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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1935
Page
3
Officials from Washington and Rome weighed American oil exports amid neutrality issues. Ickes signaled ongoing shipments to Italy and Ethiopia, while Hull noted registration under the neutrality act. London and Rome pressed for stricter sanctions, and Standard Oil faced questions over ties to Italian supply.
Reporting from Rome on December 4, Premier Mussolini stated Italy’s oil needs are secure, discounting both sides of a report that a $20,000,000 deal with a Standard Oil subsidiary in New Jersey was being negotiated. The denial did not alter the credibility of his assurance.
A Dallas centennial committee meeting in the Aztec building reconciled differences with the Birkhead group over 400000 federal funds for historical projects. Hertzberg pushed for inclusion of preservation and landmark items while urging cooperation for city interests amid tensions with Altgelt and the Washington agenda.
A New York denial from the Foreign Office calls the tale of Walter Teagle of Standard Oil a preposterous story. Private Maliann sources caution that the matter’s plausibility cannot be dismissed, suggesting possible death rumors.
French and British officials weighed options for resolving the Italo Ethiopian crisis with Laval and Sir Samuel Hoare planning discussions on a peace framework. Debates centered on whether to offer territorial concessions or an exchange of lands and stricter terms from Mussolini.
Rome dispatch notes Mussolini tightens defenses as troops ready for the Ethiopian front remain in place. Premier orders air force reinforcement while sea forces retreat from strategic points amid broader resistance measures and daily economic moves.
A report from Rome states King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Fiera pledged to donate their wedding rings to support Italy’s war effort against sanctions. The move mirrors a plan by hundreds of Italian women to contribute valuables to bolster the campaign and sustain national resolve.
Blas Blake aged 53 was detained in Bexar County jail on theft over $50 charges. Inspector Lee Miller filed the complaint in Justice of the Peace court, alleging Blake stole a car on April 9, 1934 from Louis Sila Beck. Bond and penalties discussed amid ongoing oil embargo enforcement talks set for December 12.
Washington December 4 George N Peek quits as special trade adviser to the president claiming Roosevelt policies harm U S foreign trade. The same day the president announced a new trade treaty with Brazil granting tariff concessions. Brazil planted 447000 acres of enttan in the first year and will harvest 1590001 stres this year.
Laboratory tests claim Penetro contains 18 to 27 percent medicate more than competitors and 35 to 79 percent more than salve B7 and CG, touting two modes of action: medicated vapors relieve nasal and throat congestion and a refined Molton alloy provides deep penetrating action to break up chest congestion.
Chicago reports that beef pork and lamb will dominate holiday meals as prices drop. The American Meat Packers Institute notes juicy steaks and roasts will be available through holidays into early 1938. Santa Claus may benefit from lower bills as wholesale declines pass to retail prices.
New York. Secretary of State Hull and four cabinet members face a court order to show cause why they should not be restrained from interfering with shipments of cotton and other commodities to Italy. Federal Judge Henry W. Goddard set the order for next Tuesday in a suit filed by Philip Giardano of the New York Italian American newspaper.
Iron Age reports continued expansion in steel production with ingot output at 57 percent of capacity, up from 5 percent the previous week. The weekly review notes growth despite weaker finished product prices and an absence of broad price advantages.
An old ad notes embarrassment from loose dentures and promotes FASTESTH to secure false teeth. It claims the product keeps teeth steady, prevents slipping during meals, and offers a quick relief sold at Sommers drug stores and other druggists.
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