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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1934
Page
11
By Arthur Brisbane GID. By Kine Peat Syd Inc. The item presents a quip filled column with named pseudonyms and playful contrasts. It references a large eclipse and a crowded or sparse crowd alongside Wall Street themes and a run of titled phrases.
Feb 13 dispatches describe a rare solar eclipse visible across the Pacific near the Malay Peninsula and Alaska coast. In New York, Teste H. Jones unveils an 11 million dollar Russia trade venture, while commentary critiques Roosevelt era policy and Wall Street governance. Crime reports outline the Owl gang case, brutal dog attacks, and a Greek steamer sinking with many feared dead.
Civil war turmoil sweeps Austria with heavy shelling of the Karl Marx apartment block in Vienna. Government howitzers smash floors as clashes erupt in Seyr Graz and Linz. hundreds reported killed or missing, with battles spilling into factories and socialist headquarters.
A total solar eclipse, beginning near the Malay peninsula and sweeping toward Southern Alaska, will traverse the western United States today ending February 13 in this zone. The path passes scarce land visibility spots with Losap and Oroluk in the Carolines offering rare glimpses for observers. The moon’s shadow moves at great speed, with two minutes and five seconds of totality at Losap and Oroluk.
Bollywood report states actress Virginia Brice plans divorce from actor John Gilbert within a week or ten days after separation on January 14. Brice cites irreconcilable differences, while Gilbert declined to discuss the separation and sought a possible reconciliation.
Washington February 13 The Senate Agriculture Committee approved again the Jones bill to make cattle a basic commodity under the Agricultural Adjustment Act.
Chicago reports Dr William B. Cubbing cites a rally by Melvin A. Traylor banker struck by pneumonia, stating he believes Traylor is improving and on track for a full recovery.
Unclear rental column offers homes and rooms with weekly and monthly rates. Entries note unfurnished apartments, rooms with board, and various addresses such as 112 Essex, 422 Santa Clara, and 603 Brevi. The ad encourages consulting the rental column for complete listings and mentions hundreds seeking suitable rooms or apartments.
February 13 report from St Louis details the death of August A. Busch Sr at Grant Farm in St Louis County. The head of the Busch brewing family shot himself after a note expressing farewell to family. An inquest and autopsy were planned. survivors include widow Alice Busch and children Adolphus Jr and August Jr along with three daughters.
The commander of Japanese forces near the Soviet Manchukuo border sent a letter to Soviet authorities demanding the 2000 Chinese who crossed into Russia be disarmed. He warned that noncompliance would strain friendly rotations among Japan Manchukuo and the Soviet Union.
New York producers press for a five million dollar RFC loan to fund road shows reopen closed theaters and revive the theatrical profession. Chairman Jease A Jones reported the effort from Washington, D. C., on February 1.
United States Senate suspended contempt trials of four defendants led by William P. MacCracken to allow emergency legislative business. The inquiry committee, amid the $950 million Civil Works relief appropriation, prepared to resume hearings after leaders debated proceedings. the four defendants, under counsel, were secluded in the military committee room near the senate floor as MacCracken remained in custody of Sergeant Chesley Judney.
Weather brief for San Antonio predicts fair skies and warmer temperatures through Thursday and Wednesday. Highs around 72 with cooler mornings in the mid 30s to mid 40s. No frost reported. Tuesday’s low near 34 at Kelly Field, Tuesday high near 48 at official station. Monday reached 67, Tuesday expected upper 60s.
Weather forecast shows generally fair conditions with rain unlikely. Lowest temperatures expected Tuesday night about 48 degrees and Wednesday night around 40 degrees. North winds light to gentle. Highs near 72 on Tuesday, with cooler conditions Wednesday. West Texas and East Texas expect similar cool nights and light to moderate winds.
Representative Rankin demands the resignation or removal of Harvey Couch as director of the REA after disclosures that Couch firms pay him a large salary. Rankin accuses the Couch interests of preventing Mississippi towns from obtaining power from Muscle Shoals and the Tennessee Valley Authority, criticizing rate hikes and obstructions to municipal power plants.
Testimony in Lieutenant Murrel's trial included Blanche Ralls accusing an attack at Fort Sam Houston. Defense witnesses questioned Ralls claims and timelines, while defense sought to cast doubt on her conduct and the circumstances of the radio tower incident.
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