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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1934
Page
4
The nation marked Franklin D Roosevelt birthday with over a million participants across 44 states and territories. A charity fund nearing two million dollars supported trustees treating infantile paralysis, with events from New York to Warm Springs celebrating the president and his public service.
The piece describes lavish birthday balls in New York and across American cities for President Roosevelt, with attendees at the Waldorf Astoria and other venues. It notes fundraising for the Warm Springs and Disability endowment, and mentions televised celebrations, cultural performances, and civic participation. It also covers attendance figures, prominent hosts, and the charitable goals tied to the events.
New York January 31. Reports from states and the District of Columbia show the galions birthday party for President Roosevelt and the Wall Springs foundation for sufferers from infantile paralysis as a social and financial success. Figures indicate receipts may reach 1.5 million with tens of thousands attending balls and parties last night. Philadelphia led with more than 10,000 at one ball. Birmingham reported 8000 in a parade. New England states hosted 96 celebrations with about 90,200 attendees. Texas estimated around 68,000 attendees with receipts about 65,000. Kentucky showed only a net total. several cities reported high salvaged treasure and modern salvage methods illustrated in a magazine insert.
Readable fragments report the takeoff at 9 97 m Tuesday with electrically heated suits. Balloons radioed from 1600 meters and above, claiming ascent above clouds and samples of the atmosphere. Altitudes climbed to 19 200 feet then 49 500 feet with extreme cold. descent began after 62 700 feet. Messages included greetings to Stalin and the Oseaviekhin civil aviation society amid unclear ground contact.
Monte Carlo directors bought about 20 million francs worth of American gold coins amid a fevered rush by patrons to touch the metal. A balloon report early today described heights of around 20 600 meters and temperatures plunging below zero, with ground stations congratulating the crew on data gathering as Soviet science hopes hinged on the mission. The last transmission spoke of a descent and then signals faded, with officials later questioning an announced landing near Colomna.
Atlanta January report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta shows a strong Southwest rise in district retail sales. Department store sales jumped 60.3 percent over October, reaching their highest level in two years, with November ahead of any month since December two years prior. The December 1832 comparison notes a 21 percent gain.
SROOKLIN Jan 31 The American Legion aims to restore benefits cut from disabled veterans under the economy act. National Commander Edward A. Hayes said restoration should come through legislation, not regulation, at a Legion luncheon.
Official civil service commission reports in Washington name B. B. Hefner William B Brown and Albert F Bartnag as eligible for the postmastership in Weimar.
In Bremer kidnapping case, Edward G. Bremer, a 51 year old banker, remains silent for two weeks. Ransom of 200,900 dollars has been provided, but Adolph Bremer, the victim’s father, has not been informed how or when payment will be made.
Warren Sparks of Blanca Road paid a $60 fine plus costs totaling $86.20 before Justice of the Peace John F. Onion on a guilty plea to killing a wild fawn deer. Complaint was filed by A. E. Hitefelder, state game warden.
The Buttonsers and officers organize an event at Central Catholic for a school dance Friday evening. Students and attendees are invited to enjoy music and socializing in a formal setting at the scholastic venue.
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