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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1936

Page

11

Air record tumble and world tensions loom in 1930s reports

The article notes Howard Hughes flying from Los Angeles to Newark in 27 minutes 4 seconds, breaking the Roscoe Turner record. It also surveys European war talk with Russia, Hitler, Stalin, and Britain. U.S. policy debates on neutrality, federal control, and the AAA ruling, plus a NJ governor pondering delaying executions and a St Johns meeting set for Thursday.

Hughes Acegn Sctan Nar

Spell of That Weather Hits Alamo City With Warmth

Weatherman J A Jarboe forecast unusual warmth for Wednesday and Thursday with temperatures near 80 degrees, about 20 degrees above January normals. Clear skies and light winds were expected, aiding after noon activities, with Wednesday night dipping to around 4 degrees and Missouri snow nearby as a distant possibility.

Jarboe Jarbee Missouri

Retired Engineer Pleads Guilty in Roosevelt Threat Case

Anse ln Phelps Palmer a retired engineer indicted by a federal grand jury for sending threatening letters to President Roosevelt pleaded guilty today in Federal District Court. He faces a five year sentence and a $1000 fine on each of the two counts with sentencing set for January 24.

New York Anseln Phelps Palmer Federal Grand Jury Roosevelt Federal District Court Patmet

Arrests in Hexar County Traffic Crackdown Surpass One Hundred

More than 100 arrests were made by Hexar County highway patrol Tuesday night under Sheriff Albert W. West Jr's campaign, with Chief Deputy Alfonso Newton Jr reporting details. Those arrested face trial in Justices Corrigan and Onion's courts on Saturday and Monday, per Sheriff West. Officers J. W. Levick Henry Hawkwets WOC Miller and W. Hauck led the arrests.

Hexar County Highkay Patrole Pian Albert W. West. Jr Alfonso Newton Jr Justices of the Peace Bal Corrigan John F. Onion J. W. Levick Henry Hawkowets Woc Miller W. i Hauck

Steel Ingot Output Remains Unchanged

New York July 18 steel ingot production holds steady at 31 percent of capacity. The industry outlook remains unclear due to fixed ends, according to Iron Age's weekly review.

New York

Publisher Aims to Run for Governor in Texas

In a Dallas interview with the Texas Steer, Hatfield declares plans to seek the Texas governorship this year. He says he will run a statewide campaign, outlining goals and strategies to win the office.

Dallas Dan. Bbom Hatfield Texas

Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity

Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity predicts partly cloudy skies Wednesday night and Thursday with warmer temperatures. Lowest around 54 degrees Wednesday night, highest near 80 degrees Thursday, and light to gentle variable winds. Tuesday high 74, Wednesday low 52, Wednesday high about 80 degrees.

San Antonio Paty East Texas Texas

Smiths January Speech Shapes Jeffersonian Democratic Split

Washington January 15 Former Governor Alfred E Smith’s forthcoming speech at the American Liberty League dinner is awaited with eagerness and anxiety. Jeffersonian leaders seek a forceful attack on the Roosevelt administration but hope Smith will also court restraint and steer the new party toward a moderate launch for the coming campaign.

Washington, D. C Alfred E. Smith American Liberty League New York Roosevelt Tagwells Orner Smith Denyncin Hon Partia Len Sperrt Jeffersonian Democracy Ana Thomas Jefferson Democratic Party Ely Talmadge Douglas

French Surgeon for Hitler

Paris reports Chancellor Adolf Hitler suffers throat trouble and possibly cancer. Bordeaux surgeon Georges Portmann operated earlier, while Professor Bauerbruch reportedly refused to perform the procedure, and Neumann was deemed non Aryan. Hitler had throat surgery last May 23 and may need further operations.

Paris Chncellor Adolf Hitler Germany Opon Prenels Ihront Georges Portmann Bordeaux Paris Soir Inday Hitler Bauerbruch

Sterilization Case Prosecution Slated in San Francisco

Officials announced criminal prosecution of defendants in Ann Cooper Beritt's 500000 sterilization suit after a two hour conference with Russell P Tyler, the girl's lawyer. Brady and assistants stated charges would be sent to grand jury or a committing magistrate. Affidavits detailing charges against Millyon Cooper Hewitt and others, plus a psychologist, can be presented to a judge.

San Francisco I Ann Cooper Beritt Russell P. ‘Tyler Tier Brady Miss Hargitt Millyon Cooper Hewitt

Kipling Regains Strength After Emergency Operation

Rudyard Kipling shows further improvement after a second restful night following emergency surgery for a perforated stomach. Physicians remain anxious yet hopeful as Dr. A. E. Webb-Johnson, who operated, reports the 70 year old author and poet's condition improving while he rests.

Kipling London Rudyard Kipling A. E. Webb-Johnson

Child, 7, Critically Injured by Auto

A seven year old child from Te woiana street was struck by a vehicle in the 1000 block of Southvine street and remains in critical condition at Robert & Green hospital. Hospital staff say the child has a fractured salt and was running from behind a parked truck when hit. Alt: suspect details given by Tenry Watt, age 18, with listed address on 10ish avenue.

