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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1932
Page
4
The Greek Orthodox church marked the season with ancient rites while the public school clinic treated 450 patients in December under Dr. George C. Warab's direction, reflecting community care efforts in OFLESRATE CHRISTMAS.
Two convicted murderers Abd A Negra and Alfred Jackson confront clemency decisions as the state board of pardons recommends life terms but the governor declines to grant commutations. Officials report McKee remained agitated yet calmer after the delay in reprieve.
London dispatch reports Premier Azana acknowledging rumors of a revolt by loyalist guards. The government vows to maintain supremacy at all costs as Madrid monitors the situation.
Donald Swepston of Glendale was sentenced to eight months in jail after piloting an airplane while intoxicated. He allegedly swung the plane wildly near signals and derricks offshore and swooped close to the beach endangering lives.
A large protest march from unemployed workers tied to a relief agenda paraded near Capitol Hill. Father Cox led chants and urged pledges to the flag while the crowd sang traditional tunes. J M Csikowski from Pittsburgh collapsed and was treated at the scene as the petition from 20,000 demonstrators was read.
Hinds has reported for duty with the field artillery of the Seventy first division at Fort Sem Houston after spending two months in the air corps at Randolph Field.
Nineteen inmates fled from the Fayetteville jail using a makeshift ram to break a cell door and breach a window. Two were charged with murder and the other seventeen faced felony charges by the grand jury. The escape occurred today as authorities investigated the incident and sought suspects.
Report from Pittsburgh dated January 1 describes 573 marchers arriving in poor condition. Many had frozen feet and numb bodies, seeking warmth in trucks to avoid further harm. Rev James Cox led the procession. authorities noted exposure and hunger among the group.
The petition alleges loans of $500 to $105,000 to South Transfex company from 1928 to 1931 and a $25,000 pledge to the Gall and West Texas railroad fund. Allred claims San Antonio Public Service bought about $25,001 in preferred stock, implicating the chamber of commerce role and potential public benefit questions. Witnesses will be called. San Antonio witnesses to receive a day’s notice.
Moscow reports plans for the first Russian skyscraper "shy scratcher" to reach 23 stories. The building will include extra-large windows and a rooftop movie theater, signaling a bold architectural venture in Mussin.
Albertha, Lady Blandford, widow of the Duke of Marlborough, a prominent Victorian figure, died in London on January 7. Her death removes a leading social and cultural presence closely linked to aristocratic circles and public life.
An incoherent fragment notes an infant named Krewark N. 1 Jan. Tdi Anthony Garnsa Jr weighs 16 pounds with mention of being a “bis” man in any undertaking he may some day care. A prior line states he weighed 18 pounds yesterday.
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