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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1937

Page

2

Edwards Trial Details Witnesses And Gunshot Evidence

Court heard testimony about the January 17 slaying of Edwards. Witnesses described a gray overcoat found at the scene, gunshot wounds to the victim, and a green sedan used by bandits in earlier holdups. The defense pressed on bullet causes while prosecutors established Edwards’s authority and the crime sequence. The widow attended, Vaughn's wife was kept from the courtroom as a potential witness.

Himsel Ag Bailley Hackberry Street Vaughnes Risa Teese James A. Higday Liam Davidson Goostsons Barnards Unera W. A. Hogan Gondeon Feld B. Ammeker B. L. Fries Edwards Murphy Boothe East Commerce Street Vic Gallagher Police Department Thomas Moseley Oscar Gerford Aveen Gilbert Halford Ralph Marvin Burney Austin Street Hie Bonus Avenue

Arabs Invented Early Dental Hygiene Tools

Chicago observers report at the 93rd Chicago Dental Society convention that Arabs 11 centuries ago used the slwak with bristles standing from a handle to clean teeth. Early authorities like At-Tahari recommended its use alongside early tooth powders in the ninth century.

Chicago Blake Chicago Dental Society Bliss Kiyillah Beit Sysia At-Tahari Casbury

Nickel Parking Foes Win in Wichita Falls

In Wichita Falls the nickel parking fight ended with meters cleared by opponents. County Judge H W Palmers halted the operation after three moves, as the ordinance allowing activity was invalid until published for ten consecutive days.

Wichita Falls Wichita Pass H. W. Falmers

Liquor Smuggling Holes Plugged by Customs

Customs officers told Congress that nearly all holes used to smuggle liquor into the United States have been plugged. Frank Dow, assistant commissioner, said the main leakage had been from Canada with some through the Rio Grande from Mexico.

Washington Rep United States Frank Dow Customs Bureau Congress Canada Rio Granda Mexico

Novel Acquaintance Reignites Ties With Barbara Read

Vancouver architect J Read visits Hollywood to see his daughter Barbara Read star of the film "Girls" after a 42 year separation. He meets her on set to help re acquaint, with Barbara reportedly 6 when they last met.

Read Vancouver Hollywood Barbara Universal

Testify Nerds Loan Classified Ad Snippet

Brief classified line notes a loan topic with cryptic wording including figures 46 and 3, appearing in a light classified ads section. The readable fragment lacks clear entities, dates, or concrete actions to expand into a fuller item.

Perfect Wife in Pictured New York Series Exposes Male Dream

In a Metropolitan Opera program piece titled Perfect Wife a series of abstract portraits critique the idea of a flawless partner. The prose mocks the notion by listing expected female traits and noting the impossibility of controlling a husband in a world prone to infidelity and danger.

Mab Babe Ruth Marlo Chatler Metropolitan Opera Tunor

Boulder Rheostat Sets Record Breaker Power Gauge

In Washington officials report a new Boulder dam water heater rated at 1,000 horsepower as a high capacity device. They claim the test unit matches the power of a small neutral wave device for infant warming in early hours. The invention, though described as an older concept, is presented as a notable breakthrough.

Washington Pel ITU Buyeau Inday Generitore Ab Boulder Boulder Dam

Houston Man Loses Legs Under Train Report

Houston dispatch reports W. P. Wells, 50, a Southern Pacific switchman, injured when a box car rolled over him. Wells, a former Houston fire chief, had both legs severed above the ankles and skull fractures. The crash occurred near a vacant property listed in a wing and light want ad and involves rapid contact through a classified advert.

Houston W. P. Wells Southern Pacific Wells Houston Fire Wing & Light Conrtenus Agweter

Kelly Flier Graduation Marks Historic Class at Kelly Field

A class of 43 advanced flying students at Kelly Field received diplomas in a morning ceremony. The group included five observation, 27 bombardment, five attack, and elt Purall cadets. Major General Claude Birkhead commended the graduates as Brigadier General James Chaney and Colonel Arne Krogstad observed. Diplomas were presented by General Birkhead after an aerial review.

Kellyeld Claude ¥. Birkhead Texas National Guard Brg James E. Chaney Air Torpstrating Ceviter Arnae Krogstad Ah Kelly Eamond J. Griffin Ghaney Birkwoud

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