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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1934
Page
13
A long, disjointed letter laments radio’s decline from a once beneficial invention to pervasive abuse. It rails at British broadcasting taxes, praises old crystal sets, notes a university theater participant, and hints at a cross country trip with diverse local color and people.
A Saturday kerosene fire at All Collins Street injuries left Burns Galeail in Candelaria Gale, OR, who died Sunday in Robert B. Forech hospital. The incident started when robes ignited in flames and spread to boiling water, with a year old Henry Stevenson of St. Bedwig also mentioned. doctors report severe burns and unstable condition.
Classified rental notice lists furnished and unfurnished apartments and houses across several streets and cities with monthly rates ranging from zero to about 327 dollars. Includes multiple unit details such as address fragments, lease terms, and a call to find a tenant.
Snow ended the drought with heavy falls across the Panhandle from Amarillo to Clovis and northeast regions. Reports show 21 inches in 24 hours near Amarillo, 23 inches at a location, with 2.06 inches of moisture and three inches in parts of the northeast Panhandle. The Santa Fe line noted several inches, while other areas received lighter or inconsistent totals.
Kellogg Company announces a permanent shift to a six hour work day after three years of operation. The plan raises the minimal hourly rate from 50 cents to 60 cents and increases other wage scales accordingly. The move targets improved earnings for workers and aligns with broader productivity goals announced by company leadership.
Thonaa Hanks pleaded guilty before Judge We. WL McGrary to two years for receiving stolen cars belonging to Arthur Broom of San Angelo and John M. Bowman of Combs Christ. Indictments for Hutn were dismissed. Terms run concurrently.
Phyllis, 49, of 201 Callanlein avenue, Houston street near the Majestic theater, faced a fine for blocking the sidewalk while trying to sell song shorts. The incident, heard in corporation court, involved a bid by the vendor to make a living from street sales.
Valley shipments total 11 001 cars as of March 26 with rail totals and local trade noted. Regional firms including OW Merceries, Aglesion, Werifina show varied activity and 1 007 shipments recorded this week.
Government hog reduction contracts signed by 902 Mason County farmers per county tabulator Borer Lemburg. The filing lists 1599 acres of corn and 19312 head of hogs involved in the program, reflecting local participation in the meat control plan.
Robstown reports more than an inch of rain over the past week with heavy showers and a thunderstorm. Officials noted a brisk general雨 pattern, accompanied by an electrical storm in parts of Nueces County.
McAllen March 28 report shows Hidalgo county CWA winter relief spending near 1.5 million dollars total payroll and related costs. Forest BE Hester county relief administrator says over 500 thousand will be expended on CWA projects this season. Through December the relief organization had announced 500 thousand dollars plus for Hidalgo relief. To date payroll and other expenditures reach 495,991.81 for the four month period.
Mason 4-H members earned 7364.53 over several months from call feeding projects and prize money. The funds include 1450 in prizes won at livestock shows in San Angelo, Houston, and Fort Worth, with auctions and premium guides noted by RB Tate.
In Boston on a Saturday night, a car struck pedestrians in Jamaica Plain. Marion M. OLeary, 61, reported out of Faulkner hospital, while investigators questioned a driver about the incident and whether it involved any connection to a Franklin D Roosevelt Jr seat matter.
Mayor K Quin Motulay voices disapproval of the convention system and urges a Democratic primary in Bexar County. He insists the voice of the people should be expressed through fair nominations and opposes FoNeHtOA choices.
An army air plane piloted by Lieut. Ty Reinoeder was forced to land at Vickery field near Sandusky after sleet and wing damage. Police arrested two vagrants in the Mexican district Monday and planned more raids.
Bonner D. Bonner, fourney president of Commercial National Bank, and Jane B. Morrow, Woodelver, UI, with Hiee TACK operator, were convicted last week of violating national banking laws. They remained in Bexar county Jail Monday and hoped to obtain bond releases within 24 hours as attorneys pressed for signatures. Judge McMillan set bond terms and Cunningham, also convicted, made bail Saturday.
A state wide meeting of oil industry interests is set for Thursday morning at the Adolphus hotel in Dallas. San Antonio chamber of commerce invites representation to discuss measures toward enforcement of the new cooperation plan.
General Buck, presented by A B A and others, will address a Schertz audience about temper and manners. The notice notes a grand master and master of ceremonies will attend, with a ceremonial program listed for the day.
Fire destroyed the residence of hf Singleton at 1030 Lovett Street in South San Antonio. Estimated loss is 400 dollars. The park of the house's furniture was salvaged. An ice pick wounded Don Maradiite, 22, of 202 West Crison Street, to Robert B Given.
