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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1939

Page

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Solon Attacks ODaniels Death Reprieve Stance

Austin reports Representative John Winfree of Houston condemned Governor W Lee ODaniels reprieve for a Black man Williams sentenced to death, calling the statement heinous. Winfree argued the governor cannot delay or alter the punishment beyond constitutional limits.

Austin John Winfree Houston Corm Mitten House of Representatives W. Lee O'Daniel Megro Sentengerd Winfree Daniel Williams Winzell Williams Geoth Alzo Tain Frank Bela

Condemned Man Wins Temporary Reprieve at Prison

In Buntsville, Winzell Whitrams, condemned for a murder, received a 30 day reprieve from Governor Oxniel. The inmate, described as a model prisoner, said the extra time would help prepare for death and meet his God. The prison chaplain confirmed the reprieve and Whitrams expressed gratitude despite earlier guilt.

Buntsville Winzell Whitrams Manitsville Wold O'Oxniel Ant Willing Williams Oman Daniel

Weather outlook shows clouds and chilly near San Antonio

A shaky forecast expects cloudy and somewhat cold conditions with possible rain in San Antonio Thursday night into Friday. Forecaster J Henry Jabhez notes a frigid northern influence but clouds may limit sun. Temperatures vary, with near 42 degrees expected and Friday highs around 45.

San Antonio J. Henry Jabhez Iva Mise Mexico Jurboe Yexas

Bill Abolishing Tax Office Passes In Texas

Austin reports the senate completed passage of a bill to abolish the tax commissioner office, voting 26 to 3 in favor. The measure awaits governor W. Taft Daniel to sign, with elimination effective immediately upon signing and clerical formalities yet to be completed.

Austin Stncce Caday W. Tae oDaniel

Pacific Coast Warned of Gale Strengthening

Gale warnings were hoisted along the Pacific coast including California as storms intensify. Weather officials predict heavy seas and strong winds threatening ships and coastal areas. The report notes warnings extended to nearby states with potential travel and safety impacts as conditions worsen.

Pacific Coast San Francisco Ganedian Srtifornia

Texas first quadruplets born to Badgett family

Proud father W P Badgett and wife Maia welcomed Texas first quadruplets, four girls named Joyce Jeannette Joan and Geraldine. Weighs listed: Joyce 3 pounds 13 ounces Jeannette 3 pounds 24 ounces Joan 5 pounds 14 ounces Geraldine 5 pounds 12 ounces. Doctors reported all healthy after blood transfusions. mother also doing well.

Galveston Feb Papa Texas Papa Badpeth Joyce Jeannette Joan Geraldine Maia Badgett Weigiin Joyce Felelin Papa Poagett

Questionnaire to Congress on PEACE or WAR

Washington correspondent George Brown surveys U S congressional views on foreign wars arming for defense or aggression alliances with warlike nations and the role of Congress versus the president in declaring war. He asks whether neutrality policies like starving economies prevent war and examines democracy, imperialism, communism and fascism as global factors shaping U S policy.

Washington Frh Roosevelt Taylor Colorado Representative Snyder Pennsylvania Tyre War Department Bolan Taylor Snyder House Senate France United States Pittman Congress Russia England Europe Asia America

Indictments Filed Against Dietzmann and Mann by Jury

A grand jury indicted Alfred Dietzmann and Wank H. Bushick on multiple counts involving bribery and perjury. Dietzmann allegedly received a bribe of 200 dollars, while Bushick, former city tax commissioner, faced three counts for accepting payments to influence subpoenas. The panel adjourned after presenting testimony, with prosecutors noting discrepancies in bribe sums and Mann expected to plead later.

B. Richard Bana Alfred Th Soony Bietzmann Tre Hha H. Bushick Mann Alfred Dietzmann ETA Tietamann Wank H. Bushick Sy Stansley Frank Belorg Man Wlebe Rennin Iin I Mink W. W. McGroey Levey Jeffers Dletuninn Jeffers Melumann Sian Antonio Bushick Jr Monit California Moye Busbiekar Pailly Serge Vo Yeaysity Corinth Jane Mann R Ginad J. A. Gregeor Pat Viola Paul Jones Aneast

Borah's Condition Reported Unchanged

Idaho's 63 year old Senator William E Borah, dean of congress, remained unchanged after a severe grippe attack. Physicians take precautions against pneumonia as Vice President Garner, recovering from illness, was seen improving and planned to attend to affairs at the capital.

