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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1934
Page
3
Washington March 16 The WRA and railroad executives discuss a possible hour reduction as railway labor groups press for benefits. Roosevelt asks no move on basic pay while managers propose a 10 percent cut for now with a further cut possible later. Officials acknowledge indications the president’s request may be granted.
The welfare council reports New York City spent about 110 million dollars in 1933 on outdoor relief for the needy. Most funds came from federal and state sources with 96 million from public or private appropriations and 14 million from private funds. Unemployment relief was reimbursed up to 48 2 3 percent by federal and state sources. The bulk of public funds went to home and work relief, largely through the former city work bureau before its payroll was absorbed by the Civil Works Administration.
Seattle report notes new federal dairy laws to be explained to Washington dairymen at a convention to be held in Everett this month. The event highlights federal policy changes affecting dairy operations and pricing.
Brig Gen Frente cis Lem Parker hosts a Friday dinner at the Fork Sam Houston Officers Club with Col. and Mrs. E R Coppock at their quarters in San Antonio. Saturday features the marriage of Miss Virginia Van Hook to Richard Sanford Jr at Christ Episcopal Church. Debutante circle members, Fiesta coronation plans, and visits by Mrs. Wagoner and other social leaders fill the week with teas, parties, and preparations for the D A R conference.
A crowded Fort event column notes a three days cough warning as Creomulsion ads and social notices mix with luncheons at the St Anthony hotel. Readers see guest lists for Mrs Maverick and Miss Chandler events, plus bridal party details and tea plans at local clubs and homes.
Palm Beach March 16. Artist Barclay describes the modern American girl as a fusion of jazz age and Victorian traits. He notes twenty first century femininity blends broad mindedness with good sense, showing romance yet sound judgment in mate choices and closer parent child relationships.
In Columbus on March 14 the Ohio liquor control board official Matt Hinkel described as a technical adviser is the state liquor taster. He tests hundreds of liquors before purchase but does not drink them. He says true taste comes after holding liquor in the mouth for several minutes.
Boston dispatch details Col Barry Keigh Eustace a 57 year old explorer and lecturer who travels with his home in his car. For forty years he has traversed the world, living in the open and carrying a stove blankets provisions and a chest with him. He has covered more than 30 000 miles and hunted and photographed animals from Adr ia to varied locales.
Milam Building hosts a Friday event with VAlvist's Orchestra at 25 cents admission. Saturday features Nile Bran Hall on Braun Road with Buddy Hancock’s or ches, followed by Cady-Don Albert’s dance. Danceland Bar offers a night show with Bio 3. Admission 28 cents. farewell dance at Cato Old-fashioned Lindseigh Park Bat night. Comring orchestra. Dener at Highland Rockeoli with Rat Maren f Gents Wet indies.
Austin March 16 Texas oil operators face stricter daily production and movement records under a new Railroad Commission order aimed at tighter resource control. The measure requires semi monthly summaries of total oil by lease, well estimates, and movement details from pipelines to buyers. It also mandates a full movement log from well opening to closing and expands reporting to cover production in tanks.
Switzerland’s Locarno hosts its annual Camella and Mimosa festival drawing thousands of visitors from home and abroad. The event features a cavalcade, folk dances and songs, set to the backdrop of Mal and Tisha Wil celebrations on or near April 28. A separate classified note advertises a four room house on half an acre for sale at $800 in Classification 22, Light.
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