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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1934

Page

2

Amnest y for Dillinger Reported in Indiana Town

In Mooresville Indiana townsfolk circulated a petition urging Governor Paul McNutt to grant amnesty to John Dillinger the notorious outlaw. The petition argues he has shown no vicious disposition and that his reentry would reduce bloodshed and reflect well on Indiana. Local ties predicted he could be a model citizen if pardoned and allowed to rejoin society.

Chicago Johager Mooresville Ind John Roe Paul ¥. McNutt Walion Dillinger America Indiana John Dilinger Join Pans National Bank George Ohio Pierpont Charles Makies L. Barber Dil Lima Per Lem

Shitcase With Valuable Jewels Reported Found

A suitcase containing jewelry and a bank book was found by Cornelio Col eR in Los Angeles after arriving from a Mediterranean journey. The valuables are valued in the thousands and include a Fir dey Trust bank book bearing the name Bara Sang Bala Pal and Bi Petersburg Florida. Officials note the case was misplaced by mistake and is linked to a Pittsburgh trust company.

Cornelio Coler Los Angeles Mediterranean Aximau Collett Fir Dey Trust Company Pittsburgh Bara Sang Bala Pal Petersburg Fla Beoomt Sn

Cuba to Demand Machado's Return from Exile

Havana reports Cuba plans to extradite former President Gerardo Machado and his former chief of staff General Alberto Herrera from the United States to face murder charges. Authorities are moving quickly, with no date set for formal presentation but expedited work under way.

Havana Legus Gerardo Machado United States Machado Alberto Herrera Rumer Cuba

Chamber to Hear Los Angeles Man Speaker at Quarterly Meeting

Br. Frederick Vining Fisher of Los Angeles will be principal speaker at the chamber of commerce Quarterly membership meeting to be held Monday noon at the Plaza hotel. Representatives from South Texas towns invited to hear Fisher on Civic Development with Porter Loring presiding.

Br. Frederick Vining Fisher Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Plaza Hotel South Texas Fisher Porter Loring Tet

Katy Official Visits San Antonio on Inspection Tour

Katy railroad board announces new chairmen Matthew and Sloan will visit Bar Antonio for an on site inspection tour. Walter Walthall Ben Aptouki, assistant to the officials, accompanies them as they review the Gite territory operations.

Katy San Antonio Matthew & Sloan The Katy Railroad Bar Antonio Wetnesa Eveaing Gite Territory Walter Walthall Ben Aptouki

Trade Fawns Propose Cross County Exchange in Bexar Area

Fawns raised in Bexar county would be traded for fawns from South Texas counties to improve the breed. John FP Classen, a rancher near Nacogdoches road in northern Bexar, explains southern deer are larger and interbreeding will yield bigger, sturdier stock. He plans exchanges with young does for bucks from lower counties. Deer are described as tame and visible from the road. Local associations will hold a Dutch treat barbecue at Classen's ranch on Sunday, April 29. Captain Karl E. Henson of the Twenty Third Infantry has been granted 15 days leave from Eighth Corps area headquarters starting April 24.

Bexar County South Texas State Game Department John FP. Classen Nacogdoches Classen Gisssen Drak Welton League Bexar Land Owner, and Hunters Association Lone Star Bird Dog Association Karl E. Henson Twenty- Third Infantry Eighth Corps

School Suit Hearing Set Over San Antonio Trustees

Special Judge Harry L. Howard was to hear a plea in abatement and a plea to jurisdiction in an injunction against the San Antonio independent school district trustees. The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals had rejected jurisdiction. Plaintiffs include J D Dunsmere W P Ferry C Mc Rae and Mrs Lillian Gordon. Defendants were five trustees ousted in 1933.

Harry L. Howard Thirty-seventh District Court San Antonio Independent School District Fourth Court of Civil Appeals State Superintendent of Public Instruction State Board of Education Bomles Tare J.D. Dunsmere W. P. Ferry C. ©. McRae Lillian Gordon R. &. Benefee Peter PB Hodgen R. L. Rogdn Mire Edwin R. Lewis

Mechanized Forces Begin Long Cross country March

Mechanized units from Fort Knox move toward Fort Riley on a cross country hike. The First United States Cavalry and the Nineteenth Ordnance Company, both mechanized, advance from Owensboro Kentucky toward fort Riley Indiana for maneuvers.

Owensboro First United States Cavalry Nineteenth Ordance Company Fort Knox Fort Riley Esn

Ministers Plan War on Gangsters in San Antonio

San Antonio ministers through the civic welfare committee say they will push to curb gangs and moral decline. In a YMCA meeting they urge officials and citizens to back plans to end Prohibition era liquor trouble and re legalize alcohol with reforms to reduce crime and restore order.

Clvic San Antonis Ministers’ Association San Anwato Roy Angell Ilion T- Joned Vee Cuty Messrs Angell and Jones Walter Anthony Travis Park

Washington Eyes Renovation Loan Plan for Homes

Washington April 3 Administration outlines a new vehicle to aid post depression recovery. The plan envisions a mortgage guarantee corporation to back loans for home repairs, avoiding direct government lending. It aims to repair small homes nationwide and would be promoted by regional committees. The program could create up to a million jobs by boosting demand for materials and labor.

Washington, D. C At & White House Roosevelt Noun Congress Propaed Corporation Loselp Home Owners Loam Corporation

Heights Summer School Start and Leadership Named

The Alamo Heights summer school starts June 4 with sessions through July 27. M. 8. Martin, principal of the Junior high, will oversee operations. Church figures Edgar Hubbard Denver Boulevard Presbyterian Tram B Harrison former pastor First Congregational Jesse P. Sewell Grove Avenue Church of Christ are listed in connection with the program.

Ndish Church Edgar Hubbard Denver

Aimee Lands Big Tarpon at Fort Abanhas

Evangeliat Aimer Semple McPherson Hutton thrilled yesterday as she battled single handed a five foot tarpon at Fort Abanhas. A cheering gallery shouted Hold him Sister while Alma tagging at the fish shouted back. She said she would mount the catch for display in her temple foyer.

Fort Abanhas Evangeliat Aimer Semple McPhersot Hutton Rooter Almee Antelas Temple

Bandits Raid Bridge Party At 2001 Culebra Road

Three masked men held up a bridge party at H. T. Owens store on Culebra Road, taking $82 from Mr. Nall and Mr. Owens while Mrs. Owen delayed them by lowering her pistol. The bandits fled with no further injuries and police sought clues as a cameraman covered the Battle of Flowers events.

H.T. Owen Culebra Road J. D. Nall Northweat Twentythird Street Owen Mrs. Nall Mrs. Owen Palice

Voliva Announces War on Evil as Zion Enters Turbulent Revival

April 20 report details Wilbur Glenn Voliva of Zion declaring a war on the devil. He plans a September revival tour from Chicago with a 63 member band to raise funds to reclaim Zion Industries now in receivership. Opponents accuse him of threats. State’s Attorney Milan weighs charges as Zion schools face closure.

Chicago Zion Industries, Incorporated Voliva Zion Charles E.milan Vollya Mason

Convicts Work as Mule Teams on Arkansas Prison Farm

Convicts at Tucker Prison Farm in Arkansas will press cotton planting gear in mule teams along mile-long rows to get the crop in the ground. After a clash involving state penal board chairman Walter Helms, the planters’ crews resumed field work as the decision stood.

Okehed Tucker Ark Arkansas Prison Walter Helms State Penal Board

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