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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1936

Page

3

Solar Spots Forecast More Solar Storms And Radio Disruption

Harvard astronomer Dr Harlan T Stetson analyzes sunspot activity from 1922 to 1933 and predicts a new solar maximum around 1938. He warns that rising solar indices will bring magnetic disturbances and degraded distant radio reception, with Carnegie Institution physicists noting solar eruptions push particles into Earth’s ionosphere causing high altitude disturbances.

Ina York Harlan T. Stetson Harvard University Science Boda Stetson Carnegie Insticution Washington

Interior Secretary Pall Improves After Sinking Spell

Albert B. Pall, secretary of the interior under Harding, was reported improving today from a serious relapse that followed a Tuesday night sinking spell. The fall had been described as a pneumonia episode with several wounds noted earlier.

Albert B. Pall Harding

Farm Subsidy Plan Moves From Congress to Action

Washington February 23 Officials awaited final pages of President Hoover s pen before launching a 500 million soil conservation program. Administered by a reorganized AAA the subsidy will pay farmers to take land out of commercial crops. Regional meetings set to discuss details with farm representatives possibly starting in Memphis next week Republicans condemn the program as unconstitutional.

Washington B. C Hoosewelt AAA Congress Memphis

Japan faces bloodless crisis as rebels seize key Tokyo centers

In dawn clashes at Tokyo centers rebels refuse evacuation and seize government buildings as loyal troops move to retake control. Gen Sadao Araki and other senior officers push for martial law while Emperor Hirohito seeks a peaceful government replacement after the assassination of Premier Okada. American residents are advised to stay home as negotiations continue.

Tokio Sadao Araki Japan Kashii Senjuro Hayeshi Supreme War Yotaro Nekamara Jotaro Watanabe Domei Ree Hirohito Keisuke Okeda Hich Hope Por Settlement Fumio Goto Okada United States Dremier Peers?club Koma Sanna

Agriculture Aid Provisions of AAA Substitute Measure

Washington reports a summary of the faves bill amending the 1943 soil conservation act. It shifts toward direct grants to farmers or states, boosts federal subsidies to 500 million in year one, and maintains 30 percent of customs receipts for market development if needed. The measure extends to Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico, sets broad soil and production goals, and ties subsidies to land use and conservation efforts while protecting small producers.

Washington, D. 6 Souet Secretary of Agriculture Sonate AAA Toms Tauo Ted South Yom Gresé Plains Alaska Hawaii Puerto Rica United States

Turmoil in Tokyo as insurgents seize parts of capital

Reports from Tokyo describe about 1000 insurgents from First Army divisions moving through the city while navy units guard ports. Premier Okada and aides face a government crisis as clashes spill into streets and police guard residences. warnings advised residents to relocate to safer quarters.

Siemiy Erioch Navy Tokio Otake Mineo Osumi Navy Office First Fleet Takio Bay Takio Okada Korekiya Tarahachi Beal Maxatoala Watanabe

Maverick Texas frontier figure dies at 99

Oam Maverick, famed Texas frontier figure and son of Samuel Maverick, died at age 99 on the Sunshine ranch. He witnessed the 1840 Council House fight in San Antonio as a child and later served on the border patrol, Civil War, and frontier life eras, remembered by Texas historians for memoirs and family legacy. His birthday gatherings drew many relatives, and his father once owned vast Texas lands with large herds.

Maverick Council House San Antonio Mary Maverick I Tisk Hor Fe Smallelse On Main Texas Une Border Patrol Redskins Terre Flan Syam Cumberland River Nepsiatt Sunshine Ranch Pala Cvett Samuel Maverick Ramye

Junior Birdmen of America Meet at Gunter Hotel

S A Junior Birdmen members urged to attend at 8 p m Friday at the Gunter hotel to finalize plans for a water contest at Brooks Field hangar and discuss the Sunday ballot to elect officers and start the 1936 popular pilot poll.

Birdmen of America Edrel Matlin Gunter Hotel Brooks Field Junior Birdmen

Shearn Moody Dies at 40 Galveston Capitalist Leader

Galveston February 24 Shearn Moody 40 prominent South Texas capitalist and civic leader died at his home after a week long pneumonia battle. He led family business interests with W L Moody Jr in News Publishing Calves ton baseball club and banking ventures. Survived by widow two sons parents two sisters and a brother. Moody served as navy ensign in World War I.

Galveston Shearn Moody South Texas South Moody Shearn Moody Texas W. L. Moody Jr News Publishing Company Galveston News and Tribune American National Insurance Company Nalfong] Haley Company American Printing Company Calveston Gl, Moody and Company Sheam Moody Sr Robert. Lee Moody Ely Glyde Northen Mre Wallace Thompeck William I. Mondy ‘Tir

Pistol Theft Reported From Slayton Residence

A pistol and $8 were stolen from the home of RB MM Slayton at 104 East Norwood Court on Friday, police were informed.

RB. MM. Slayton East Norwood Court

Youth Out on Pardon Gets 2-Year Term

Joseph Jones a 21 year old Sioux City youth who recently received a conditional pardon from Kentucky Penitentiary was sentenced by Federal Judge T M Kennerly to two years in federal prison for transporting a stolen automobile interstate A 4834 Buick sedan is for sale at 819 See Classification 43 Light Classified ads

Houston Joseph Jones Cltylows Kentucky T. M. Kennerly Resedan

Galveston Fire Credit Announced By Commissioner

Austin announced a four year fire insurance premium credit for Galveston. Officials said the credit equals 128 percent based on a ratio tied to insured property and operation. The move was disclosed today and involves the insurance department and city plans.

Galveston Fire Credit Austin Raymond& Mayk Gre Galveston

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