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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1935
Page
13
The article discusses a plan to remove grade crossings at public railways, citing safety after child deaths at crossings and noting the high cost of extensive elimination, potentially hundreds of millions to billions. It also covers various current topics including a controversial preacher Father Devine, Russian resource expansion and its impact on communism, and political notes on British finances and U.S. rail policy.
Laure Ingalls attempts a transcontinental speed record in a low wing monoplane loaned for the run from Albuquerque toward Floyd Bennett field New York. She aims for about five hours, with a 225 mph top speed and 3600 mile range, following a route via Albuquerque Kansas City Cleveland to New York.
Senator Huey P. Long declares he will advocate impeachment and removal of three Louisiana Supreme Court justices, condemning their rulings as inconsistent and “crooked.” He denounces Chief Justice Charles A. O’Neill and Justices Rogers and Odour, urging swift action during a Ways and Means committee session. The drive follows clashes over tax collection orders and temporary restraining rulings, with Long accusing the judiciary of bias and plotting to protect political enemies.
Cloudy and unsettled conditions expected across the area with a warmer trend Tuesday night into Wednesday. Lows around 65 degrees Tuesday night, highs near 85 Tuesday, and coastal winds light to moderate southerly, with cooler conditions anticipated in the Panhandle and western regions.
The Oil and Gas Journal reports a weekly rise in crude output with total daily production at about 84,087 barrels. Texas shows a drop from 1,084,437 to a lower figure, while gains occur in other states including California and Oklahoma, with overall production improving despite regional declines.
Geneva April 1 The Associated Press reports France Britain Italy and Great Britain debated a draft condemning Germany for repudiation of treaties. Laval France’s foreign minister pushed a nuanced resolution to avoid singling out Germany while urging condemnation of treaty breaches. Disputes over wording and whether to mention Germany persisted as councils prepared to meet.
Dust reduced visibility in San Antonio with a thin upper atmosphere haze and strong west winds. Meteorologist J H Jarhoe reported 18 miles visibility for the city while Kelly Field noted eight miles at 7 am. Expectation of improving conditions with temperate upswing and tropical dust thinning ahead.
The U S Chamber of Commerce on April 16 urged congress to extend the National Recovery Administration with modifications to limit its operation to interstate commerce. President Henry J. Harttown of the Chamber stated the Senate finance committee kept faith in NRA basic principles, though excesses were pushed under the original act.
Amarillo reports the jury in the George S. Mun liv murder case failed to reach a verdict after a five week trial for the slaying of his wife. The case ended in a mistrial and the jury was dismissed last night.
Classified rental listings show rates from 20.00 to 41.00 per month with multiple properties listed including 1509 S and 325.08 per month. Additional notes reference rental ads on a specific page and offer help finding tenants through the paper’s classified service.
Informal White House warning contrasts with Senate push to craft a compromise bonus measure. Senator Hackson of Mississippi and Harrison seek a plan adjusting maturity dates and payment methods to satisfy veterans while avoiding a general pension. Details remain secret as talks continue with administration leaders signaling a veto risk for either Patton or Vinson bills.
Pan American Clipper set for late April inaugural voyage from Alameda to Honolulu marking the first main trans oceanic service to the Far East. Captain Edwin Musick leads a crew of specialists aboard the four motor seaplane with 41,000 pounds payload fuel and gear. The voyage includes a test flight over San Francisco Bay and a Kaneohe Bay station contact. The compass by Lindberghs is used to guide the long flight as the crew prepares for a monumental air service milestone.
John F. Menderson, 18, son of Fort Weiss alderman, died at home yesterday after a short illness. The obituary notes his ties to the local telephone industry in Texas and marks his passing as a pioneer in the region.
Coast guard units pressed a large search today for the trawler with 14 men reported lost after a cryptic message picked up at headquarters suggested the cutter Yamociaw from Snynar, Alabama, may have been aboard.
Rescuers probed rock strewn debris of the Atlan mine after a morning explosion trapped seven men at the 1500 foot level. Over two dozen other miners escaped as blast rocked the shaft in Stellarton Nova Scotia.
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