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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1940

Page

14

U S Housing Economy Perspective by Nathan Straus

Nathan Straus of the United States Housing Authority restates the public housing case in terms of cost and tax capacity. The article outlines economic benefits of public housing for individuals, communities, and business, noting higher tax revenue potential, reduced police and welfare burdens, and stimulated local economies through building activity and related industries. It cites project totals, loan contracts, and construction costs across states and territories, with regional rent figures per room.

Nathan Straus United States Coulrse Straus OME Groupe Tne Siuci Mez Gtraua Statas United States Housing Authority

Gas in Water Cause of Fire at LSU Area

Baton Rouge March 25. Gas seeping into city water caused fires during drilling near Louisiana State University. A man near an old field hose released gas, triggering a stream of fire instead of water. An explosion around midnight destroyed a two family residence and damaged a bathroom in a separate incident. No injuries reported.

Baton Rouge Rowan Louisiana State University All Fied Cme

Murphy Delivers Income Tax Ruling

Supreme Court Justice Murphy delivers flat opinion sustaining Oklahoma law taxing income of national banks from United States government bonds. The ruling upholds state authority to tax bank earnings despite Congress tax exemptions, affirming the Oklahoma Supreme Court decision in favor of the tax.

Washington Justice Murphy Supreme Court Oklahoma United Bidl Congress Murphy Oklahoma Supreme Court

Dallas Women in L A About Meeting Mrs Boltgler at Gunter

Mrs Sallie Boltgler of Dallas state elder director of the Women's Benefit association arrived Monday to arrange a state convention to be held in June 1944 at the Gunter hotel. The session will feature a queen's coronation at a Gunter dance as the nightlight, with about 360 junior and senior members expected to attend.

Sallie Boltgler Dalas Eld Women's Benefit Association Gunter Hotel Boltgler Gunter Gunter Yar

Radio at Filling Station Theft Reported

Theft of a radio from the filling station office at 702 Man Avenue was reported to police. The incident involved a suspect described as Montiay vy Robert Rivas. A separate note mentions clothing valued at zero taken from a vehicle parked on Pecah Street in the 100 block.

Man Avenue Montiay Vy Robert Rivas D. Bl Roche Nevada Street Ints Pecah Street

Green Hill to Vote on Fresh Water District Proposal

The county commission scheduled a Monday April 20 hearing to decide if a Fresh Water Supply District should be established in Dream Hill Green Hill area. Proposal 1 aims to create the district with a public vote to determine its formation and funding.

Emits

Courage Letter Brings News Of Poland Family

Mrs. Mary Wood a hotel manicurist receives a censored letter bearing the official seal. It carries word that her mother and four brothers are alive amid the invasion, though health details are omitted. The letter arrives after months of hope. She says she will not return to Poland or relive the wartime memory.

Mary Wood Pliage Poland Ashe Wood United Blates

Libel suit over will clause filed by Mrs Mary Martin

Mrs Mary Leo Gialiam Martin sues relatives of the late Walter N Graham for 10000 in Thirty seventh District Court alleging the will excludes a daughter from his first marriage and seeks damages. Plaintiffs claim she is that daughter and name Florence T Graham Walter N Graham Billy N Graham Florence Graham Bodder and Adam Bodder as defendants. Graham died December 17 1999. Plaintiff and her husband R Martin are named.

Mary Leo Gialiam Martin Monday Walter N. Graham Martin Florence Tuller Graham Billy N. Graham Florence Graham Bodder Adam Bodder Bodder Graham

National Association of Balrdressers Convene in San Antonio

Three officers of the National Association of Balrdressers and Cosmetologists arrived in San Antonio on Monday to map plans for the national convention set for September 16 to 18. The meeting at the Gunter hotel included presidents Mia Bina Emine Bt. Louis, secretary A. Sperber of St. Louis, and vice president Mia Mae Riggon of Corpus Christi. Attendance is expected to reach 4000.

National Association of Balrdressers and Cosmetologists San Antonio Gunter Hotel Mia Bina Emine Bt. Louis A. Sperber St. Louis Mae Riggon Corpus Chriati

Kelly Class Off for Army Games

Members of the latest Kelly fled graduating class held ceremonies Saturday and departed by train Monday to observe maneuvers of the Third Army in Georgia Alabama and South Carolina. The group of 217 flying cadets and army officers postponed the move to gain extra flying time.

Kelly Third Army Georgia Alabame South Carolina

Washington Market Receives Mixed Produce Prices Drop

Market notes a varied shipment including Washington Wine and celery with prices ranging from 34¢ to 8 hours trading. Florida celery crates sell higher at around 4.25, apples and grapes show mixed demand, lem ons and onions price ranges listed, while carrots, cabbages, and greens move at modest rates. Strong entity presence includes Washington and Florida shipments, with crates of apples and lemons cited among key items.

