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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1933

Page

11

Government Social Experiment Aims to Accelerate Recovery

Washington July 25 One of the most revolutionary social experiments by the government is involved in the ongoing public works program. The effort seeks to create jobs and expand the economy through large scale employment initiatives and increased purchasing power nationwide. The description reflects a broad federal drive to stimulate recovery and reshape public works.

Federeat Washington, D. C

President seeks mass migration to farms under public works plan

The Roosevelt administration proposes moving workers from crowded cities to farm homesteads funded by a $25 million program within a $3.3 billion public works pool. The plan aims to stabilize households with part time or seasonal jobs, using farm life to sustain families near industrial centers and reallocate surplus labor from collapsing industrial towns, especially coal mining communities.

Roosevelt Congress Public Works Fund Roested

Germany Moves to Put Reichswehr Under Cabinet Control

A new German cabinet decree grants Captain Geering power to deploy the Reichswehr to quell internal disorders. Chancellor Hiller and Wilhelm Gueting target the moderate Nazi wing, expanding government control over the army. The move shifts onetime martial law precedents from President von Hindenburg to the cabinet. Roosevelt plans to reassign 200,000 unemployed miners to new industries.

Glari Hiller Germany Preniece Hermann Wilhelm Gueting Geering Reichswehr Lenanes Islic President Roosevelt

Action Demands Reform After Ninth Chicago Policeman Slain

Chicago officials press for action after nine police deaths this year. Two officers were shot last Saturday by a patrol suspect and Policeman John Bevick was killed yesterday by gunman John Scheck in the downtown district. Coroner Frank J. Walsh calls for inquests and a firm stance against criminals.

Chicago John G. Bevick John Scheck Frank J. Walsh John Skopek Elmer Osteing

Senator Predicts Anti Panic Bills in Next Congress

Senator Blelner of Oregon, Republican on the banking committee, forecasts legislation by the next session to curb a repeat of the 1929 panic and the past week’s financial shrinkage. Also announced is the appointment of Rev. Charles Hubert Le Blond of Cleveland as Catholic bishop of Sh Joseph, Missouri.

Washington Swy Blelner Oregon Banking Committee Laday Congress Washington, D.C Charles Hubert le Blond Cleveland Ohio Sh. Joseph, Mo

Cox Proposal Wins Support At World Economic Talks

London July 25 The World Economic Conference nears recess with strong backing for James M Cox who urged a permanent executive body to reconvene the congress. Bonnel of France hints at more clarity on monetary commission deliberations as currency concerns loom. British dominion members fear pound unlinked from the franc. Meanwhile American silver experts finalize a quota plan and wheat negotiators draft a cooperative accord for acreage restrictions.

London James M. Cox Ubesis Ohio Monetary Commission Georges Bonnel France Jilain

Outlaw Holding Companies Transform Rail Regulation

Washington July 25 The revised provisions to the Interstate Commerce Act ban holding companies as a means to sidestep federal controls. The move targets the Van Sweringen family Pennland and related networks, linking multiple rail lines under centralized ownership to skirt jurisdiction and force mergers under regulator oversight.

Washington, D.C van Sweringen Brothmark Cleveland Ohio Allegheny Corporation Pennsylvania Railroad Pennroad Corporation Interstate Commerse Commission Nolding Interstate Commerce Commission St. Louis Southwestern Railway South Ea Pacific Company SPLIN Cherical National Bank of New York St. Louis Southwestern Southern Pacific Lewis Southwestern Interstate Commerce Commissions St Louis Southwestern Stork and Boi van Swaringen Brothers Pennland Corporation Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Cycle Police Hit In Trap In Park Hideout

In San Antonio a group of six motorcycle officers led by Sergeant William Christoph were ambushed near Brackenridge Park and the Witte Memorial Museum. Attacks by motorists sprayed the hideout with carpet tacks. officers inspected tires and patched punctures for hours. About 400 arrests have been made in recent days as police vow to pursue attackers.

Waas Broadway Brackenridge Park William Christoph Christoph Witte Memorial Museum Brett Hays J. A. Shannon

Real estate ads in a buyers market spark activity

An unsettled San Antonio real estate scene shows brighter classifieds as buyers seek leverage. Ads discuss cheaper properties and strategic flips amid cautious seller expectations, with brokers urging quick action before prices drift further.

San Antonio

Turk Counts Slaps Worth Five For Assault

In Istanbul on July 21 Hasan Agha of Osmanje slapped a neighbor he quartered and nested six dollars for the assault. He paid five dollars, slapped the man five more times, and paid five more.

Istanbul Hasan Agha Osmanje Turkey

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