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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1938

Page

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TVA Airing Seen Brewing Wee News Behind Pree

Washington reports two dark strands in a TVA saga involving Artur Morgan and rivals Lilienthal and Berry as Congress weighs investigations. Proponents push federal probes while defenders warn of political maneuvering amid TVA records, staff notes, and debates on Roosevelt era policy.

King Festi Washington TVA Artur Morgan Tennessee Weiley Authority Lilienthal Morgan Fingeed Berry

Thief Spooked After Salt Sale Attempt Near Home

A stranger approached Hunt near his home on Binday night offering stolen salts for $2 each. The incident left Hunt fearing for his life as the thief fled after the audacious approach.

Euan Unt al Vina Street

Jury 70 Probe Invasion By Packeteer

Judge W W McCrory opens a March April session with jurors sworn in for a probe into organized bookmaking allegations tied to Tepate and Ghituge defendants. Reading state laws on bookmaking, he notes many quit, as new jurors named by commissioners are listed with addresses and affiliations.

Packeteer W. W. McCrory Orun Jial Court Sharaine Atoritay Tepate Ghituge Ghd Louis Aye San Antonio McCrory Grand Jury Charles Bawinberger Jr Melrose Baller Avenue Terrell Darlett Crofton Ave Houston Street Fred RR. Waller Travis Din Oppesheimer Rosemary Street G. G. Meusebarh Blue Stay Criminal Court Sbaps Peare Dallege Hare Das

Second Certificate Of Death Is Final

In TACEON Arizona March 14 nineteen years ago a death certificate for Cory Matten in Bellwood Ohio announced his death on the World War front in France. A later note said Matten had been alive after the article and later received a second death certificate for his death in Cincinnati. The widow and their son George are listed as survivors.

Taceon Ariz Corys Mmatten Bellwood Ohio France Matten Cincinnati Usey Mallen Corder Chalaera Goorré Jn

Fragmented OCR: Abief drops suits and Ned over boots

The readable fragment describes Abief dropping suits and Ned over boots amid a sudden disturbance, with chaotic movement and rapid flight implied. No clear entities or places are identifiable in the legible text.

Ned Hih

City News Migs Simms Sponters Dance

Unclear notes describe a Tuesday event titled Glehi lazy hotel balleam with Ada She and others, lacking complete details. The fragment mentions a dance or social gathering linked to local figures but offers no concrete actions or outcomes. Further readable text required for firm summary.

Migs Simms Sponters Glehi Lazy Hotel Balleam Ada She fAdot

Youth Charged In Burglaries In City Court

Ned Monday before Justice of the Peace Bal Carrizat two complaints name Jesse Tharra as suspect in burglary and attempted burglary at 922 South Laredo Street. Accused entered homes of Genie D. Titt at 25 East Guenther Street and WD Turtinville at 511 Adams Street with clothing and jewelry valued at 160 dollars. 99 cents found at a bank. A third complaint accuses Tharen of attempting to enter T R Mebult’s home at 907 East Guenier Street. Complaint details incomplete.

Idustice of the Peace Otto Teienmam Jesse Tharra Adiess Usted T. R. Mebult East Guenier

Former Solon Dies in Breubenville Ohio at 71

Bo Frank Murphy, a former Solon representative, dies at age 71 in Breubenville Ohio. Medical examiner records note the death occurred in March. Murphy was known for political service and local leadership.

Solon Washington March T Furmer Bo Frank Murphy Breubenvile Ohio Med Herr

Parks Planned on Texas Lake

Public parks will be opened along Lake Buchanan beside the Colorado River near Austin. Colorado River Authority member William Arnold said public access will reach Lincoln and Burnet counties for park use once the Buchanan dam area is developed. Construction of a boat recreation site and dam-related works are underway, with initial site work to start within two weeks.

Buchanan Buchanan Dam Austin William 3 Arnold Colorado River Authority Liane Sud Aurnet Tovk Ik To Fe MYA

Spark Plug Sales Meet Set for March in San Skniomla

Isherwood, general sales manager of AC Spark Plug Division, General Motors, announced a regional falls convention to be held in San Skniomla on March 10. The event is part of the company’s sales meeting network and targets regional distributors.

