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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1937

Page

9

Ailler hunted in Monterrey in murder case

Deputies report the family of an unknown man, wife, six children and a nephew linked to the fatal bludgeoning of Quinne Ramos, 65, and his sister, in West Texas. Bodies found at 521 Ban Lads street. Police pursue the suspect and family across towns to Monterrey, Mexico.

Tuipla San Antonina Quinne Ramos Sist Halespin Monterrey Mexico Frank Matthews J. CG. Bock West Texas Nuevo Lareda Monterey Ue Etolegy S21 Ban Lads Street Sis Nts San Luis Street Jose Morales Nuev E Laredo Matthews

Maverick Pushes Agriculture Bill

Washington reports Friday introduces an agriculture bill by Maverick of Texas to create a soil conservation system, commodity loans, and mechanisms to dispose of excess production. Treasury position shows receipts and expenditures for Feb 4 with totals and debt figures, plus gold asset notes.

Washington Thohors Maverick Tenoueat Texas Treasury The J Tures

Presidents Debate Court Expansion and Retirement Window

President Roosevelt would waive authority to name justices to the Supreme Court or any chief executive position since George Washington if Congress enacts proposals adding new justices. Several current justices would be eligible to retire, including Chief Justice Hughes and Justices Van Devanter McRaynalds Brandeis Sutherland Butler. The plan targets those who reach age 70 after a 10 year service window by Roosevelt’s projected terms into 1942.

Washington Seb Roosevelt Jneny Supreme Court Sinee Ceorge Congress Sik Widal Hughes van Devanter McRaynalds Brandeis Sutherland and Butler

Student dies in car crash near Salvings Curtis Seoth 17 killed

Five youths from a local high school were in a car collision nine miles northwest of Salvings after leaving Conran for a Friday night show in Sabitial. Curtis Seoth was killed instantly while Lucille Robinson, William Mayer Eng, and John Datson were injured with varying injuries.

Miiles Salvings Curtis Seoth Nick Conran Sabitial Lucille Robinson William Mayer Eng John Datson Ley

Court expands and packs the Supreme Court history

A historic overview describes four increases in Supreme Court membership from eight to nine, detailing political clashes with presidents including Grant and Roosevelt. It notes court packing accusations during Grant era, and outlines shifts in the court composition from 1803 to the present.

Detroit Lecturer to Open Series at Crospel Hall

Fragmentary OCR places Detroit figure Urs facing Tete Wwelures Bune Ways in a Crospel Hall event at 1323 Kentucky Avenue. Names and specifics are unclear but indicate a lecture series opening in Detroit with local venue details.

Detroit Schwartz Urs Crospel Kenturky Ayore

Violent Rebel Attack Opens In Lisbon Front Lines

General Gonzalo Quelvo de Mano announced a renewed violent attack by rebel forces in southern Portugal, with four motorized columns reported to have captured three villages north and northeast of a socialist stronghold. The western column near Malaga was said to be engaged at Antequera, twenty five miles north of the besieged capital.

Lisbon Portugal Gonzalo Quelvo de Mano Neileno Seville Malaga Antequera

Dam Fund Sought at Possum Kingdom Project Delays Reported

TEMPLE February release of funds to build one or more parts of the Possum Freedom dam is sought while construction differences are adjusted. John A. Novels, general manager of the metro project, announced delays with estimates varying. U.S. Army engineers estimate over 7 million dollars. The district's maximum expenditure stands at about 567,000.

Possum Kingdom Temple John A. Novels Metros Norris Possum Kingsom U. S. Army Fhorst Ab

Fifth body washes up on French shore in grim Spanish War note

A mutilated fifth body washed ashore at La Roche-sur-Yon spurring a police probe. The victim, abducted with hands bound behind the back, was linked by authorities to the Spanish Civil War turmoil. Investigators pursued leads amid suspected foreign involvement and bloody conflict overboard.

LA Rochre-Sur-Yon France Uney Cet

Movie Beauties Grow Up

Hollywood report notes taller glamour girls as Gail Patrick of Paramount sits at feet seven inches with heels. Marsha Hunt Frances Farmer also claim five ten and Frances Farmer and Judy Ford from New York models are cited as tall.

Hollywood Gail Patrick Paramount Marsha Hunt Frances Fanner Iim Schunberg Owen Heyward Judy Ford

Knowledge Box in Distress in Dublin Dan Fiesta

The Knowledge Box, the only learning hall in burhs, faces financial ruin and needs $20 monthly endowments. Illustrious alumni Tam Thie Ivyless Walls, Porkchops Shorty, Ralph Chaplin, and Dave Tallman are coordinating a fundraiser named Tae Jengle Fiesta of Porgoblen Ment on Tebetu ary 27 to save the alma mater.

