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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1935

Page

5

San Antonians Shine in Riverside Amateur-Pro Golf

San Antonians dominated the Riverside California event with strong showings and prize money. Heat Israel and Byron Nelson shared second, Tod Menefer earned 45 dollars for a best round of 7 under par, and others from San Antonio competed in the Riverside tournament finale. The field moved to Hillcrest and Lakeside venues for upcoming prize events as part of the winter tour.

San Antonians Riverside Calif Israel Scotty" Israel San Antonio Air Corps of March Byron Nelson Tex~arkgna Tod Menefer Brackridge Park Brackenridge Park Bernard Lehriever San Charles Guest Los Angeles Guest al Barbee Hollywood Barbee Barhee California Texas Jimmy Thomson Long Beach Phil Finley Byram Nelson Vexarkana Texco Bob Israel Ben Antonio Merely Field Fay Chet Coleman Culver City Vic Ghezzi Dean N. J H. G. Strathern Hillcrest Country Club Lakeside

Boxing Fight Week Promises Big Matchups Across Circuit

The week targets several title bouts and exhibitions as champions Max Busr and Bob Olin headline events. Tony Canzoneri faces Eddie Kan in Newark while Lew Ambera meets Bary Jublinske in New York state action. Barney’s No1 challenger and other bouts are slated for upcoming nights including Detroit and Chicago venues.

Max Busr Bob Olin Srounder Boston Garcia Fridag Zien Veenbloom Olin Lew Ambera Bary Jublinske Aubere New York State Athletic Barney Ightwaieht Hambionehin

Secret Moves Aimed at Halting Mexico Arms Smuggling

Obscure day January 27 report outlines covert actions by authorities to curb arms smuggling into Mexico. Chief state coast guard official announces roving protection plan to monitor and intercept weapon movements amid looming security concerns.

Mexico Alth W. Thames State Coast Guerd Im Bouiforalz Ereljc Nest Goon Emus

Slaying Charge Stemming From Youth Case

Fragmented report details Grayson youth charged by state in a killing case at a canyon town. Text references Hogan and McCrary relatives. unclear sequence. trial details or weapon not specified. Odd names and places appear garbled. core event centers on a violent slaying described in partial form.

Grayson Heean Ust McGrare Hogan Seii B McCrary

Relief spending and Senate leadership move noted

The document reports an 1936 relief estimate of four billion dollars with four hundred seventy two million allocated to the agricultural adjustment administration. It also notes Senator Key Pittman being elected president pro tempore of the Senate while Republicans failed to name Senator Arthur Vandenberg to the post by a wide margin.

Congress Agricultural Adjustment Administration Washington D.C Key Pittman D.ney Senate Arthur H. Vandenberg Rudfien Toei

Disbarment Suit on Huntress Sr. Reopens in San Antonio

The San Antonio Bar Association seeks a disbarment against attorney George W. Huntress Sr. in Sev enty-third District Court. The grievance committee has pressed the action for the third time in years amid continuance motions and absence of key defense counsel, with a special prosecutor appointed and Judge Fred overseeing proceedings.

Huntress Sr San Antonio Bar Association George W. Huntress Sr San Antonio J. Frankin Spears Atvore Hey Tatura Fusc Fred Dusharment

Prisoner Escapes Chicago Lockup Amid Turmoil

A prisoner fled a Chicago lockup after assaulting a guard and seizing a water container. The escape caused alarm as he broke for freedom with two companions, while fellow inmates and staff stirred in the confusion. Local authorities, including keeper Cushing, initiated pursuit and security measures.

Chicago

White to Operate New Austin Hotel

Jack White, manager of the Plaza hotel, will be operator of two new 200 room hotels to be constructed in Austin. The owner is listed as a new entity, with a 16 story high building. Construction is slated to begin within months with estimated costs around 3750.00.

Congress Actions Reported by Associated Press

Senate opens at noon to hear the president's budget message with speeches expected from Senator Long of Louisiana and Senator Clark of Missouri. House leadership works on budget measures while Ways and Means continues naming Democratic members to standing committees. Classified ad offer for light advertising space.

House Ways and Means

Thatcher wheat set to combat rust in Minnesota fields

Minneapolis January 8 A new hybrid grain Thatcher wheat developed by University of Minnesota specialists Dr H K Hayes and Dr B O Stayton in cooperation with the government completed a quarter century of work. The line is rust resistant and reputed to match Marquis in bread quality with 2000 bushels marketed this year. A light advertisement promises extra money via a Dial F123 classified ad.

Minneapolis University of Minnesota H. K. Hayes B. 0 Stayton Minnesota Dr. Hayes

Prison for Youth Who Stole Cars Amid School Debate

Martin Butler, 18, of 133 Panama St, was sentenced to two concurrent two-year prison terms for two auto thefts over $50. Judge W W McGrory derided sending youths to high schools and colleges, saying it’s like training race horses out of mules, and urged work over easy schooling as punishment and deterrence.

W. W. McGrory Martin Butler Panama Street New Criminal District Court Young Butler Aiden Clementy Elvin Butler Motrory Brackenridge High School Hej Ate

County Funds Move to Pay District Attorney Aids

The county commissioners court authorized transferring 22 254 12 dollars from road and bridge funds to the general fund to cover salaries for some assistant district attorneys. Each commissioner will contribute a quarter of the amount under a new state law requiring the county to help fund the district attorney's office. No prior budget provision existed for this expense.

General Fund

Budget in Brief: Roosevelt Submits 8520 Million Plan

Washington January 7 President Roosevelt sent to Congress a budget totaling 8520 million dollars. The revenue and receipts outline shows figures around 85,000,000 and 8,881,068,026 in various categories. The document provides a concise at a glance view of the new fiscal plan.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Congress Gstin Anne National Defense Bebb

Veteran flier hurt in crash near Texarkana

In Texarkana Arkansas on January 1 Leo Mulcahey 42, a veteran airman, was critically injured with a fractured skull when his single engine plane nosed into trees during approach in fog. He landed once leaving passenger Bon Ger Murray behind, then tried a second landing before the aircraft again struck trees.

Taxarkana Ark Leo Mulcahey Aid Pi Jay Mulcahey Bon- Ger Murray

Guardsmen round up 32 strikers in Georgia riot

In Rossville Georgia on January 71 guardsmen patrolling a Richmond hosiery plant yard surrounded a crowd estimated at around 1000. They arrested 32 people including five women and held them under military arrest. The detainees were driven by truck toward Atlanta to a detention camp after the incident near the Tennessee state line.

Rossville National

Bullets Wipe Out California Family

Nine bullets from two heavy revolvers killed three members of the Sheldon family in Wercen California. Victims were Thomas E. Sheldon a 36 year old state patrolman his wife 22 and their son Dick. Authorities believe Mrs Sheldon shot her husband and son with one revolver then killed herself with Sheldens service weapon.

California Wercen Calif Sheldon Thomas E. Sheldon Shelden

PWA Rejects Fort Worth Municipal Light Plant Loan

The PWA reported that a $2 220,000 loan application for Fort Worth Texas municipal light plant was rejected by the financial legal and engineering divisions.

Washington, D.C PWA Fort Worth, Texas

Cheap Oil Burner Invented Sweeping the Country

An oil burner promises low cost, high efficiency, and fast heat, replacing coal or wood stoves. The ad claims rapid setup, minimal fuel use, and a 20 day trial at the manufacturer’s risk, inviting demonstrations and orders from United Factories in Kansas City.

Jin United Fatories Kasas City

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