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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1939
Page
4
A Iowa man described by unemployment officials as allergic to money faced a dire struggle after rejecting a job offer. He quit his clerking position, claiming that handling $5 and $1 pills triggered a tremor in his hands, worsened by a slow medical support system and weekly jobless benefits.
Senator Barkley of Kentucky said in Washington that adjournment by July 15 is a possibility but not a probability. Democrats’ leaders cannot set a definite quitting date for Roosevelt until about two weeks before adjournment and he noted neutrality legislation could be enacted before Congress adjourns.
Deter mined opposition to Archibald MacLeish appointment as Librarian of Congress grew in the Senate as Rep J Parnell Thames denounced the move as a Communist influence issue. Dies committee said MacLeish is a Fellow Traveler of the Communist party. Rayburn pressed for a denial. Thomas claimed Fellow Traveler status and Communist ties. Rent rooms or houses via Light Want Ads. courteous ad writer at Fannin 1231 offers framing.
Foreign Minister Eduardo Haynay issued a public declaration denying any justification for anti US demonstrations after the Mexican president Sarabia died in a plane crash. The press office extended hours to distribute the 500 word statement and security was tightened at the US embassy. A convoy of gratitude was arranged for Roosevelt and other officials' arrival in Washington. Florists meet monthly in the Ban An hid Florish association at the Phaan hotel.
Nearly 150 members of the Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association met in Mason to condemn FDA and new deal policies including trade agreements and the federal reorganization bill. Resolutions urged senators to back plans opposing trade pacts, favored an amendment to ensure American production for naval and army contracts, and supported creating a state-headed structure for federal lending agencies. The group thanked Famby Clothing of San Antonio for advertisements and agreed to send a secretary to Washington in July to advocate truth-In-fabric with the National Wool Growers Association.
The measure to authorize counties to hire case workers for certifying federal surplus commodity applicants moves in the Senate. Authored by Representative Robert Wood, it would allow one worker per 100 000 population at up to 125 dollars monthly.
Fr day charges were filed with Justice of the Peace Raymond Gerhardt against Reyes Castano of 108 West Nueva Street by City Detective Frank Brice. The complaint alleges Castano took 840 from a victim on May 0 at the intersection Nueva and South Flores in Alas County. Investigation continues.
The Yankee Clipper departed Lisbon today bound for the United States carrying a cargo of European mail. The flying vessel came through yesterday afternoon, delivering remarks from officials and prompting attention from onlookers.
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