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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1934

Page

12

Wallace urges controlled expansion for agriculture reform

Hartford Nov 10 Beerclury Wallace outlined the future path for agricultural adjustment before the National Grange. He favored controlled expansion to keep farming profitable and meet drought challenges, warning of a potential drive in Congress to remove all production restrictions.

Hartford Wallace National ‘Grange Laissezaire Economisia Mit Congress Fuin América

Census on Bexar Farms Planned by Federal Officials

Federal agricultural agents will survey farmers and ranchers in Bexar County starting January 4 to collect data on farm size, crops, yields, livestock, poultry, trees, acreage value, and farm population. A sample copy of the questionnaire will be provided through local offices.

U.S Bexar Federal Agiquliral Department Besar

Submarginal Land Abandoning Urged in Report

Washington report by the land policy committee of the Chamber of Commerce outlines removing submarginal land from agriculture to spur diversion of unproductive areas. It urges ending government credit to submarginal farmers, rural zoning of developed areas, consolidation of scattered communities, and differential taxation rates to ease the burden.

Washington, D. C Chamber of Commerce

Salaries at Peak for NRAS staff in Washington DC

NRAS officials report wide salary dispersion in Washington with 60 workers in the recovery unit earning over 6000 and 380 in the executive group earning above 5000. The legal division lists 102 men earning 3400 to 6000, while chief Blackwell Smith tops at 12,660. Board members receive 22,000 though three leaders reportedly returned salary checks.

Washington, D. C Pwnra Hugh Hwa Nras Law Blackwell Smith Clay Williams Arthur +K. Whiteside Sidney Hillman

Man sentenced for unlawfully carrying pistol plea

Jesse Thomas and Wins Thompson pleaded guilty to unlawfully carrying a pistol. Judge Charles J. Matthews sentenced them to one month in county jail in County Court-at-Law No. 2 on Tuesday. The complaint was led by City Policeman W. A. Lindsay.

Jesse Thomas Wins Thompson Charles J. Matthews W. A. Lindsay

Couple Leaves to Attend Funeral in Long Beach

Mr and Mrs WM Wiggins left Tuesday for Long Beach Calif where they were called to attend the funeral of the Rev A W Wiggins 83 year old Congregationalist minister who retired three years ago He had many friends in San Antonio.

WM. Wiggins Long Beach Calif Liey A. W. Wiggins Mr. Wiggins San Antonio

Paraguay Rejects League Mediation On Chaco War

ABUNCION Paraguay Nov 20. Paraguay rejects the League of Nations mediation offer to end the Chaco War. Government refuses to accept the league report urging cessation of hostilities without binding arbitration guarantees. The Chaco consultative committee warned both Paraguay and Bolivia may violate the covenant if peace efforts are not backed by enforceable measures.

Abuncion Paraguay League of Nations League Chaco

Eagle Pass Tot Burned to Death

Funeral plans were made today for Leslie High Jr. 4 who burned to death yesterday as a fire destroyed a randy home. Family members escaped as furniture and 5000 onion crates were destroyed in the blaze.

Eagle Pass Texas Leslie High Jr

Gin and gin dispute reached federal judges

Portland household gins dispute involves whether a bottle contains gin in a bottle or as two separate units. Assistant United States General Joseph R Jaourhold argues the bottle and its contents are two separate items for tax. Large shipments from the Philippines boost coast customs cases. The importer contends the bottles are one unit and taxes were properly assessed.

Portland Ore United Stat Joseph R. Ja Iourhold Pacific Philippines Col- Wwelor Fiat Amd United States

Boy Auto Victim Injured in Broadway Collision

Seven year old Marvin F Speck of 610 Avenue A sustained a broken right leg and other injuries after being struck by an auto at Broadway and Giga Blanes street. He was taken to Memorial hospital for treatment.

Marvin F. Speckmiler Avenue A Memorial Hospital Broadway Giga Blanes Street

TEMG JAYS HEAD HONORED AT BANQUET

Theo Weiss of San Antonio president of the Lexas Junior comes of commerce and other state officers will be honored with a banquet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Maza Tiete baltrack. Evie Gambrell of Dallas national vice president and Bryan Naylor of San Antonio national director will be guests. William McGraw of Dallas will be principal speaker introduced by Victor Kellen of San Antonio. State officers include Savy Longview, Vitter Buwldin, Hal Wells, Jim Colting, Paivpa J AH Grout, Bouston, and Henry Wichita Pats secretary and treasurer. About 400 expected to attend, followed by a dance at Stadowland.

Theo Weiss San Antonio Lexas Junior Cames of Commerce Evie Gambrell Dallas Bryan Naylor Monor William McGraw Peverat Victor Kellen Savy Longview Vitter Buwldin al Wells Jim Colting Paivpa J. AH Grout Bouston Henry Wichita Pats Joni Jones

Record of North Texas flood and wind damage report

A heavy deluge struck Northeast Texas Monday night with torrential rains and strong winds. Paris reported 2.47 inches, Powderly 4.72 inches, Denison 1.30 inches, and other towns logged varied totals. Creeks overflowed, livestock water secured, and one windstorm toppled small buildings near Paris. A few residents narrowly escaped injury in Blossom to Detroit area.

Texas Paris Denison Juctes Longview Pasa Howes Taina Blossom Detroit

Downpours Delay Hunt for Slayers

Wald reporters report heavy rains hinder the search for Jos Averett and Ray Gurry, Hibbard youths charged with the slaying of 23 year old Janis Malcam Stewart of Katy. The victim’s body was found scattered Saturday. Four persons were kidnapped during the rural mail carrier’s abduction attempt and later released.

Slayers Wald Jos Averett Ray Gurry Hibbard Janis Malcam Stewart Katy Amakonuy

Second Wife Sues Harry Langdon on Alimony Arrears

In Los Angeles, Mrs Langdon No 2 sues comedian Harry Langdon for alimony arrears claiming he abandoned her and failed to provide life necessities. Her attorney says a $200 weekly maintenance was awarded in New York years ago, while Langdon allegedly married his third wife and owes about $25 900 on the main maintenance.

Harry Langdon Os Angeles Ilany Langdon Mrs. Langdon No Inter Com Langdon Harry A. Goldman Langdon No. 2 New York Ma Langa Langdary Ts Nan Attiney Guinan

Cleric Inacio Ding de Leon Visits San Antonio Relative

The Rt. Rev. Inacio Ding de Leon of San Luis Patesi Afexico, with his niece Mies Lupo Gtereso, came Tuesday for a visit with his nephew Joseph Leon of San Antoni.

Inacio Ding de, Leon San Luis Patesi Afexico Mies Lupo Gtereso Joseph Leon San Antoni

Feud Between Patient and Landlord Ends in Trial Murder Case

In Seattle a feud between Dr Sean W Squier and his landlord Charles G Druxe over rent and misused taunts is tied to a murder trial. Dr Squier described as an amateur actor allegedly mocked Duke with taunting verses before the courtroom clash. Duke’s attorney Henry Clay Agnew says the osteopath was goaded beyond endurance by the landlord and other associates.

Seatile Sean W. Squier Charles G. Druxe Duke Henry Clay Agnew Dr. Squier Ose Teopath Squier Doblling Agnew Eno Dr. Squier Bast Barber Doin FF Watthey

Elevator Strike Delayed by Parley in New York

A conference called by the mayor halted the elevator workers strike for at least 24 hours in New York. The talks aimed to avert a city-wide warehouse and transit disruption as union leaders and city officials sought a settlement on wages and working conditions.

New York Inindia

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