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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1934

Page

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Soviet Russia Reflections In A Winter City Scene

The piece weaves memories of four years past with a mood of foreign presence in a city square. Russians and a Red Army officer figure amid bustling bars, a subway crowd, and a beggar child seeking money. Critics debate Soviet progress as beggars still beg for American currency.

Soviet Russia Enguys Bcandhozgian Legation Vere Teatealy Fintel Soviet Union Dante Valuta Russia

Cluts to the baffling shooting of Mrs Grouman in Bastrop

Der 3k e) s report from Bastrop Texas details the shooting of Mrs A C Grouman wife of a county commissioner in her living room Saturday night. She was struck in the face forehea d and died, with doctors expecting recovery then changes. The killer cut telephone wires then fired a shotgun blast through a widow glass, and the husband recalls no clear motive or enemies. Texas Rangers joined Sheriff Cartwright in a fruitless search for the prisoner, as Grohman described the attempted crime and his wounded wife’s condition.

Bastrop Texas A C.grouman Basttro County Grohman Texas Rangers Pratik |Hamer B.A. Gaul B.D. Cartwright Quneun Grotiman

Weather for Tallest Perm manu al Ve ig and Lea uly Work

Fragmentary OCR text mentions tale of weather and classification. No clear events, names, or places to summarize into a full item.

Plotters exiled to Solovki Island under Soviet eye

London dispatch says Gregory Zinovieff and Leo Kamenets, once prominent in Communist circles, are en route to Solovki Island in the White Sea for alleged plot against the government. They are shackled before travel, with Zinovieff permitted a bundle of books as a concession. The exile is described as a near death sentence due to extreme cold and Zinovieff’s health. A Warsaw report cites a Moscow-Leningrad surge of political crises tied to Sergei Kirov’s assassination, with fourteen men executed for Htralf’s murder, lifting total executions to eleven. Pravda hints at continued repression of enemies.

London Um —the Daily Express Wartay Gregory Zinoviel Leo Kamenets Russa Archv “Bests Island Solovetski Astarid White Sea Zinovieff Warsaw Moscow Leningrad Russia Sergei Kiroff Htralf Pravda Prefieks Hls

Tinkham Seeks Cut of Soviet Recognition

Representative Tinkham of Massachusetts urged Congress to withdraw U S recognition of the Soviet Union. He described the regime as homicidal terrorists, promoting atheism and world revolution, and warned withdrawal would stop American credit aiding their warlike aims in the Far East. He cited a tour through Russia last summer and called for a formal reclusion to embody his demand.

Washington Russia Tynkham Republican Massachusetts United States Tinktan Congress Union of Soviet Socialist Republics U. S Far East

Segregation of Leper Children Urged at Birth

PITTSBURGH December 31 A scientist urged segregating all children born to known fever cases immediately after birth as the best method to fight leprosy. Dr Frederick P Gay of Columbia University spoke before the American Association for the Advancement of Science calling the plan the first important pathway toward wiping out the disease.

Pittsburgh Frederick P. Gay College of Physiciste and Surgeons Columbia University American Association For the Advancement of Science

Revolt and Martial Law Reported in Albania

Report from Corfu says a revolt in Albania has caused many deaths and King Zog has set martial law. Daily battles are reported. rebels deny reports and claim their leader, a former aide to the king, has been arrested.

Corfu Albania Zeg L Tader Sing

Rail workers face payroll rise as pay cuts partly restored

Cleveland dispatch reports over 1,000,000 railroad employees gain a payroll increase totaling about 4.28 million dollars monthly starting soon. The second quarter of the February 1932 pay cut is restored, with full restoration planned by April 1, 1935. Brotherhoods seek a six hour day at current wages and urge passage of the future creep bill to raise crew size.

Cleveland United States Memier 21 Suit and Brotherhoods Brotherhood Ofplayes Locy Congress

Fort Bliss Colonel Defends Custer After Criticism

Fort Bliss Colonel Joseph Baer, head of the Seventh Cavalry, defends George Custer amid criticism of his legacy. Baer praises Custer's leadership and fighting spirit, recalling his early ascent and famed moments at the Little Bighorn.

Fort Bliss Custer EL Paso Des George Custer Seventh Cavalry Regiment Iastaight Joseph Baer Seventh Port Bliss Yast Litee Big Horn Baer Guster Sheriden

Ten Lions and Tigers in Derailed Train Car

A derailed train near New Orleans struck a bagge car carrying ten lions and tigers. The incident injured several clerks and alarmed the crew. The cage master secured the animals after the car door was opened, preventing further danger.

Baggare Cwicago New Orleans

Claudia Dell Desert Honeymoon With Edwin Stilton

Claudia Dell, the actress, began a desert honeymoon with Edwin Stilton after a quiet marriage in Los Angeles. The ceremony occurred in the chambers of Superior Judge Fletcher Bowron.

Hollywood Claudia Nell Edwin Stilton Los Angeles Fletcher Bowron

Ford's New Year Message Urges Common Sense for Nation

Detroit dispatch reports Henry Ford, via his common sense themed New Year address, urging Americans to rely on initiative rather than stock market fictions or government intervention. W J Cameron distributes the message noting the past five years of economic missteps and calling for a return to practical American prudence and self-reliance.

Detroit W. J. Cameron Henry Ford America Cameron

Hauptmann evidence centers on expense books in ransom case

In a New Jersey hearing, prosecutors disclosed Hauptmann’s expense ledgers showing exact small purchases as part of their effort to link the $60,000 Lindbergh ransom to his income. A defense witness was planned to testify about a cabinet containing money, and Betty Gow is expected to testify about the baby’s death near the Lindbergh site.

Flemington N. Js Richard Hdupmand Hauptmann Hauptmann Bronx Howe. 7 ‘the State Also Expects Betty Gow Hauptann Witeness Hauptmanns Hiauptmann

Explosion Fatal to 3 in Municipal Building Probed

SEMINOLE Okla Dec 31 An ongoing probe into the Seminole municipal building explosion that killed three persons and injured two others began today The dead are Frank Halfman and Mrs Margaret Halfman of Seminole and John Dunn of Wewoka The injured include John Dunn and Miss Nel Sakach aged 49 Their right leg was injured All were members of the Calvert Study Club a Catholic organization and were decorating the basement for a New Year dance The fire chief suggested the blast may have been caused by escaping gas

Seminole Okla Frank Halfman Margaret Halfman Bikwile John Dunn Wewoka Nel Sakach Cal Hluh

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