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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1936
Page
10
In a mosaic of opinions Arthur Brisbane critiques human limits and hypocrisy while noting global politics, science, and religion. He cites marathon pace myths, a wealth of dinner tickets for Jackson Day, and fears of modern warfare including gas and bombs, contrasting secular ambition with faith’s stance.
Washington DC report states a 18m year old Democrat representative was convicted by Judge Walter J. Vasey of drunk and disorderly charges from New Year’s celebrations. The man allegedly was found plugged into neighbors’ house phones when unable to enter a friend's apartment. he denied being drunk.
A Wisconsin Progressive representative introduced a bill in Washington proposing a tax on oleomargarine. The measure aims to tax the dairy industry and would levy a per pound charge on oleo margarine, reflecting concern about competition with dairy products.
Cuban consul in Mexico City Garcia Velez and his bride honeymoon in Ban Antonio for service to New Orleans then Havana. They stay at the Robert E Lee Hotel while preparing to sail.
PEARSALL Jan 1 Waller Hay Yer 90 was killed on the Thornton farm near there Monday when the team of mules he was driving ran away and threw him from the wagon.
The forecast predicts cloudy conditions, cooler temperatures, and light to moderate rain across San Antonio and surrounding areas. Highs near 48 and overnight lows around 34 may bring discomfort, with no expected snow unless a freezing drop occurs. Winds from the northeast remain light to moderate.
An exchange telegraph from Stockholm reported Greta Garbo, the film star, in London after six weeks of a serious throat infection. Once critical, she is now able to leave her room with extreme caution. Garbo has been in Sweden for several months.
Japanese authorities in Peiping lodged a strongly worded protest demanding suitable retribution after reports that Japanese officers were fired upon by Chinese troops under Gen Sudy Cheh Yuan near Inner Mongolia and North China government lines. Chinese press accounts described Japanese forces firing on Chinese soldiers guarding gates as the gates opened.
Cloudy with occasional rain likely Tuesday night and Wednesday. Colder Tuesday night with lows near 34 degrees. Wednesday highs around 48. Monday's high near 86 and Tuesday's low around 87 with variable winds. East Texas will be cloudy with rain in the south Tuesday night and Wednesday, interior freezing in the northwest. West Texas expects snow possible Tuesday night into Wednesday in the northwest and colder southeast, with a chance of warmer Wednesday in the extreme southeast.
In a Senate hearing Morgan and partners defend neutrality policy while admitting Allied loans were possible despite state department opposition. Vanderlip notes a $10 million France loan, Lamont argues US entry stemmed from German actions, not bankers pressure, as Nye presses for government monopoly scrutiny.
In Buenos Aires suburb Villa Urquiza a gunfight during a 24 hour strike kills three policemen and a striker. Several wounded as strikers burn street cars and buses while clashing with police. Independent drivers join sympathetic action with about 20 000 stone masons in three month dispute targeting non striking workers at a large British owned team and bus firm.
Former San Antonio police officer Aubrey Berry, 35, was charged by complaint in Judge Onion's court in seven burglaries. Fingerprint checks linked Berry to the crimes, with complainants including Glassrock, Prancis, Fyson, Foster, Hicks, Brinkolter, and Herman. Property valued around 500 was reportedly taken.
The Wisconsin state Supreme Court today upheld the recovery day of 1933 patterned after the NRA. The decision sustains 11 short codes of fair competition for service trades and industries now operating and paves the way for adoption of other codes awaiting constitutionality tests.
American Telephone and Telegraph reports Bell System added 47 848 telephones in December, more than 21 146 in December 1934. For the year 1935 the system achieved a net gain of 461 156 stations, ahead of 238 000 gains in 1934.
Claude Convers city electrician warned operators of establishments displaying electric signs without permits and said he would begin prosecutions. He noted many 30 day permits expired for shows when the new package figures took effect and have not been renewed.
Fire Chief Sarran II G Sarran was in Santa Rosa hospital Tuesday with critical injuries. Reports say his condition remained perilous as hospital tent residents conveyed concern over his recovery.
San Francisco reports allege hospital records were altered to justify a sterilization operation on Ann Cooper Hewitt, heiress to Peter Cooper Hewitt’s estate. Attorney Russell B. Tyler cites chemical and microscopic tests showing ink changes in the word organs and infantile to support a charge of tampering. Co-defendants include Mrs. Meryon Hewite McCarter and doctors Tilman Boyd and Mary S. SratIy, with conflicting depictions of motive and intent.
Local text recounts a convoluted family puzzle claiming Spake is his own uncle through a chain of marriages and generations. Writers note the bizarre logic yields multi generation ties, including a mother-in-law as grandmother and a wife as sister and granddaughter.
Governor James V Allred refused clemency for W D Welburn Jr a former pastor convicted of perjury in San Antonio The case linked to a divorce suit by Wineta Long Welburn included disputed signatures and a handwriting expert who testified the signatures were by the same hand Welburn resigned his ministry and started a church while appeals ran their course before surrendering to the state penitentiary The governor called the Welburn case closed after reviewing the evidence and expert opinion.
A cold front blankets the Southwest with snow and low temps from 18 to 25 degrees in towns such as Pampa and Lubbock. Light snow reaches Paris Tyler Austin and Corsicana, while Amarillo reports a fatal auto crash and Deaf Smith County Sheriff dies in a separate accident on slick roads.
Hog producers face a chaotic Chicago market after the Supreme Court nullified the AAA. Some commission agents push for adding the full 2.25 per hundredweight processing value to prices, with early tops around 10.50 per hundredweight. St. Paul also sees rallies, while big packers sit out awaiting normal conditions. New Orleans cotton figures react to the AAA ruling, and New York stocks show irregular trading as investors digest the decision.
Knights of Columbus head Martin I. Carmody reports the order will continue its campaign for freedom of worship for persecuted Mexicans and oppose aggressive communist propaganda spreading across the United States.
Air officer reports Maj Pursley back from California while Mal Charlier greets colleagues at Fort Sookmal. The overheard briefing notes suggest a readiness assessment and ongoing operations near Yesston and Ip Californi.
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