Raging River Toll in Abilene Floods and Drownings
Abilene Texas reports severe flood damage after heavy rains. A California family perished when their car stalled in rising water near Abilene. Rescue efforts for Col. R. L. Penick and companions ongoing as Brazos and Clear Fork floodwaters rise. Baptist encampment grounds submerged and tourists delayed by high water.
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R. L. Penick
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Lueders
Abilene
San Antonio teachers pay debate voiced by Mildred Harrigan
Mildred Harrigan writes to The Light praising teachers with advanced degrees yet criticizing low pay and high city spending. She contrasts teacher salaries 65 per month and policeman 75 monthly with officials earning far more, urging fairness in city and county compensation.
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the Light
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City to study unemployment relief needs in San Antonio
Porter Whaley announces a 16 member committee to study relief needs and coordinate with city and county authorities to determine if San Antonio should apply for unemployment relief under the new federal bill. The chamber of commerce will not request aid. relief requests must come from government. The committee will be named at the request of the Council of Social Agencies.
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Congress
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Whaley
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Owners Forbidden to Erect House in Harlandale Acres
Bertha Harbin John W Harbin and A J Fettrell are enjoined from erecting any structure costing less than 2500 on their Harlandale Acres property in the Thirty-seventh district court by Special Judge Perry S Robertson. M E Wood and T Fitzgerald, adjoining owners, brought the injunction suit. notice of appeal filed.
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Bertha Harbin
John W. Harbin
A. J. Fettrell
Perry S. Robertson
M. E. Wood
T. Fitzwater
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