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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1933
Page
12
Washington report notes 39 percent beer legalization debate, but army and navy posts remain dry. Regulations from 1914 1917 still restrict sale of beer and any alcoholic beverages on military posts, with Navy history of grape juice campaign cited as precedent.
Washington March 22. President Roosevelt plans to form a conservation corps with enlistment through War Department stations but rejects militaristic control. Camps will provide order, housing, food and medical care, pay about a dollar daily, aiming to employ roughly 240,000 workers from 12 million unemployed across communities.
Citizens Leaguers confront a selection dilemma for the upcoming city election ticket after Oscar Powell declined the junior mayor candidacy. Leaders eye a non lawyer business figure, with William Furlong and H H Colws among finalists. A school board ticket appears ready, naming George P. Txbell, Tigo M. Haffner, Lawrence South and Mrs Saul Wolff, with a Thursday announcement expected.
Thomas Taylor of the American Legion said the organization expects to be asked for its view on proposed cuts to veteran expenditures. He noted President Roosevelt and top budget officials may seek the Legion to relay opinions from other veteran groups before final rules are issued.
In Washington DC March 22 the Coast Guard announces a reduction plan that will result in 496 men being laid off from the service. The move follows defense budget actions and targets uniformed personnel. The notice notes adjustments to assignments and patrol strength across bases.
Mrs Craig Williams signs open forum letter criticizing a Bexar County commissioner who attacked constitutional rights of married women to hold office. She argues women pay taxes and should be counted in elections, condemning the men who helped elect such officials.
Nonmaley swept into the Louisiana banking field as state bank ing department restrictions were removed and banks outside the Ferora Reserve system opened for regular business. Brock, state bank commissioner, yesterday violated Nienyder, which smi led pam ena by their institutions Under furisdiction and immediately a chimidlua was felt in the pulse of bunkinss. A three line, seven rrr want ad In The Tight costs only $2.10. Dial, an adwiter, Pannis 1291, or came to Broadway at Fifth street.
Austin March 22 Representative John Mathis of Houston chairs the state house committee on beer and will convene a hearing at 7 30 p m next Monday on a bill to legalize beer manufacture and sale. The measure would permit beer with 32 percent alcohol by weight as authorized by Congress. Mathis says the bill is constitutional and would withstand court review despite some members doubting Texas could legalize beer without a constitutional amendment.
Senate approves six million ninety thousand dollars in federal funds for earthquake stricken California and sends the bill to the White House for President Roosevelt's signature. The measure, destined for the White House today, marks a major federal relief effort in the quake area.
Austin city manager Adam R. Johnson argues that city government should run like a business. He cites Virginia and Texas examples, notes the rise of the council manager plan since 1926, and says it lowers taxes and utility rates while enabling steady municipal projects. Local engineer Maus Helland introduces Johnson.
Washington March 22 1934 plans under the Roosevelt administration would combine Sam's four famous sleuthing agencies into a single nationwide investigative force. The unified agency would absorb the research service the Bureau of Investigation the Internal Revenue Intelligence unit and postal inspectors to promote economy and efficiency.
Federal Judge James C Wilson issued an injunction restraining the Texas railroad commission from enforcing its proration order of January 1 and from resorting to subterfuge to circumvent the decree In response to a petition by the People's Petroleum Producers Inc and 64 other plaintiffs seeking relief in Fort Worth on March 22
Ed M. Fivas leads census takers to use back doors due to reluctance at front doors. Solicitors carry credentials from J. J. Kites, assistant superintendent. About two thirds of districts completed. 25 of 52 solicitors finished. State education department report expected early next week. Rivas anticipates more than 2,000 names compiled, compared with 1,000 last year.
Company E of the Twenty Fifth Infantry won the rifle match with a notable score. The event took place at the Eighth Coppa area, with units from Secunia and Company 2 among the contenders, though none of the Fork Sally Houston organizations participated. The match was announced to occur in the city with the presence of Mary Low and the rental expert The Light.
Post officials led by an assistant superintendent visited Fort Worth as part of a tour promoting air mail growth in the West. The group included C. E. Fleming traffic manager of American Airways and local air line traffic head George Johnson. They traveled with Mr Cinler on a broader Texas itinerary from Chicago via the Mississippi River route.
Washington report says the Senate Finance Committee may hear more prominent Americans on economic recovery. Senator Hartson of Mississippi, new committee chairman, awaits a statement from Harrison author of the inquiry resolution. The data aims to aid President Roosevelt in shaping his recovery program.
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