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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1937
Page
6
The report describes a fortune teller in an upscale Highland Park area near Dallas who allegedly took jewelry valued at about 400 dollars from a client after attempting a blessing. Police are seeking the mystic who vanished with the gems, leaving investigators to track down the suspect’s whereabouts.
Terrill, a black man, received a death sentence for the assault of a white woman named Kiley in Longview. Court guards and officers kept order as the verdict was read, with no public demonstration. Other brief items mention Hollywood gossip about The Last of Mrs. Cheney and cast members subscribing to English newspapers.
Los Angeles January 41 Wilfedd Andrews attorney for As inte Semple McPherson said he would seek a court order to compel Abebu Chpyford to finish her deposition in the $1,080,000 slander suit against Angelus Temple evangelist. Crawford struck investigator Harry Coner during the confrontation as she claimed untrue allegations and denied making remarks about judges and the underworld.
Frank Sullivan named secretary to the Police and Fire Civil Service Board and set to lead the Alamb Avra council with a new slate. Col W B Tuttle outgoing president received a gold veteran pin. 851 new scouts joined the region in 1936, bringing total to 2385.
New York Jan 21 advertising in December rose 124 percent over December 1945 according to Printers Ink index. For full 1946 the index shows a 10.3 percent gain over 1945. Seasonal weighting places December at 4.5 percent higher, a softer month than November, with the year ending on a smaller rise than typical.
Three women credited with capturing an escaped convict in Angleson. After a guard was told the prisoner Hawking had not been seen, the fugitive appeared at a back door. Mrs. G P Sunsey fired, hitting Hawkins, as Laura Munsey and Mrs. G F Munson Jr retrieved a second gun and called for help.
Washington report shows Dr. Thorne M. Carpenter of the Carnegie Institution explains that analysis of a single blood sample can determine approximate alcohol consumption. He notes a precise line exists between sobriety and intoxication and a single test can indicate if that line was crossed.
A state-wide oil and gas provision update is anticipated next week as the railroad commissioner hints at possible increases. The commission faced divisions over the scope and timing of higher allowables, with some urging a measured approach while others push for rapid expansion.
GAL. Fred M. Smith, 26, Amarillo, Texas, suffered a skull fracture, and Burrell Sanders, 26, Amarillo, Texas, suffered a brain concussion when their car crashed into the rear of a slowly moving truck two miles west of here last night.
The Texas House approved new rules requiring four votes to bring a bill out on a minority report, a change aimed at limiting bills from being routed to the floor via minority report. The measure contrasts with past sessions when only two signatures were needed to advance minority reports.
In Austin Representative P E Dickison of San Antonio introduced a bill aimed at removing San Antonio from the big city school equalization fund. He said school trustees and the superintendent drew the measure to release San Antonio, Dallas and Houston from the 1927 act, reshaping state support for urban districts.
SUSTIN Jan 21 A resolution proposing ratification of the labor amendment to the judicial constitution went to the senate committee on constitutional amendments after a sharp floor argument. CABOT SIGNS ANEW Bruce Cabot, former cowboy and sea rover, signs a new contract with Gloivo-Goldwyn-Mayer, where he has been appearing in pictures.
City officers Lars Garvey and Al G Dunaway responded to a noise report on North Flores Street. They located a possum perched in a tree and shot it dawn, ending the chicken thief scare.
The longstanding manager of the king's racing and breeding studs since 1932 died today in Brig. He had guided the stable operations for decades and was a prominent figure in royal horse circles.
Detroit January 23 Father Charles Coughlin and other laity mourn the death of Michael J Gallagher bishop of the Galltivlie diocese of Detroit at Mol Rey. He died suddenly from complications following an infection at his Royal Oak home. Gallagher was known for defending Father Coughlin during the Roosevelt era and his outspoken support for free speech.
Readable classified notices highlight homes for sale and assorted household goods. Listings show properties and appliances available, emphasizing value and local options for prospective buyers seeking own space.
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