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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1939

Page

3

Purdue Sends Cadets to Kelly for Pilot Training Program

Purdue University joins eight colleges in sending cadets to Kelly Field as part of a national pilot training initiative for 20 000 pilots. Cadets listed include Harvey E. Grieger Robert Lee Matthew Dend and Kenne Sprankle among others from West Lafayette and Indiana.

Purdue University Kelly Ticks Harvey E. Grieger Waualan Ind Robert Lee Matthew Dend wWilliam St. Reed Kis Yipe Gobn R. van DeLester Hemmond Paul &. Emrich New University Ban Jose State College Alid-Pomang Junior College

Walley Truck Rule Sparks Vote On Hauling Weights

In Austin on March 16 1971 the highway committee passed a bill by Senator F Kelley to let the highway department issue special permits for transporting perishable goods live stock and related items. The measure authorizes continued use of lighter weights while another proposal to raise limits to 10 900 pounds for all shipments was rejected.

Austin F Kelley Edinburg Highway Department

Broadway Gossip and Celebrity Antics in a Turbulent Night

A stream of Broadway insider notes recalls Walter Wissellaell, Oscar Levant, McKelney, Gibbs, and Taft in social frictions, flawed proofreading, and witty quips. The column covers party escapades, pressroom chatter, hotel glamour, and a Chile quake relief anecdote, ending with cheeky quips about hats and advertising wit.

Armory Board expansion debated in Senate bill

In Austin March the Armory Board would grow from three to five members under Senator Jo Franklin Spears to approve and oversee armory sites and leases. The bill outlines board powers to borrow for construction, pledge rents and profits, set terms for new members, and potentially add cavalry officers. Provisions detail term lengths, trustees, and financing plans amid questions of legality and bank eligibility.

Austin National Bulard Armory Jo Franklin Spears Senate Actiart Acqire Opea Jong Ten Uerep Stitt Mieatbee Claude J .W. Hirkhead Get Rome PD Rains Jobin A B. Pyran Huard Birk Armory Buch Mike

Bank Clearings Rise Across 22 Cities In Week Ending March 15

New York report shows total clearings at 5.657 billion dollars, up 32 percent from last year’s 5.400 billion. Week’s gains indicate continued strength in financial activity, with D and B reports noting year over year expansion and weekly momentum across major U S cities.

New York United States Uielr Your Eacker Dan and Bradstreet Sinc

Rio Grande Plains Water Issue Aired Conference

A Rio Grande plains water program meeting drew about 35 county agents and regional leaders from agriculture and federal agencies to discuss conservation. The conference, held at the soil conservation service building, focused on water resource initiatives for the region.

Rio Grande Plains Rio Gratuite Plains Soil Conservatiia Severce Fy Federad $Uilding farm. 1+ we administration BCS

Senate panel considers pay bill for county employees

In Austin on March 16 the senate committee on state affairs sent Rep Preston Anderaan's House bill to a sub committee. The bill would pay Bexar county employees during vacation or illness, matching pay to days off, with the county commissioners court authorized to grant variations not to exceed 10 days annually and an emergency clause included.

Austin Senate Committee On State Affairs Preston Anderaan House Bexar County J. Franklin Spearn Spears Anderson Trak Dha Aubley

Local Notes Share Names and Oddities From St Marys Area

The column lists followers of St Marys VU boxing club and names a raft of local figures from Tom Deely to Julia De Rossett. It mentions wedding plans, auto racing, a printer's error, and a sheriff Rex Quinn, with fleeting notes on weather, real estate, and various residents including Dr Mike Wheat and Bob Wamilton Jr.

Oscar Gastring Barbara Durlong Elys Low GU Erra Arenp St. Mary's VU Lebaron Golle Biante Jefy Davis George Bitt John Rogers Dick Maud H.lins Reed Bray Julia DE Rossett Jane Sktllings Mike Wheat Albert West Ceorge West Rex Quinn Mesvinen County Bob Wamilton JR Mesina Lake Cob

Change in Vacancy Laws Prompt Austin Debate

Austin March 16. A pair of bills aimed at vacancy law reform dominated committee debate. One measure seeks to regulate venue and state lands tied to vacancies, while another targets vacancy hunters who divert school funds. Both contemplate royalty shares and tax provisions linked to vacant land and Confederate warrants, with references to Travis County and the Treasurers' office.

Austin INS Billa Charley Lockhart Looklart

Notaries Public Reappointment Mentioned by Senator Spearer

Austin March 16 2 Senator J Franklin Spearer stated he would recommend to Governor Gore Enwright W Lee O'Dhiel that the secretary of state reappoint current notaries public in the county sixth if they are reached their address.

Austin INS J.pranklin Spearer Gore Erndt W. Lee O'Dahiel

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