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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1935
Page
14
Sheriff West and deputies raided poker games at Wen Biks club and Garnet Hotel, booking nineteen men on gaming charges while over fifty were cited. West vowed to shut down all gambling in Bexar County, saying he would not change Texas law and would enforce it anywhere.
West, newly seated sheriff of Bexar County, declares no gambling tolerated for two years and plans to protect patrons from bandits. He warns clubs may legally operate as supper and dancing venues but will face prosecution if gambling occurs. Gamblers retreat as roulette wheels and dive tables vanish from rural clubs and downtown, ending a flood of illegal play.
In Trenton on January 5, reports say Charles A Lingbergh drew admiration on the Flemington witness stand. Political leaders plan to invite him to seek public office. The intended office is not stated, but it is thought he may pursue a U S Senate seat, following his late father-in-law Dwight Morgan. Major Frank Hague noted Lindbergh’s interest in New Jersey politics.
An 18-year-old girl Virginia Epallini was fatally struck by a stray bullet during an argument between two Black people in East Side Park. Julius Lewis, a Black man, was arrested and charged as police investigated the case as a stray bullet incident.
Louis Judkins, co editor of the Laredo High Mod Journal, placed second in the feature story writing contest for the 23 state South Central group, sponsored by Quill and Scroll magazine, as reported from Laredo.
New York opens the annual motor show with 1935 models drawing crowds. Ford debuts, Packard pushes into the $1000 field, and LaGuardia presides at the inaugural. Exhibits emphasize streamlined design, roomier interiors, stronger frames, hydraulic brakes, and new transmissions as manufacturers trim prices and focus on ultimate car appeal.
Frank J. Gorman, vice president of the United Textile Workers of America, told 800 members in Newberry South Carolina that a larger spring strike is planned. He accused mills of widespread discrimination against foyer employees and said more than 600 workers faced discrimination, with 26 union members evicted since the strike. He warned another walkout will be called unless employers agree to collective bargaining and end the unfair system.
The dispute over payment of a 2 cent per barrel tax on refined oil in Louisiana has been settled. The plan calls for a 4 cent per barrel levy on all Louisiana refined oil at the Standard Oil Bat Rouge plant, with possible action to extend if necessary. Pending the ruling, Louisiana lawmakers face possible disruption of business and protests linked to Senator Long's opposition to the tax.
Wallace Beery directed 1915 Western features at Essaney Studios. Billy Anderson produced and acted in early silent era films under director Wally.
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