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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1936

Page

14

LIFERS SEEK FRCEDOM ON IT-YEAR TRIAL

Montreal report on the murder case of Joseph Carreri and the Tempus Bank hold up. Witnesses Davis and Valentino seek freedom in exchange for testimony, while Carreri faces possible execution or a retrial with objections from defense counsel. Minor participants may be called to bolster the crown's case.

Lifers Montreal Thiteifers” Swait Suspehon Joseph Carreri Carerei Hoche‘aga Davis Mize Valefitina Adam Parillo Slaughter Carreri King's Bench Gerald Pauteaux K.C aTilio Devis Valentina Valentino Valerio Tony Frank

Old Faces Made Young by a Simple Method

A sensational claim promotes a home rejuvenation method promising to erase wrinkles and signs of age with minimal daily effort. The ad urges men and women to request a book by Pauline Palmer and Joan Armour Elvi from Kansas City Missouri, asserting no cosmetics or aids are needed.

New York Hsc Ty Pauline Palmer Joan Armour Elvi Kansas City Wrile Adr

Evicted Tenant Slain by Boy in Chicago

In Chicago on February 22 a sixth grade boy, Curtis Reynolds, was charged with fatally stabbing Stephen Chilson, 93, using his father’s knife. Police say Chilson, evicted for unpaid rent, defended the key to an apartment, and the youth claimed self defense after being chased and struck.

Chicago Cnsi Prade Stephen Chilson Curtis Reynolds Chilson Cailson Batts Tahery Andrew Javitar Zandy and Nolion Biilce Chion

Woodrum Slated as Comptroller

Capitol Air circles report President Truman seriously considers appointing Representative Clifton A. Woodrum of Virginia Democrat as comptroller general of the United States. The term of John A. McCarl ends June 30, with reappointment ineligible. The post carries 14 years at $10,000 per year.

Washington Renswell Capitol Air Clifton A. Woodrum Viginia United States John A. McCarl

Japan firm in navy treaty stance at conference

Singapore report says Japan will not sign a moral treaty drafted by other powers. Admiral Negano, leader of the Japanese delegation from the London naval conference, stated in an interview that Japan is not prepared to engage in a naval arms race with the United States and Britain for now.

Singapore tmNsi Japan Admirs Negano London Eail United States Britain

Motorist Kidnapped by Hiker Near Longmont Colorado

John J. McInerney a Cheyenne real estate man and district manager was abducted after a hiker approached him near Denver and Grizzly Creek. He was driven to an isolated spot about 30 miles north of Denver and forced from his car at gunpoint. The motive and assailant’s identity remain unclear.

Denver Foo John J. McInerney Wyo Joan Corporation Tod Long‘nant Colo Montiernet Grerley

Dallas City Selected to Host State Democratic Convention

Dallas committees met to plan the state Democratic convention date and site, with Dallas chosen as the May 25 convention city. The committees were formed at a party in Dallas led by I. P. Doloache, ensuring Dallas hosts the event.

Dallas I. P. Doloache

Okada Government Returned to Power

Report from Tokyo indicates the Okada government secured a comfortable majority in the House of Representatives with major parties winning 87 seats and minor parties 25 cents tally. The result signals a stable mandate for policy directions and cabinet continuity.

Okada TOKIO Insi Witi Etn 5 Pop Fastus Seiggksi

Three people treated after Los Angeles car collision

A collapsed OCR fragment reports a Los Angeles area car collision injuring three people. Names and most details are illegible, with scattered bits indicating affected individuals and local addresses.

Whited Testimony on Lindbergh Kidnapping Sparks Debate

Whited faced questions about his April 26 statement denying sightings near the Lindbergh estate two months after the Kiddnaping. Governor Hoffman said Whited offered an excuse about prior police secrecy while Hauptmann's defense eyed potential perjury charges. Attorney Fisher condemned the contradictions and suggested perjury would be pursued by Hauptmann's lawyers if pursued at all.

