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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1935

Page

12

Compromise on Feutright repeal and state monopoly vote

Austin April 22 UNS delegates of the liquor conference committee offered a compromise on the Feutright repeal and a state dispensary system. The plan proposed submitting repeal at August’s vote and deferring the monopoly question. Supporters debated timing and whether to pair issues on the same ballot.

Austin Himembers Nquor Tree Conference Committee Alfred Betsch Brederiksturg Iol Dry

New CCC Expansion Plan Announces Quota Increases

Washington reports New York State accepts the quota with 3200 men as part of a broader CCC expansion to 600,000 volunteers. Pennsylvania ranks second, with New York listed fifth amid shifting allocations and updated staffing figures for the program director Robert Kechner.

Washington, D. C New York State GCG Robert Kechner CCC Pennsylvania New York Ek Teans

Man Dies as Heat Sparks California Heat Wave

In San Francisco on April 2, Chester My Dion, 44, chief yeoman at the Twelfth Naval District, died at his desk as a spring heat wave sent the temperature to a new high for the year. The third straight hot day swept Northern California.

San Francisco INS Mercury

Cuban Police Hold U S Pilot and Five Chinese

An American aviator and five Chinese were held by Cuban secret police on charges of Barthudtion and smuggling. Alvin Pocot, 33, claimed he was on vacation in Cuba when arrested. The event occurred in Havana as authorities pursued the case against the defendants.

Havana Barthudtion Alvin Pocot Frantlix Cuba

Saloon Referendum Debate Ends With Split Votes

The discussion split wets and drys over repeal versus the dispensary system. Radicals favored outright repeal but feared it failing, while a contractor stance and political maneuvering left both sides unsatisfied. A vote on the question is scheduled for next Monday.

Gammittes Drrges Wets

Aspirants eye county clerk post opening

Candidates for Bexar County Clerk await outcome of the Huntress ouster appeal and possible vacancy. If Huntress is ousted or the appeal fails, the Commissioners Court may appoint a replacement, with Precinct No 3’s Albert G. Trawalter seen as front runner alongside others eyeing the post.

Aspirants Eye County Clerk Bexar Georg W. Huntress Huntress Commissioners' Court Ivalighe Courts Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Criminal District Court Bumtress Albert G.trawalter Prost Woodhull Hhas Trawalter Robert F. Uhr

Denies Guilt as Huntress Testifies in Self Defense

George Huntress Jr. takes the stand to deny theft and negligence charges over campaign funds and beer money. He says he did not authorize repayments, did not know about notes or checks, and that no money went through his hands. He admits borrowing funds to cover shortages and asserts receipts were properly handled, while noting county excess fees still owed him and urging jurors not to discuss the case.

Bettij Maler Fred Imke Imke In His Annual Report and That Pflughabob Park Jilge Stevens

Shushan Trial Delayed As Cooling System Installed

In New Orleans on April 27 the trial of A Lo Shushan, linked to Senator Huey P Long, was postponed to June 17 to allow a cooling system in the federal courtroom. Earlier, State Rep Joseph Fisher was convicted on two counts of income tax violations, sentenced to 18 months and ordered to pay prosecution costs, with an appeal uncertain. Fisher awaits transfer to Atlanta from federal jail. Frank Haines, former school board president, appears a leading candidate for a future position amid political maneuvering. County clerk pro tem Ladon signals he does not seek the post unless circumstances change.

New Orleans A. Lo Shushan Huey P. Long Rene Viesen Shushan Watch Joseph Fisher Feder Wasne G. Borah Fisher Atlanta Als

Mellon Tax Case Minds Move to Final Ruling in Pittsburgh

Lawyers prepare for the eleventh and final week of Andrew Mellon income tax hearings in Pittsburgh as a ruling on privilege and the government’s case looms. The process may finish next Friday with Pittsburgh testimony concluding before hearings resume in Washington.

Pittsburgh Andrew W. Mellon U. S. Board of Tax Appeals Mellon McClintle-Marshall Bethlehem Steel R. B. Mellon Andrew D. D. Sheppard H. H. McClintie J. Marshall McGlintie Marshall E. J. Patterson Corporation Andrew Mellon McClintic-Marshall Washington Tax Appeal Board

Haarlem GOLD MEDAL capsules claim health benefits

An advertisement touts GOLD MEDAL Haarlem On Capsules as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. It promises detox and renewed vitality with claims of safety and originality, urging readers to buy Haarlem in Holland and noting symptoms like backache and puffiness as proof.

Waarlem Haarlem Holland Bealdes Heihroom Amarta

Reverend Provost to Take Post at Trinity Church Baytown

The Rev George W Provost curate at St Marks Episcopal Church 8 percent has accepted a call to the Texas Diocese to assume duties at Trinity Church Baytown on May 1 He came to St Marks last June from Providence BC after completing studies at General Theological Seminary New York City He will preach at St Marks Sunday at 2 PM.

George W. Provost Mark's Episcopal Church

Ickes Forms New Oil Body

Washington April 22 a new petroleum agency was set up in Texas by Oil Administrator Harold J Ickes with presidential approval. The agency named the federal petroleum agency number one will serve as an administrative and investigating body for the federal tender board under the Connally act. G W Van Fleet named director and duties include investigating all applications for tenders.

Washington, D. C Wea Texas O11 Harold J. Ickes Federal Petroleum Agency Number One G. W. van Float Federal Tender Board Connally Eet

Piles Healed or Costs Nothing Clinic Ad

Dr Tolman promotes a home treatment for piles claiming painless, effective relief. The Kannoy City clinic official states a 37 year history of rectal care and offers full information by mail from 1324 Main Street Dept 561 Kansas City Mo.

O. A. Johnasm Kannoy City Moyhon Tolman Main Street Dept Kansas City

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