S.A. Wison Isherwood General Meters Company Sanskniomla

Meeting Planned by Jewish Youth League

The Young People's league of Congregation Agudas Ashing will meet Tuesday at the Hebrew Community center. Hyman Maret, vice president, will be in charge.

Young People’s League of Congregation Agudas Ashing Wil Turnsday Ekeeb Hebrew Community Cotter Hyman Maret

Weather Preripilismn and La tina Latitudes Report

A garbled forecast lists multiple locations and times. It references Boing weather conditions across cities such as Atlanta Georgia and New York News, with periods of rain and cloudy skies. The fragmentary text mentions temperatures and regional summaries though specifics are unclear.

Tita AD Inch Lyann Thewun Pota P.m. Finniciny Horsa Anil Prta Ae P.m. Tursithy Tanne Wasia Hay Jy Hoon Howe Firak Avartar Mons Tay Aranees Tran Azuk Ile Lowe Latinas Bisiy Paw Pen Atlanta Chowdy Partai N.Y Cates Tawa Glendy Doree City Kon Bratth Ark Clene Galveston Ter Velena Mont Lear Bane Lonisville Inneapella Ming Montgercers Noviles Orleanne New York Oxiniorag City Arthur Raleigh Toledo Lens Wednasiun

TVA Chairman to Keep Post in Open Battle

Morgon indicated he would stay as head of the Tennessee Valley Authority despite suggestions he resign. The dispute among Morgon, Harcourt Morgan, and David R. Lillenthal surfaced after three years of disagreement on TVA policy. Representative Maury Maverick pressed for a public statement while the TVA sought to balance public interest with industry relations.

Washington Marth Morgon Lo Wik Posh Alaeman Tenpessen Valley Authority Fils Hwo Harcourt Morgan David R. Lillenthal Athay Tva Cagleman Morgan Redangelt Mac Pyle Marcourt Morton Morgan Waa Fm Detter Maury Maverick Maverick TVA Af Ta Me Tva Alumi Company

Electrocution of Student Probed in North Carolina

A full investigation was ordered into the electrocution of Philip Raga Winslow 21 North Carolina State College sophomore and son of the president. Coroner L M Waring and college authorities deem the death accidental. A student reported Winslow climbed a telegraph pole to watch a train when contact caused his death.

Talbiga NCG Winslow North Galotton State College Lsophomore State Farm Burnau Jk Wiis L. Mi. Waring Cole

Bandit Robs loan office in Fort Worth heist

Fort Worth reports a $60 robbery at Crow Loan Company. A lone bandit entered, tied and gagged a female employee, and escaped after stealing money and valuables. Police were alerted.

Fort Worth The Crow Loan Company Justina Kooi

Pastor to Tell Why He Is Not Infidel Revival at Woodlawn Baptist Church

The Rev. William Joyner will deliver a revival sermon at Woodlawn Baptist Church Monday at 7:30 p.m. The event invites parishioners and neighbors to hear the pastor explain his beliefs and invite Garrell to assist as pastor.

Ibereumiameer Hunh Pater Lein Palace of Monch Paine Fepress Nowisla Beers William Hr. Joyner

Tribute Paid to Ben Milam in San Antonio

Flawed OCR notes describe tributes to Ben Milam with memorial rites at the Alamo and a San Fernando cathedral service. Speakers included Miss Adna de Zavala and Elmer Edwards, with Mrs Mary Aubrey Keating, Rev W H Marmion, and Rev Charles Guns among participants. The Auntie Mansion Daughters of the Texas Republic held memorials.

Flawera Tiags Ben Milam Milas Pavers Alame Texas San Antonio San Pernando

Nebraska Lieutenant Governor Sentenced to Prison

Lieutenant Governor Walter H. Durgensen is to serve from two to five years at the Nebraska Penitentiary after being convicted of embezzling about 444,700 dollars from Ghostar OG. Defense counsel F. Stout filed an appeal to the Nebraska Supreme Court on February 9. The case arose from misconduct while working as the Union Pacific station agent at Potter in 1984.