Brig. Gen. Gwin D Bricker, assistant to the army ordnance chief, visited San Antonio to discuss replacing frame structures with durable buildings at Camp Stanley and other arsenals. He cited a $1,000,000 appropriation and potential PWA loan, with work possibly starting soon and involving Cols Cannon and Roberts in oversight.
A-fire starting at A. CO. Guest's garage spread to his house at 169 South Chevy Street and to the neighboring garage of C. H. Biiton, causing about 2000 dollars in damage. Earlier a fire of unknown origin damaged part of Abe Ginsberg's store at 110 West Commerce Street, Dansge, estimated at 1500 dollars.
Second arrest for carrying a pistol noted in a county court filing. Police report indicates a prior conviction and a new complaint led by City Policeman A Sinclair Mion dey at 1114 Soul Street. The case involves Terontariily and Avil with a $100 fine referenced for Maren 16.
Mondhy, head of the local civil service office, announced openings for an associate, an assistant, and a junior scientific staffer. The notice listed titles and departments, inviting qualified applicants to apply by a set deadline.
S A Man 27 of 1829 Rogers avenue and Jessie Wigh 14 of 838 South Frio eteel were injured when their auto overturned on South Plenty avenue late Sunday police reported Mee Vaughan Douglass 2% of 403 West Mulberry street injured in a collision at Blanco and Fredericksburg roads W A Anders 42 of 105 King lie San Antonio was hurt south Flores and Mog streets another collision at Buena Vista and Pacus streets injured Mya Anis Faves 42 of WOE Grenen strter
French veterans groups shift stance from neutrality to support Premier Dalimerge in his drive to stabilize politics. The Veterans National Federation urged backing as unrest grows with clashes between Rightist and Leftist factions in Tours, Toulon, and other cities, prompting authorities to deploy strengthened security measures.
District Attorney Walter Tyan and City Marshal Paul returned Monday from the federal penitentiary. Tynan and associates were eager to view the prison as guards during a visit where three prisoners were escorted, with Sam James leading the guard detail.
Raiders seized four stills eleven gallons of whiskey and 150 gallons of Jussi at a residence in the 180 block of Tampico Street. Monday, German Was arrested and a 100 randster was confiscated in a report from San Angelo. Deposits of three San Angelo banks totaled eight thousand two hundred seventy-eight.
Police report a knife incident in a Mexican neighborhood left several injured and one dead. Victims named include Melian Torres, Victor Granada, and Espucidan Hornarcdee, with one suspect jailed for assault and murder after the fracas near public wake services.
The Right Rev. Clinton Quin, bishop of the Diocese of Texas, will speak at noon day services in St Mark's Episcopal Church Tuesday and Wednesday. Bishop Quin arrives from New York where he conducted preaching at Trinity Church. The Rev. Samuel G. Capers, Christ Church rector, will also speak at noonday services. On Good Friday the Rev. Arthur Stevens, rector, will lecture on The Seven Last Words. St Mark's choir, under Walter Dutnamy, will render four hours of services beginning at noon.
Manila Calif March 26 Will Rogers argues that leaders and citizens must face global war and that delaying conflict only enlarges the struggle. He contends Germany and France must fight for survival and asserts the United States has not yet fought Japan or China, implying future war inevitability.
By Tuesday, 8000 people faced near starvation as the final week of CWA work began. No money or relief funds remain after April 15, says administrator Guy Bonham. Supplies like cheese and flour exist but quickly deplete. remaining allotments and anticipated funds are uncertain, with registration for the last weeks of work proceeding rapidly.
Former Texas University alumni have chosen a theme for this year’s Texas roundup. Organizers have been named to plan events including dances, balls, stag shows, reunions, and other campus entertainments.
Fort Worth March 26 Johnny Carson, one of the defendants in a $7007 main robbery case, was expected to be the government's key witness as the federal voyage began today against O D Steyers and others.
A Houston race meeting report indicates bets may exceed 2.506 million dollars for the May event at Bocony. Early figures show a first day total of 1.800,852 dollars with expectations of rising totals as wagering continues this week.
Austin Mately 26 A total of Ald University of Texas siucourts have rate avplications ag kandi dates for degrees in the college of arts and sciences of the June com mencement according to the tentas West of candidates announced by Dean H T Parlin. Washington D C blared 21. (iNSi-Net earnings of the Federal Treserve Banks in 1943 amounted to $7,857,407 compared with $22 considered. Brownsville March 28 Two new bridge acts Boca Culta pass connecting Brazes toland veaen with the urassified was opened to late Sunday. Rome March 28 More tay LOCOM Soters registered her approval af Fremay Mussolini add Ris Fasc regime in Sune Gay's elections.
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