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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1934
Page
3
Washington reports stark relief figures for September 1933. Nearly one-sixth of the U S population relied on relief with 18,000,050 on relief and public funds totaling 148 million dollars. Expenditures include 563 million on civil works and 1.12 billion on relief across the year.
Three youths robbed a drive in beer counter after menacing employee Elwin Byars and stealing $3 on Tuesday. A rifle wielding robber took $200 from Henry Fischer’s Holger avenue shop, forcing him to kneel behind the counter. A man named Vincent Jones said he was slugged near Monterey and San Saba streets early Tuesday. Edgar Rice Burroughs’ wife plans to sue for divorce, lodging charges of incompatibility while Burroughs is in Las Vegas. American Legion post condemned gambling and related evils at a luncheon meeting at the Menger hotel.
Flowing white locks and dignified mien mark W. B. Simkins as a famed Texas law professor on the University of Texas campus. For 39 years he taught generations of lawyers and wrote about 80 volumes. A bust by Julian Muench honors his memory, funded by exstudents amid campus lore and his legendary campus quips.
DAYV LON Ohio December 4 The l ine hon ored chaplaincies of the United States army and navy raise the church to tribute to military and naval establishments says a Federal Council report. Dr F Ernest Jo hna executive secretary notes the issue is not easy and calls for re-examining church policy toward conscientious service members.
Fort Worth banker and former executive of a defunct Texas bank has been granted parole from Leavenworth. The parole is effective February 17 following a 10 year sentence for involvement in the bank’s losses from early in the bank’s history.
Kerrville reports Harold Cheney shot and killed a buffalo weighing about 1500 pounds yesterday. It was the first buffalo killed in the county in 77 years. Cheney used a single shot from a kid powered rifle. The animal was one of ten owned by L A Lehretwer, a local banker.
London report confirms Viscountess Astor’s family milestone as her daughter Lady Willoughby de Eresby welcomed a baby daughter last Saturday. The event marks Astor’s transition to grandmother amid ongoing political duties.
A fireman on duty at a citizens' ball in JQOWOMBA Queensland orders the Duke of Gloucester to stop smoking. The mayor apologizes and the duke complies. The item notes a furnishings rental of fourteen dollars a month at a Mehnane Street apartment.
In Nicoly fourth District Court, Vodo Je Garva, charged with Juan Rodriguez's murder, faced trial after testimony on March 7. Prosecutors said de la Gate shot Rodriguez after a fist fight over a fence between their homes on Saltillo Street. Garva testified Rodriguez threatened him. state witnesses said de la Gate fired from his house as Garva left his yard. Judge B. Garr of Floresville presided.
In Weimar Texas a 14 year old student of Welmar High School suffered a broken arm Monday while playing on school grounds. George Coote, father of the boy, is confined to bed with one broken leg from an accident while hunting Saturday.
Mission prepared for the Texas Citrus Fiesta set for December 6 and 7. Decorations of palm leaves and citrus fruits fill the town as the two day program includes parades, contests, a citrus plyle show, and the King and Queen parade events. A road contract for 10.2 miles along the bay front from Aransas Pass to Ingleside Station was awarded to Tolland Paige of Austin for 84,009.05 dollars.
Den 4 The article notes the government plans to buy 8,000,000 cattle, many cows, to boost cash output amid drought losses. Martin Gray, a Farm Credit Administration official, cites 100,000,000 pounds of heel dy storage and questions about cattle prices. Also mentioned is a 54th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Hicks.
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