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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1933
Page
4
American federal troops seized 10 suspected members of an outlaw band after a raid on Miguel Diego's San Molina ranch 25 miles south of Villa Acuna. One man, Gilbert Menchaca, was seriously wounded. loot valued at 2000 dollars. Suspects held near Villa Acuna and Del Rio.
POLACCA Hopi Ariz Aug 18 The plumed water serpent god of the underworld has frowned on Hopi rain medicine for the first time in years. Rattlesnakes wrapped around dancers seek rain as ground stays hard and dry. Medicine men gather in kivas to chant while dust devils swirl.
New York Aug 18 The Dun and Bradstreet incorporated trade review reports continued mid summer progress in business with recession unlikely as each week passes. It notes delays in perfecting fair competition codes slow activity in several industries. Salesmen urged to check Light classifieds Employment for profitable connections.
A 50-foot speed boat, alleged rain-runner, exploded and sank in Delaware bay after shell fire from a pursuing coast guard cutter. Three men aboard leaped into the water and were saved, taken to Camden New Jersey for hearing.
AUSTIN Aug 16 The Texas Rehabilitation and Relief Commission director Lawrence Westbrook says only three Texas counties Kenedy Reagan and Sterling have never been represented on relief rolls. Eight counties remain unrepresented at times while 16 counties exceeded 100000 in funds with Dallas County over 1 million. Total federal funds distributed to Texas reached 13124000 by September 1 with August allotment of 2262620.
Spokane detectives seek clues in the fatal shooting of Dr James L Gaines a drugless physician and sportsman. Ballistics expert Lawrence Albert examines three .38 caliber bullets extracted from Gaines body hoping to identify the weapon and suspect. The slaying occurred as he left his car near his home early Tuesday after visiting a young woman friend.
Beeville Aug 18 Charlie Hale was arrested here for the fatal shooting of Fa Willoughby 7 of Rabstown at a race track in an argument stemming from ill feeling since 1914 Willoughby formerly lived in Bee county Deputy Sheriff Alfred Allee who witnessed the shooting quoted Hale as saying I told him I’d kill him the next time I saw him.
Edward Gould, a lifeguard at Revere beach, saw a woman struggle offshore and pulled her to safety. She feared opening her mouth would loosen her teeth, prompting her to resist calling for help.
American medical student Walter Orloff from the University of Griefe wald arrived in New York aboard the Hamburg after being arrested by German police on July 1 and held as a prisoner until release for home. He refused to discuss the arrest or detention.
Dance listings describe events at Macdona hall and Highland Social Club with bands Pioneer Orchestra and Jelts Orchestra. Braunt Hall on Braun Road hosts Buddy Hancock and Ady Quick Action. Ads note prices for dances and telecast announcements on KABC.
Orville H. Moyer of Alice displayed an NRA pin he wore 24 years ago marking the 1908 inscription. He noted his Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, residence in 1909 and his longtime NRA membership seeking a unique distinction unmatched in Alice.
In Lynn Massachusetts Armand D Leblanc aged 80 completed a fancy checker board featuring 12505 distinct pieces. He used only a screwdriver four hammers and a pocket knife and finished the intricate project in his spare time over one year.
William D. Partin, 69, a laundry owner, was abducted by a lone gunman last night in Kansas City. The kidnapper forced Partin to drive toward Lawrence and Topeka before disappearing after a brief delay.
Topeka Aug 18 A statewide measure to legalize 3.2 beer in Kansas won approval from the legislative council with little opposition. It awaits a roll call before potential action by a special session this fall. The council also voted to present, without recommendation, a second bill to declare beverages over .5 percent alcohol illegal if the legislature does not legalize beer.
Dallas police today sought two bandits who robbed the Beaver street shop of eight dollars. They threatened the manager Harry Hammersteine and a clerk, while one robber watched the entrance and the other bound the staff against a wall.
The Corpus Christi Junior Chamber unanimously endorsed the $20,000,000 bond measure for Texas. The action, announced Friday after a luncheon at the Gunter Hotel, saw members pledge active support. Also discussed were a goodwill trip to Monterey, Mexico for Labor Day and a joint delegation with San Antonio of about 125 members. Jesse N. Fletcher elected rector to fill vacancy left by Gehe Canfield becoming secretary. Canfield moved from Paul Tally to Corpus Christi.
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