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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1933

Page

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Tennessee Valley Authority plans and river projects

Washington July 19 Roosevelt aims to harness the Tennessee River for power flood control and navigation while aiding the South. The plan centers the 150 million dollar Muscle Shoals power complex and the Tennessee Valley Authority to produce fertilizer and generate hydro power for seven states through dam projects on the Clinch and Cove creeks, creating new industries and better living in the valley. The authority will oversee a three member board led by Dr Arthur E Morvan.

Wasrington D.C Roosevelt Tennessee River Valley South Muscle Shoals Alabama Tinfor Ha Norris Lae Tennessee Valley Authority Clic River Knoxville Tern Cove Creek Teanesms River Maimeétous Emall Industries Compress Valley Authority Enuid Befin Artur E. Morvan

Funeral for Miss Eliza Rhodes Set Sunday

Funeral services for Miss Eliza eth Rhodes daughter of Dr and Mrs Jeremiah Rhodes are planned for Sunday at 5 p m from the family home 342 West Mistie toe avenue with Bishop William I Capers and Dr P B Toll officiating pallbearers include Dr T B Bier Dr James P Anderhold Dr B C Burell J B McNeel and Tom and Randir Mene fee Burial will follow at Mission cemetery She is survived by her parents and two brothers Jeremiah Ingels bodes

Elizaeth Rhodes Jeremiah Rhodes West Mistie Toe Avenue William I. Capers PB. Toll T. B. Bier James P. Anderhold B. C. Burell J. B. McNeel Tom and Randir Menefee Mission Cemetery Jeremiah Ingels Bodes

Fisk Workers End Strike for Wages

In Chicopee Massachusetts on July 29 workers at Fisk Robber Corporation returned to work after a three day strike. The company had offered a 30 percent pay increase but workers sought more.

Chicopee Mase

Open Forum Letters On Military Crime And Tax Policy

Signed letters criticize wartime trials and taxes arguing for swift justice and avoiding costly court processes. They claim immediate actions reduce prisoner support and government waste, urging fewer delays and a lean economy despiteLegal debates and public safety concerns.

El Paso Censors Ban Sunday Park Activities

In El Paso on July 2 the city faces unofficial censorship led by Fryer who opposes Sunday dancing and other amusements at Bunty Park. The council’s refusal to permit dancing sparked the reform move and further objections to park concessions, including food sales and crowd acts, with observers noting safety and etiquette concerns.

EL Paso BR. EB Sherman Bunty Fryer Pryer Agather Cabry Masik Pines Mets Peasant Park

2000 Ranchers to Attend Round-up at College Station

More than 2000 ranchmen are expected to attend the seventh annual Chasehmen's round-up sponsored by the Lexag Agricultural Experiment Station No.14 Bowdre. The event will feature two sheep tas, Munemmatraments and Tadior WV with reasonable prices offered for classifications.

College Station Chasehmen Lexag Agriculural Bowdre Argual Toand

Moffett Seen Agf Ola Oil Ent

Washington July 26 James A Moffett resigned as vice president of Standard Oil of New Jersey over policy disputes on Roosevelt oil recovery plans He was considered for a petroleum administrator advisory role under the national recovery law but the board may have asked him to join or decline Teagle opposed his views and the resignation followed conflicts with officials. Moffett was in New York while Johnson coordinates recovery efforts with industry leaders and Roosevelt officials.

Washington, D. C James A. Maffett Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Roosevelt Waller C. Teggle Ale Hugh 5. Johnson W. 3. Varish The New Jersey Standard Sho Moffett Tearle MofTet New York Fevral Te Know Standard Board

Ranchmen Gather for Baptist Meet

Hundreds of ranchmen and families camped in tents as the Pal sina Baptist encampment began its 10 day session in Alping Lexaz Aly Yai with Dr George W Truett of Duling as principal speaker. Other speakers included Dr WR White Fort Worth Dr Roy Angell San Antonio Dr J S Tidwell Baylor University and Dr M A Jenkins Abilene.

Alping Lexaz Palsina George W. Truett Duling WR White Fort Worth Roy Angell San Antonio J. 8. Tidwell Baylor University M A Jenkins Abilene

Jimmie Mattern in Auto Collision

Jimmie Mattern, flying from the air port, narrowly escaped serious injury when his automobile collided with another vehicle during a return trip. He described the near miss as a potential fatal accident, recalling a past crash in New York and the Liberta incident.

Jimmie Mattern Winnipeg Beon Biter Dimie Mattern Hare Rom Malu New York

Spanish War Vet Benefits Outlined

Washington posts outline veteran benefits under new rules for Spanish American War veterans. eligible 5 year service and 60 percent disabled receive monthly payments, with a potential $14 monthly boost. the notice notes required proof of service and medical evaluation before payments begin.

Washington, D.C Veterans Administration Numérolla Vnl

Warning to Judges on Racketeers Witnesses in Austin

State comptroller George H. Sheppard warns district judges and attorneys to guard against racketeers and the use of witnesses. Reports say an attempt to run a new racket involves paying witnesses to testify, with defendants’ friends scattering after arrest. Witnesses are said to be paid four cents plus per day while in attendance.

Austin Jule 41 George H. Sheppard State Comptroller Comptroller’s Hantate

Thieves raid cleaning firm on McCullough Avenue

Police fought off a group of men who raided a cleaning firm at 34 McCullough Avenue on a Saturday night. Residents reported several suspects fled the scene carrying bundles of clothing as officers arrived.

J. A. Greer Cleanera McCullough — Avenue Saveral

Blonde sought over tack-throwing spree near Brackenridge Park

Witnesses described a young blonde discarding a brown paper sack full of tacks and needles while driving north past Brackenridge Park. Motorcycle officers, facing repeated punctures, suspect a lone woman behind earlier park plots and the alley tosses near police HQ. M.T. Clifton cleaned up the tacks as patrols investigated.