Cbicago Dublin Dan Porkchops Shorty Slim Brindage O Eine

Traffic Resumed on Pacific Coast Amid Winds and Snow

Traffic on the Pacific coast resumed today as highway and rail movements nearly normal despite scattered winds and snow. Reports from the Pacific Northwest indicated rain from the Canadian border southward. Weather forecasters warned of a potential renewed onslaught as conditions eased in some areas while temperatures dropped across California.

Pacific Coast Portland Ore Noel Pacific Duncan Canadian California

Five Railroad Unions Post Strike Threat

Chicago February 6 Luther M Waller trustee of the Chicago Great Western railroad said five unions posted notice their employees on the rent system would strike February 9 at noon unless wage readjustments were met The strike would affect between 1500 and 1860 employees in Minneapolis Council Bluffs Iowa and Kansas City Missouri

Chicago Luther M. Waller Chicago Great Western Tailroad Watter Minneapolis Council Bluffs Towa Kansas City

Bill strengthens anti narcotic law expands Texas measures

A Texas representative proposed a revised anti narcotic bill claiming the state has become a distribution center for narcotics. The measure, adapted by 28 other states, would strengthen penalties and enforcement as part of a broader reform effort.

Galveson

Four Air Crashes Attributed to Personnel Failures

Washington reports four air crashes blamed on personnel failures after bureau analysis. Pilot errors identified as primary causes in all cases, with supervisory ground personnel deemed responsible in three incidents. The agency did not provide details beyond these findings.

Washington

Prelate Sees Duty to Kill

York Archbishop says Christian duty may require killing in war. He defends wartime service for country and condemns pacifist agitation. A dissenting priest argues that bombs and violence are also unchristian and harmful.

St. Pau Geneva Luis

Lectures By Lesters To Open Series At Pitt Poisbyturian

L Lester of Philadelphia will open a lecture series at Pitt Poisbyturian church Sunday with Dr P S Ball pastor handling Technics. Lesters, a noted Bible teacher, has conducted missionary and conference work across the United States and South America. The schedule lists Sunday lectures at 11 am and 5 pm and weekdays at 10 am, 7 pm, and 4 pm.

L. L. Lesters Philadelphia Riscus World Pitt Indilus Gentilf South América Boul Atterien Awoel Lenters Mexico

School Teachers Get New Training Program In Syracuse

Syracuse University School of Education will launch a new six week field teaching program for senior students to connect theory with practice. The plan introduces units of work focusing on essential attitudes skills and knowledge for effective service in schools. It targets future teachers in early elementary social studies and science education.

Haguse N.Y Syracuse University School of Education Gentral New York

Make Way for a Lady at Texas Theater Opens Sunday

Herbert Marshall stars with Aline Shirley in Make Way for a Lady opening at the Texas theater on Sunday. Gertrude, Michael and Margot Grahame lead supporting cast with Clara Blangis and others. includes short subjects and Northen sights novelty.

Herbert Marshall Texas Herbert Marshall Aline Shirley Gertrude Michael Margot Grahame Clara Blangis Frank Coahlan Jr Macy Jo Ellis Ayior Holmes Maidel Tamner Pat Rooney Jr Mertean Timhag Jn Stedl

Pufe Elected 18th Year as Supreme Pontiff

Vatigan City February 6 Observers mark the eighteenth anniversary of Pufe Pingo Re elect as supreme pontiff of the Gab i alte church. A long reign and the burden of illness are noted as contributing to his condition. He planned to broadcast tomorrow to the International Eucharistic Congress at Manila.

Vatigan City Thi Gabi Alte Pilloen Sistine Chapel Benedict XV Randle Maaile

Texan Proposes to Remove Oleo Tax

Representative Hickard M. Kleberg of Corpus Christi proposes to abolish the $8 tax on dealers selling oleomargarine made from domestic oils. He cites the amendment’s principal ideas to ensure essential low cost staples and maintain equal economic footing for producers of domestic oils and fats.

Washington Orp Hickard M. Kle Berg Corpus Christ America

Divorced Wife's Age Questioned in Wichita Case

In Wichita Kansas Viola MeFeeters faced a divorce suit initiated by Rey and McPeeters. The court heard that Viola claimed 18 at marriage while the judge noted her age as 18, ordering her to the Industrial School at Bo Uhh, Kun. The husband alleged the wife was held in a state of impropriety, affecting the marriage.

Wichita Ken Peh Viola Tub Rey McPeeters Uhienial Judes Glyde M. Hudson Gils Industrial School Bo- Uhh Kun Isis

Pity Reads to Town Jumble Features Don Ameche Ad Play

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Don Ameche in a Twentieth Century Fox project with jumbled references to colleges and ads. This rough item hints at advertising pitches and a business tone without coherent details or a clear event.

Don Ameche Ford Twentieth Century-Fox Cole Ropes Columbia College Marquette Georgetown Wisconsin

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