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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1937

Page

2

Dispatcher Commands San Antonio Power Grid From Desk

One man sits at the San Antonio Public Service Company dispatcher's chair on Jones Avenue, controlling the entire distribution system. A large schematic shows lines bounded by multiple districts, with red and green lights and a white alert indicating breaks. The dispatcher watches supervisory boards and communicates with power plants and substations across the region.

San Antonio Public Service Company Jones Avenue Hoerne, Hunter, Taling Floresville D'fianis San Antonio Waue Public Service Company New Braimiels Uvalde Victoria Temple

City News Dance At Luxelle Falls Saturday June 12

A city notice announces a Luxelle dance event on Saturday June 12 with dancing for gents Abe and free admission for ladies. Dietert's archisttn wit is noted in the listing.

Luxelle Dietert

Economist Lawrence Dennis to speak at San Antonio club visit

Lawrence Dennis, renowned economist for E. A. Pierce and Company and NYSE member, arrives Friday in San Antonio for a Rotary Club discussion on recovery progress titled How Far Has It Come. He will address List Rosarians at noon and attend a dinner as guest of honor at the San Antonio Country Club, hosted by D. R. Dance. Dennis travels from California with Mrs. Delespes and J. Witte of New Orleans.

Lawrence Dennis Sas Antonis Rotary Clu San Antonio Country Club R. Dance Pierce Congnury William M. McIntosh the Light Denne Vine Abner Dennis Omliv Hfornia New York Delespe J. Wit

First Heat Victim Leaves Hospital After Discharge

Robert B. Green hospital records show the first head injury case of the summer, discharged Thursday after treatment. Philips Vernal and an asylum tongue record as laborers from 1914 West Commerce Street, with a Wednesday afternoon OMI-degreement proving too much for ps1.

Robert B. Green Philips Vernal

Postoffice Interior Contract Awarded

The interior decorating contract for San Antonio's new post office was awarded to Arthur M. Falden, Inc. of Ghivaga. The Postmaster General was informed on Thursday. The work costs $13,000 and must be completed within 90 days. Expected occupancy by September 1.

Ronimel San Antonio Arthur M. Falden

German commission finds no evidence of fault in ship handling

A German commission investigating the Hindenaune Mstsler reported no proof of stuffing or mediaulent rejection aboard the ship. It concluded the handling during the sandling did not cause the frp and found no fault.

Rhye Mane Hindenaune Mstsler Stuuchipalay Mediaulent

Divorce Over Pepper Sparks Georgia Hearing

In Augusta Georgia on June 6 a divorce case unfolds as a husband claims his wife caused his distress by putting pepper in his pants. The court records reveal a peculiar domestic dispute centering on alleged pepper related irritation.

Pepper Augusta

AQ To Leave Brooks Field in Ongoing Reassignment

The Eighth-Second Observation Squadron under Maj. A. St. Kenyon Jr departs Brooks Field by land and air for Moffett Field California arriving around June 20. The Twelfth Gustovalian Squadron under Maj. dC Kennedy moves to Fort Knox Kentucky by convoy. The Third Observation Squadron under Lieut. B. Z. Smith transfers to Langley Field Virginia. About 378 officers and enlisted personnel and 14 aircraft remain at Brooks.

Brooks Mold NCW OLNEY Esphty-second A. St. Kenyon Jr Unis Trystal Moffett Field California Star Roker Allan

House pushes reserve bill to enlarge military reserves

Washington reports that House Democrats push passage of the McCormack bill to expand the army navy and Marine Air Corps reserves. The measure would raise regular and reserve aviation rolls to 100000 pilots and authorize the eventual purchase of 1000 planes for training. endorsed by Army and Navy groups and pending before Military Affairs committees.

Washington Europe House McCormack Army Navy Marine Air Corps Democrat Massachusetts Imp Army and Navy Unen Patelade

City approves $250000 borrowing for L A current expenses

The Los Angeles City Council authorized borrowing of $250000 for general current expenses, $5000 for library costs, and $4000 for the fire and police pension fund. It appropriated $225000 for payrolls and expenses and $14924.97 for court costs in Astoria v city. Interest on the loan runs 3 1/2 percent until July 35, 283, and 6 percent thereafter. bids for a depository will be opened at 10 A M. May 1.

P. R. Astoria West Travis Alamo Nation Frost National Banks

Author Predicts Windsor Romance Doom In Two Years

New York reports Kathleen Norris, author of 62 novels, says the romance between the Duke of Windsor and his American duchess will last two years or less. She cites 900 letters daily over eight years discussing marriage as evidence. Norris argues their love affair will be replaced by villa life on the Riviera and public adulation for the king.

New York Kathleen Norris Teddy Duke of Windsor Mit

Simpson Slander Action Is Settled

London reports a settlement reached in the slander suit filed by Ernest Simpson against Mrs Joan Sutherland to silence gossip. The action was to be heard before the Lord Chief Justice in London courts tomorrow morning, with the sale procedure expected to be announced as part of the settlement.

London MNSI Ernest Simpson Duchess of Windsor Joan Sutherland Lor Howast London Law Courts

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