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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1934
Page
12
Fragmented column mixes headlines on execution and unrest with commentary on Roosevelt policy and Babson forecasts. Reports a 43 year old man hanged after court martial and details on Austrian crisis, French British stance, and calls for character building under funding and debt concerns.
Amid Vienna civil conflict, a society woman reportedly foiled a kidnapper plot as Czechoslovakia faced accusations of arming Austrian Socialists. Goatherd reports say 2,000 Socialists surrendered near Vienna while Goebbels and other outlets blamed foreign powers for the unrest.
Denver college editors sought the Prince of Wales as a judge for a Campus Beauties contest. Hugh Thomas, assistant private secretary, replied that the Prince will not act as a judge in contests of this description.
Emperor Hirohito will promote Vice Admiral Suetsugo to full admiral in March. The announcement notes Suetsugo recently wrote a belligerent article against the United States. Citizens have donated 140 airplanes to the Japanese army and air force, and civilian groups plan 21 airports as a national contribution.
The forecast calls for fair skies and cooler conditions in San Antonio Thursday night into Friday. Temperatures will dip to around 50 degrees overnight and rise to about 72 degrees Friday afternoon, compared with mid 70s midweek. Moderate north winds are expected.
A Moscow radio message from Profassar Otto Schmid says the Arctic expedition aboard the vessel Cheliuskin, crushed, is living on rations for a second day. About 100 crew and an infant are awaiting airplanes from Providence Bay to rescue them.
Roosevelt administration rejected immediate efforts in Congress to repeal taxes on securities now exempt from taxation. Officials warned such a tax change could threaten the treasury financing program as Congress resumed debate on the $258,000 general revenue bill.
Washington reports William P. MacCracken plans an appeal after a 10 day jail term for contempt while colleague Brittin and J H Svitein begin sentences rather than fight further. Brittin, Northwest Airways vice president, faces Senate contempt over subpoenas for airmail records.
French Canadian Catholic missionary Charest was shot by two bandits who raided a mission house north of Mukden. Chinese servants at the mission were also killed. The attackers escaped.
Partly cloudy and colder conditions summarized for San Antonio and nearby areas. Temperatures drop to around 60 degrees Thursday night with Friday’s high near 12 degrees in parts of the east. Winds shift light to moderate from the northwest. west Texas forecasts show similar cold conditions.
Athens reports Prime Minister Tsaldaris announced Samuel Insull Sr. will be permitted to stay in Greece as his health improves. The former American utility operator's stay was approved pending his condition.
A federal jury acquitted Johnny Morrel on the October 27 charge and found him guilty on the assault with intent to commit an attack count, but the government waived the death penalty. After 55 minutes of deliberation in Birmingham, the court recessed amid applause as Morrel voiced gratitude and pledged to return to duty at post.
Rockford Illinois February 15 eight year old Charles Barkus Jr vanished last Wednesday. Two hundred volunteers comb cellars and shacks near his home while officials press to break through the boy’s father's story. The father Backus is questioned after his wife and two stepdaughters accuse him of abuse and possible kidnapping.
Paris reports a claim of 1.9 billion francs drained from the Bank of France reserves in the week ending February 9. Finance Minister Gers main Martin told the chamber that outward gold flow had eased and that the alarm was unjustified.
Dr. Robert G. Aitken reported excellent results from the satellite team observing Tutstay's total eclipse. The group viewed the event from South Patilie on ha istand in se Caraynes, California, confirming a completely successful observation.
On February 15 a 13 percent basic pay reduction notice was served to railroad union executives by Western Eastern and Southern lines. The move would replace the current 10 percent deduction and could become effective July 1 1934 after a March Chicago meeting. The notice cites June 21 1933 terms limiting changes before July 1 1934 and sets a one year term for the new schedule with a possible further cut. The action targets all roads and follows a wage agreement reached by the conference committee managing the talks.
Boston police guarded Madge Jarratt process in San Antonio Texas after a telephone hoax reported a kidnap attempt. Officers then withdrew when the threat traced to a Tomer employee of her father, Mrs Lapham, who had asked her by phone to meet her husband, a prominent broker and former Boston Athletic Association president.
Mrs Lapham formerly Miss Madge Jarratt daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert D Jarratt gained social prominence in Los Angeles. She debuted in 1927 28 and served as duchess in the Court of the Mediterranean. In April 1920 she was princess of the Court of Louis XIV during Elizabeth Bennett’s crowning as queen by the Order of the Alamo. Her October 1930 marriage at First Presbyterian was a notable autumn event. She was an avid horsewoman and active in sports.
Mississippi legislators approve the 3.2 beer measure. The senate passed the bill 23 to 4 and sent it back to the House for concurrence on minor amendments.
Advertisement fragment lists several furnished rooms with board in San Pedro and nearby locations. Rates shown include monthly and weekly prices for properties on Van Ness Dwyer Carolina Lavaca and Main Avenue. Readers invited to inquire at the rental office for full listings and details.
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