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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1933
Page
1
Vienna dispatches describe a massive landslide near Wienen, Graz, potentially sweeping away the village and surrounding area. Scientists cite frost erosion and mountain downslope activity as causes while noting broader questions about long term planetary changes and human adaptation.
Crescent City Florida reports a freight train collided with a school bus six miles south of town in dense fog. Seven elementary pupils died and several others were injured, including bus driver D B Niles, as the bus carried about 40 youngsters. Engineer A Vowel said the bus turned directly in front of the northbound train. officials blamed limited visibility and warned drivers to heed crossings.
Col. Stephen L. Hommediey Lincum 94 longtime military attache to the American embassy in London during World War I died today in Washington D C. He served in the embassy role and passed away at his home.
Weather outlook shows mostly cloudy conditions for San Antonio and vicinity. Thursday night into Friday will bring the lowest around 0 degrees and a high near 78 degrees on Friday with moderate to brisk southerly winds.
Ross S. Caccamise, 24, inmate at Sing Sing, told prison doctors yesterday he had acute appendicitis and must not be operated. He refused the operation despite being wheeled to the operating room and expressing he would rather pass out in the hospital.
Meteorologist Z. H. Jorboe says no cold or precipitation in sight and temperatures will range 60 to 78 degrees. Warmer damp cloudy conditions prevail with overcast skies and no significant rain in Hawt i and West Texas.
Samuel Insull former Chicago utilities magnate filed a formal application with the Greek government for an extension of his police residence permit in Athens. The permit allowing him to stay here expires December 11 as the United States seeks his extradition over charges linked to the collapse of his sprawling empire.
Wholesale commodity prices rose last week by 0.3 percent and neared the year's high, Tsader Lubin, commissioner of statistics, announced today.
Paris report says a meeting of the French war navy and air ministers will be presided by Premier Camille Chautemps to shape France's stance on Hitler's demand for a German army of 900000. The LeMatin dispatch notes the gathering sets the policy direction.
Colgate Oklahoma December 4 fugitive killer Wilbur Underhill was sought as leader of three gun bandits who robbed the First National Bank of Colgate yesterday. They fled after kidnapping five persons who were later released unharmed.
Reports from Canton dated December 14 say a civil war has broken out in eastern Kweichow province. Insurgents aim to oust the ruling governor, with dispatches indicating fighting near the capital Kweiyang and efforts to seize control of the region.
Paris reports Aviation Minister Ploris Cat warns Soviet aviation will become five times more powerful within two to three years, signaling rising air threat to England and France.
Murder and assault to murder charges were filed against J. C. McLarkin alias George Thomas McLarkin in Justice of the Peace John F. Gnion's court over the fatal shooting of Detective H. C. Perrow and wounding of Detective Alfred Hartman. Perrow died Wednesday. Hartman recovering. Police pursue McLarkin, linked to post office robberies in Minnesota and Wisconsin, with possible ties to a bank holdup in Oklahoma. Authorities note McLarkin may be the fugitive aiding another man, H. L. Keith, alias Charles W. Fisher, in a spree that included skipped bonds. Two bombs were found and turned over to federal authorities.
In Clemens Michigan 14 year old Rubert Socka shot and killed his five month old sister Gertrude Anne with a 12 gauge shotgun. His mother was nearby bathing another child when she heard the report and found the baby dead in its crib. The boy had left school earlier. he later claimed he pointed the gun at her and pulled the trigger not realizing it was loaded.
Austin December 14. The Texas emergency relief administration outlines a plan to move transients from railroads and highways into concentration camps after January 1. About 25 000 to 35 000 transients exist in Texas with most under 30. 70 percent are non residents. Railroad police will remove riders from trains and transfer them to federal relief authorities.
Speaker Rainey announced support for free coinage of silver at a Washington press conference. He said if President Roosevelt proposed the measure in the coming session it would pass the House quickly. He added the House would favor free coinage but the administration must take the initiative.
In St Paul the Minnesota legislature in special session considers a broad recovery act mimicking the national program. Governor Floyd B Olson says the bill aims to enforce the right to collective bargaining and implement provisions similar to the NRA nationwide.
Senator James A. Reed and former Mrs Nell Donnelly wed in a ceremony at the bride's apartment after a brief dinner party. The couple plans a ten day honeymoon eastward. Donnelly, once kidnapped for ransom in 1921, was represented by LEP SEARCH and the marriage follows years of public attention. Reed's prior marriage to Laura Almstead Reed ended with her death in 1992.
Chicago reports a boy eight year old Frank McGovern believed to have internal injuries after being struck by a car driven by Furle Wynekoop, linked to the Rheta Gardner Wynekoop case. Parents opted not to press charges. physicians say the child is not seriously injured.
Havana dispatch reports Dr. Antonio Gubert, secretary of the interior and author of a leftist program, demanded the resignation of five rightist cabinet members.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation bought gold in October totaling 2 128 743 88 dollars, according to a monthly report filed with the Clerk of the House in Washington D C.
Officials say Charley My ees, missing air mail flyer, was forced down near Savannah Georgia and reported okay. In Switzerland, Marecd Pliet-Galaz, former vice president, elected president by a grand vote.
Secretary Ickes blacklists Richrs Bonnell Jr a former Chicago salesman for an engineering firm after an inquiry by the PWA Investigation division found he offered services for a 10 percent commission for a plan to build a swimming pool with public works funds. The matter concerns public works management and integrity.
Washington hearing on liquor taxation heard Democrat O Connor accuse federal and state regulation of widening graft risk in the post prohibition era. Harvey Smith blamed a whiskey trust for barrel shortages and proposed a $5 a gallon tax while Buck urged higher duties on foreign wines. French wine spokesmen warned U S imports may be short but expected to rise as talks continue.
Fragmented want ad text lists monthly and weekly rates for rooms and spaces in various locations. It includes dollar figures, address snippets, and vague references to contact points and publication details for placement.
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