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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1935

Page

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Solons Seek Erosion Fund for Immediate Use

A conference of 25 senators and representatives from five western states urged President Roosevelt to provide 180 million dollars for erosion control. The group asked that funds be immediately available for emergencies and a permanent program, with at least 150 million set aside for use wherever needed. Chaiman Jones of Texas presided and named one representative from each state to the committee.

Washingtorn Roosevelt Chaimman Jones

Pope Leads Peace Prayers At St Peter's

In Tatican city on April 87 a crowd around 30,000 gathered in St Peter's Basilica as the pope led prayers for world peace. The event aimed to inspire goodwill and unity among nations amid ongoing conflicts and unrest.

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Auto Kills Seven at French Race Track Crowd

A racing car in Chateau Thierry France plowed into spectators yesterday killing seven and injuring 18 as the accident stunned a crowd gathered for the event.

Chateau-Thierry France

Pension Rupture In House Over Old Age Pensions

Democratic leaders in the House tentatively seek Roosevelt’s help to break a deadlock on handling old age pension grants. One faction pushes a gag rule to prevent liberalizing states’ pensions, while another demands a free-for-all. A House delegation plans to urge Roosevelt on his return, as the Rules Committee postpones its gag-rule meeting.

Washington, D.C House Roosevelt Mr. Roosevelt House Rules Committee

Two Men Slashed in Dance Hall Frays

Two men received knife wounds at Sunday dances and were treated at Robert B. Green hospital Monday. Juan Martinez of 317 Angella Street was cut on the face and neck at Trinity and Tampico. Valentina de Leon of 1512 Colima Street was stabbed in the back at San Patricio alley and Hamilton Avenue.

Robert B. Green Hospital Ju-an Martinez Angella Street Trinity Tampico Valentina de Leon Colima San Patricio Alley Hamilton Avenue

Six armed convicts flee Wateree swamp in South Carolina

National guardsmen and a large posse hunted six armed black convicts who ambushed guards at the state prison farm. One guard, Gilbert Manatfey, was wounded as the men fled with rifles, triggering a nightlong search aided by bloodhounds and troops. One convict, Franler Lyles, died from abdominal wounds after capture. his sentence would have ended Wednesday.

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Ranger Finds No Evidence of Prisoner Brutality Claim

Governor James V. Allred said Captain Fred McDaniel reported no evidence of guards whipping prisoners at the Retrieve state prison farm. McDaniel was sent to investigate allegations of brutal treatment of convicts.

Austin James V. Allred Fred McDaniel Anygie Retrieve McDaniel

One Week Left for 3 Pet Tax Discount

Taxpayers may still pay city and school taxes to claim a 3 percent discount before April 16. After that date a 2 percent reduction applies for one day. First week collections reached 727,228.83 dollars.

Ateity Hall

Four Injured in L A Auto Mishaps

Four persons were injured in automobile accidents Sunday. Grover Myles, 14, Lyons Street, cut and bruised in the 1300 block of North Zargamorar Street. L C Williams of Kenedy bruised and cut in an interdent at Morcies and Medina streets. Mrs E Scobey, 28, North Mesquite Street, bruised in a collision at East Commerce and Monumental streets. Mrs W H Pratt, 46, Peck Avenue, badly bruised in an accident in the 300 block of South New Braunfels Avenue.

Grover Myles Lyons Street Zargamorar Street L. C. Willams Kenedy Morcies Medina E. Scobey North Mesquite Street East Commerce Monumental W. H. Pratt

Amarillo to Host Texas Young Democrats Convention

Amarillo officials announced that the Young Democratic clubs of Texas will establish convention headquarters here May 1. The gathering, chaired by D. C. Christie, state secretary, aims to coordinate activities for Texas youth Democrats.

Amarillo Democratic Clubs Texas D. C

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