01 Feb 1935
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1935
Page
1
The piece surveys rapid plans for a U S air fleet of about four thousand planes to assert national leadership in aviation amid global tensions. It notes inflation risks from government money, calls for restoring revenue investigators, and critiques policy failures while contrasting Japan and Soviet actions and a chaotic domestic relief and political scene.
A violent episode surrounds Senator Huey P. Long in Baton Rouge as his bodyguards assault Associated Press photographer Leon Trice and destroy his camera. Long arrives under armed guard amid martial law while Ernest Bourgeois of the Square Deal Association warns of civil war risk and federal intervention.
The Weather Bureau predicts only minor temperature shifts tonight as light winds prevail. Lows near 48 degrees at dawn with highs in the upper fifties to mid sixty range, partly cloudy skies forecast. Frigid northerly air arriving Friday will push temperatures slightly cooler across East and West Texas.
A police officer called a bandit priority shooter received a citation Friday from the Fire and Police Civil Services board for shooting down Joe Lawrence and attempting ban dit last Saturday. This marks the third citation issued since the board's creation. Other officers cited were Manuel Valdez in 1931 and Frank Vogler in 1932.
Gail B Goodloe superintendent of the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway died in a local hospital after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
George West dispatch reports the murder trial of Charles Clark for killing Homer and Virgil Dobbs ended in a mistrial when defense counsel could not attend due to illness. The prior January 1 session also ended in mistrial after the district attorney interrupted proceedings.
London reports indicating convergence on German arms equality and evangelical security as Anglo-French ministerial talks near a conclusion. The British foreign office offered no comment while hints floated of an official statement tomorrow on easing European tension and possible France and Britain steps. Nevill and French leaders were said to plan stabilization discussions at a weekend conference.
The 721 foot Boulder Dam began filling a new reservoir after a 3 million pound gate sank into the Colorado river waters. Engineers predicted the lake would reach 300 feet and extend some 60 miles, with the river finally filling the reservoir over three years.
In Chicago, Feb. 86 year old Mrs. Ata Sehmitt died after a teller shot during a bakery robbery. An elderly woman screamed as bandits ordered her to lie down, prompting a fatal shot. Bandits escaped with a small sum.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is said to be weighing the closure of one stock exchange if the Supreme Court rules in the Fuld case Geerston during market hours. No decision yet, but action could come Monday if the couch hands defend its ruling.
PCS Haigary reports 625 miners emerged from underground after five hours, declaring readiness to negotiate with mine owners. 40 Socialist miners released. 73 had previously come above ground. Mine owners expected to grant a 10 percent wage increase.
Washington postmaster general Farley should punch a time clock Rep Culkin of New York told the House today Walter of New York defended Farley’s 900 dollar yearly expense for a news ticker and argued the ticker should be removed. Tabor charged Farley drafted a 20000 dollar secret fund for mail robbery rewards after OMB refused it as a regular expenditure.
New York February 1 Henry P. D. Fisher, Republican National Committee chairman, denounces the administration's 4.86 billion relief bill as aiding Roosevelt and influencing the 1936 election. He calls it the most astounding legislation and warns it expands congressional powers, accusing the president of using public funds to sway voters.
Washington February 1 United States Attorney General Cummings urged Congress to pass a three point plan to curb crime by disarming criminals. The proposal demands registration of all pistols and revolvers before interstate transport plus a tax on manufacturers and dealers and a $1 transfer tax on each firearm.
A baby boy weighing seven pounds four ounces was born today to Dolores Delaney in Philadelphia. Alvin Karpis, public enemy number one, fled after machine gunning his way from an Atlantic City hotel on January 17, and the Delaney girl’s birth follows the seashore shootings tied to Karpis and his companion Harry Campbell escaping police.
Major Charles A. Shepard and Grace Brandon test on costs and trip itineraries to Niagara Falls in federal court. Brandon, key government witness, testified amid read readings of letters and a $16 check for a skate purchase. She identified a Dear Sweet heart letter from Shepard and other papers amid a faltering city-name reading by the prosecutor. Continued on Page 3, Col 2.
Cloudy conditions expected across San Antonio Friday and Saturday with light to moderate north winds. Friday night will see the lowest temperatures, around 40s, and Saturday highs near 66. Thursday high around 63 with Friday low around 28 to 30. Partly cloudy to overcast in much of the region with possible rainfall in the southwest and west portions Friday night and Saturday. North winds along the coast, colder in the northern and eastern areas Friday night and Saturday. West Texas and the eastern counties forecast generally fair Friday night and Saturday, with colder spells in the north and east. Additional details on page 2.
Federal forces killed a rebel group of 22 led by Pedro Moreno in Pieila shore action near Mexico City. Thirteen suspects remain jailed on sedition charges amid claims they aided a plot to establish Vasconcelos as president.
In Flemington New Jersey February 1932 the first defense expert challenged the consensus of eight state experts on who wrote the ransom note in the Lindbergh kidnapping. John M Trendley testified that the nursery note was likely written by a left handed man attempting disguise. The court heard claims that Osborn’s cited samples were manipulated and incomplete. The session drew a packed courtroom as Hauptmann and guards waited.
OCR snippet lists prices per week and month for various addresses such as 1577 Wilow, 216 Madison, 228 San Pedro, and 155 Compton with hints of real estate or listings. Mentions consulting services and an audience event at Fifth street, plus a numeric total of 54 009 airtutation and references to Dongitson and Neville.
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