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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1936

Page

10

Bandit Beats Youth at San Antonio Gas Station

San Antonio police search for a sadistic bandit who pistol whipped an 18 year old attendant Wednesday night at Carles Ideal Service Station alias at 1602 Broadway after taking $2 from the cash register. The youth suffered deep gashes to head and throat and was treated at Robert B Green Hospital.

San Antonio Reoasway I. D. Petry Barclay Arenue Carle S Ideal Broadway Perry Kneufiper Jefb Robert B. Green Jworpfind

Huth's Books for Term Approved by County Court

The County Commissioners court approved the tax collector assessor Albert V Huth for a new term beginning January 1. Bonds of 50000 each were issued by the America Swe… company of New York. Theezes get 16. Leonard Latlari reported a robbery at Aztex filling stations 2201 Blanco, with $6 stolen.

Huth Albert V. Huth Commissioners’ Court Amerieee Swety Company New York City Theeves Leonard Latlari Blanco

Loot Returned for Christmas Gift in TucHon Arizona

In Tuchon Arizona on December 11 a man who took 977 dollars in posta certificates from librarian emeritus Inyelle Latvell of the University of Ayi vona returned them saying he did not want to spoil Christmas. Police say the certificates were non negotiable and the man kept 38 dollars worth of jewelry.

Tuchon Ariz A Orglar Posta Inyelle Latvell Univeristy Ayivona

McAllister elected San Antonio chamber president

W. W. McAllister was elected president of the San Antonio chamber of commerce on Thursday at a meeting Wednesday afternoon naming Albert Steves Jr. as first vice president P A Powell as second vice president and Walter O Sparks as treasurer McAllister succeeds Datus Prop er as president Maury Maverick will be honored at a chamber banquet at the Plaza hotel at 7 30 p m Thursday

W. W. McAllister San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Albert Steves Jr P. A. Powell Walter O. Sparks McAllister Datus Propler Bexar County Maury Maverick Plaza Hotel

Tokyo court to try 54 for alleged royal plot and bombardment

Dec. 17 Tokyo Fifty four self styled God sent army and navy men face trial for an alleged plot to massacre cabinet members by air bombardment and restore a traditional regime. The case, to be heard by Japan’s Supreme Court, marks a historic pivot away from lower court proceedings. The ministry of justice released a summary of the plot, describing aims to replace the government with a so called God sent group opposing western liberal ideas.

Tokio Supreme Court Lowar Cours Ministry of Justice Saburo Yamanuchi Mtropolitan Police Board Ministry of Justice I

Not Oil Bill Repeal Roked in Legislature

Sengtoy Joe Hill of Henderson Hit, chair of the oil investigating section, urges the next legislature to repeat the hot oil confiscation law and forfeit the charter of the Ta 48 Petroleum council. He also backs a two year ban on former assistant attorneys general practicing in state cases and placing proration case venues at the defendant’s residence, except in land cases, arguing that current courts are seen as honest only in Trayls County.

Backed by Chief Cummings Hoover raid praised

Attorney General Cummings dismissed New York officials critique of J Edgar Hoover and his agents in the Harey Brunette capture. He praised the raid as tough and effective, saying Hoover’s team did their job and captured a Dillinger type criminal. He noted no formal protests reached his department.

Washington Cummings New York City J. Edgar Hoover Harey Hoover Department Caimnings Bureau of Investigation Naatte John Dillinger New York

Comprehensive history trailer marks Paramount silver jubilee

A historical reel compresses 35 years of motion picture history from the first Fantine picture in America to the present, touted as the most comprehensive trailer of its kind for release with Paramount's silver jubilee in honor of Adolph Zikor.

America Paramount Adolph Zikor

Jaycee Scribe Resigns To Lead Holly Woods Junior Chamber

Sherman C Rumason executive secretary of the United States Junior chamber of commerce for three years resigns to become secretary manager of the Holly Woods California junior chamber as announced at national headquarters.

Natinal Jaycee Scribe St, Louis Shermen C. Rumason United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Holly Woods Calif

Two Killed in Downtown Hotel Shooting

In Dallas Tec 27 report an ex railroad foreman shot and killed his wife in a downtown hotel. Aescorted by a detective the man then killed himself. Their year old child witnessed the tragedy as three notes blamed domestic troubles and asked to be buried together. The child was taken to hospital for care.

Dallas Todiay George A. Burns Houston Burns Freman George A. Bunsen

Green Works On The Years Are So Long Studio Project

Howard 3 Greer a top writer producer has been retained by Paramount to polish The Years Are So Long Leg McCarey will produce and direct Beulah Bondi and Victor Moore head the cast in featured roles

Carole Lowbard Carole Lombard Is &Ilar Paramount Miss Lombard Fred Mackinray Mitchell Leisen Green Greer Holly Wabd Leg McCarey Beulah Bondi Victor ‘Moore

Four-Alarm Blaze Halts at Pier 46 Fire drains $750000 loss

Investigation today sought the cause of a spectacular four alarm fire that nearly destroyed Pier 46 the state terminal shipping shed in San Francisco. Fire boats and 16 stations fought the two hour blaze leaving the new concrete face and charred flooring as remnants. Four firemen were injured while flames swept the 900 foot long wooden structure.

Ban Francisco Pier 46 Fitz Lincoln

Father Brings Gifts Then Daughter Dies in Hit and Run

In Los Angeles a man returning home with Christmas gifts for his wife and two year old daughter Eleanor slowed his truck near his home when he Saw the body of a girl on the Warner Avenue sidewalk. The child was Eleanor, killed by a hit and run driver in a fatal incident near his residence.

Los Angeles Carl Gomez Eleanor Warner

Ship in Distress Near Guadeloupe Island

Coast Guard base in San Diego received word last night that the ship Jotin Cricket is aground and pounding on rocks near Guadeloupe Island about 200 miles south of San Diego.

San Diego Calif Coast Guard Guadelupe Island

Groucho Marks Real Name Mystery Noted

The text claims Groucho Marks real name is dus Hus and that the nickname arose from his youth when he played grouchy old men. It reflects a misattribution about the comedian based on early stage roles.

Groucho Mark Dus Hus

Joan Crawford Designs Rock Rugs and Afghans Expert Seamstress

Joan Crawford relaxes by crafting rock rugs and afghans, showcasing her expertise in sewing. She is known for designing and making her own clothes, reflecting her hands on approach to fashion and home crafts.

Joan Crawford

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