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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1936

Page

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Truckers Urged to File Permits Under Motor Carriers Act

Joseph G. Cooper of Washington DC, an Interstate Commerce Commission representative, warned San Antonio truck operators that only about 1 percent have applied for permits to continue operations under the act. He stressed the February 22 deadline to avoid loss of grandfather rights and noted that existing services may continue without showing public convenience if operated before July end. Cooper said only routes needing two lines require proof of public convenience, and any interstate movement of goods brings the operation under the act. He will discuss at the Junior Chamber hall at 8 p.m. Friday.

Josep G. Cooper Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission San Antonio Cooper Paitts Chamber of Commerce Insurance Building

Boy Loses Screw in Nose Treated at Hospital

Three year old George Bennett of 702 Victoria Street was taken to Rober B. Green hospital Friday where surgeons removed a screw stuck in his nose. Joe Mireles, 35, of All South Leong Street, was treated for a hand crushed in a chain hall.

George Bennett Victoria Street Rober B. Green Hospital Joe Mireles South Leong Street

Home Fire Damages Residence on Burket Street

A fire started by an over heated wool stove damaged C. Hickman home at 1613 Burket Street Friday morning, causing about 800 dollars in damage and an estimated 200 dollars to the interior.

C. Hickman Burket Street

Farmers Urged to Back FDR Program

In Decatur Illinois on January 31 Ed Doward A O Neal president of the American Farm Bureau federation urged Illinois farmers to back the administration's new farm proposals. He claimed the recent Supreme Court decision did more for agricultural unity than ever before in the nation's history and called for a unified stand across farming groups at the Illinois Agricultural Association annual meeting.

Decatur Ed Doward A. O'Neal American Farm Bureau Federation Ilinois Iinois Agricultural Association Supreme Court

Severe Cold Grip Persists Across Regions

The Associated Press reports continued frigid conditions across New England and the Eastern seaboard with little relief hoped for over the weekend. Snow still blankets wide areas from Georgia to Virginia as shipping along the Atlantic coast faces ice. fuel shortages threaten parts of the South and Midwest, while coal operators seek a six day truce with United Mine Workers to lift coal to Alabama and Mississippi cities.

Frere Fstion New England Seaboard Booth Georgia Alabama Carolinas Vireginia Atlantic South Middle West United Mine Workers of América Mississippi

End of Texas norther brings clear skies and rising warmth

The Associated Press reports sunny skies and warmer weather ending a freezing norther in Texas. Denton measured 3 degrees above zero with many North Texas spots below freezing, but readings rose through the day. Frost hit Houston and Corsicana, yet no major damage was anticipated as temperatures climbed in the Rio Grande valley.

Associated Press Texas Denton Gulf Coast Plains Gainesville Rio Grande Valley

WPA Grants fund four Bexar projects in Texas

Four Bexar projects received WPA approval in the San Antonio district with a total grant of 3000 dollars plus county matching funds of 4029.60. Projects include San Jose mission grounds work, widening and repairing East Houston street, rock asphalt blocks with drainage work in Gonzales, and a county mineral resources survey. The plan envisages 38 jobs, street improvements, ditching, and a broader resource study, with multiple city and county contributions.

San Jose Mission San Antonio WEA East Houston Tree North Pine Street New Brownfels Avenue Gonzales Bexar County WPA

Weather summary and regional conditions report

The report lists daily weather data across multiple cities including Abilene, Atlanta, Clady Ark, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, Port Arthur, San Francisco, Seattle, and more. It notes temperatures, cloud cover, and wind indicators, with specific figures such as inches of precipitation accumulated since January 1 and daily sunrise and sunset times.

Abilene Tex Clear Ag Tex Atlanta Gane Kanene Cty Rock Ark New York Olisbottes City Pierbusa

Best Seller Sylvia Scarlets Adapts Hepburn Drama

Katharine Hepburn stars in Sylvia Scarlets a new drama adapted from a widely read novel of the same name. The production follows the novel’s themes and characters with Hepburn delivering a central performance.

Sylvia Scarlets Katharine Hepburn

Lucky Girl Actress Jane Rhodes In Three Cheers for Love

Paramount has exercised its option on Jane Rhodes under the contract, scheduling her tentatively for the film Three Cheers for Love. The move secures her in the project pending final casting and negotiations.

Paramount Jane Rhodes

Nye Probers Given Fund to Complete War Cause Inquiry

The senate munitions committee has 7369 to finish its inquiry into causes of war. A flareup between Nye and Connally led to disclosures as Nye accused the president of withholding secret allied treaties until after World War I. Connally's temper and unruly tongue were cited.

Washington, D. C Senate Munitions Committee Nye North Senate Connally

Stop Sign Error Yields $16 Fine in City Court

Judge Phil C. Shook fined T. C. Smith sixteen dollars after ruling he failed to stop at the Hildebrand and McCullough crosswalk at 2 30 a m January 25. The court stressed that motorists must come to a full stop at all stop signs and warned of penalties for neglecting the duty.

Phil C. Shook T. C. Smith Twelfth Field Artillery Corporation Court Shook Smith Hildebrand and McCullough Avenues

Bank Bandit Shot Down on Suwanee

Suwannee Florida report says a bank bandit was shot to death and another captured during an attempted robbery at Branford State Bank on the Suwannee River. Local sheriff's office announced the arrests and death following the failed heist.

Suwanee Live Oak Fla Sheriff’s Office Branford Suawnee River

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