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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1935

Page

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Airliner Down In Dust Storm Near Mexican Border

A Brooksfield aircraft en route to El Paso diverted after a dust storm forced a landing four miles south of Denver Mexico. Pilot Paupiter and passenger M Carp survived. landing gear and propeller damaged. Search planes led by Milton J. Smith scoured routes beyond El Paso but failed to locate the missing plane.

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Weather Forecast for Avtonia and East West Texas

Cloudy with scattered showers expected across Avtonia and vicinity. Temperatures rise to around 86 in the east and 68 in the morning with a high near 86 on Monday. Southerly winds trend moderate to fresh along the coast, with colder readings in the north on west Texas.

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Cloth es Texan Is Slain and Robbed Near Edinburg

Edinburg police report A Calkins a Houston salesman and new husband was found shot dead on a prairie road 15 miles north of Edinburg. He was robbed of clothing money and his 1999 sedan. Sheriff Vickers said a knife or bullet wound killed him. powder burns visible on the back. Police broadcast details of the vehicle as investigators pursue leads.

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Rail Workers Win 5 Percent Pay Increase Across Rails

In Washington April 1 a 5 percent pay raise goes into effect for about 950000 railroad workers. The total annual cost is estimated at 84 million dollars. Railroad managers and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers plan to notify workers after May 1 about possible further wage adjustments or changes.

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Barrow Aid Trial Ends in Hung Jury

Barrow aid trial ends in hung jury as Ottawa county attorney April La Clark weighs dismissing murder charge against Henry Methvin, once linked to Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker, for the killing of Chustable Cai Crapbell in Commerce on an April day.

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Mellon Denies Tax Conspiracy At Tax Hearing

Andrew W. Mellon, former secretary of the Treasury, testified before the Tax Appeals Board denying any conspiracy to defraud the federal government in 1931 taxes. He described his finances, denied oath omissions, and disputed the legality of a 500000 stock sale to Union Trust for later transfer to Coalesced Company. The case seeks about 3.08 million in additional taxes and penalties.

Pittsburgh Andrew W. Mellon Secretary of the Treasury T. S. Board of Lax Appeals Mellon Union Tray Company Frank J. Hogan Hogan Howard M. Jolson Union Trust-cum- Daly St. Maries Union Trust Coalesced Company q_uancier Coalesced Saaution Ailsa Mellon

Rickettt Trial Date Set for Adnan Richards Case

Kansas City April 1. The trial of Adnan Richards for the Very Hallime masters at June 1 is now set for April 22 in circuit court.

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Scattered Rains May Visit San Antonio

Weather summary notes a Norwest storm near Texas may bring scattered showers to San Antonio Monday night with possible lighter rain extending northward. Highs Tuesday around 8 to 10 degrees below normal. hail was reported briefly near Helotes. The storm tracks west of the city, with lingering activity in surrounding areas.

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Borden Building Wrecks in Corpus Christi Explosion

A Corpus Christi blast on April 11 damaged the Borden Building and a confectionery plant, likely from gas. Electrical workers Milam and Milaga were injured. Milam’s condition was critical as crews battled the unstable site and ongoing installation work amid the wreckage.

Borden Corpus Corpus Christi Milam Milaga Nay Elect Ciel

Shields for San Antonio Police Ready by Chief Kilday

Portable steel bullet proof shields were purchased by Chief of Police Owen W. Kilday to protect San Antonio police officers. The two shields are designed for knee height, collapse for storage, and can be moved by one officer.

S.A Antopie Owen W. Kilday

Justice department asks Supreme Court to revisit major case

Washington April 1 1937 the Justice Department formally asks the Supreme Court to reconsider a case challenging the national recovery act and constitutional limits. As dismissal motions were filed the National Recovery Administration signaled a new protest against dismissal. Counsel weighing whether the court would permit a brief in opposition remained unsure. The justices were expected to rule on the government’s motion later today.

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Widow Hears Mate Call Takes Poison in Fort Worth

Mrs Mary Byrd 8 died last night by poison after claiming her deceased husband urged her to join him. Her 6 year old friend D Newman was present as studies and ceremonies occurred, with authorities noting death by her own action.

