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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1933

Page

11

Wheat policy plan proposed by Secretary Wallace

Washington May 16. A series detailing the new farm adjustment act outlines how wheat output might be reduced to raise prices. Plan sketches leasing land, processing taxes, and minimum price schemes funded from tax proceeds, with a voluntary domestic allotment favoring growers who curtail production.

Washington, D. C Unite States Wallace Weber Me. L. Wilson Montana State College W. R. Ronald Mitchell

Feminine Vagabonds Worry U S Government

The American feminine vagabond army of about 200000 young women and girls, average age around 20, roams the country seeking jobs. They live in makeshift camps, ride freight trains, and wander aimlessly, causing serious concern to officials amid labor shortages and economic pressures.

Wallington Labor Department

Plan to analyze schedule for upcoming wheat crop

A plan to be analyzed in a few weeks faces uncertainty about enforcing a ban. Wallace aims to adopt a method in time to apply to the winter wheat crop sown in August and September for harvest next year. The notice also mentions using a classified ad to locate lost items and a radio appointment.

Wallace

Mayor Announces Educational Tax Campaign to Boost City and School Revenues

Mayor C. K. Quin announced Tuesday an educational campaign with the Chamber of Commerce to encourage citizens to pay city and school taxes before May 31. After that date penalties and interest apply. Current collections lag last year by about 130,000. Citizens may pay in five equal installments to avoid larger charges.

C. K. Quin Chamber of Commerce Quin Sen Antonians

Texas to Claim Renewed Share of Federal Aid

Texas prepared to renew a claim for federal unemployment relief funds and reconstruction work distribution. Westbrook, head of the Texas rehabilitation and relief commission, planned to travel to Washington with three aides to discuss potential reconstruction protests. Federal funds withheld pending a bond issue are to be restored, with 11,760 men eligible for emergency conservation work and recruitment to be completed by May 25.

Astin May le Texas Taweenes Westbrook Texas Rehabilitation and Relief Commission Washington al. Omer Westbrook

Texas Prohibitionists Name Delegates for August Election

Texas prohibitionists publish a slate of delegates for the August 26 vote on ratification of repeal of the Eighteenth amendment. The Texas House call and a resolution naming the hall were adopted. Prohibitionist and anti prohibitionist conventions are set for June 27 and August 26. Basic fraction will house delegates to be voted at the election.

Texas Capitol Atiatin Texas House of Representatives Au Uln

Gandhi in Rajah Gandhi Hospital Reported in Stable Condition

Boona India May 16 Gandhi bears up under past illness amid long hunger strike era. The Mahatma is said to sleep well with sturdy purse, weighing 112 pounds after losing weight daily for a week.

Gandhi Boona India

Militant Pickets Quelled in Shawano Dairy Strike

Milwaukee dispatch reports guard cavalry, deputies, and militiamen routed strikers at Shawano as they cleared highways after two clashes. About 200 pickets east of Shawano dispersed. strikers regrouped near Bonduel with a tent gas skirmish. Adj. Gen. Immell stated mobile forces are ready to shift to trouble spots.

Milwaukee Natonal Guard Shawano Boneluel Adj Ralph M. Immell

25 Picketers Jailed in Illinois

In Woodstock Illinois twenty five milk truck picketers were jailed after trying to block roads and stop delivery at a Chicago shipping station. Demonstrators dumped cans of milk at the Borden Dairy plant, but company officials said deliveries continued.

Chicago Woodstock Borden Dairy Company

Federal Bodies Discuss Situation

Washington May 16 federal reserve board and the federal advisory council held a joint session to review all aspects of the nation's economic stabilization and the administration inflation powers under the new law. No hint of the discussion direction was given. The council's role is to advise the reserve board.

Washington, D. C Federal Reserve Board Federal Advisory Council I Feserve Board

Defy Tear Gas in Dairy Strike Espands Riots at Milk Plant

Striking dairy workers defy tear gas and besiege a local milk plant as farmers attempt to withhold milk from market. The national guard has been mobilized to quell the riot and restore order amid efforts to raise milk prices.

National Guard

Passion Play Rescheduled at Sunken Garden Wednesday

A Passion Play planned for Tuesday night was abandoned due to a change, with the performance moved to Wednesday at the Sunken Garden as scheduled. Reserved tickets were on sale Tuesday at the garden and the municipal auditorium.

One-Legged Robin Back Tenth Year in Belville

In Belleville Illinois on May 16 a one legged robin returned to nest in the junction of the eaves at James Gook's residence marking its tenth successive yearly appearance. Exceptional values in furniture listed daily in Light Classified Ads under Classification 111.

Belleville Ond James Gook

School Board Announces $580 Scrip Redemption Plan

The San Antonio board of education unveils a plan to redeem Merit Series B scrip from 23,472 through 27,599, totaling 580 dollars. Business manager Paul Scholz announced the figures on Tuesday, noting remaining funds of 25,470 dollars.

Ihe San Antonio

Resignation of War Minister Accepted in Mexico

Mexico City May 16 General Lizaro Cardenas minister of war and marine in President Rodriguez cabinet resigned and the resignation was accepted by the Mexican president. Cardenas was a candidate in the next presidential campaign and the news came from the ministry of Bernacion.

Mexico City

Secret of Youthful Skin Lux Soap Ad Claim

An old advertisement extols Lux Toilet Soap as preserving a youthful, smooth complexion. It cites precious elements found in youthful skin, promising protection against wind dust and sun, and claims Lux contains these elements to maintain a young look.

LUX Tor Oatire Hallywood Wewll Barge Science Hollywood

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