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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1936

Page

2

Texas Envoys Urge Roosevelt to Attend Centennial Exposition

One hundred Texas business and newspaper leaders touring the South and East for the Texas Centennial urged President Roosevelt to attend the opening, noting he previously expressed hope to witness the June 6 Dal Tex opening. Senator Connally said congressional adjournment delays the trip.

Wilrington Texas South White House Roosevelt F Lone Star Hoosevelt Dal Tes Connalre Congress Washington Carner Jesse Donis Refinance Corporation Tex

Penciled Photo Convict Nemesis Unmasked in De Kalb

Sheriff O A Lesson of De Kalb County identified Edward Pender, a respected De Kalb businessman, as a convict pictured in a detective magazine. Pender, 40, already serving a life sentence for murder, was returned to custody after the shocking revelation, ending six years of secrecy with his bride of 16 months.

DE Nas. Uy Percil Stus O. A. Lesson de Kalb County 2 Detective Edward Pender de Kalb Neyer

Germany Names New Envoy to France in Paris

Paris April 30 Germany appoints Count Johannes Heinkard von Welczeck as ambassador to France. He presented credentials to President Albert Lebrun and requested the confidence of the French government for peaceful work, pledging to work in mutual trust during his mission.

Germany France Paris Germeny Johannes Heinkard von Welczeck Albert Lebrun Gertah

FDR Wins Pennsylvania Primary In Presidential Balloting

President Roosevelt leads in the Pennsylvania preferential balloting with 429 490 votes and Col. Henry Brecking 24 522 across 4772 of 2983 districts. Senator William E Borah runs unopposed in the Republican line with 274 490 across 4597 districts.

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Hand Prone Charges Out Handset Phone Fee Elimination

Southwestern Bell officials say effective May 28 the 14 cent monthly handset charge will be removed for customers who have paid for the service 25 months. Division Superintendent J V Fucker notes the change saves about $25 000 annually for more than 14 4 San Antonio customers and could rise to 29 010 by year end with 16 000 eligible and 22 500 benefiting over two years. Handsets initially carried a 50 cent monthly fee.

Southwestern Bell Telephone Company J. V. Fucker San Antonio Hucker

Bathtub Slayer Pleads Not Guilty

New York April 30 to John Fiorenza a 24 year old upholsterer pleaded not guilty today to an indictment charging murder in the first degree in connection with the slaying of Mrs Nancy Swans Tittet toh in her Beekman Place apartment on April 10.

New York John Fiorenza Nancy Swans Tittettoh Beekman Place Spartimett

Arrests Made In Girl Death In Arizona

Sherif J. R. McPadden reported the arrest of a woman and two men last night over the death of Odes sa Bail a 21 year old from Coolidge Arizona. The girl died after being delivered to a hospital by three men who fled. A baby’s body was found in a shallow grave behind a residence. Murder charges expected today against one or more persons described by officials as involved in a lucrative illicit operation.

Phoenix Ariz Fe— Sherif J. R. McPadden Odessa Coolidge Ora Misa Ball McFadden Miss Ball

Calumet and Hecla Reports March Quarter Profit

Calumet and Hecla Consolidated Copper Co reported March quarter income of 146.55 dollars, reversing last year’s net loss of 110,755 dollars. The company operates in Michigan with offices in Calumet and reports improved results for the period.

New York Calumet and Hecla Consolidate Copper Company Michi-gan Calumet

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