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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1937

Page

2

State selects architects for jobs across institutions

The Texas state board named architects for numerous campus and hospital projects totaling about $2,000,000. Projects include dormitories, storerooms, and equipment at Abilene and other facilities in Galveston, Waco, Corsicana, Longview, Tyler, and Kerrville. Notable awards cover Abilene State Hospital, Waco State Home, Corsicana State Hospital, and multiple sanatoriums, with builders, firms, and funds specified.

Aubtin State Board of Contral Yterday Abdurne Gaskills McDaniel AbWent Fret Filford J. H. Hughes Ivilene Psychopathic Hospital Galveston Fred T. Stafford Gsinns Ville Elmer G. Withers Woruls Waco State Home Birch D. Easterwood Weco Selson Gatesyile Brooks T. Pearson Waco State Orphans’ Home Corseana Blanding Corsicana State Hospital P. E. Ziamerny Longview Hal BH Ward Maddox Houston Shirley Simons Tyler Tern Wailer Snerp H. B Themeon Dallas

Truck Driver Collapses From Fumes After Complaint

J. W. Todd, driver of a closed delivery truck on Capital Avenue, narrowly escaped death Friday after fumes from the motor reportedly filled the cab. He collapsed while asking nearby for help, was taken to Roberts Green hospital in Jamima Fort Lane Hoyton, and treated for exposure. A second person, a singer named to Roberts Green hospital after a car incident, was also listed.

J. W. Todd Capital Ave Finn Robesta Green Jamiema Fort Lane Hoyton Boty Sa Singer Roberta Green Hospital

Visit to Cemetery Reports Death by Own Action

Police reported a death by self harm following a visit to a cemetery. The incident involved FR Hal Ne Leds and took place near 8 Country Lane Ball. Despondency linked to the event is noted in initial findings.

Xeokuk Tawa Daly Hal Irmacer

Steel Firm to Defy Strikers in East Chicago

A steel firm near East Chicago plans to continue operations despite a strike by workers at the local mill. The company and employees prepared for a meeting to discuss conditions and potential impacts over the next ten days.

Chicago Ingr Youngstown Shersud Tye Company GTO Sinke

NYA Project Receives Final Approval for Youth Work

Final approval announced for a six week NYA project to place Texas youths in part time farm and agricultural instruction. About 150 to NT A college, 30 at Prairie View, 350 girls to John Tarleton, with 46 plus from Bexar county. Transportation and local cooperation sought. eligible youths should apply at the NYA office in the Smith-Young tower.

Ahy Fort Texas J.C. Ketlam Wire Johnson Adoul JO Bexar County Johnson NYA Smith-Young Tower

Nations Act To Build Road In Central America

The United States and regional manufacturers form a task force to speed the Central American highway from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Foreign minister Luis Manuel Devesle says President Somoza endorses progress on the Nicaraguan link while Secretary of State Cordell Hull reviews current plans with officials. The highway aims to connect Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Guatemala with eight bridges planned and funding requested from Congress.

Alun Governmest Aktourgaln Manufacturers’ Association of United States Panama , Canal Luis Manuel Devesle Reepublic Somoza Statio PveEg Ling Simte Hil Hull jThomas Costa Rica Canan Honduras Guate Congress

Thousands Enroll in GCC in Eighth Corps Area

About 3455 youths in the Eighth Corps area will enroll in the CCC from July 10, with replacements in Ninth Corps projects. Oklahoma will supply 167, North Texas 298, East Texas 150. total corps area in Oregon and California 4800. Remaining 2800 come from Texas 1230, Oklahoma 980, Colorado 275, New Mexico 100, Arizona 125, Wyoming 20. 580 veterans include 365 from Texas, 100 from Colorado, 30 from Oklahoma, 47 from New Mexico, and 38 from Arizona. Enrollment ceilings rise to 33 500 juniors and 2300 veterans. Senior enrollees age limits shift from 37 to 25 years. Enrollees signed for six months.

Eighth Corps CCC Ninth Corps Oklahoma North Texas East Texas Oregon California Texas Colorado New Mexico Arizawa Wromins Oklahomaa Ariana

Gable and Whiskers Pursue Hunting Holiday

Fragmentary report notes Gable and Whiskers on a hunting trip near Glacier nations. The piece mentions Gable forgetting maneuvers and temporarily suspending moves for sport, with references to Miesovia Mant and a belied ape prow.

Gable and Whiskers Miesovia Raneh Glacier Nations Pars Me Mie Movins

Slaying of Farmer and Daughter Probed in Mississippi

County Attorney Rovian Woodall stated investigators are examining the deaths of Johny Ponder, 60, and his daughter Paine Ponder near Wood Hew. Deputies tracked a lead miles from the site as officers combed the area for evidence in this fatal case.

