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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1935

Page

2

United States Opposes Curb on Commercial Aviation

Geneva discourse sees Hugh Wilson reject harsh wartime oversight of civil air. U S stance notes vast US distances and rapid commercial aviation growth as vital to national development, arguing six aircraft should remain within a flexible military category. Britain’s Stanhope argues for parity but avoids specifying commercial aviation control.

Great Britain United States U.S Tard Stanhope Sald United Tord Stanhope Erlala Wilson Europe

Dissenters Attack Gold Case Ruling Over Property Loss

Justice McReynolds and three colleagues condemn the Supreme Court decision on gold clauses as chaos for law and economy. They argue the ruling undermines constitutional limits, devalues currency, and risks confiscation of property while decades of obligations and public works relied on gold clauses.

Stroy Tha Opling

Dollar Weakens in Italian Markets Reports

The U S dollar slipped in Milan and Rome after the gold clause decision, moving from 1153 lire to 118 and then to 115. The stock exchange showed little change. A stucco home at 1330 Hicks Avenue is listed for sale at 4750 dollars.

Rome States Milan United States Stock Exchange Litucation

Court ruling on NRA challenged by judges in Alabama

Washington dispatch reports a request for a Supreme Court ruling on the constitutionality of the National Industrial Recovery Act. Government attorneys press to obtain a direct decision rather than wait for a federal court of appeals, seeking review of Judge Grubb’s Alabama ruling that upheld the NRA and its code for timber and tuber products industry amid industry debates.

Washington, D. C TjThe Supreme Court Dew NRA Congress Federal Court of Appeals Tdge W. J. Gruvb United States District Court Alabama

African markets firm after ruling CAPETOWN

Markets in the Union of Bouuth Africa firmed today after a U S Supreme Court Sold clause decision. Six dollars a week furn ished three room apartment at 534 East Mitchell Street listed in Classification 27 Light Classified Ads.

Capetown Union of Bouuth Africa United States Supreme Court East Mitchell Street

Split in High Court Expected in Liberal Conservative Ties

Washington's high court divisions echoed the 1930 gold clause case as liberal and conservative blocs shifted with changes in justices. The piece traces alignment through 1920s to 1934, noting Roberts often sides with conservatives, aging justices, and potential retirement impacts on the court.

Washington, D Supreme Court Cours Charles Evans Hughes Willam Howard Laft Owen J. Roberts Edward Terry Sanford High Tribunal Tate Sanford van Deventer McReynolds Sutherland and Butler Brandeis Stone Jagliere Silvar Wendell Holmes Aughes Roberts South Indiana Renain Sutherland Butler Terday Holmes Justice Carden Cardoza Minnesota Berals Jugarts New York Rght Justi Roberts Federal Trade Commission Roberts Agaliy van Devanter McReynolds and Hughes Justice Stone Cardozo

French Regard Sees US Gold Ruling Stabilizing World Markets

French financial circles believe the US gold abuse decision will stabilize world currencies and prices. They think it will ease France toward open market rates and curb high uncertainty that has hampered Premier Pierre-Etienne Flandin’s efforts to align Paris money matters with London and New York.

Paris United States Frenth Pierre-Etenne Flandin London New York

Plan To Meet Decision Given Plan To Meet Decision Given

The report from Washington outlines a three step plan the administration would launch if Supreme Court cases fail. It calls for a one year moratorium on all gold obligations, a 69 percent excess profits tax on payments under the old dollar standard, and a ban on the court of claims entertaining suits on federal gold obligations.

Josh Aggrant Serving Tnc Washingcok D. C Supreme Court Uiversal United States Court of Claims

Oriental Club Proprietor Named In Divorce Suit

Dora J. Rodriguez files for divorce from Martin Rodriguez in Thirty seventh district court seeking 300 monthly alimony and custody of four children. Evidence shows a prior peace bond and a pistol whipping claim, plus a liquor seizure near the Oriental night club on West Commerce and Laredo streets. Special Judge Harry L. Howard set February 26 for the alimony hearing.

Oriental Club Martin Rodriguez Dora J. Rodriguez Thirty-seventh Rodriguez West Commerce Laredo Plana Harry L. Howard Ta

Russia Cold to U8 Gold Decision

Moscow reporting on February 19 notes the Boviel press ignored the United States Bayszome courts gold clause derision with no commentary or coverage, reflecting a restrained reaction.

Russia Moscow Boviel Press United States

Conversion of U S. bonds hinted at by officials

Fortified by the Supreme court gold rulings the administration may launch a large bond conversion campaign. Officials noted the government holds about 14.5 billion in gold clause securities and 5.1 billion in Wherry bonds. a conversion would replace old issues with new 20 year bonds. Possible premiums for foreign holders were discussed, with legal opinions signaling foreign private holders unlikely to collect.

Int'l. News Service Washington, D. C Supreme Court Fiseh Regel New Deal Gossi IL Ovens Willy High Court Congress Treasury Republic of Panama United States

First Lady Cousin Plans Congo Expedition With Denis

Mrs Lily Roosevelt Denis and her husband Armand Denis announce a two truck expedition to the Belgian Congo. The couple will film wildlife and peoples with motion picture equipment during the journey from London beginning February 16.

London Lily Roosevelt Denis Branklin D. Roosevelt Armand Denis Arica Belgian Congo

President to visit Harvard Club as Fly Club ties recalled

In Washington on February President Roosevelt will travel by train to Cambridge to attend ceremonies at Harvard and meet members of the Fly Club. The visit recalls his initiation into the Fly Club about 90 years ago and will end with a return to Hyde Park New York.

Washington, D. G Reoosavell Eayn Harvard Glssor Franklin Cem Bridge Hyde Park N.Y Omg

Husband Slayer Gets Term in Pen

Anderson Texas February sentence handed to Daisy Salisbury for the murder of her husband Charles Salisbury at his Centerville farm last August. Salisbury pleaded guilty to murder and received a 19 year term. She initially confessed to poisoning and later claimed she watched his body burn after he set fire to the house.

Pen Anderson Texas Daisy Salisbury Charles Salisbury

Mrs Helland New YWCA President

Officers of the YWCA were elected at the board meeting on Tuesday morning. The slate includes Mrs H R van Helland as president, Miss Rebecca Puttat as first vice president, Mrs F A Homaday as second vice president, Mrs B B McGimsey as third vice president, Mrs Roger M Bustield as fourth vice president, Mrs Frances Nays as recording secretary, Mrs 0 Branch as corresponding secretary, Mrs William M McFinnish as treasurer, and Mrs Malcolm K Towns as assistant treasurer.

F.W. OC. A Board of Directors H.R. v. Helland Rebecca Puttat F. A. Homaday B B. McGimsey Roger M. Bustield Frances Nays 0. Branch William M. McFinnish Tsvasheer Malcolm K. Towns Aissistant

Filipinos Approve New Filipino Commonwealth Constitution

The constitutional convention approves the final draft with one dissenting vote. Manuel Quezon, Claro Recto, and Manuel Roxas will meet tonight with the United States to submit the constitution draft to President Roosevelt for approval. Provincial governors endorse Quezon for president and Roxas for vice president.

Manila Manel Queen Clara Recto Manel Roxas United States Roosevelt Quenon Commonwealth Mena

City News Special dance Torkish Club

City notes a dance event at the Torkish Club to be held Tuesday with Alam Ogltvin Bidz and Rogers' Orchestra providing music. admission two cents.

Alam Ogltvin Bidz Ter Rogers’ Orch

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