Guilt Denied in Trooper Abduction Case
Benoit, 24, pleads innocent to charges tied to the abduction of a Michigan state trooper as he describes a patrol car pursuit ending in a gun battle and a hijacking with multiple accomplices across state lines.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1937
Page
4
Benoit, 24, pleads innocent to charges tied to the abduction of a Michigan state trooper as he describes a patrol car pursuit ending in a gun battle and a hijacking with multiple accomplices across state lines.
Senator Norris refuses responsibility for the heavy weather blamed on his leadership. He argued the public should assess the weather after the next presidential transition and not attribute the storm to his actions.
Richart E Byrd declares intent to return to the South Pole, aiming for unexplored regions. He discusses exploring uncharted jungle and pledges to devote the rest of his life to peace interests.
V. Penn, chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission, was named to the National Association of Railroad and Utilities Commissioners executive council today. The move elevates Texas influence in national railroad policy circles.
TOKIO officials defend government amid heated debate as 380 peers and 465 representatives meet in the new parliament building. Premier Hirota reports on criticism, while Foreign Minister Arita explains anti Communist talks with Britain and Germany. Finance Minister Haba defends measures to ease price burdens. Kurota-Hirota clash signals broad political tensions and calls for discipline and reform.
International News Service reports a collage of remarks by public figures in various cities. Tierre Clemen counsels remaining calm about European events while raising children with restraint. New York official G Cond notes women’s equal rights under pressure. Chicago Professor Fay-Cappes Cole challenges evolution theory. Springs Cal actor Paul Gukas discusses lifestyle choices. New York chemical expert Adele Gibson discusses potential humanitarian effects of gas warfare.
In Westminster Abbey the convocation of Canterbury rejected a proposal to loosen the church code on divorcees. Only Bishop of St Albans supported broader grounds, while supporters hailed the vote as a step toward liberalizing church views on divorce amid discussion tied to King Edward VI's abdication era.
Official papers from Moscow demand merciless extermination for Karl Raick and 16 others on trial for alleged counter-revolutionary plots aimed at Stalin. Editorials reveal charges include attempts to kill Stalin and obstacles to defense, transport, and coal mining, with potential firing squad outcomes.
Beasley, a former employer, was found guilty by Judge Matthews of aggravated assault and burglary in the Buckingham residence on Mre Marlon 5. He was sentenced to 60 days in the county jail. Police reported wood shavings in his trousers matching wood removed from the window sill. victim Mrs. Buckingham described choking and unconsciousness at 1 a.m. on January 4.
The Democratic committee approved a plan for a nationwide fundraising operation with state captains and centralized funds. Treasurer W Forbes Morgan projected up to 3,000,000 by 1838 and 2,600,000 for 1998, with a 590,000 deficit last campaign despite 3,097,000 receipts. Edmund Shields questioned contributor recognition tied to jobs interests, warning of potential conflicts.
A wartime style column recalls heavy rain at the Roosevelt inauguration and the mood in Washington. It notes President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt enduring the wet in an open car, Garner taking the oath, and Republican contrasts. Hollywood gossip reports Cecilia Parke receiving a crate of celery as a gifted item.
Hollywood gossip confirms Mary Pickford and Buddy Rogers will wed in March. Rogers will sail from New York February 27 with his mother to begin a British film engagement. Russ Pickford will join Rogers on March 5 with his niece Gwynne Pickford. exact date remains undecided.
Russell Gerowld Sunday editor of the Boston Herald and William H. Furlong head of the American Highway Association prepare for a government guest tour of Mexico leaving by car from Laredo and journeying to Mexico City. Gerould plans a comprehensive story package and travel-page pieces while Furlong will photograph the trip. Hollywood reports Lewis Stone postpones NYC trip to begin work on a new MGM film within two weeks.
Corpus Christi detectives joined San Antonio police in pursuing suspects after Ed wards the city motorcycle officer was shot when stopping a car on East Jonesy avenue Saturday night. Two guns were recovered from a suspect as investigators tested clues and followed possible false leads.
In McAllen on January 21 officials described a national grapefruit surplus of about 29,000,000 boxes—exceeding normal production—driven by crops in the Lower Rio Grande Valley and other states. The National Association of Food Chains launched a selling drive across its 37,000 stores to move the surplus.
Legal technicalities halted extradition proceedings for Paul H. Sloan, held in San Antonio for Florida authorities on a robbery charge. Judge W W McCrory postponed the hearing to await Florida statute clarification and whether the warrant was properly sworn. Sloan’s case involves a February 8 1995 robbery of ALB Crows in Jacksonville.
Washington dispatch reports an improvised Black Maria used to transport hot coffee and sandwiches to drenched patrolmen after a winter incident. No crooks were caught in the adjutant city, and the police department facilitated the meal supply.
A garbled advertisement promotes Adlerika as a full bowel cleanse that supposedly relieves gas pains sour stomach headaches and nervousness by removing claimed toxic built up matter from both upper and lower bowels. It asserts quick relief after use and contrasts with ordinary laxatives.
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