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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1934

Page

13

Vision spending and canal talk in early New Deal debate

A fragmented opinion piece discusses Ickes advocacy for a 105 billion dollar, 20 year public works program and argues the plan could lift wages. It contrasts U S policy with Mussolini and Japan, laments a Panama canal alternative, and notes ERA recovery signals while Roosevelt hosts a beer friendly White House party. A Dallas youth, Robert G. Wry, 20, dies when a truck runs over him near here while he slept by the road.

Features Syndicate, Inc. International Copyeiaii Ceaveyed Tekes Resources Board Ickes Sam J. H. Ecker United States Hinviston Eiji Amau Japan Foreign Office Nicaragua Panama Canal Aman Europe Arvin Lipland South America Ameria Gai Dapan Manchukuo Dapan J Aimerican Atnons, Sexay Robert G. Wry Dallas

Europas Liner Heads To Aid Stranded Freighter In North Atlantic

In heavy North Atlantic seas Europa rushes to assist the Nor-wegian freighter Sisto after its bridge and lifeboats were wrecked. Mobiloil oil-tanked attempts to stabilize the scene while President Harding relays the distress. A second storm in the vicinity capsized a Japanese freighter crew injuries and fatalities reported.

New York Europa Sisto Mobiloil Freleiter Azores Duticuily Quanticmpt President Harding Sista Jong Sane North Atlantic Victoria Mat Usworth Jean Jadot Poats Jadot Beyong

Furnished apartments and rooms for rent with rates

Classified ad lines list furnished apartments and rooms for rent with weekly and monthly rates at various addresses. Includes mentions of dining rooms, boarding options, housekeeping rooms, and specific phone or contact cues. Also advertises extra money opportunities and newspaper circulation details.

San Antonio Broniwas

New Mode Badly Timed By Bandit in City Street

A well-dressed man with a knife robs Ella McClain at a bus stop on Nelwatha Street, taking 225 dollars from her purse before returning the bag and giving a dime. The incident occurred near Wallers and Gomme streets on a Tuesday morning.

Ella McClain Nelwatha Street Wallers Mexi Wan

US Couple Waits Action on Charge of Spies

Paris reports a U S couple and 22 Europeans, including Mr and MrsRobert Garden Switz of East Orange New Jersey, jailed for four years on charges of spying for Russia and peddling France military secrets awaiting fate as district attorney weighs recommended actions based on confessions.

Paris Roge France Aglion Robert Garden Switz East Orange N. J

North wind to push temperatures to forty in coming days

A strong norther from the northwest is forecast to lower readings to about 40 degrees with cooler, unsettled weather. Rain clouds are expected to clear by Tuesday morning, bringing continued murkiness through midweek as forecaster J H Jarboe notes prospects for East and Worth.

U. S JH. Jarboe East Worth Voss

Woman's yawning attacks subside at Sterling hospital

Mrs Grace McKee, 27, a farmhand's wife, had suffered yawning spasms for 192 hours. Physicians at Sterling Public Hospital reported the periodic yawning had weakened and ceased after a restful night. Dr He l Pettit, attending physician, said the malady appeared under control as the episode ended at 4 p.m. yesterday.

Sterling Grace McKee He 1. Pettit Phsician Me~ Kee Sterling Public Hospital

Full Pardon Given One Bexar Convict

Governor Miriam A Ferguson granted one full pardon to Coleman Ann Strong, convicted in Bexar and Nueces counties in December 1942 for theft over fifty dollars burglary and automobile theft and sentenced to five years in prison.

Austio. Wec AMN Minam A. Ferguson Texas Song Coleman Ann Strong Bexar Nuecea

Thieves Take Clock Shoes and Typewriter

Police report theft from Romy Clath company window on East Houston Street. A typewriter and an IV table clock were taken. Instructors at Grant Elementary School reported the burglary near San Jacinto and Morales streets.

Romby Clath Houston Street Grant Trematary School San Jacinto and Morales Streets

County Bill 0 Repairs Rejected By Court Auditor

County Auditor Edgar G. Garvey rejected bills totaling 9200.73 for repairs on two county tractors, calling the orders illegal and stating no bids were advertised as required. Assistant District Attorney James Young Jr. supported the objection, noting expenditures were incurred without proper bidding and that apparent bids were fictitious. Young urged the court to withhold payment and seek higher court guidance.

