. L. Rael Baetz Hirkhead New York

Stock Exchanges Bill Considered by Senate Banking Committee

Washington D C January senate banking committee decided to begin drafting a bill to regulate the New York stock market and other exchanges within the next 19 days. Senator Couzens Republican of Michigan announced.

Washington, D. C Senate Banking Com Mailiee Lark Couzens Republican Michigan

McAllen Official Dies Suddenly in City Hall Incident

City Commissioner EB Phares collapsed and died shortly before noon today during a port attack incident in McAllen. The event occurred as officials were handling city business, with authorities investigating the sudden death and its circumstances.

McAllen Mlallen Jan. A EB. Phares

Publisher Desley Dies in Dallas of Heart Attack

Walter A. Desley 32 v died at home today from a heart attack while serving as vice president of A. H. Belo Corporation publishers of the Dallas News and Journal. A brief obituary notes his leadership role and sudden death in Dallas.

Dallas Van Walter A. Desley A. H. Belo Corneration Dallas News and Journal

Deposed Ruler of Convicts Guarded to Prevent Self Harm

Joe Rwo, once a de facto leader among Welfare Island inmates, was moved to a cell with constant guard after losing privileges. Doctors said he appeared on the verge of suicide and his belt was removed to prevent self-harm.

New York Joe Rwo Welfare Island Pritt Posalbla Sutette Warren Prin Louis Berg Phyasteian Wr. Berg Tino Nhu

Bandits Rob Man After Car Abduction Near Seguin

Rainwater, 32, a former Kelly Field airman, was attacked by three men who robbed him of $58.50 and stripped his clothes before forcing him from a moving car near Seguin. He jumped from the vehicle at about 30 mph in near freezing cold, later found by a passerby and taken to Seguin for aid. His car was later found burning in San Antonio. The assailants were nicknamed Fat and Swede, with a third arriving at key moments of the ordeal.

Doss Rainwater Tipton Street Seguin Acca Kelly Field Dwyer Avenue Ratewater Riverside Park Roosevelt Avenue Rainwater Perelda South Presa Terray A. W. Saegert Foral Saegert Rainwater Bari San Antonia D. KE Kally Moavine Auto Hewald Amie Walt Bi Ruth Talawater Simpeon Halnwater Jess Rainwater

Hitler to report in Reichstag on stewardship

Adolf Hitler will appear before the Reichstag to render an account of his stewardship as chancellor marking a formal report era in Berlin. The event signals a pivotal moment as the regime faces parliamentary scrutiny.

Berlin Van Adolf Hiller Tal Reichstag

Negro Suspect Slain by Band Near Tampa

In Florida a band of men lynched Robert Johnson a black suspect held for an alleged attack on a white woman. He was kidnapped beaten and then shot about 15 miles from Tampa at 3 15 am while being moved from a local jail. The incident follows reports from Deputy Constable T M Graver. A separate New York brief notes the Railroad Age annual review stating 1923 railroad construction was the lowest since the Civil War with 34 miles of new lines and 1076 miles abandoned.

Tampa Fla Itr Robert Johnson T. M. Graver Lhw City Groves New York

Weather Forecast for West Texas and Panhandle Region

Cloudy conditions with likely rain, rising temperatures. Tuesday night lows near 38 degrees, Wednesday highs around 56. Moderate northeast winds. Monday high around 54, Tuesday low 48, high about 46. West Texas and interior regions expect increasing cloudiness with possible showers, cooler in some areas, with partly cloudy and warming trends into Wednesday.

Antonie Vienty Bush Texas West Texas Eart

Weather Deep Freeze Lingers Across Nation

A thaw or break in crippling cold was forecast as moderating readings spread from the Northwest to the Central states and East. Seven deaths in Chicago tied to the Sapp storm, with 10,484 homes seeking relief from subzero cold. additional fatalities reported in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, and Minnesota. Storm warnings remained along the Atlantic seaboard as the South saw sunshine but record cold. Mayor LaGuardia mobilized field kitchens and lodging to aid residents amid the harsh weather.

Central States Chingo Iinois Revel Commission Pennsylvania Indiana Michigan Minnesota Atlantic Seaboard Atlantic City N. 2 Eastport Maine Nashahs Richmond Key Fin New Orleans Manile Memphis Birmingham Chattanooga Charlotte Atlanta Mercury New York Sovemioen 2. H

Unfurnished and Furnished Apartments Listed with Rates

Classified notice lists multiple vacant units with monthly rents at various locations including Glenwood, Mulberry, Woodlawn, Crosby Street, and Alametoes. Offers both unfurnished and furnished options with weekly rates advertised for short term stays. The ad instructs readers to inquire for additional information and to complete national availability forms.

Hammond Glenwoor Avenue B King’s Hewy Mulberry Woodlawn Nolan Crosby St Alametoes Fairbanke Duliiss W. High Cypress

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