Veterans Bureau to overhaul World War I compensation ratings
The Veterans Administration plans a sweeping review of World War I compensation claims under new classifications approved by President Roosevelt. The regional bureau has already catalogued about 2000 cases, with 3000 reviewed to be reassessed under revised rules. Applications are not required, and changes include adjusted monthly payouts ranging from nine to ninety dollars plus increased pensions for non service connected disabilities from twenty to thirty dollars per month.
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Brie
Frank T. Hines
Veterans Affairs
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
J. H. Skinker
Bureau
L. C. Chapman
Skinker
Open Forum on Pension Scam and Nutrition Debate
The Light letters recount an elderly San Marcus man duped by two men and a woman posing as pension agents claiming 15 per month pensions for him and his wife. A reader notes no such law passed this session, and urges action on tax fairness, while Florence McDermott argues nutrition is nature’s answer and warns against refined modern foods.
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the Light
San Marcus
Austin
Edwin Waller
Nature
Florence M'Dermott
Appeals for Wet Votes Aug 26
The Night editor argues on August 26 voters should repeal the Eighteenth Amendment. It claims the law cannot be enforced and has caused crime, heartache, and broken homes. Repeal and legalization of beer would create jobs and aid President Roosevelt's New Deal.
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Roosevelt
Frank Slaughter
Officials Suggest Free Public Service in War Time
The editor laments high wartime salaries and proposes that elected and appointed leaders donate their time for public service. He argues captains of industry once gave time to government and urges a return to unpaid service to bolster police, government workers, and other essential employes during difficult times.
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Liebt
Patrolman Wounded in St Louis Shootout
Patrolman Frank Munse of the St Louis police and bystander Carmelo Munti were wounded when two car occupants opened fire on the officer who tried to stop the auto for questioning. The gun battle occurred on a busy street corner as police overpowered the assailants and arrested them. Munse was rushed to a hospital with injuries not yet detailed.
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St. Louis
Frank Munse
Munsel S
Carmelo Munti
Intimate Theater Plays The Lady of Leisure This Week
The Intimate theater at 524 Fourth Street will stage The Lady of Leisure a three act comedy on Tuesday and Wednesday Miss Key Crewk leads with Dorothy Davenport Graham Robert Binney and Berry Kroeger in support Kroeger also directs the production
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Fourth Street
Miss Key Crewk
Dorothy Davenport Graham
Robert Binney
Berry Kroeger
Reserve Officer Promoted to Captain in Army Reserve
First Lieutenant K E Engel of San Antonio has been promoted to captain in the infantry reserve according to an announcement from Eighth Corps area headquarters.
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K. E. Engel
Infantry Reserve
San Antonio
Eighth Lorps
Tucker Becomes Lawyer After Naturalization Career
Charles F. Tucker, longtime district naturalization director serving Texas and the western half of Oklahoma, announced his resignation effective July 1 to join Arnold Davis in Fort Worth and set up offices locally. Tucker helped modernize exams and supported Americanization efforts during his tenure, and Judge DaVyl West lauded his move into federal practice.
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America
Charles F. ‘Packer
Naturalization
San Antonio
Federal
Fort Worth
Texas
Arnold Davis
Tucker
Oklahoma
Larsanses God Louisians
DaVyl West
W. ©. Willams
Judge West
Black Emancipation Celebration Minstrel at Actes Theater
Black performers will stage a minstrel show as part of Emancipation day celebrations at the Actes theater on a Monday night at 11 o clock. The program features forty Black dancers and players with a section reserved for whites.
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Actes Theater
Mortgage Act Opinion Asked by Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Judge Tayloe in the Fifth District motions delay on moratorium cases and asks for a certified question to the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals. He plans hearings only on non constitutional aspects while awaiting higher court guidance, noting unconstitutionality only in express contract powers to foreclose. The measure blocks forced sales for six months, extendable, but not short life or trustee sales unless suits are filed.