Ue Commissioners' Court Tewis-Patten Fox Edgar G. Gurvey Assistane James Young Jr Young Thomas Abbot Jr Albert Maverick Jr Garvey Iegal Aly Beled Bexar County

Flagrat swindle defendants fined in federal case

In federal district court Judge Fr. J. McMillan sentenced promoters Lamar S. Boling E A Trapshooter Reilly and H Rowe Mo 24 to prison terms and heavy fines for mail fraud and conspiracy in a Texas based mining scheme. Reilly sobbed as he received six years and an $11,000 penalty with the others getting six years and similar fines. Morris was jailed for a year and a day with a $1000 fine. The judge called the actions a flagrant swindle aimed at stockholders and stated the punishment protects the public. The defense noted Reilly’s wealth and family obligations amid appeals for clemency.

Reilly Gold Mining Company FR. J. McMillan Federal District Court Lamar S. Boling San Antonio E. A Reilly el Reno Okla H. Rowe Mo McSfillan Morris McMian Egbert Schwepre McMilan

AUDSTAN PROBE THREAT PACT DETAILED SENT TO SOLON

London reports an Evening Star story detailing a military pact between Soviet Russia and France aimed at countering Japan and Germany. Washington notes an investigation into threatening letters received by Representative Foulkes regarding President Roosevelt and his own safety.

Audstan Solon London Dee, W Russia France Evening Star the Star Dapan Germany Washington Foulkes Nemtocrat Michigan Roosevelt

Linz reports Hitler wounded in Berlin shooting

The Linzer Volksblatt claims Reichsführer Hitler was wounded by a shot fired at him in Berlin as he rode past in a car. A girl, said to be daughter of a Silesian Nazi leader, allegedly fired the shot. guards killed the girl and her taxi driver amid conflicting reports. Officials dismissed the hackneyed tale as ridiculous.

Linz Awelrin Igswepl Linzer Volksblal Suchal Reichsfuhrer Hiller Rex Volver Sied i Berlin Brucekner Naz Party Hilter Reichsfwehrer Acolf Hitler

Quintuplets welcome Dr Dafoe back in joyful visit

Dr Allan R Dafoe returns from a trip to the United States to see the quintuplets. He comments on the babies recognizing him and their smiles. The infants appeared to gain weight or hold their own during the visit, reflecting a positive moment for the family.

Dr. Dafoe Callander Allan R. Dafoe United States Sue

Clemency Appeals Urge Saving Mrs Ethel Lille Major

In London a wide spread appeal persists for clemency to save Mrs Ethel Lille Major, 42, from execution tomorrow. She would be the first woman hanged in eight years, as supporters press for mercy amid grim postwar crime fears.

London Ethel Lille Major

Weather Forecast for Sai AMLONI9 and Vicinity

Partly cloudy and cooler Tuesday night and Wednesday with lower temperatures. Tuesday low around 40s, Wednesday high near 52. Winds moderate to fresh northwesterly on the coast. East Texas and West Texas sections show cloudy to clear progression with colder air. Weather noted to continue on Page 2.

Sai East Texas West Texas

Welburn to appeal seven year perjury sentence

William D Welburn Jr a young preacher was found guilty of perjury by a Nining Fourth District court jury after 15 hours of deliberation and sentenced to seven years in the state prison. His father Rev William D Welburn Sr cried out he is innocent as supporters formed a defense fund. Welburn indicated he would appeal the verdict and leave with the sheriff. The case followed divorce proceedings with Mrs Wineta Long Welburn claiming the child’s paternity.

Wiliam G. Wetbweng Bexar County Hiern William Brummond Welburn Wineta Long Welbnen Ningly-fourth District Sailor Welburn Meo Lie Child Welaven Wellnier Welmicn Ferguson Raeber Case William DB Welburn Vdr State Penitentiary Eulion William D. Welburn C. Chieley Wight Johnie Lawson W. G C. Welch Government Hill Share Church of Christian, Fellovenio Skechit A. F. Mitchell

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