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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1934
Page
9
The fragment discusses Napoleon, Marshal Ney, and Ney’s fate after Moscow, noting Ney’s fortunes and roles. It shifts to a critique of army air mail in World War II era terms, detailing 148 planes, plan types, and pay comparisons with commercial pilots, plus reflections on U.S. money, gold reserves, and economic policy amid wartime rhetoric.
Springfield WV reports the Illinois arsenal destroyed by a blaze that gutted roofs and floors, damage estimated at 850000 dollars. Authorities suspect a gas explosion as a possible ignition source.
Washington D C Feb 19 Walter F Hront postmaster general in Hoover era told senate investigators that in awarding domestic air mail contracts every requirement of law was observed and no violence or collusion was suggested by anyone. He testified only three of 34 contracts were faulty during his term and denied any wrongdoing. He said contracts were awarded to the lowest responsible bidders with one exception by congressional request and that ocean mail contracts aimed at building new vessels. He denied clandestine meetings or agreements among operators.
A Belgian telegram reports Austria’s civil conflict last week with 241 dead before a four day Socialist rebellion. Officials say additional deaths due to clashes, uprisings, and hangings may raise the toll to about 2500. Refugees and fugitives claim higher numbers as authorities tally casualties.
Army air mail tests in Newark and Cheyenne were canceled due to bad weather. Officials cited difficult flying conditions and the essential mail route delaying the first air mail flights as weather worsened. Captain Bernard T. Castor announced plans to resume at daylight, while Lieut. Col. HOH Arnold postponed operations in the mail zone.
Weather service bulletin issued February 1 reports a disturbance over the southeastern United States moving northeastward from North Carolina. Strong northwest winds from Savannah to Boston expected by afternoon and night, with fresh to strong south to northwest shifts and coastal gusts from Sandy Hook to Hatteras.
Senator Watfield of West Virginia proposes restoring all veterans benefits not repealed or reduced and canceling the 15 percent federal pay cut. The plan aims to restore retirement and combat pay across the board.
Washington February 19 The Senate passed the 820 thousand treasury post office appropriation bill after amendments. The measure carried 12 thousand 9 cents for total funds, a reduction of 2 million from the house figure.
McGraw, 61, prominent leader and fighter, faded in a New Rochelle hospital ward after a long illness. Reports say he sang softly and drifted toward a semi coma as officials note the passing of a bill related to a transit project and storm damage affects Aeros-Cargus Christi property.
Weatherman J H Jarace warns of a sharp cold snap as a winter storm from Oklahoma and North Texas lowers temperatures to near 28 6 degrees Tuesday morning lower than any mark this winter In San Antonio gusty winds bring dust haze from a Sandstorm Sunday night Sunshine expected Tuesday with a high around 52 degrees Monday reached 44 Heat from the system lingers as officials note a 20 inch rainfall overnight and dust settles on interiors with little property damage anticipated.
Belgium mourns hero king Albert as chaos follows the death of the beloved ruler. Crown Prince Leopold prepares to assume the throne, while Prince Leopold and Princess Astrid rush from Switzerland after news of the royal passing. Funeral arrangements and state events unfold in Brussels and Laeken.
A winter air swept across Texas lowering the Panhandle mercury to 18 in Plainview and 18 degrees in Tyler while Lubbock saw 18 and Amarillo 20. Readings fell into 40s in some areas as a sandstorm and light flurries disrupted crops and rainfall totals reached 0.66 inches in Denton. The cold snap stretched from Independence to Midrid and Nas, with continued gusts noted.
In Austin and the Texas House debate is ongoing on a car license bill that would require ad valorem tax receipts to be shown for new license purchases. Proposals to levy a $5 fee on all autos and an extra $3 for motorcycles were defeated as lawmakers weigh tax collection from motor vehicles.
Readable fragments describe a forecast with mild to cool temperatures from Monday night through Tuesday. Winds vary northeast to north with coast and Rio Grande valley cold spots and freezing highs inland, with rising temps expected on Tuesday.
In Polk Weal, a slot machine operator, went on trial before Judge Mecdllam Burnett on a charge of unlawfully carrying a pistol. Neal was arrested with others at a walkashou mara, and a grand jury later filed new charges after dismissals. Neal testified he did not know his city pose as a special officer had expired. one co-defendant pled guilty and paid a fine plus costs.
Chicago witnesses described the 1930s Touhy gang kidnapping of John Factor, with Costner Castner testifying the gang abducted Factor near Glenview, took him to a farmhouse, and discussed a $70,000 ransom while Factor was freed after a taped eye gag was removed. The witness list included Roger Touhy and others as Key gang members.
In Greenwood Mississippi the divorced wife of Dr John Kennedy Kennedy Kennedy testified today in the murder trial of Dr Sarah Ruth Dean. The state contends the couple’s separation sparked conflict and the former wife described alleged plans surrounding the case.
Chicago reports the second Wynekoop murder trial opening today with Rosa Wynekoop charged with the murder of her daughter in law Rehla Garts Wynekoop. Prosecutor Sneaia S. Daugaerty announced the case and the court began the proceedings.
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