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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1937

Page

16

Indictments Return in Federal Grand Jury Case

The federal grand jury returned 10 indictments naming San Angelo fans. Frank Nathan Thaylor faces a concealment charge tied to smuggled 52,500 international sweepstakes lottery tickets. Co-defendants Ed F. Hewes and Walt Olsen posted bond. Other indictments involve Alejandro Delgado's jail escape, Fausto Tovar customs violation, Hernandez altering a currency note, and narcotics and internal revenue cases.

Federal Grand Jury Ab Aussin San Aglon Frank Nathan Thaylor United States Ed F. Hewes Walt Olsen Alejandro Delgado Tom Bexar County Isidro Hernandes Fausto Tovar Fstaten Hernandez Raymond Rodriguez Jo Martes

Sheep and Goat Group to Discuss Thefts Meeting in Sonora

A 127 member Texas Sheep and Goat Raisers Association board will meet at 10 a.m. February 8 in Sonora. President Roy Hudspeth says the policy on pending prosecutions of recent sheep and goat thefts will be determined.

Bullet matches pistol that killed motorcycle officer Edwards

The state crime bureau reports the first tests linking a pistol bullet to the officer Edwards murder are complete. Ballistics matched the test bullet to the recovered slug, with further tests planned using shells found at the scene. Indicted suspect Vaughn faces trial in February in Criminal District Court.

Indy A. A. Edwards Johnny W. Vaughn Lone Wolf Ganzaulias Bureau of Scientific Crime Detection State Department of Public Safety San Antonio Selanes Canedo Austin Gonzaullay Kald Vaughn Donald Duck Baker Edwards WW. W. MecCrory Criminal District Court

Valley Scout Dave Slated to Raise March Quota

Nineteen Rio Grande Valley cities will join in early March to raise a collective $11,100 for Valley Boy Scout Council operations this fiscal year. Quotas vary by city, with Harlingen 1250 and Brownsville 1500 among the listed amounts. Mission, Edinburg, and Mercedes also contributing sizable sums. Harry J. Starr of Mission, finance chairman, submitted a budget. C. Britton of McAllen, council president, said steps to organize the drive would be completed shortly.

Mercedes Tio Grande Valley Valley Boy Scout Quatas Harlingen McAlien Donna Weslano San Be Pharr-San Tran Edinburg Brownsville Mission la Veria Raymondville Rio Grande Gily Elsa C. ¥. Britton Meakten

Another Bill Aims Ban on Dog Races

Texas House member Alt Roark of Saratoga introduced a bill in Austin today to outlaw dog racing. The measure seeks to halt the activity statewide and would affect local kennels and racing venues. The proposal signals a renewed push to ban greyhound racing amid ongoing animal welfare debates.

Austin Alt Roark Saratoga

AFL Attacks Sit-Downs and GM Inquiry in Washington

In Washington on February 3, the AFL harshly criticized sit-down strikes and pushed a Senate resolution seeking a broad inquiry into General Motors. The measure, drafted by J. P. Pressman and backed by Senator Neely, targets the GM organization and the auto strikers aligned with the CIO. Democratic leaders remained noncommittal on its prospects.

Washington JINS American Federation of Labor Senate General Motors Corporation Automobile Workers John TL Tews O. I Congress Lee Pressman Neely Democrat West Virginia General Motors Demecradic

Pioneer Resident of Yoakum Area Dies

Yoakum area obituary notes Mrs. Marbha dane Hickey aged 92 died at her home near Yoakum after 77 years on the same farm born nearby. Survived by daughter Mrs. August Brown of Victoria and six Hickey sons. Funeral services set for Wednesday. Also mentions James Hickey, W. A. Hickey, Alfred Hickey, Patrick Hickey, Earl Hickey, and Charles Tuckey.

Yoakum Area Yoakum Marbha Dane Hickey Hickey James Hickey August Brown Victoria W. A. Hickey Jin Alfred Hickey Patrick Hickey Earl Hickey Charles Tuckey Matagorda County

Rumblings of discontent in House Republicans over policy panel

Washington February 3 Rumblings of discontent involve a new policy committee and minority members of the ways and means committee. Leaders strive for a united front against administration proposals but discord echoes. The policy committee failed to consult before a conference on social security act changes. The ways and means minority also withheld consultation before denouncing continued reciprocal trade agreement act.

Washington Ways and Means Committee House Ways and Means Ways and Means S

Three Charged In Robbery By Assault Of Mrs Hines

Three men Jack Lott Vernarr Prilty and Arl Schoonover faced joint charge in justice court for robbery by assault of Mrs Kate Hines at 217 East Elmira street on January 23. The trio allegedly threw her to the ground and took 3.50.

Justice Court Kate Hines East Elmira Street Jack Lott Vernarr Prilty Fort Worth Arl Schoonover

DeWitt County Flood Aid Fund Reaches Six Hundred

DeWitt County’s relief fund neared 600 dollars as the Nordheim community had yet to report. Vorstern totals stood at 100 dollars, Westholz 67 dollars, and Cuero residents 480 dollars, leaving the county’s original quota at 425 dollars.

DeWitt County Cuero Tipu Nordheim Vorstern Westholf Guero Citizans

Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Power Company Injunction

In Indianapolis on February u the Indiana Supreme Court upheld an injunction granted to Northern Indiana Power Co to block municipal electric lines in Huntington. Mayor Clare W. H. Bangs has been jailed since July for defying a court order to disconnect homes and businesses from the municipal plant.

Municipal Power Indianapolis Indiana Supreme Court Northern Indiana Power Company Municipal Electric Light Dluet Huntington Clare W. H. Bangs Bangs

Lindbergh Seeks Private Meeting With Mussolini

Rome February 3 1931 a scheduled chat between Col Charles Lindbergh and premier Benito Mussolini is being arranged sources said today. The aviator and his wife paused in Rome and were assured by the Duce of privacy before resuming the birthday air tour possibly to Cairo.

Lindbergh Rome Col Charles &. Lindbergh Hetitio Mussolini Flying Woloney TY Duce Cairo

Storm Delays Dock Ballots On Pacific Coast

Stormy weather delayed ballot distribution in the Northwest and San Diego to the International Tamgshoremens' union, delaying expected noon tabulation as leaders in the 97 day walkout monitor votes mounting toward a finale tonight or tomorrow.

Ban Francisco Pacific Coast Northwest San Diego International Tamgshoremens’ Union

Black and White Ointment Promises Skin Relief

The ad touts Black and White Ointment for itching and rash with over twenty years of use. It recommends using Black and White Skin Soap first for quicker results and notes trial size one cent and large can sizes available at druggists.

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