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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1936

Page

13

Gas Rate Ruling In Low Bier Case Upheld

The Texas Supreme Court refused a motion to restore a review in the Lowe Bier gas rate dispute. It overruled a bid for rehearing in the United Gas Public Service case, upholding the railroad commission order reducing rates from 40 to 39 cents per 1000 cubic feet. The decision leaves ongoing federal challenges intact and maintains state policy on intrastate gas pricing.

Austin Pthe Supreme Cot Lowe Bier Gas Company Beneals The Railroad Supreme Court United Gas Public Service Corporation Commission Supreme ‘Court Lone ‘Slay Company Texas Interstate United Gas Company

Goetz Appointed Hot Oil Inspector for Rail Road Commission

Goetz, longtime Oil Sens League precinct manager and chief investigator for Sharltl Alert W. West Jr., was named a hot oil inspector for the railroad commission. He announced the appointment Wednesday and said the role involves political implications, with Kilgore and Hidd named in connection to the assignment.

Goetz Sharltl Alert

Trousers Cash Keys Thief Loot Reported Theft

Theft from the home of Symon Bender at 1010 Aganier avenue included trousers $19 and keys. Police were alerted Wednesday by H Voss of 435 West Woodlawn avenue and Sam Levin of 521 South street regarding the loss of clothing and 108 cartons of cigarettes and $4.

Symon Bender Aganier Avenue H. Voss Woodlawn Avenue Gieft Sam Levin South Street

Man Slugged and Robbed Near Home

Augustine Tharra of 484 Layara Elseet reported to police Wednesday he was slugged near his home and robbed of $2 by an assailant identified only as B han gresr. authorities urged residents to provide any further details.

Augustine Tharra Layara Elseet Han Gresr

Hungarian War Leader Dies At 89 In Hungary

Frederick, commander in chief of the Austro Hungarian army in the World War, died at his estate in Attengare Hungary. The dispatch from Budapest reports he was 89.

Frerlin Arettduke Frederick Diet Attengare Hungary Budapest

Zioncheck Widow Seeks Probate Challenge To Earlier Will

Zioncheck widow Mrs. Zioncheck steps into court asking probate of a prior will contest aimed at securing most of congressman’s estate. She contends the late mother in law was mentally ill when the earlier will was made and seeks to overturn it, marking the third court appearance for possession of about seven thousand dollars in the estate.

Zioncheck Marion Zioncheck Ann Nadeau Cate Otter

Traffic Judge Is Fined in Own Court GALESBURG

Justice Norton P. Rider fined Mizell $1 after a policeman tagged his car for a parking violation in Galesburg. The incident occurred in the judge’s own courtroom as part of a series of defendants before him.

Galesburg Paustice Norton P. Rider Justice Rider Mizell

Pope Pius IX In Vatican Sees Deterioration Yet Improves

Vatican reports say Pope Pius IX showed some improvement after a night of rest but remained gravely ill. Sedatives helped ease swelling in his legs while doctors monitored his pulse and treated a tooth infection to prevent septic poisoning.

Vatigan City Pius Vatican St. Peter's Great Hell Amanti Milani Iulio Cesare Vzanini Milani

Weather forecast notes cooler turning windy Wednesday

Weatherman J Bylars predicts a sharp cool down across the state with morning temperatures around 40 degrees and a low near 38 by Thursday afternoon NW winds and cloudy skies expected Wednesday into Thursday Highs Tuesday around 72, Wednesday near 63, with some areas dipping to 36 degrees.

Sea Ane U.S J. Bylars Jarbee

Transocean Phone Fails to Win Girl

New York report says six weeks of transatlantic telephonic efforts by George Kamen, Mickey Mouse executive, failed to woo Lenore Prince, a 34 year old New York department store buyer, who sent Kamet a cable from her home town declaring the end of a long-distance courtship. The couple’s names, ages, and locations appear in the dispatch, confirming the breakup after a prolonged long-distance gesture.

New York Doraux Transatlantic Telephone and George Kamen Mickey Mouse Great Britain Prince Ouyer Kamet Myer

Officers Seek Bexar Cow Theft Suspect

Deputies pursued a man who stole a cow owned by Tom Littleton and butchered it after trapping the animal. A toy-like device similar to ones used by Indians helped trap the cow and transport meat in a truck, according to Deputy Charles Itatson.

Tom Littleton von Omy Gairyman Charles Itatson Matson

City Hall Closes for New Year Day Holiday

City offices in City Hall will be closed Friday for New Year’s Day per Mayor Quin. The closure affects all departments as the city observes the holiday.

City Hall K, Quin

Goering Falls Down Stairs at Wedding in Berlin

In Berlin on an apparent wedding day mishap General Hermann Goering slipped on a staircase. He fell near the municipal registrar's office while attending the marriage of a relative, causing minor bruises and soiled attire. The incident prompted quick action to address the clothing damage.

Berlin MSI Hermann Wilhelm Goering Sta Ggering

Ransom Seekers Grapple With Mattson Kidnapping Case

Dec 71 Lt Col Gis Bl App2man details a possible intermediary in the Mattson kidnapping. Police, journalists report a masked man holding the boy Charles Mattson, with $28,000 ready as negotiations proceed. Dr WW Mattson’s home remains dark and quiet, two department of justice agents near the door. Family members plead for safe return as the ransom window closes.

Tacoma Chares Mattson Tavoma. Wash WW. Mattson Homie Charles Mattson Mattson B.S. T Department, of Justice Patie Mey Mothe Charles Wieteher Charles Seattle ‘Times Mattzens Mable Ann

Hearst urges youth to seize liberty through work and study

Washington message from William Randolph Hearst told Hearst newspaper carrier boys that liberty and opportunity demand effort. He cites successful former newsboys, urges mental as well as physical work, education, and self-improvement to avoid idleness or crime, noting Lincoln’s ascent. Continued on Page 4.

Washington, D. C William Randolph Hearst Hearst Washington Adam and Lincoln

North Texas Braces for Cold Wave Dip to Single Digits

United States weather area observers forecast temperatures of 16 to 24 degrees in the Texas Panhandle tonight and considerably colder conditions across North Texas. The chill was expected to spread into South Texas by Thursday, though meteorologists said the cold snap would be short in duration.

Dallas United States Texas Panhandle Texas South Texas de. J.D. Cline

High Court Rules Bank Night Lottery Plan Violates State Policy

The court held that the bank night scheme by Griffith Amusement Co. violated the state constitution and lottery laws. It found the ordinance invalid for undercharging penalties and framed admission as a device to grant a chance at prize money. The decision hinges on evading lottery statutes while profiting from mass psychology and ticketless admission.

Austin Nec INSI Supreme Court Evik Ehfores Agaiyet Griffith Amusement Company Griffith Amusement.company Cureton Ja Pratt

Weather sketch for Texas region amid chilly fronts

The forecast notes partly cloudy, notably colder conditions across North and West Texas. Overnight lows near 40s well inland, 18 to 40s along the northwest, with Wednesday night freezing in northwest. Thursday looks fair but colder in south and east portions with fresh north and northeast winds offshore. Tuesday highs around 79, Wednesday morning around 83, Wednesday peak near 68 across East Texas.

San Antono Weinjty East Texas Parghan West Texas

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