Shinmenta Washington Florida Celery Fonday Dt Atend Hk Potntons Airbank

Presbyterians to Begin Spring Sessions in Austin Area

The Austin Presbytery of the Presbyterian church will start its spring sessions Tuesday at Los Angeles Heights Presbyterian church, led by Rev. Edgar Hub bard. Women’s work in the church will be discussed with readers Mrs. Julius P. F. Johnson Smithville and Mr. G. Comer Austin assisting, and Mrs. Frederick E. Brook to lead on Spiritual Life. Election of officers is set for Tuesday afternoon, with Miss Rachel Benftt of Chicago, secretary of the board of national missions, speaking at the evening session.

Austin Rachel Benftt Chicago Board of Ational Missions Everlig

Committee Named on Optimist Event

A committee to plan a San Antonio Optimist and Optimist Miss clubs installation party was formed by president B. V. Clem Jena. Members include Mrs. Silnabetth Hoh ner, Hadice Gerhart, Mrs. Opa Ferguson, Mrs. Evelyn Newman, and others. The event is set for April 3 in the rose room of the Ginter hotel. Incoming presidents are Mrs. Elson Kehler hott and Ralph Onveher. Mt Vesuvine Bury notes $0 Keown per Hons of Mt Vesuvius in Italy.

Waming San Antonio Optimist Optimissa Garol Kenton Optimisaus Prast Dent Ohi Art B. V. Clem Jena Silnabetth Hohner Myé Hadice Gerhart Opa Ferguson Evelyn, Newman Coftihe Delevan Mataaret Cunningham Mra Net

Population of Vatican City at 1900 census

Vatican City, the independent state under the pope, reported a population of about 1004 at the 1900 census. The tiny enclave in Rome continues to be governed as a sovereign entity with its unique religious and administrative status.

Vativan Vatican City Iaale Pope Aoenat

Texas Cowboys Boycott Hotel Over Cowhide Boots Tale

A long forgotten incident at a Texas hotel led to a cattlemen boycott lasting years. Cowboys wore cowhide boots to a fancy dinner, prompting the door guard to challenge them and a porter to ask them to leave. Today many stockmen still shun the hotel, though few know why. The piece urges soil conservation in Wilson and Guadalupe counties as dust and drought threaten arid lands, noting windblown topsoil and tree loss worsened by two years of drought.

Texas Serms Cnthe Geeocration Waa Tayé Storm Wilson Guadalupe County Oklahoma

Optometrist Slated for Honors in Boston Ceremony

Dr. Nelson Greeman of San Antonio is named an honorary fellow of the Distinguished Service Foundation of Optometry. He is cited for contributions to visual research and serves on the advisory board of the American Research Council of Optometry. The honor is announced for the annual convocation in Boston on April 1.40.

Nelson Greeman San Antonio O Slé

Steffler Plans City Tour With Mayor Maverick

Commissioner Stettler announced Monday he would take Mayor Maverick on a department tour to inspect facilities and discuss projects, describing the planned inspection as an upcoming Wednesday afternoon event with Stetfier and staff.

Brel Paw Stettler Micky Maverick Stetfier

Miss Wiggins Heads to W C T U Regional Meet

Miss Lenn Dell Wiggins of Wishar vor, national secretary of the Loyal Temperance Union, accompanied by San Antonio delegates, travels to Fort Worth for the regional W C T U conference. Delegates include Mrs. B. D. Peshory, Mrs. Neal Ell, Mrs. Mattie Holt, Mrs. T. J. Alderman, Milas Clavie Bryan, and Mrs. C. Rams. The group met Sunday with Mrs. Ida S. Wise Smith, national president, in Evanston, Illinois, before boarding for Fort Worth.

Lenn Dell Wiggins Wisharvor Wormnal's Christiant ‘Temperance Union San Antonio Fort, Worth B. D. Peshory Neal Ell Mattie Holt T. J. Alderman Milas Clavie Bryan C. Rams Ida 8 Wise Smith Evanston Smith Prt Worth

Pappy Young Lucky On Egg Hunt At Mansion

Austin March 23 In a Sunday broadcast Governor W Les O Daniel said his children Pat Mike and Molly chased bunnies on Easter morning and found bright colored eggs around the Texas governor’s mansion. The governor noted his kids never seem to grow up and warned they still act childish.

Austin W. Les O'Daniel Pat Mike Molly Pal Sti Ql

Two Year Sentence Assessed Burglar Pete Rodriguez

Pete Rodriguez was sentenced Monday by Judge W. W. McCrory in Criminal District Court to two years in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to burglary with intent to commit theft. He allegedly burglarized the home of A. F. Henkin, 402 Berkshire Avenue, on February 4. Co-defendant Joe Mundeau remains to be tried.

Pete Rodriguez State Penitentiary W. W. McCrory Criminal District Rodriguez A. Ft. Henkin Berkshire Avenue Febray Joe Mundeau

Norther fires cause home damages in Antonia area

The latest Norther caused two fires Monday indirectly warming homes. One blaze damaged Della Brown’s residence at 2230 Wort Poplar Street for about 100 dollars. A second fire hit the Maple Applewhip garage home at 234 Howard Street with unknown losses.

Tonia Love Della Brown Wort Poplar Street Rorya Howard Patreet

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