12 Jun 1935
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1935
Page
1
A fragmented Washington report notes a proposed Brazos river works project with a $30 million initial estimate being redirected within federal agencies. It mentions a transfer to a new $4,000,000,000 agency and references Senator Sheppard in context of the Texas inquiry.
Fragmented item cites Econo Plane and Georgia governor figures amid a muddled report on campaign funding and party precepts. Mentions Pittsburgh and taxes, with unclear references to federal balance and Americas Fund. Event lacks clear dates or outcomes.
Cambridge Mass June 12 The Bureau of Business Research reports department store earnings in 1934 higher than 1933 due to improved dollar sales volume and broader store operations.
County Park Agent Fred W. Mally surveys Bexar County and reports widespread cotton crop harm from heavy rains. Wet felts hinder cultivation and weed growth is rapid. dew further endangers the crop. He notes difficulty in estimating total damage but warns continued rain could wipe out most cotton, leaving pasture. Some corn and feed crops benefit from moisture while watermelons and cantaloupes suffer.
Street Commissioner Paul Steffler said since March the city has seen six bridges damaged and streets taking hits from ongoing rain. He estimates about fifty thousand dollars in damage and plans repairs on all travel streets once conditions allow, noting no extra crews due to budget limits.
Fisk Singers will appear at the Municipal Auditorium Wednesday at 8 30 p m in a program featuring George Marthess tenor and Robert Heysing way, presented by the Pine Street branch. The event promises musical entertainment for local residents.
The Hudson Six offers 33 or LUO horsepower, rotary equalized brakes, steel bodies, and remarkable gasoline and air economy backed by nation wide tests. It touts modern styling, affordability just above the lowest priced cars, and urges buyers to compare and test drive before purchase.
In Trans-Pecos and surrounding areas a slow rainfall spread from the Rio Grande foot to the Gulf, bringing the season’s most beneficial rise in months. Fort Stockton and Trans-Pecos note major gains while towns from Brownsville to Abilene report 0.7 to 3.4 inch totals and widespread soil moisture replenishment for summer growth.
Bexar County farm agent Fred Mally reports fewer cotton reduction contracts signed this year than in 1934, indicating fewer growers or more opting to pay the Bankhead Act processing tax. He notes 200 fewer Bankhead Act applications and more rental agreements with farmers leasing part of their crop to the government. Farmers hoping to avoid the processing tax must sign the Bankhead Act applications, Mally said.
K W Jamison, HOLC manager, says distress in Southwest Texas has eased. Applications for aid from distressed homeowners have slowed, with 277 requests worth about 1,000,000 received to date. HOLC gains after President signature on May 28 to increase capital by 1.75 billion are cited as a factor.
Fragmented weather notes list numerous cities with varying conditions and temperatures. Some clear, some cloudy, some rainy. several entries show inconsistent or garbled data. Overall, a snapshot of regional forecasts and observed conditions is implied, but specifics are unreadable.
Victory lodge No 1160 announces its annual election of officers will be held Thursday at p.m. E. W. Robinson, past master, will speak on St John the Baptist. Local brethren urged attendance as the lodge proceeds with its usual yearly slate of offices.
Mrs G Stoben of Laredo recovering from injuries after a collision between her car and a Public Service Company bus in the 1400 block of South Brazos. She was listed as pertussid and is under medical care Wednesday.
Bexar county farmers learned steps to relief through the Texas Farm Debt Conciliation committee created by federal and state agencies. About 100 attendees heard how the committee helps debtors and creditors settle farm debt, with the Federal Land Bank discussing refinanced loans and tax payment options.
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