Moffmen Jess Chari Lindbergst Hauptmann Whiter Lind=bergh Whited Broughecilyten Lambertgy Lindbergh Estate Thut Knab Fisher Hoffman Govetter Hoffman Ory Grand Wey

Couzens Probes Pay of Democrat Officer

Senator Couzens plans a wide personal inquiry into the salary of Walter J. Cumings, Democrat national campaign treasurer, revealing payments exceeding 800,000 under a new designation. The inquiry follows party funding scrutiny reported in Washington amid political tension.

Couzens Washington DLO IINS Iepublican Michigan Swill Walter J. Cumamings E. Coureny Senate

Yale President Faces Priesthood Oath Controversy

The fragmented OCR text suggests a contested oath involving Yale leadership, referencing Dr. James Row at Yale and a Harvard figure, with mentions of priests, hospitals, and unnamed individuals. The garbled material implies a political or religious dispute centered on the president and an oath, set amid names like Marvard and Sprague Hall.

Yale New Haven Alansachusett Jpechees James Row Mirina Jame Marvard Spitalford Angeli Ue Rey Charles B. Chugilin de Unttadin Prinst

Harris County Adopts Budget Nearly $2.75 Million

Harris County approved a fiscal year budget totaling 2 749 518 dollars, announced from Houston on February 22. The commission adopted the plan yesterday, showing an increase of about 199 009 dollars over last year and a drop from the five year average. County officials, including Alderman Bol Washura, were noted in the approval.

Harris County Houston Bol Washura

Marines Seek HOD Eligibles For Aviation Cadets

Five hundred single college graduates age 20 to 24 are wanted by the Marine Corps for four years of aviation reserve training. Cadets will study one year at Pensacola and serve three years with Atlantic and Pacific squadrons, earning $103 during training and $125 plus subsistence, with a $150 uniform allowance. After completion a $1500 bonus is promised.

Cecil D. Dickson Washington, D. Co Marine Corps Wmvit Vient South Naval Air Station Anacostia D. C Ing Marine Corps Reserve Aviac Waval Pensacola Fla Atlantic Pacific Hili

Pangborn to Seek World Flight Record

Clyde Pangborn, famed aviator, announced plans to pursue a second world circumnavigation. He intends to purchase a new plane and begin test flights next June, targeting a 23,000 mile journey with refueling stops in Russia and across the Atlantic from Daytona Beach to Newfoundland, Iceland, and the Scandinavian nations.

Mass Chain Pickets Banned in Akron Strike

A temporary injunction barred mass and chain picketing at the strike-placed plants of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Akron Ohio. Judge Simmit County Common Pleas granted the order after announcing the verdict and said a formal statement would be issued later this afternoon. The judges noted the injunction covers permissible picketing types under the order.

Akron Ohio CNS Georyear Tire and Rubber Company Cart Simmit County

Injured Man Taken After Auto Collision Near Home

George J. Dutintée of 201 Muerscheidy Street was rushed to Santa Rosa hospital Saturday after a brazen leg injury caused by being struck by a car near his residence.

George J. Dulling George J. Dutintée4 Muerscheidy Street Santa Rosa Hospital

Local Springs Mourns Elen Bled in Tragic Dargal

Fragmentary OCR notes cite Springs Missouri and Elen Bled in a reported tragedy or trial context with unclear terms. The text references home treatment failures, wastage, and packing, plus names such as McCleary Darga and Oety.

Springs Extel

World's Largest Culvert Installed in San Jose

In San Jose California February one 85 foot long culvert with 16 foot diameter is set to become the largest of its kind at Stevens Creek Reservoir. In LaGrange Georgia February 22 a burglar broke into the new municipal swimming office during winter closure and stole several rolls of swim tickets.

San Jose Calif Feb Stevens Creek Lagrange

Nye presses for permanent American neutrality policy

On February 22 in Washington D C Senator Gerald P Nye Republican North Dakota leader of the Senate special investigations committee urged a new demand for an American neutrality policy that is permanent mandatory and drastic. Nye said the issue will return in the next Congress regardless of current matters and vowed to keep the fight alive as he noted recent failures.

Washington Senate Gerald P. Nye Republican North Dakota Dakottan Nye

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