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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1934
Page
11
The piece recalls John Andrews a once vibrant New York figure who sold papers near Houston Street and Broadway. It recounts his encyclopedic memory, odd theories, and elaborate verbal arguments, noting he has since departed the area and left a lasting impression on the local intelligentsia.
Deputy Walter States Marshal faces crisis as depities depart to Leavenworth federal penitentiary. Marshal Guy McNamara leads remaining staff while female deputies are pressed into service. McNamara acts as sole deputy in charge as others are on duty elsewhere.
Inspectors from the United States treasury department in Washington plan a survey of municipal buildings to identify temporary quarters. The old site will host the postoffice building, with Harold L. Ickes and supporters winning over plans for a new south courthouse site. Treasury funds of 1,625,000 are allocated for construction and moving offices, with bids for a temporary rental building to begin immediately.
Private Louis Alevecs of the Ninth Infantry received five years hard labor for manslaughter in the December fatal shooting of Private Mack H. Hell during a football game at Tech. Alevecs admitted firing the shots. Hell died the next day. The court martial was led by Brig. Gen. Francis LeJa Parker with Captains Evans and McCoy as counsel.
Eighth Corps Area officials said CMTC plans hinge on Congress appropriating money for 1994. Recruiting typically begins February 1, but current plans to start summer activities depend on federal funding. Applications for MT C training are being received and held at enemy headquarters.
In Washington on January 17 investigators described the shielding of millions in Class A trust funds of the Detroit based United Guardian Trust Co as a readjustment of deposits. Former president Clifford B. Longley said the company did not care for some of the leaks and wanted the state to know what the funds were.
The Tafts challenge a $4000 Sun Insurance policy on a Cremona violin valued around 5000. Plaintiff Mildred Hall Taft seeks to prove theft and loss since December 31 1931 to January 28 1932. Defense argues the instrument’s value is disputed and experts question its origin and worth.
Joe Garcia of Le F street was charged by complaint with robbery by assault in the case of Mrs Adina de la Fuentes of Fuentes alley. Detectives described the robber as Garela before his surrender. The incident occurred after she was approached by three men and robbed of 180 dollars on a country road after leaving a grocery store.
A delegation led by SB Knowlton asked Mayor J. Quin to hire a full-time milk inspector. Carvajal will report to Dr. Wing as dairymen fund the position. previously only part time inspectors were employed.
Beginning Sunday in the March of Events section The Light will publish censored war photographs shown for the first time. Five full pages depict No Man's Land devastation and war's impact on civilians, offering an unflinching view of the conflict.
Dr H Cary of Dallas praised President Roosevelt and the administration for shielding the medical profession during the economic crisis. About 1200 doctors attended the international post graduate assembly at the Gunter Hotel as Cary warned of socialistic extremes and highlighted government medical relief costs and pay standards for doctors aiding war workers. The conference opened with talks on tumare and surgery and featured speakers from Mayo Clinic and Washington University with sessions at several hotels in San Antonio.
January 1964 traffic shows brisk auto license renewals with 18 050 licenses sold by midweek, surpassing last year’s pace. Tax officials report 17 654 Neense plates sold by day’s end versus 15 845 a year earlier, as downtown issuances stay busy before the grace period ends.
Applications opened for the post of commandant at Jefferson senior school after Lieut. Col. Fred L. G. Dallein relinquished the position. Cadet Major Guy Kissinger currently leads at the high school in temporary command. Candidates include First Lieutenants McShane and Ellt and Second Lieutenant Bam H. Len e. The school board discussed replacing Col W J Connahy in military studies.
Mrs Ollie Norris 15 and Norris 12 were awoken by a skunk that bit the girl on the nose arms and legs while the couple slept in a tent near the Gibson home at 101 Cascade Avenue. The husband sustained minor injuries as the animal fought with the sleeping pair and later attacked a puppy. Mrs Gibson, in a rare gesture, kissed both the skunk and the dog amid the incident.
The trial of Holde Clark continued Wednesday in Ninety fourth district court with witnesses including Mildred Livingston Stillwell and A J Ogg testifying for the defense. The case involves the murder of Glenn Roberta on September 20, 1954, with the defense exploring a self defense theory.
Desiriers of the San Antonio Subic schools were assured Wednesday by R.S. Menefee, president of the board of education, that teachers will get a 15 percent salary increase. The minimum wage would rise from $700 per year, with provisions for the raise funded by a new $1 tax rate measure approved by the board.
Police sought a burglar who invaded three fashionable homes on Bushnell Place after midnight. In each home the front window was forced and valuables ransacked. Victims included Mrs. White, 202 Bushnell Place, who asked that Moodhoundere be used in cracking the case, Guy S. Morshand, 14 Bushnell Place, and Charles Schres Jr, 126 Bushnell Place.
In Santa Monica, readers fret over a dollar value stuck at 60 to 66 cents as talks resume. The letter writer ventits about ongoing arguments and suspects Greta Garbo, under a pseudonym, prowling near an area described as a desert. The note ends with a request to chat before making further plans.
Leaders of veterans groups praise uncensored World War I photographs to be published in the San Antonio Light starting Sunday. They say the images show the brutal realities of war and urge youth to study them to prevent future conflict.
Colonel Williams, president of the Reserve Officers Association, will be hosted at a dinner in San Antonio. The official visit includes a reception at Winstonfield and a briefing by Diane at 2 p.m. on Tuesday.
An on street incident describes two armed men robbing a pedestrian near 114 Maple Street. Witnesses report the assault occurred Tuesday night and note the assailants fled toward Twin Peaks with valuables. Police are investigating and seeking tips from the public.
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