RoyOivon Uawer Te Woiana Street Robert &. Green Southvine Street Tenry Watt

Soldier Gets Five Years in Assault Case

A Holliston soldier, Aochie Kozlik, age a-year-old, received a five-year term at the Federal Reno Reformatory by Federal Judge Ro. McMillan. A jury found Kozlik guilty of assault to murder on September 2, with Pet. Howard D. Faulkner as the is charged. Both men were members of Company C Thirty-third Infantry.

Kozlik Sam Holliston Fe’ Reno Ro. McMillan iKozlik Pet Howard D. Faulkner Company c Trenty-third Infantry the Lime MM Bie Astayls

Soviet Army Reaches 1.3 Million as World Largest Force

Announced by Assistant War Commissar Mikhail Tukhachevsky in Moscow the Soviet Army has been expanded to 1,300,000 men, claiming the status as the world’s largest standing army.

Moscow Mikhail Tukhachevsky

Woman Uses Iron Bar as Weapon in Tragic Filicide

In Westchester Pagan 1s, Mrs. Oberle allegedly killed her three children with an iron bar while they slept. Dr. St Leroy Barber arrived after a telephoned report of “I just killed them.” The victims were Mary 17 Louise 8 and Joseph 7. Mrs. Oberle is hospitalized. her husband is in State College for business. The doctor noted temporary insanity.

Westchestra Pagan Joseph Oberlé St. Leroy Barter Oberle Cberle Mary Louise Joseph Avermills Chester County “Farm Extension State College Barber

Insurance Man Kills 2 Daughters in Macon

Macon police reported that life insurance agent Albert Adamo fatally shot his two daughters, Helen and Emma, 16, in the fashionable Yonville area, then fatally wounded himself. The daughters died instantly. Adamo died later in a Macon hospital. He could not provide a statement for the slaying.

Macon Dan Albert Adamo Yoneville Helen Emma Wee Adams

Theft of Watch Nets Fine and Term Imposed

A plea of guilty to theft of a watch resulted in a fine of 15 dollars plus costs and a 15 day jail sentence. Details name C A Suit and defendants including Godfrey Jones and Tyelge Matthews with addresses at 230 Winton and 10 West French Place. Proceedings held in County Courts with attorney Stee Jey Kirkwood and Reynolds, Patterson AVENUE.

C. A Godfrey Jones Adiress Nater Paar Winton Ayer Weititarkly Dnege Charles Jr Matthews Stee Jey Kirkwood Whett Val Woot Reynolds JL Patterson WSI Tyelge Matthews

Campus Scandal Probe Under Way

An investigation is under way involving the campus athletic field and four male students from a local high school. Dean A. Theotime Inlinton said a panel will take action, including possible expulsion, after reviewing the incident on Thursday night.

A. Theotime Inlinton

Schoolboys Outspell Elders in Pelham Chess Match

Prominent Pelham and New York City businessmen, gathered in Pelham, watched as schoolboys dominated the spelling contest. Adults were eliminated early, with William Shinar and Al Ridoul among the first to fall, while the boys secured a decisive win spelling stars and states.

Pelham New York City Baller Pele Nam Alise Ed Roig William &. Shinar Phi Heta Kappa Magein Albel Ridoul Rere

Arkansans Mourn After Plane Crash Dies in Catastrophe

A fragmented report details a plane crash near Arkansas with 17 bodies reported among the victims. The Southerner cites aviation officials as saying there were no survivors among 14 passengers and four children. Further details are unreadable.

Assnel Goodwin Ark Jans America Svom Arkay

Hauptmann seeks federal writ amid murder case

In Trenton on January 13, Bruno Richard Hauptmann signed a new federal habeas corpus application seeking relief in the Lane heightaby murder case. His defense lawyers Nugent Badds and Neil Burkinshaw declined to disclose details. Governor Hoffman considered a reprieve request after a private investigation. Mrs. Hauptmann visited her husband, discussing potential clemency. Hauptmann appeared confident, saying he would do anything for his family but would not see his baby.

Copri Preag Trenton WN. J Bruno Richard Hauptmann Lane Heightaby Siath House United States Supreme Court Fegat Atha Mauphmann Teday Ste Mie Garmrr Kimbering Mook Wowid Haupemann Spere Daly Kimberline Reltier Taet Wright Midge J. Warren Davis

Japanese quits London navy plan at show down

Japanese representatives pulled out of the high level talks in London signaling the end of efforts to reach a naval parity pact with Britain, the United States, France, and others. The move came after deadlocked discussions over fleet size and tonnage per unit. Admiral Nakane stated Japan would seek world peace through friendly relations rather than naval arms race. The U.S. delegation dismissed parity demands as unacceptable as a basis for negotiation.

Hiram Joyc +son California Hull United States Great Britain Johnson England Hiram Johnson London Irs France Japan Tormre Osagi Nakane Ute Ishan Ant

Public Spending Biggest Since 1931

New York January 5 report shows Americans spent 5.12 billion dollars on metal goods in the year, the largest outlay since 1931. Economist A W. Zlomek of the International Statistical Bureau notes 1904 era figures as a baseline for comparison.

New York W. Zlomek International Statistical Hureau, Inc

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