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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1936
Page
4
Negotiations continued Friday for the sale of the Alamo block property as owners remained undecided on concrete terms. Catholic Woman's Association members were to meet in the afternoon to discuss the trade proposal and possible bids.
Officials discuss offers around 75 000 for downtown land while commissioners set a 15000 minimum and value the lot at 32000. Goeth and Goeth heirs seek 25000 for ProbauIt estate property as Alamo beautification funds and federal aid shape buying plans amid preservation talks and the Centennial division's San Antonio visit.
The Texas Society in some form of American University plan hosts a breakfast at St Anthony Hotel Sunday. Dr Vallan R. Weaterrd of Fort Worth, president, and P. L. Rows of Pempte, first vice president, are listed as speakers.
On February 21, J W Weber and his wife of Brady celebrated their fifty second wedding anniversary in Brady. The Tabors, once married at Holland Bell County, have lived in the area since then. They have four children Clink Zimmerman Roy Holliday J W Tabor and Robert Tabor and four grandchildren plus one great granddaughter.
In Tulsa Oklahoma a boy known as Pretty Boy Davis, described as the toughest third grader in West Tulsa, hitchhiked from Hen ryetta loley after three days of wandering. He was picked up by officers near Okmulger and returned to his father, Henry Davis, after being questioned.
Jim Arnold of 412 South Hawkberry Street was sentenced to 90 days in jail by Judge Cohen Burnett in County Court at Law No. L. The October 1 offense alleged in the complaint occurred on October 1.
Washington D C officials said Mackay Radio and Telegraph Co of California violated the Wagner Labor Relations Act by reducing headcount after a strike. The board reported retaliation against employees, affecting employment status and labor relations.
Over 1100 cadets from six San Antonio area schools gathered for a military science and tactics review at Fort Ham Houston. Cadet Maj Leonard Jolliffe led the parade with instructors from Brackenridge, Thomas Jefferson, Texas Military Institute, Central Catholic, Pescock, and St. Marys University assisting.
In a signed open letter Editor The Light thanks officials and citizens for moving the stadium to Expedition Park and preserving San Jacinto Park as a beautiful civic space. The writer urges awareness of park locations, urges pride in public lands and imagines a verdant park atop the old army post area near Bushnell. T. A. Bunsen of San Antonio urges readers to support civic planning.
Dr K O Ware of the American Municipal Association and Dr Warner addressed the Texas League of Municipalities in Thistown about cities losing revenue while obligations rise. They urged state level revenue sharing and greater city cooperation as municipalities face higher costs and stagnating income. About 180 officials attended the one day session.
Fragmented copy describes the formation of a tight squadron of model airplane enthusiasts called Birdmen of America led by RB. E. Rogers at San Antonio schools. It notes proto aircraft projects and the challenge of teaching aviation concepts in the classroom. A hospital incident involving a delivery room gas exposure is also mentioned with unclear details.
A first person account describes a student in Kiev facing conscription style pressure under Soviet rule. He tries to escape to Kharkov after facing constant manipulation, hunger, and surveillance, noting how the government restricts aid to strikers and how American assistance contrasts with Soviet restrictions. He ultimately secures a ticket through a friend and leaves the school, bidding farewell at the station.
Gary Antonios plea for extra airmall service to Yoritem points fails due to insufficient funds. Postmaster Dai Quill notified Friday that extension cannot be granted. Local business leaders urged permanent 11:29 p.m. inbound and more outbound service, while tax relief discussions and municipal finance issues were noted with university and WPA officials referenced.
The Methouiad Episcopal Church Houth Nashville Tenn filed a protest with the state department asking for an investigation into Poland's government action. A Polish noble said the government had seized church property under the pretext of dissolving its cultural society, challenging religious liberty guaranteed by the constitution.
Washington February 2. Joseph McMullen, convicted of dishonorable conduct by a court martial, expressed confidence the conviction would be reversed. The court reduced charges and sentenced him to demotion to lieutenant colonel, 2800 in pay forfeiture, and official reprimand. He was found guilty of accepting railroad tickets from a broker during Silverman negotiations.
NEW YORK Feb 21 Brig Gen William Mitchells body is en route to Milwaukee Wisconsin his boyhood home. The Nag draped coffin is escorted to Pennsylvania station by aviators led by Capt Eddie Riesenacker Anteros famous war ace. Widow Elisabeth and others accompany the casket as a Dupont directs Parsonmouns to direct for to live for Gertrude Miches lead the feminine side.
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