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Court of Civil Appeals
Supreme Court
G. Tarloe
Tifth District Court
Tayloe
Fourth Court of Civil Appeals
Court of Appeals
el Peso
Sea Scouts Plan Skiff Trip at Comal Summer Camp
Ses Seoula groups prepare for a Comal summer outing at Camp Coroal with 1 M foot skiffs. Supervisors include Frank Hoyell as Demity Commissioner and Scoutmaster John Ackerman. Roles assign troop leaders Van K and Roy Soren oversee duties. Camp health, Indian crafts, cooking, and administration details listed with staff names and units.
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Ses
Seoula
Coroal
Demity
Frank Hoyell
John Ackerman
Raymond Folhemus
van K
Leroy Bane
Camp
Bugier
Bwinining
Roy Soren
Don Altgelt
Stuart Painter
Brownwood
Jake Palinsky
Fort Sam Houston
Carl A. Bryan
Air Armada Flight Delayed Across North Atlantic
General Italo Balbo announces 25 Italian seaplanes will proceed on the planned transatlantic route to Chicago for the Century of Progress, later than expected. The squadron will not depart Orbetello until the Alice supply ship clears a path from Labrador to Amsterdam, with Amsterdam as a port of call.
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Air Armada
Orbetello
Italy
Italo Balbo
North Atlantic
Chicago
Orbetella
Ani
Early Y Boys Camp Reaches Capacity At Kerrville
The first period of the camp near Kerrville reached full capacity with 70 attendees. It plans a June 24 closing and a water carnival with swimming events and tennis matches for visiting parents and attendees.
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Kerrville Bra
Youth Captured After Flag Theft at Thor McAn Shoe Store
A Mexican youth about 16 allegedly broke into Thor McAn Shoe Store on Alamo Plaza and stole an American flag valued at $10. He was chased by Traffic Officer Barnes and captured after a block chase in downtown. Store employees Winston and McGlellan confronted the thief. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon and the flag was recovered. The article notes a radio program but lacks additional details.
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Thor McAn
Alamo Plaza
GC. HK
Barnes
PB. E. Winston
R. McGlellan
Katy Fair Special to Leave July 1 for Chicago Run
Special train from Katy Fair to Chicago departs July 1 at 8 a.m. from Mavours Kansas and Texas lines with return to Katy at 7 p.m. the same day Brendan, division passenger agent, cites round trip rates from 22 4 50 for five, with cabin and sleeper options. Holiday transport advertises light classified rental ad copy.
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Katy Fair
Mavours
Kansas
Texas Lines
Chicago
Td Brendan
Walt
Mexican Officials Arrive in Los Angeles in Public Works Tour
Distinguished Mexican officials led by Aaron Suen governor of Mexico’s federal district and Alfonso Castello former minister to Paris arrive in Los Angeles with 20 aboard including Governor Saenz’s family. Governor Saenz will inspect public works and public works programs aim to pave streets drainages water systems schools markets. The plan calls for 29,000,000 bases and 6001 jobs.
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Los Angeles
Aaron Suen
Federal District of
Mexico
Alfonso Castello
Paris
Sugar Company, Ltd
Mex
Tca
Saenz
Slain Agent Known in S A
Raymond J. Caffrey a Justice Department agent who helped pursue a gang massacre in Kansas City bled to death on Saturday. He had spent about two weeks in San Antonio two years earlier working on the Dr Charles Shepard poisoning case. M B O'Byrne, a local attorney, recalls Caffrey's time in San Antonio noting they shared a Creighton University law class in Omaha.
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Raymond J. Caffrey
Department of Justice
Bledgh
Kansas City
San Antonio
Charles Shepard
Shepard
Fort Rubey
Kaw
M. B. O'Byrne
Caffrey
Stn. Antonio
O'Byrne
Creighton University
Omaha
New U. 8 Ships to Be Begun Under Roosevelt Plan
Washington June 17 The Navy has completed plans for eight new fighting ships under President Roosevelt's 298 million program to strengthen the fleet. Construction will start immediately with distribution among navy and private yards to be announced within a week and formal contracts soon after. The plan also includes 200 airplanes.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
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