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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1936
Page
6
By B C Forbes. Stocks waver amid a flood of dividend news and rising New York quotes as optimism grows for year end. Regulators tighten controls on exchanges, raising fears of liquidity loss and seat value declines. Wage gains, skilled labor shortages, and strong auto demand cap a broad, shifting economy.
An advertisement urges readers to treat persistent coughs with Creomulsion claiming it goes to the seat of trouble. It promises relief, notes previous remedies may fail, and states a pharmacist guarantees money back on the first bottle.
The Light announces two remaining days for Clever Krack entries in Kompetition No 16 with a prize pool of eight awards including three one dollar prizes and five prize ticket sets. Submissions must reach The Light office by Wednesday noon, and winners will be announced Thursday.
An ambitious effort by the employing class to cooperate with the administration on employment policy provokes active debate. Fears rise over wage increases or shortened hours by law or union action, with potential price marking and consumption limits speculated. Washington awaits, amid confidence and doubt, as industry voices weigh the risks and safety in chemical production compared to other sectors.
Justice of the Peace D S Wiley returned an inquest verdict in the Miss Clara Marsh case after her battered body was found on Fredericksburg road. The coroner did not determine if the death was murder, accident, or negligent homicide. Witnesses said Marsh had been seen shortly before death and appeared to be drinking. Investigators noted a hit and run driver may have struck her en route to Boerne.
George Ade, the 70 year old Indiana anchor and tumorist, shows rapid recovery in Miami Beach after illness. He reports feeling better and ready to read newspapers as doctors monitor his heart and chest pain. Treasury figures release ceremonial values as the fiscal year data show receipts and expenses.
Federal Centennial funds totaling about 20000 will rebuild the Mission San Jose wall and veterans quarters as the old mill and other WPA work near completion. Architect Harvey F. Smith said the wall on the north side is the remaining major project and state control advised sequential progression. EL J. Altgelt will close Centennial offices in Travis Building by year end as his official duties end.
The Kerrville chamber informs the San Antonio chamber that new traffic signs at the Midways 20 and 27 junction near Severle direct travelers to follow Highway 27 to San Antonio. Transportation official W. Archer notes diversions will funnel tourists through Kerrville, increasing city traffic flow.
A ocean liner arrived in Little Rock bringing a French serum from Europe to aid Miss Jaypee Easley, a 26 year old victim of deadly Viridans. The race to save her has been ongoing for six months as the serum shows slight benefits, though its supply is nearly exhausted.
In Denver Mrs H W Rabb, wife of a hardware dealer, suspected break in after finding cash and checks missing. A thief had entered the safe overnight, but the couple’s alertness thwarted the burglary, leaving the thief with no tea and no gain. The story highlights a sharp instinct and a cautious store owner.
A survey by private and public agencies shows a nationwide acute shortage of low rent housing. The National Association of Manufacturers asks Congress to create a committee to spur building of affordable homes. Public Works estimates 37 009 families could be housed in 50 communities under federal programs, but facilities remain inadequate.
William G. Kennedy, president of the Progress community school board, announces the completion of two new auditoriums built without additional taxation.
The Bexar Facts notes a string of colorful locals including navy retiree Milhouse, the Zimmerman brothers, amateur dancer Predmetzing, and Brackenridge High notables. It lists many residents such as Agnes Coe Scruggs, Alfonso Newton Jr, W. Pat Camp, Joe Roos, George L. Hagy, and Bill Bushee, plus a Masonic gathering in Waco and school society changes at Mary Hardin Baylor.
Austin. November 23. Insiders fear the Texas unemployment insurance act may be struck down as the Supreme Court upholds New York’s law. R. B. Anderson, chairman of the Texas unemployment compensation commission, says the Texas act is more conservative than New York’s and includes a three year merit rating for employers that could lower taxes. He expresses renewed confidence Texas will withstand challenges despite Republican opposition and expectations courts might invalidate the act.
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