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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1935
Page
16
Orders reduce infantry load by about seventeen pounds per man. Current average 72.41 pounds including clothing, ammunition, and gear. New loads drop to about 55.06 or 65.08 pounds depending on gear, achieved by removing blanket shelter half and extra clothing among other items.
German ambassador to the United States Dr Hans Luther will tour Texas arriving in Houston January 17 and reaching San Antonio January 20. He will be hosted at a Beeth oven Helm reception by local German singing societies at 6 PM and visit Fredericksburg and other towns with Neuhauser Wendler and former Congressman Clark W. Thompson accompanying him.
The City B T U rally will be held at First Baptist Church at 6 20 p m Friday. T C Gardner secretary of the Texas B T U presents plans for the associational training school opening January 27 in Nashville Fenn will direct the school. A light classified ad invites readers to Broadway at Fifth for job listings.
Washington January 10 Regular army of 168000 enlisted men and 14009 officers was asked in Congress today. Thomason and Terry proposed bills to raise military strength to 1920 act levels with five year increases and reserve officers to active duty. Budget asks full pay beginning July 1 and restoration of pay cuts retroactive to January 1, plus revival of longevity payment for three years service.
Senator Joe Hill and Representative Harry Graves introduced a repeal bill targeting the 16 month old Texas law allowing betting on horse races. Supporters cite state revenue from out of state tracks, while track owners argue to continue under mutuel wagering. Committee hearings unlikely for weeks.
In Dedham Massachusetts January 10 1921 an alleged plan to free Murden Millen and Abraham Faber killers of two police officers ended as a dud. Edward Frye 32 of Roxbury fired an 18 gauge shotgun at the county jail window while Morton Millen allegedly pepper sprayed guard William Matta. None escaped.
President Roosevelt announced preparing new legislation to stabilize the oil industry under NIRA after the Supreme Court struck down parts of the oil provision. He warned corrections may be needed while insisting oil laws had curbed chaotic emergency conditions. Senator Connally will introduce a substitute to forbid interstate and foreign shipment of hot oil while permitting federal enforcement.
The Texas centennial commission announces a new supervisory board to coordinate state history pageants for 1938. Chairman K H Ochs says eight members will include executives, two San Antonio residents, two Houston residents, and two from other historic localities to align local celebrations with the centennial program.
Chester of Glenview Illinois piloting a light aircraft in Miami yesterday clocked an unofficial world record speed of 237.033 mph over a 100 kilometer closed course. The run surpassed the 214.92 mph standard for planes under 892 pounds and was conducted in his own design on the restricted class course.
City commissioners Thursday appropriated 211 for refunds on unused beer licenses. Refunds go to beer sellers who surrender licenses before expiration. The city also paid 20 to Fred C Krause Jr for damages to his car after a street sweeper collision in December.
Crayon-pencil portraits of Sheriff Albert W. West Jr. and his late mayor uncle John Tobin were given Thursday to the sheriff's department by Father F. Drees of Selma, chaplain for the office. Tobin, a former sheriff, will be honored in West's office, the art by Frank Drew.
The Chamber of Commerce postponed Thursday noon officers’ induction with Porter Whaley, the general manager, announcing the event is indefinitely delayed.
County Judge Frost Woodhull advances a gasoline tax plan to replenish the road and ridge fund to speed up overdue highway work. The Taxpayers League, led by O M Fitzhugh, attacks the proposal aiming for a 15 cent levy to boost roads and bridges amid state and federal gas tax levels.
Captain C A Anderson, co pilot of the Explorer, will describe last summer’s ill fated ascent at the Kiwanis luncheon in the Gunter hotel ballroom. He is now stationed at Kelly Field.
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