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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1929
Page
3
The Texas Legislature opens with a flood of bills and resolutions as lawmakers prepare for a busy session. A joint Senate House meeting will decide state highway financing policy, weighing a statewide bond issue against pay as you go. Gov plan includes special session for general appropriations.
West and Nowlin Tandolph petition the governor for commutation of a death sentence to life imprisonment. A second application will be filed next week, announced by Solurdns. Judge McCoy refused to delay the sentence, stating delay could be detrimental and that there is little ground for commutation while the offender remains in custody.
Austin lawmakers defer action on three bills making theft of poultry a felony until chicken and turkey raisers from Lexag appear before the committee. Representative Giles supports the bill and cites organized theft rings targeting flocks, urging a law with teeth to protect poultry farmers.
Governor Dan Moody issued a requisition today to pursue Whitey Walker wanted in a murder case in New York. The agent note mentions reuniting Walker and references a wider search leading toward Buffalo.
In Dallas County a letter from Dallas pastors opposes an evolution bill in the Texas House. The letter quotes a Mount Pleasant minister and argues education requires freedom of thought. Signatories include WV. Cote editor and four ministers, urging broader public discussion.
Austin January 19 Lon A. took the oath of office as a railway board member for a six year term. He succeeds himself. The oath was administered within the Court of Grim ents and relates to the duties of the commission.
Grief stricken family pursues the doomed figure as defense and prosecution clash in court. Prosecution urges extreme penalty while a defense array of specialists argues mental abnormality and developmental issues. Experts testify over whether Stursh suffers from inherited or acquired illness amid a contentious trial.
Viola Dana files suit for divorce from Maurice, ex-grid star, charging intoxication and prolonged separation. The action details alleged absence for months and cites marital strain as grounds.
Hoover campaign machinery consolidates power as cabinet posts remain to be filled. A secretive list outlines possible nominees, including Louis S. Cates of Utah as a prominent interior candidate and PoMneh engineer turned Copper Company executive.
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