Rovian Woodall Johny Ponder Paine Ponder Wood - Hew Ponder

Delphian Program at Greater Lexas And Pan-American Expo

Exposition to Hold Delphian program at the Greater Lexas And Pan-American exposition next Thursday. Speakers from OxIonoma Arkansas Texas and New Mexico to address attendees. A musical program and animal reception planned as part of the meeting.

Greater Lexas OxIonoma Arkanania Texas New Mexico

Officer Loses Arms to Felon in Texas Escape

A state highway patrolman was wounded as nine prisoners escaped Eistham Prison, with four recaptured and one kidnapped man released. Officers and patrols pursued across northeast Texas near Alto, Dallas, and Alto, halting a parked car as four men fled on foot through brush.

Jeon Tsville Eistham Texas Alte UCN Dallas Alto Sididenty

Roosevelt Newlyweds Leave for Montreal on Honeymoon

Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr and his bride Ethel DuPont depart Honeymoon retroat for Montreal with plans to continue to Europe tomorrow from Montreal. The route and timing are briefly noted as the couple travels postwedding.

Roosevelt Montreal Gampobella WN. B Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr Ethel DuPont

Seattle Star Opens Under Guard

Seattle Star management reported newsroom and mechanicals on schedule for 10 editions while American Newspaper Guild reps held night sessions on a proposed settlement. About 20 uniformed police and a dozen detectives guarded the plant. Teamsters observers stood nearby. printers and other union members reported for shifts. The Star offered to keep 19 circulation staff paid pending jurisdiction decisions by a National Labor Relations board or courts. Pickets were moved back and editors began duty, with police protection pledged. In Bellingham, the Evening News suspension since June 3 was noted as another guild dispute.

Seattle Jay Seattle Star Teamsters’ Union Teamsters Nad Charles P. Howard Guid Stars Billingham Wash Evening News Star Teamsters' Unions National Labor Relations Board Jas Stan John FP. Dores Potice

Rotary to Raise 2 000 000 for International Goodwill

Maurice Duperrey elected International president amid a drive to fund Rotary goodwill pacers aiming to build amity between nations. Delegations from各 countries will be sent to foster understanding following the Nice France convention.

Rotary Rotary International Ule Wyk Bonth English- Inc Crump

Wheeler Denounces New Judicial Reorganization Bill

Washington July 9 The administration faced sharp remarks from Senator Wheeley Montana Democrat as he condemned the proposed judicial reorganization measure. He accused supporters of selling a Roosevelt backed plan by propaganda and political pressure and urged a constitutional amendment debate. He also threatened to block other business by opposing a new AAA bill from Senator Pope, halting further proceedings.

Washington Wheeley Democrat Montana Park Supreme Court Roosevelt Wheeler Pope Democrat Idghol Lr. Dustlow OM Bul

Hitler vs Stalin reshapes British rearmament drive

London dispatch outlines Britain's plan to counter a potential clash between Hitler and Stalin. Nations fear a global war, so Britain hikes spending to fund battleship production, air power, and armies for five years. Diplomacy seeks a peace accord between Germany and the Soviet Union, though direct talks seem unlikely.

Knickerbocker International Erwright London D.S Hitler Stalin Earth Germany Russia Great Britain Britain Soviet Union Baron von Neurath Thinister Europe

Britain Eyes Peace Amid German Russian Tension

The piece assesses Europe’s risk of a German Russian alliance and Britain's wary stance. It notes Soviet pacifism claims, contrasts Bolshevik with Nazi states, and details Franco Soviet and Franco German moves. Britain’s Eden and Chamberlain aim to pressure Germany while preserving a peace through arms.

Europe Chamberlain Eden France Helsium Germany Britais

Marine Sails to Hunt Woman Flier Amelia Earhart

Otto Cooper reports his father ship Lexington heads to join the hunt for Amelia Earhart. The Cooper family of 202 Ray Avenue, San Antonio, confirms their son is in the Marine Corps and aboard the Lexington.

S.A. Marine Otto Cooper Lexington Amelia Farhart San Antonio G. W. Cooper Ray Avenue Young Cooper Marine Corps

Pioneer Jap Flier Killed In Monoplane Crash

Major General Benjiro Nigasawa, head of Kumagal Aviation school and aviation pioneer, died when his monoplane crashed in dense jungle near Jog Twar Pukishimas. The incident marks a fatal end to a renowned figure in early aviation.

Benjiro Nigasawa Kumagal Aviation Arhool Ja- Patt

Mint for July One Day Relief for Tired Feet

Fragments describe Mint for July One Day Relief, claiming it cools and comforts tired feet, relieves corns and calluses, and reduces odor. It targets women in high heel use and men on long days, urging readers to ask a druggist for Mint for immediate soothing effect.

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