Elly Broady Bracken- Edge Park M.T. Clifton Battalion Army Home and Hospital Brackenridge Park

Wife Objects to Suing Mate's Cash and Carry System

Mrs Maryan Stachura answered Joseph Stachura's divorce bill in Chicago stating she danced with guests at her May 1932 wedding and says he took the cash gifts totaling about 270 dollars. She denied deserting him after the wedding and asked the money be returned.

Mate Chicago Maryan Stachura Joseph Stachura Harry x. Gale

Paraguay Charges Poison Gas Warfare

GENEVA Switzerland July 23 Paraguay charged that Gen Hans Bundt former German major general now Bolivian army commander is preparing to employ poison gas in the war over Gran Chaco territory Bundt is a wanted Bolivian citizen who reorganized the Bolivian army before World War I

Geneva Switzerland Paraguay Hans Bundt Gran Chea Kendt Bolivia

Weather Summary for July 29 in San Antonio and Gulf Regions

Weather bulletin reports July 29 conditions with 24 hour precipitation totals and monthly deficits. Precipitation 2 percent of normal for the day. 16 inches normal for July. 1.72 inches precipitation so far this month with accumulated deficit since January. Sun set and moon rise times included. flying weather notes issued for San Antonio and nearby areas. Thunderstorms are possible in the region with cooler, elevated bases reported. visibility varies and cloud ceilings range from few to scattered.

Ratis Jr Judy

Arrest in Barcelona Letter From Paul Bert Peterzel

Paul Bert Peterzel of Philadelphia sends AP his account of being arrested in Barcelona on July 16. He says police brutalized him during detention, attempted to detain his wife, and prevented him from reporting a theft to the judge due to the judge’s dinner. He claims aid from an interpreter and the American consul, and notes release after about ninety minutes.

New York Associated Press Today Paul Bert Prtercel Philadelphia Barcelona Spain Barelliona Peterzel Palacio de Justicia Thas Elnoe Palacio

Chief of WA Defines Code Across Pay and Hours

W R Asd? defers pay cuts and sets wage floor rules. The Treasury report shows July receipts of 4.7 million and total expenditures around 7.07 million with a year-to-date deficit of 105.2 million. Classified ads promote light ads and money-to-loan services to ease finances.

Treasury Washington Treasur Balasce

Stock Wart Gode Stoned Stock Wart Gode Stoned

New York July 23 First of consecutive weekend suspensions ends today at the New York Stock Exchange as brokers weigh under the national Industrial recovery act a code for Wall Street workers The recovery administration is in contact and the exchange firms hope to ease clerical burden by Saturday holidays and shorter trading hours A move to set minimum salaries and a maximum work week for Wall Street staff is anticipated by brokers due to long hours in the past months.

New York New York Stock Exchange Wall Street Nnational Industrial Recovery Act Association of Stock Exchange Firms Cumel Recovery Administration Che Jong Exchange

Brain Fluid Tied to Sleepiness, Paris Research

CHICAGO July 22 Dr Henci Pieron of the University of Paris reported findings on a brain chemical called hypoploxia that builds up during waking hours. He isolated a sleep-inducing toxin from sleepy animals and showed that injecting it into awake animals made them sleepy. The toxin supposedly invades the spinal cord and triggers sleep, being oxidized during sleep.

Chicago Henci Pieron University of Paris France Pieron

Pugilistic Wife Loses in Brockton Divorce Court Bout

In Brockton Massachusetts George Hrek won a divorce suit by claiming his wife was a pugilist in the courtroom. He said her stubborn punches and a tight hook damaged him, though his wife admitted she weighed less and he had a 20 pound advantage.

Brockton, Marss George Hrek Beck

Threats Lead to Guard for Sears Letter Case

Chicago officials report a guard placed at Sears after a series of threatening letters were received by Rehan W. Beara and others associated with Bears, Rembuck and Company. The letters prompted security measures and ongoing investigation by local authorities.

Chicago Ealis Worley Rehan W. Beara Feeniters of Bears Rembuck and Company Wallenengad

Lock on Nose Awaits NAA Objectors

Cleveland dispatch reports Gen Hugh G Johnson opposing National Industrial Recovery Act objections and Roosevelt selecting a plan to create jobs for idle mills. President Roosevelt ordered pilot Lieutenant McClellan to Washington, resisting delays while stressing the plan is working. He argues small retailers suffer least from higher wages and urges ending the unemployment psychology and spending to end unemployment.

Cleveland Hugh G. Johnson Get Roosevelt Joba Idle Mill Mona Hea McClellen Washington New York

San Antonio Merchants Prepare NRA Wage and Hours Plan

San Antonio merchants move to implement new employer cuts and the personal recovery act. NRA pledge signs promise higher wages as committees set tentative next week hours for variety stores, department stores, dry goods, groceries, hardware, jewelers, paint stores, and lumber yards. 40 hour work week and 414 minimum wage scale to take effect amid code meetings and public notices.

Ban Antonio Franklin D. Roosevelt Senantonio NRA Vacloux Tesus Mel Hus Adnigh Grasso San Antonia Noo Nceres San Antonio Bushes Yoroos Pratmaster P. G. Lucas

Oklahoma man struck by freight engine along misty tracks

A 49 year old man, Ben Holder of Lindsey, was struck by a freight engine while walking along the Missouri Panhandle tracks near Aalada on Friday night. He suffered severe head injuries and multiple fractures and was hospitalized subsequently.

Ben Holder Lindsey Xia Missourd Aalada B. Grees Rym, Tal

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