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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1935
Page
13
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt was urged to save a four year old Cairn sheepdog from death after a court ordered the animal to be killed. The owner sent a mercy plea to the first lady through a small appeal.
Oklahoma City University psychology instructor Ernest L. Lloyd uses a pneumograph and student assistants to chart how laughter works. He suggests different muscles power laughing versus breathing and notes that hearty laughter may lower blood pressure, with early tests on subjects.
Six charges of theft over 50 dollars were filed against Jack Holmes, 28, Mon Bay, in a Justice of the Peace court related to burglaries at Marcy's shop, National Shirt shop, Grayson shop, and others. Clothing valued at 167.06 dollars was stolen from several downtown storefronts via plate-glass entry.
A group of women presented a request for a recreation building at Collins Gardens park to Mayor K Quin and Park Commissioner Jaco Rubiola Tuasday morning. The park will open Friday at 3 p.m. with a street dance and entertainment by the Collins Gardens Recreation club. Commissioner Rubiala estimates the building at 1000 dollars and says funds have been requested from the Works Progress Administration. The park lies at Marion Street and West Park Boulevard.
The article notes a subject undergoing a psyco tests using a smoked disk to record breathing and a sweat activity monitor. Lloyd describes laughter as more active, highlighting early work on physiological responses during amusement.
Mrs Madelient Forer Astor Dick Fisymonte and boxer Enzo Fiermonte joyfully announce the birth of William Astor, first grandchild of John Jacob Astor III and Elfen French. The Newport event at Chetwode marks a celebrated family reunion as the infant’s mother and father share pride with Enzo, who is named grandpa amid public praise.
Bond of 8750 each was set by VA S Commissioner Paul A. Lockhart Tuesday morning for Leonard Stewart and A B McGee charged with possession of plaster molds similar to those used for design of U S coins. A hearing will be held at 2 pm Thursday before Commissioner Leesham. The pair were arrested by Ee Tyrrell chief of the secret service here Sunday on a block of South Floras street.
The Senate Finance Committee proposed a Roosevelt aligned tax plan raising top income taxes and adding gifts and estate levies while broadening corporate taxes.Experts estimate revenue near 250 million to 450 million, with debate possible next week as opposition grows from Borah and Harrison. The La Follette plan faced strong pushback in the House, capping exemptions and expanding taxable income.
Seven children were injured in accidents in Los Angeles during Monday and Tuesday. The most serious cases included Joseph Lardy, 11, who fell 25 feet from a tree, and Rubin Aguilar, 3, who fell from a second story porch. Others were treated for kerosene ingestion and a plant-eating incident.
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