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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1936

Page

12

Hagood disMissed for remarks on war dept spending and WPA

Washington dispatch reports Major General Johnson Hagood removed from command of the Eighth Corps area and Third Army, amid a debate over war department funding and WPA expenditures. The veteran officer defended speaking to the House appropriations committee, urging attention to permanent army housing and against wasteful projects, while supporters cite his duty to the people and discipline concerns. The article notes Hagood’s WWI service, Philippines tenure, and honors, but Chief claims controversy and administration involvement.

South Carolina Military Affairs Committee Heguo McSwein Hagood Pagdis Hills Army Davy Blansoon Balin Craig Jeter House Blanton Hastings Senate Hagnad Rohingon Teh Meera Snyder Wiliam Mitchell Johnson Hagood Eighth Corps Third Field Army House Appropriations Committee War Department Appropriations Committee House of Representatives WPA Philippines Leonard Wood Pershing First Expeditionary Congress France

Albert Fall in Critical Condition at El Paso Hospital

El Paso February 26 Albert B Fall former interior secretary in the Harding cabinet lay critically ill at Willian Beaumont hospital with a decisur for the worse last night. Doctors warn death could come at any time as Mrs Fall could not be at her husband’s side. Fall resigned during the oil scandal and served prison time. he was never convicted of the 100000 bribe offer related to Doheny. A brisk northeast wind and a cool spell followed with showers and lower temperatures expected through Thursday.

el Paso Albert B. Fall Willian Beaumont Hospital Harding Fall C. C. Chase Pall Edward Doheny Doheny Sap Allenio United States Rhin

Millicent Rogers Reported Wed

The New York Evening Journal reports Millicent Rogers Salm Ranio daughter of Milata Henry Maud Gleston Rogers married Randolph Balcom a young New York broker in Vienna yesterday. The couple will spend the remaining winter season at San Anton in the Tyrol and then live either in Paris or London.

New York New York Evening Journal Millicent Rogers Salm Ranio Mie Lata Henry Maud- Gleston Rogers Ranald Balcom Vienna San Anton Tyrol Paris Linton

France to Decide on Soviet Pact

PARIS Feb 25 The chamber of deputies moved to a vote on ratification of the Franco Soviet mutual assistance pact after Foreign Minister Pierre Frienne Flandin in debate urged Germany to join a program of collective guarantee of peace.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Pierre- Frienne Flandin Germany

Pension Probers to Request 40000 From House

In Washington on February 26 a congressional committee probing Towne and other old age pension movements decided to seek 40000 from the House to finance the probe.

Washington, D.C Congressional Towneense House

Banks Bar Speculative Stock Purchases

Banks will not buy speculative securities for their own accounts. The policy announced in Washington on February 24 clarifies that member banks should refrain from direct speculation in risky stocks and adhere to prudent investment practices.

Washington, BD

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Parity cloudy and cooler tonight with the low near 44. Wednesday will be cool with a high around 66 and morning low near 40. Winds from the east to west remain moderate. Coast showers possible Wednesday night. Thursday partly cloudy and cooler in the south and extreme east with fresh northerly winds. West Texas sunny and fair, light by Thursday, with cooler conditions in the south. Page 2 holds additional details.

San Antonio Lowes Cloris Texas

Huntress Case Rehearing Sought by District Attorneys

District Attorneys Patt and Leroy Jeffers filed a motion for rehearing in the Court of Criminal Appeals at Austin regarding George W. Huntress Jr. former Lexar county clerk. A five year term for conversion of county funds was reversed by the Russian court due to an incorrect charge given by the local court.

Huntress Patt Leroy Jeffers Austin Cot of Criminal Appeals George W. Huntress Jr Lexar Criminal District Court Russin Court Dory

Brain Specialist Called to Moscow

Stockholm report says Professor Herbert Olivecrona, Europe's renowned brain surgeon, was urgently summoned to Moscow. Rumors spread he was needed for an operation on Stalin or another Soviet leader.

Moscow Stockholm INS Herbert Olivecrona Europe Rumnors Jasof Stalin Sovieg U.S Ss. R

UHRCH KILLS ARMY PILOT IN BARKSDALE FIELD CRASH

In Shreveport, Captain Karl G. Gimler of the First Pursuit Group was killed when his high speed fighter crashed during ground target practice at Barksdale Field. Survived by widow, three children, and his parents. A West Point graduate and Kelly Field flying school alumnus, he died after a long dive to ground targets.

Snreveport Karl G. £. Gimler Selfridge Fight Mich Barkedlaw Ginwwler West Point Karl G. £. Gimmier Pio Barksdale Field Kelly Field

FDR Vetoes Seed Loan Bill in 1930s Policy Rift

President Rosvecht vetoed the $50 million seed loan bill, saying the crop subsidy system began in 1931 and should taper off. He pledged an executive order to meet loan needs for new crops and hinted at further actions when conditions improve.

Washington D.C Rosvecht Joan Souths Chron

Japan plunges into coup as cabinet leaders slain

Japanese crisis deepens after young army officers assassinated Premier Keisuke Okada and two other senior officials. Acting Premier Goto, named by Emperor Hirohito, declares a state of emergency as military units patrol Tokyo and Osaka. Government reports indicate chaos and concerns over corrupt influences near the throne while the public awaits further developments.

Tokio Nmber Anay Keisuke Okada Home Ministry Japan Fev Makoto Saito Jotary Watanabe Korekiyo Takahashi Kantayo Saniki Imperial Court Pamio Goto Home Office Hirohila Goto High Seas Osaka Navy Office Aidir Pacific Loklo Penta Gkuda Tiemenhey War Office T Aasassinations

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