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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1936

Page

2

Private Jol Le Roberts Escapes Guard During Robbery Stint

In a military jailer story, Private Jol Le Roberts, 10, of Rose Sem Houston Ins fect Lie power of the mittery police Rav each time it was Miltary Policeman Rankin Mayne who buy him custody. Under a sentence of five years for robbery, Roberts and Private H. Te. Laith overpowered a guard and escaped Monday.

Jol le Roberts Rose Sem Houston Mittery Police Rankin Mayne Roberts H. Te. Laith

Military police arrest trio in Brackenridge yard holdup case

Mayne led pursuit of two escapees after they fled a Brackenridge yard. He spotted them near Hinahaln railroad, halted their escape, and escorted the two back to Fort Houston guardhouse. Mayne served at Fort Sill and Randolph before joining Houston police, with prior patrol duty noted. Homolu County reports speed limit lowered to 45 mph.

Mayne Jim Brackenridge Yard Esc Hinalang Roberts Smith Bya Fort Bam Houston Masnie Diva Praza

Victim of Stabbing Injures Several in City

Victims include V C Fernanden of 1435 LaMar sheet treated at hospital after a stabbing on Satada street. B Green of Wednesday hospital visit for injuries from a beating near his home on Tuesday night. Joe Gomes, 24, of 1701 Chihuahua street treated for injuries from an assault by an unidentified assailant near his home. Bomber Crash At Mitchel Field A Martin bomber crash lands about a mile from Mitchel field injuring three crew members, Lieut. Glenn Thompson piloting at 100 feet when both motors failed, plus Cp. 1 Moore and Pyt Donald Lowney.

V. C. Fernanden la- Mar B. Green Hospital Satada Street Joe Gomes Chihuahua Street Howe New York Mitchel Field Lieut Gienn Thompson Moore Pyt Donald Lowney

Impeachment Fight Near as Gomez Backed by Congress

In Havana a storm over President Gomez intensifies as seven months into his term, with pro Gomez congressmen offering to resign while Gomez pleads for time to defend himself before the senate. The president seeks a personal appearance as senators consider his defense after charges of trying to stifle opposition to a veto on a $1.5 million sugar tax.

Havana Miguel Marleno Gomez Prisparte Todap Quba Badio Cremita Gomez Senate Court of Justice Offic Domingo Macias Buenos Aires inter-American Congress Canine Senate Pelthey Wiorlostt Juriotes Gomess

Austrian food cost cuts amid personal crisis reports

Vienna reports indicate government ordered price reductions on basic foods, aiming to curb rising distress linked to self harm. Measures target staples like sugar and coffee as economic pressures intensify across households, with scarce details on broader social impact.

Vienna Austrian Cabrnel Mik Colfer Germany Offielet

Exchange Firms On Banus Bandwagon

New York December 25 17 firms on the New York Stock Exchange joined the Christmas wage bonus bandwagon. About 670 member firms in the exchange largely agreed to pay wage increases of one to four weeks' wages as a year end bonus. Some smaller concerns reportedly plan similar payouts.

New York New York Stock Exchange

Minnesota Passes Unemployment Insurance Plan

In St Paul the Minnesota legislature early today passed an unemployment insurance bill to comply with federal Social Security law. Both houses approved, with conference committee urging contributions from employers and employees starting 1937. The measure now goes to the governor for signature.

SY Paul Minn Ecial Sassigl Hose Senate Newwa Hisimar

Cannon Used in Fight on Crows

Springfield dispatch reports a concerted crow control action using heavy artillery. An eight inch cannon opened offensive fire against two crow roosts, estimated 8000 birds killed or driven away, with crops sustaining serious damage this season and the field pieces loaded with food shot.

Springfield

Army Lodge Birthday Dinner Plans Final Arrangements

Army Joye Lodge No 1105 A FP and AM finalize plans for a birthday dinner at Banner Hall 1306 Grayson Street, set for January ay. I R Storey, chairman, says entertainment will include a variety act. In the past week lodge members held two Christmas parties for children and Santa distributed gifts to over 40 kids.

Army Lodge Han Beea Bannet Hall Grayson Street I. R. Storey Gitty Santa Claus

Veterans hear Roosevelt Christmas message to disabled men

Bernard W. Kearney, national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, relays a Roosevelt Christmas message to disabled veterans. The president expresses pride in their courage and hopes for health and happiness in the new year while sending best wishes for the holiday season. The transmission also notes other local items about River and a radio operator, with mixed regional references and partial personal anecdotes.

Gloversville Bernard W. Kearney National Veterans of Foreign Wars Roosevelt Wilfe

Yule Mail Soars to Pre Crash Peaks

Chicago based report notes postmen under heavy load as Christmas mail reaches peak levels prior to the crash era. Detroit post office records show receipts soaring to $12,967 on Monday, with nationwide greetings stream setting new marks despite nationwide mail losses.

Chicago Banta Claus Maby Peter Wiggle Detroit Capling

Christmas Eve and New Year Dances Advertised

Local listings promote a series of holiday events led by Hddie Bradford at Otel Adm Aerhey and Wood venues. Includes a Christmas Eve dance at Gibbs Hall with 25 cent ad covers, a Christmas dinner at La Tapata, and New Year’s Eve dance with free admission for gents and ladies at Gaxeld Hall.

Hddie Bradford Otel Adm Aerhey Ee Gaxeld Hall

Agreed Judgment Reached After Court Proceedings

The case of Afes Hathe May Shall Matthews et al versus Mrs Mattie Looney faced prolonged negotiations. Associate Justice Robert Lee Bobbitt outlined the complex parties and actions leading to an agreed judgment sought on November 22, 1932. After continued arguments a higher court affirmed the district court’s order in July 1985.

Court of Civil Appeals Wedarssit Afes Matthews Mattie Looney Robert Lee Bobbitt Nueres Coun Paul Court District Court Wenestlay

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