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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1939

Page

3

Trial transcript notes Bushick insanity hearing near verdict

Defense first rebuttal witness Dr A A Kimble testified Bushick in 1937 was an extreme nervous wreck. Dr F P Dwiggins said he would not know right from wrong for Bushick given his history. Witnesses described Bushick as border line sane with possible insanity, while a San Antonio State Hospital superintendent stated Bushick was not insane on September 30, 1937. Deputy Elton Cuda testified Bushick was very rational returning to ban Anton. The insanity hearing concluded with jurors awaiting verdict.

A. A. Kimble Dimmitt County Bushick Macy Simmons Ins F. P. Dwiggins Dwiggins Union Pacific Railroad Nebraska Gittinger W. J. Johnson San Antonio

Witness Denies Capone Tieup in Tax Hearing

Murray Humphreys, once linked to Al Capone, testified in Chicago that he had no Capone mob affiliation. He admitted being a “peacemaker” in the cleaners and dyers’ war of 1930 while denying any gang ties. The tax case seeks $37,189 in back taxes and penalties for 1930 1951 and 1922.

Chicago INS al Capone Murray Humphreys Circuit Court of Appeals Capone Humphreys Board of Tax Appeals John D. Kuley Treasury Department Chicago Cleaners Dyers Riley Robert G. Fitchie Milk Wagon Drivers’ Union Tapone Cleaners Aim

Britons Train for Sixth Hops Transatlantic Mail Service

Six British crews selected from Imperial Airways captains and first officers are training for the forthcoming trans Atlantic air mail service. They study first class navigator tickets under Squadron Leader Godsave at the Imperial Airways School of Navigation. The Atlantic routes will be flown by three of four motorized flying boats, loaded up to 46,000 pounds and refueled over Shannon to 33,000 pounds before crossing. The plans include a magnetically controlled gyro compass and a compact vertical magnetic compass for the instrument panel. Imperial Airways also plans to fit a ship as a wireless radio station.

London England United States Imperial Airways Godsave Imperial Airways School of Navigation 4. S. Wuoockson Atlantic Division Atlantic Irish Sea Shannon Guild of Air Pilots

Winter Visitors to Be Given Tour by Teachers Association

Winter visitors in San Antonio will tour four Bexar County educational institutions Thursday afternoon. The Bexar County Teachers' Association arranged the visit, led by president Mrs. Ruth Clary. Sites include Thomas Jefferson Senior High, University of San Antonio, St. Mary's University, and Gur La j of the Lake College.

San Antonio Bexar County Bexar County Teachers’ Association Ruth Clary Thomas Jefferson Senior High University of San Antonio St. Mary's University Gur la J of the Lake College

City Budget Details for San Antonio Streets and Sewers

Street Commissioner Paul E. Steifley outlined a city budget covering 314 miles of paved streets 403 miles of graveled streets 44 miles unimproved streets 250 miles of alleys 12 steel bridges 44 concrete bridges large wooden bridges and 22 culverts. The plan totals 242300 for street maintenance 74208 for sewage treatment and 26500 for sewer maintenance, based on a 253000 population.

Paul E. Steifley San Antonio Hen Phe

City News Mixed Chorué Dance at Hall

A mixed chorus dance event is listed for January 21 at Her nand Sons' Hall featuring Neimeyer Orch Ady.7. The compact notice notes a community music gathering and local performers in a small venue.

Hernand Sons’ Hall Neimeyer Orch Ady

Cadaniel Plan Slope Studied in Historic Tax Debate

The draft outlines a major tax shift with property owners facing levies in some counties like Galveston while others see tax relief. It details pension funding, Confederate pensions, teacher salaries, and new severance taxes on minerals, plus exemptions and unresolved questions on how to tax barters and traded properties. Local leaders debate the bill’s reach and practical collection challenges.

Galveston Chambers of Commerce

Graduation Set at L A Schools

Graduation events mark mid term for four San Antonio high schools. Brackenridge to award 71 diplomas with 36 planning post graduate work into June. Jefferson undetermined with 34 leaving, Sidney Lanier reports all graduates continuing in school, Tech 30 graduates with about half leaving.

San Antonio Brackenridge High School Jefferson Sidney Lanier Tech

Fire damages two Nelson Street garages and store room

A fire in the 100 block of Nelson Street shortly after noon Thursday destroyed one garage and a store room and damaged another garage. Losses totaled about 6300 for the destroyed structure and contents including a wasting machine owned by P. W. Currie at 115 Nelson Street. The flames, of undetermined origin, also damaged L. C. Suckenbach’s garage at 119 Nelson Street with an estimated 15 damage.

Nelson Street P. W. Currie Nelson Shed L. C Suckenbach

Jaguar tanker breaks in half near Azores. 30 rescued

New Orleans radioed Mackay Radio that the motor tanker Jaguar broke in half about 200 miles west of the Azores last night. Seven crew were picked up from the forecastle and 30 from the after part by S.8. Duala, with no radio call for aid sent, and the accident occurred suddenly.

New York New Orleans Mackay Radio Company Jaguar Azores Duala Pact

Body of Miner 5 Recovered in Scranton Coal Mine

In Scranton Pennsylvania on January 19, rescue crews recovered the body of 21-year-old coal miner Michael An'brasko buried by a rock fall at Jessup yesterday. Five companions including a 16-year-old escaped. Carmen Stambone, 26, was saved after being debris-bound for over an hour. Rescue efforts hampered by repeated falls and poor lighting continued through the night as miners’ lamps guided the work.

Scranton Jessup Michael An’brasko Carmen Stambone Andraska

City Announces Two Street Paving Projects

Street Commissioner Paul Steffler announced two paving schemes to be done by the city. The first covers Monumental Street from Commerce to Wyoming Street and the second La Salle Street from La Fitte to East Commerce Street. Each project spans two blocks.

Paul Steffler Monumental St. Et Commerce Wyoming Street la Salle Street la Fitte Commerce Street

Governor O'Daniel celebrates lack of drunk on inauguration day

Governor W Lee O'Daniel says he is elated that no intoxicated persons were seen at his inauguration. He comments that he found it wonderful and expresses satisfaction with the peaceful scene, noting the absence of drunken behavior on that Tuesday. The remark underscores a calm, orderly event in Austin.

O’daniel Austin W. Lee O'Daniel

Light Class Want Ad Near Broadway at Fifth Street

Advertising notice invites business growth for Jovy Cre a Light through a Broadway Fifth Street adwriter. Dial F-12831 for a half-rate, courteous service.

Broadway Fifth Street

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