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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1938
Page
8
A new wave of banditry struck San Antonio early Saturday with two victims robbed and two other attempts frustrated. A fifth Antonian was kidnapped at pistol point on Friday and forced to drive toward Houston, his car and $37 missing. Two hijackers blocked a street underpass at 5 10.
A maze of uncertainty over who is who clouds the pecan shellers controversy as Communists are charged with trying to control workers and lead them into strikes. Donald Henderson, president of the United Cannery Packers Agricultural and Allied Workers Union, was due to arrive to investigate conditions and declare his organization’s position. Police report no definite action yet, while Mayor Quin urges workers to refuse overtime and stay out of Communist agitation.
The British foreign office demanded immediate end to attacks on neutral shipping and compensation for a vessel sunk by bombs two miles off Barcelona. Foreign Secretary Anthony Eden was expected to inform Francisco Wrayen that the anti piracy patrol had been strengthened with orders to sink any submarine found.
Austin reporters say the Senate committee investigating the Land Commission chairman William H. Melo Ald today began a recess to digest twenty days of testimony. Senator T J Holbrook indicated witnesses would be questioned for about ten more days before the committee decides its next steps.
Washington February 5 Soviet government agrees to permit a United States official to visit Marie Rubens an American citizen held on espionage suspicion Moscow extended access after long American requests Secretary of State and other officials confirmed the arrangement allowing the visit to Mrs Rubens this afternoon in Lamorrow under police supervision
Washington report shows a sharp decline in automobile fatalities in the first four weeks of the year across 134 cities, totaling 715 deaths, 163 fewer than the same period in 1937. The drop is attributed to stricter speed limits and increased enforcement.
A public service bus driver on Nast Boulevard was stopped by four Mexican bandits who rifled pockets and forced him off the vehicle. Roy Muse, a service station attendant at Cumberland Road and Nogalitos Street, reported a nearby crew of four hijackers who bought gasoline with stolen funds and escaped with $1.85 in silver after a brief cash register incident. Police believe the robbers may have broken even or gained little. A third hijacking attempt targeted Terrell Avenue driver Atchary on the same morning.
The United States begins withdrawing forces in China, transferring the Fifteenth Infantry to Fort Lewis and reducing overall strength to around 1,600. Units in Peiping and Shanghai are reorganized, with aims to protect nationals and provide armed escort, while preserving key protection roles as the situation develops.
Police found a man asleep in his car at New Braunfels avenue and Liumar street with a horn button pressed. After nearly an hour of horn, irate residents called police. Officers W. W. Yaughan and riskinpson woke him and sent him home.
Forecaster Hy Jarbae notes mild conditions with temperatures near the low seventies and light winds. A Pacific high pressure system will drift in, bringing a cooler, cloudless Monday after a warm weekend with gentle to moderate humidity.
Manila report says two Moro outlaws were killed when army detachments hunted fugitives deep in the jungle near Jolo Island. Two army officers were seriously wounded as authorities yesterday pursued Moro Sahibon, a young chieftain vow to avenge his sister’s death.
Elizabeth West ten, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert West Jr of Magnelia Avenue, was severely burned during a December 20 Christmas play routine when her costume caught fire. She received twelve blood transfusions, with initial signs of recovery then a renewed danger reported Saturday.
New York news reports a waterproof powder propellant developed by War Department experts. The finned smokeless nonhydroscopic powder remains dry in water, enabling it to be carried submerged and restored when needed. The claim says moisture resistance extends storage life and preserves firing strength.
Berlin Feb 5 Adolf Hitler consolidates power by naming himself supreme commander, reshaping the army and diplomacy. A secret foreign affairs council forms with Ribbentrop overshadowing rivals as Goering rises to field marshal and cabinet shifts remove conservative officials. Reichstag set to meet Feb 20 to hear an important proclamation amid calls for colonies and renewed national mobilization.
Britain's cabinet convened at the Foreign Office amid a volatile European scene. Germany's government shake-up and Mediterranean piracy sparked alarm as authorities in London and Birmingham sought rapid coordination. Prime Minister Chamberlain stayed close to events from Birmingham while War and Admiralty officials rushed back to London.
Partly cloudy with continued mild temperatures through Saturday night and Sunday. Highs around 74 on Saturday and Sunday, lows near 60 Saturday night, yesterday’s high 73, breezes southeast to south. Coastal winds gentle to moderate southeast to southerly. West Texas fair tonight and Sunday with pleasant conditions.
Washington reports the United States asked Japan to declare if it plans to build ships exceeding 35,000 tons and to specify tonnage and calibers. A note demands formal reply by February 20, with assurances Japan will not exceed limits set by the London naval treaty and that any future contracts be discussed with the United States. Admiral Leahy said Navy cannot confirm reports of 43,000 ton ships and the issue remains under committee review.
German screen actress Marlene Dietrich seeks a tax refund of 32600 dollars from the government claiming overpayment on her income for 1929 and 1933. She reported an income of 287607 dollars for the period according to the filing reported yesterday.
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