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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1934

Page

5

Texas prison break fugitive Thompton flees Amarillo hunt

A chase ending in a shootout near Amarillo, Texas, left officers wounded and fugitive Thompton killed after he fired on police. The alert followed a prior escape from a state prison by Thompton, Whitey Walker, and others, with multiple lawmen involved in the pursuit.

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United States and Latin American Powers Plan Peace Conference

The United States outlines a Latin American peace plan with participation by Argentina Chile Peru Uruguay Brazil and others. The Argentine president would chair a Buenos Aires conference within a month after hostilities end to negotiate a treaty with involved states including Cuba Mexico Colombia and Uruguay represented alongside the United States.

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Paraguay Seizes Army Base at Forturarenda Conflict

Fragmentary report describes a military action near Villamontes and Chayo region with unclear dates. The text references an army base, sector operations, and contested positions, but details and names are partially unreadable. Further clarification needed to confirm entities and outcomes.

Paraguay Paragjeys Dec Eeney Villamontes Mizategio Forturarenda

Firestones in Gibraltar case report from Der unknown

In Gibraltar a man named Firestone from the American rubber industry was debarked from a vessel at the Ther Rex and taken to a hotel. He suffered from influenza and was placed in a special hospital room. His wife, a physician, accompanied him.

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Well in Texas Pool Completion Delivers 320 Barrels Daily

Albany Texas December 1 The second well in the Newell pool located two miles west of the Cook farm has been completed with a daily output near 320 barrels The field shows varied production with estimates ranging from 142 to 5436 barrels per day The report notes the well as part of the Dean field development and marks a milestone in the local oil effort.

Texas Albany Newell Cook Ming Betiksen Tae

Writers Find Low Mood of Value in America

New York December 1 The magazine piece surveys how the Depression reshaped American values and morale. Esteemed writers Henry Ford Eleanor Roosevelt Frances Perkins and others weigh changing social norms, family strain, and shifts in culture, noting enduring virtues amid hardship.

New York Almericad Tzeam Gosmopolitan Unis Henry Pord America Caver Béljevine Santa Craus United States Washington Eleanor Roosevelt Almérica

Refugees Face Expulsion and Hardships at Frontier

Refugees describe harsh treatment by Yugoslav authorities as heavy police guard and expulsion orders strip families from Yugoslavia. Children and women suffer cold and displacement, with dozens of schoolchildren taken from classes for immediate deportation and packed into freight trains under guard. Hungary appeals to the League of Nations as Belgrade pledges no severance of relations, seeking Geneva settlement.

Yugoslavia Anany Budapest Belgrade Hungary League of Nations League Alexander Geneva Raitrand

Texas Ports Seek Rate Reduction Hearing Opens

Texas port cities urged lower interstate shipment rates at a Texas Railroad Commission hearing. They argued current gates hinder business with interior Texas points and sought relief to align intrastate rates with interstate charges. The hearing entered its second day as parties debated the proposal and motions to dismiss.

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Yugoslavs Deny Move Into Hungary

Belgrade Yugoslav foreign ministry rejected claims that troops crossed into Hungary and denied mobilization since King Alexander’s assassination. Officials said frontier forces are stretched by winter leave and many soldiers have taken vacations, with no cross-border action or reinforcements.

Hungary Belgrans Yugoslav Ministry of Foreign Alexander Bunzery Yugoslavia League of Nations Bren Ueoslavia

Hungary Almost Encircled By Foes In Cold War Echoes

Hungary stands at the center of shifting blocs as diplomatic chessplay tightens around its borders. Analysts note pressure from eastern and western powers shaping policy, while regional leaders urge restraint amid tensions and wary alliances.

Bankers to Visit in S A Official in New York Visit

Bankers from Chase National Bank of New York will be honored guests during a banquet in San Antonio. The official party includes Nelson A. Rose, son of John T. Rockerfeller Jr., H. B. Campbell, president, Winthrop W. Aldrich, chairman, and Dr. B. M. Anderson Ja asononniet. International photo.

Chase National Bank of New York Ab & Hanquet Nelson A. Rose Feller John T. Rockeirlee Jr H. BD. Campbell Winthrop W Aldrich B. M. Anderson Ja Asononniet International Photo

Hungary Accused by Yugoslavia Allies at League Council

In Geneva, Hungary's delegate charged Croats in the United States with sentencing King Alexander to death and defended Hungary against Yugoslav charges that the king’s assassination was plotted there. Yugoslavia, supported by Czechoslovakia and Romania, claimed the plot was organized in Hungary amid Little Entente tensions. Italy and France moved to support Hungary as Budapest faced accusations of involvement.

Hungary Rumania Czechoslovakia Egainst Yugoslavia Alexander Geneva Czrghoslovakia Italy France Austria U. S Deo Tibor Exviardt League of Nations United States Marveilles League of Nations Council Bs Bogolyth Fekhardt Littleutente— Compordt Cherislovakia Nicolas Titulescu Rumauls Atte Yevtien Mevselies Ciie Lacy

King Predicts U 8 to Keep Tax Rates

Senator Ning and President Hoosewell foresee no further tax-rate hikes in the coming session. Senator King backs stable levies while warning of potential revenue gains needed under current policy.

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Thaw Charged With Beating Woman in Berlin Case

Miss Calenting La con of New York accuses 89 year old Harry K Thaw of beating her with fists and a whip in Berlin August 31, 191% and injuring her face and body. She says he threw her, caused bruises and required medical treatment totaling $2000. The complaint was filed in Winchester.

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Blind Organist Retires at 73 in Dresden

Blind organist Bernhard Pfannstich of Dresden’s Holy Cross choir, noted for Braille score coaching, retires at age 73 after losing sight at six to scarlet fever. He gained broad renown in Scandinavia for his work and machines aiding music notation.

Dresden Saxony Bernhard Pfannsti¢h Herr Plannstiedt Scandinavia

Ratewar debates public ownership of city utilities

City leaders weigh private versus public control of electric gas and water systems. Mayor Quin cites no preliminary stance while Commissioner Bushick urges full information. Dickson notes possible city take over with fair rates, referencing charter amendments empowering purchase and rate regulation and a popular vote requirement before major expenditure.

Eth Nidgor Frank’ Shiek Ridey Quin Bushick Dickson San Antonio San Antonio Public Service Company Clesdon Board of Commissioners

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