Ghostar OG Enderil Union Pacific Egent Potter Efock

Nobel Prize Lawyer Gets Two Year Sentence for Embezzlement

Thett of Nobel Prize winner Carl Von Onsittsky faces a two year term for embezzling part of the prize funds. The judge also barred civil rights for three years and fined damages totaling 490,000 marks. Investigators allege 26,000 marks were charged for fees and additional sums misused, leaving 16400 marks recovered for Onsittsky’s heirs.

Rerdin Kurty Witnch Herlin Carl von Onsittsky Wannow Tio Tio Atlansay Yar Oseretsky Taney Whites Wanner

Vige cleanup push announced by chief Kilday

Chief Owen Kilday stated that a purge of vigor cleanup would continue in San Antonio. Over the past week more than 100 women were arrested in the district, with Sergeant Frank Vogler in charge. Four arrests occurred Monday on Gonneho Street as officers detained two men and two women.

Woren Vogler

Ringworm Xs Stubborn Ringworm Xs Stubborn

Fragmentary text references a medicated ointment and sales by dealers. Mentions Dradnert ry LERUBR RA and a local purchase location in a rough, garbled OCR style. No clear names, dates, or outcomes emerge from the readable content.

Povery Wierd

Statewide dictatorship threat cited at county tax event

District Judge Ralph Yarborough of Austin presided over the 5th annual state enuration of county tax assessors and collectors at the Plaza Hotel. Yarborough, a candidate for attorney general, warned that a healthist or dictatorial regime could arise if a state board were established and Ness property seized.

Bascbs Ness Ralph Yaghoroven Austlits Plaza Hotel Yarborough Genered

Assessor-Collectors Meet with Deputy Officials

Tax officials from multiple counties gather for a three day session to discuss state requirements for tax rolls and inventories. Speakers include Marvin Butler of Phenes City and Tom Craver of Waco, with Judge Yarborough warning a state board could become a dictatorship.

Marvin N. Butler Phenes Clty Asseesorsé Collect‘ Ore’ Association Tom A. Craver Wace Deputies' Association O'Mara Gan Antinio Ucrative Manta George H. Yneppard Alistlti John Estit Tarrant County Wretep Paul Williams Travis County John R . Brith Bexar John Zeller Ani Mieg Curelygtin

Advertising campaign topic for San Antonio address

S A Ad Campaign Topic for Address San Antonio will be discussed by Claude B Antol, member of the firm employed by the Advertising Commission to prepare the advertising copy, before the Advertising club Tuesday noon in the Plaza. Prank G Huntress, chairman of the commission, will produce continued committee orambes.

S. A San Antonio Claude B. Antol We Advertalng Commission Tyestay Noon Plaza G. Huntress

Co-Op Club Elects Officers for Year

The Co-Op Club names its officers for the year with Ralph Rilhatter as president, Peter Boyle as vice president, Mya Elizabeth Pilester as secretary, Charles H. Brewster as treasurer, Paul Lesko as first FerrgateStentarias, and Matestat MoKentu as director of puhfloit.

Co-Op Club Prenk Urachers Gap Spub Tas Orftle They Ralph Rilhatter Peter Boyle Mya Eilzebalt Pilester Charles H. Brewster Paul Lesko Fergearstentarias One Matestat MoKentu Puhfloit

Fangier's Rites Tuesday for Montgomery Engineer

Funeral rites for Joseph Behies- sler a prominent dog breeder and owner of the Bunehine Kenhéls will be held Tuesday at Tesidéhee on 63L Flengantan road Behuéssler. A native of Montgomery Alabama he studied electrical engineering at Purdue University and won a cup in 1927 for a dog. Pallbearers include Lee HKrugger and Dr B A Wailgermant among others. Survivors include his widow Mrs Sadie Schueaster of San Antonio and his daughter Miss ditlia Weiss. Nephews Robert and Will Weiss reside in Montgomery and Joe Maddo in Shreveport.

Joseph Behies Farielor Flengantan Behuéssler Tre Bunehine Kenhéls Montgomery Als Purdue University Sup Lee Hkrugger B.A. Wailgermant Tai Tastum John James BE. Kanglitt Harry Pak Rebia Sadie Schueaster San Andanto Ditlia Weiss Robert Will Weiss Ala Joe Maddo Shraveport

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