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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1935
Page
11
By B C Forbes, the column argues the gold ruling may be practical more than theoretical, affecting foreign holders and US government debts. It notes the narrow administration vote, signals officials may heed public sentiment, and sees the decision pushing reform of securities rules and trade prospects while warning against reckless lawmaking.
A Texas woman pleads not guilty to murder charges connected with the death of her estranged husband. The defendant describes the case as a self defense claim and reports noting the fatality occurred last November. She is free on bond while awaiting further proceedings.
P. J. Callan, quartermaster general of United Spanish War veterans, will head financing and details for the association's national convention to be held September 15 to 18. He met with hotel men and chamber of commerce representatives to finalize preconvention plans. The event, described as the fourth cavrest in the world, reportedly has more registered delegates than the American Legion Convention. about ten thousand are expected.
Hollywood report claims Will Rogers hired a valet for 5 dollars daily to keep him out of studio affairs. The valet allegedly vanished after an investigation showed Rogers may have been secretly paying the man to stay away from the studio.
Albany reports a heated protest as about 100 Vasars and Skidmore students press for a public hearing on the Nunan bill requiring college students to take an oath of loyalty to the government. District superintendent Lucille Richols rebukes them as misled, while Edward Mandel cautions citizens who demand allegiance to receive benefits. May Healy notes teachers favor the oath, linking it to taxpayers' support. Josef von Sternberg, Paramount director, is listed as a Vienna University graduate with a PhD.
Wings glistened as 452 planes droned over Kelly Field during a colorful farewell review for 61 Advanced Flying School graduates. Lieut. Col H. B. Clagett is slated to relinquish command and depart for Washington March 1. Col. BG Peyton addressed the ceremony as cadets await further assignments before receiving commissions as reserve officers.
D H Tanner assumes duties as city passenger agent for the Southern Pacific in the city on Wednesday, succeeding Howard A Tenney who was transferred to Houston. Tanner has ten years with SP at Brownsville and previously served as the local office manager.
Frank Mullen, 78, of 1810 West Magnolia Avenue, dies with services by Akers Funeral Home at 4 p.m. Wednesday. interment in I. O. F. Cemetery. Survived by widow Addessa Mullen, two daughters and six grandchildren plus three great grandchildren. Henry Jacobs of 212 West Magnolia Avenue dies with services by Shelley Funeral Home at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday. interment in New Orleans. Survived by sisters Mrs. J Goldberg, Mrs. D Kansas, Miss Sadie Jacobs and brother 8 L Jacobs, all of New Orleans.
Hear Admiral C G Murfin named commander in chief of the Asiatic Fleet succeeding Admiral Up ham. Murfin to take command in summer. Vice Admiral Harris Lanning ordered to command the battle force, succeeding Admiral Brumby. Both Murfin and Lanning to be promoted to admirals. Usham and Brumby revert to rear admiral. Rear Admiral Hepburn to succeed Campbell as commander of destroyers.
In Tegucigalpa Honduras on February 20 earthquakes in the Gopan district uncovered vast subterranean galleries beneath stone stairs. Gustav Stromevik leading an archaeological commission funded by the Carnegie Institution reports discoveries of metalworking skills and gold artifacts including a pair of statues and a warrior statue.
Shirley Sweeney announced the first birth control clinic to be opened in Dallas, with the event scheduled for Monday. The clinic aims to provide outreach and services to women, marking a milestone in local health care.
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