Mary Byrd Fincreds Line Brace Hall Hughes D. Ol. Newman

Couple Sentenced in Prison Plot

Ottawa Kansas April 1 A man and a woman were given mandatory prison terms following a joint plot case. The sentencing came after the court found them guilty of conspiring to commit a crime in a state proceeding.

Jim's In Again Ferguson Gets Lone Ballot

In the Fifty seventh District court election, James B. Ferguson led the first ballot for special judge as about 450 San Antonio Bar Association members gasped. Ferguson, not a member of the bar, faced questions from officials as Merion R. McOlehan, former assistant county attorney, won a majority to become the special figure in the absence of Judge R. B. Sings.

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Sterilization Alarm Shakes France Reported Abuse Probe

April reports from France reveal alarm over voluntary sterilization practices blamed on secret networks. Investigators cite a mysterious Austrian figure linked to operations, with arrests and defense claims challenging the legality of voluntary sterilization amid birth control propaganda accusations.

Bordraur France Sfetilaalbon Wilby Esperten

Film Star Ruby Keeler's Sister Dies in Hollywood

News item reports the death of Anna May Keeier, sister of Ruby Keeler, in Hollywood. The report notes Keeier was born in New York, lived with parents in North Hollywood, and had been in the area about 18 months. It cites relatives including Rue by Keeler, Al Jolson, and Ralph Kerley.

Bollywoow Anna May Keeier Rueby Keeler Ana New Yor North Hollywood Stig Nere Ruby Keeler

Order New Trial in Scottsboro Case

Washington DC April 1 A new trial was ordered by the Supreme Court today in the case of death sentences imposed on Clarence Norris and two others convicted of rape in Scottsboro Alabama.

Scottsboro Washington, D. C Supreme Court Clarence Noreis Pater Son

French war ace killed in Aruavais plans class crash

Robert Farias 96 a noted French World War I ace and chief pilot of the French embassy commercial service died in a crash near Aruavais. The veteran aviator served France in wartime and later guided aviation operations for the embassy. His death marks a rare loss among senior aviation figures in the postwar period.

Arauvaie France Robert Farias Piot Envaprany Commercial Service Plans

Riot and rush for license plates at city courthouse

Long lines formed Monday as thousands crowded the courthouse for 4935 license plates amid a near riot. Deputies restored order after a rush breach, with one woman assisted and released, while officials estimated many vehicles remained unlicensed at opening.

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Unclear historical notice with scattered prices and addresses

Fragmentary OCR item lists costs and names, mentions Callahan and Gorean street, and instructs copying text multiple times. Details are garbled with irregular punctuation and misspellings, but indicates a local notice or advertisement with monetary amounts and venue hints. The readable names include Antonio and Browdar street context.

Supreme Court Affirms Party Action In Primary Case

The Supreme Court sustains a Texas Democratic Party convention ruling restricting black voters from participating in the 1932 primaries. The decision holds party processes as private associations with state recognition, finding no violation of federal rights. Justice Roberts writes the opinion. no dissent is recorded.

Wasitington Omelbad Texas BR. R. Grovey Harris Supreme Court Democratic Geodly Organization Asserbing Hoe Grovey Albert Townsend Tost Toberis

Oklahoma Girl 17 Hangs Self in Barn

Authorities found 17 year old Wilma Weisman hanging in a barn after climbing to a rafter and fastening a noose. She lived with her father Frank Weisman and a younger sister. Garfield County attorney Roy Holbird said there would be no inquest.

FID Ola Wilma Weisman Aguer Tari Frank Weisman Roy Holbird Garfield County Si~torney

French Film Star Becomes Nun at French Convent

A French film star, Ani Lirseau, has given up her acting career to join the Bonivarie Convent in Langue de Mine. The move follows her recent win in a photographic contest by an American company producing films.

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Jewels stolen from broker's home in New York

A burglary at 2 Coupler Lord, a socially prominent figure in Surance Winker, yielded losses of about 40 000 dollars in jewelry. The crime occurred on the night of March 10 with investigators noting the intruder accessed the residence and removed valuable pieces valued at 40 000 dollars, including 36 000 dollars noted in bearing loss.

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