Tarhinulun Idaho Congress Wil Ham F. Borah Gar~ Fer Bee Witich

WPA Client Plans to Seek Citizenship

Dallas February 2Mexican man Lorenq Silva has decided to apply for U S citizenship after six years away from government relief roles He told Immigration Inspector Car yell Paul he was born in 1839 and has been on WPA rolls since then indicating relief status and time abroad posing as a citizen request

WPA Dallas

New Army Bomber Ready for Flight

The four motored Boeing bomber, grounded over 24 hours by cold weather, is expected to depart for Army tests in Dayton, Ohio from MarcAI Field California. The aircraft arrived Tuesday night from Seattle and features special superchargers for altitude flight.

Marcii Field Calif Dayton Ohio Seattle Fligtt

General Almazan Seeks Mexican Presidency

Gen. Andrea Almazan Orta, a noted Mexican military figure, announced he will run for president to succeed President Cardenas. He pledged to resign as military commander of Nuevo Leon before the party convention in May, signaling a sharp political move by the Revolutionary Reconstruction party.

Mexico INS Dgan Andrea Alonvan Ming Pres Dent Larrie Cardennn Republic Almazan Revolutionary Iasuetta Donared Nuevo Leon United State Joseph Dallala State Department Washington Wyo Wan Almagan

France and Britain on cash basis in trade plans

France and Britain plan to pay in cash for purchases in the United States, officials say. Both nations have sufficient credits here and will not require gold transfers. The payments relate to routine exchange accounts kept by the two governments in several New York banks. Pedley fined $5 for misdemeanor alcohol charge. probation for months.

Wasitington Fes Great Britain France Payley United States Officinia Bath New York

Price fixing backed by Wheeler in Senate hearing

Senator Wheeler urged government action to fix farm prices during a senate agriculture committee hearing. He argued such measures would stabilize farming and prevent farmers from becoming peasants under wartime or economic strain. Administration leaders doubted any substitute farm program would pass this session.

Senatey Agricultus Wheeler

Relief Bill Report Adopted by House

A relief bill report was adopted by the House in a conference on the emergency resolution. The bill, valued at 725 million dollars, advanced after the conference report was approved, with only one remaining issue unresolved regarding pay differentials between sections of the country.

House

Convict Executed Quietly at Ohio Penitentiary

John W. Cline a 24 year old inmate from West Elkton Ohio was electrocuted at Ohio State Penitentiary in a silent execution. He walked to the chair with his hands in his pockets after being found guilty in the gunfinding case tied to Patrolman Laibach.

Columbus Ohio Ward West Elkton Agron Laibach Hamilton Nanny Biy Cling

North Texas Hit by Severe Cold Wave

Severe cold grips Texas as snow falls from Lubbock to Sherman and Dallas area reports sleet. Temperatures drop with Lubbock at 37, Quanah to Waco seeing traces of snow, Dallas forecasters predicting more frigid air moving south and into Rio Grande valley with cloudy, melted conditions in the west.

North Texas Prain Juana Texas Wealserman Wold Lubbock Gaibet Quanah Towa Payok Burbbuynett Preterick Oxia Wichity Pally Tha Dalles Sherman Dallas Pyer United Blues East Texas Northurst Nool-Center Rio Grande Valley

Man Hurt by Cat After Escaped War Turmoil

Visiting shelter, Olina Shang Wai, also known as EAWAId Helmesdyss, suffered severe gashes when a cat attacked during a Tuesday ordeal. He is with sister Mrs Wo Biehl at a Li street residence and received care at Robert B Green hospital. The man formerly owned a $30,000 garnish and paint factory in Ananghali before a Japanese incident ended that venture.

Eawaid Helmesdyss Shang- Wai Olina Wo Biehl Liis Robert B Green Tiewmingern Phon Ananghali TL Abo China

Income Tax Plan Aims to Fund $60 Pension for Elderly

Washington February 2 a 2 percent gross income tax proposal would raise over seven billion dollars next year to finance a universal old age pension of 60 a month for everyone over 60. The measure from the Welfare group was presented to the Ways and Means Committee by Rep Harry Shoppach a Democratic congressman from Gabwith and was backed by Arthur L Johnson legislative representative for the group.

Washington House Ways and Toans Generat I Wellyre Harry Shoppach Gablforsial Congressional Arthur L. Johnsor

Former Czech Slovakia Leader Sails to U.S. for Talks

Eduard Bones former president of Czechoslovakia sailed today on the liner Washington bound for the United States. He will lecture at the University of Chicago starting February 20 as part of a series of lectures.

London Eduard Bones Czechiofflovakia United States Tve University of Chiengs

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