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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1938

Page

8

Accused in Slaying Club Revves Search for Bunman

A mysterious black sedan and its driver were sought by police after the bludgeon death of Ray 3. Owen, a 63 year old trucker, found beside his truck on highway No 68 near San Antonio on January 7. He was robbed of about 10 to 15 dollars. Detectives combed the West Side for the car and driver. Rewards totaling 1000 dollars were offered for the capture of Owen's slayer.

Owen Bertram San Antono Mike Levo Levo P. Siteepage Ed Amacker West Side Ula

Frat Miss Dora Bretts Marriage Revealed

Seattle police probe a bizarre plot to bomb the Japanese liner Hye Meru. Relphe Forsyth, 20, of Vancouver BC, died in a botched bombing attempt, while accomplice George Partridge, 22, also from Vancouver, faces questioning as investigators seek a directing hand behind the plan. Authorities note the device exploded only due to water leakage, halting the detonation.

Dora Brett Seattle Ufi Phina Hye Meru Relphe M. Forsyth Vancouver George Henry Partridge Forsyth Marshall Scrafford

TVA Case 10 Supreme Court Ruling Shapes Power Battle

The Tennessee Valley Authority won a unanimous ruling upholding its authority over the unified program for navigation control and power production, clearing the way for a potential appeal by private utilities. TVA chief counsel James Lawrence Fly said the agency would aid in expediting a final decision as critics warn of shifts in relations with private power firms.

Chattanooga Fat Tennessee Valley Authority Ila United Sates Supreme Court James Lawrence Fly TVA Sola Wall ST New York Wall Street David E. Lillenvthal Washington Allen Representative Knusson Minnesota Eritic Florence Allen Ohio Roosevelt Mississippi Banks John J. Gore Tennesse John B. Marthy Gore Gordon Browning Tennessee Utiies Feferal Browning Wendell Willkle Commonwealth and Southern

Price-Fixing Conspiracy Verdict in Oil Case

Madison Wis Jan 22 A federal court jury convicted 16 major oil companies and 30 officials for conspiring to retire and fix Midwestern gasoline prices during 1995 and 1936 in violation of the Sherman Act. The verdict followed a 16 week trial with about eight hours of jury deliberation.

Madison Wis Patrick T. Stone

De Mille's Daughter Starts Honeymoon in Europe

Cecilia De Mille Harper, 29, wed Hollywood publisher Joseph Harper 34 after a hotel penthouse ceremony following the premiere of The Buccaneer. De Mille gave away the bride. Morgoth Grahyme served as bridesmaid and William Pine was best man.

de Mille Kansas City Cecilia Murope Joseph Harper Hollywood de Mmle Morgoth Grahyme William Pine Ian Calvin Hi Neveurter

Career Men Seen by Senator Byrnes On WPA Careers

Senator Byrnes said investigators for the Senate Public Works committee found many people making a career of working for the WPA. He cited figures showing in some states as high as 70 percent of WPA workers drawing checks since the program began in 1935.

WPA Washington Adn Byrnes Booth Caroling Senate

Dentist Charged With Wife Murder in Madisonville

Dr H H Carter a 35 year old dentist was charged with murder in Madisonville after his wife was slain near a cafe yesterday Carter was slightly wounded when he was held in jail Sheriff Joe A Batson said Carter sustained a bullet wound shortly after the slaying as she emerged from a cafe with reported involvement in the killing and subsequent arrest.

Madisonville H.H. Carter Carter Joe A. Bateson

Congress Waits FDR Plea for Larger Navy

Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt likely to ask Congress on Monday for authority to enlarge the navy. In San Francisco, T Eugene Goudey, 60, composer of the hymn Abide With Me, dies.

Congress Washington Roosevelt Camgreas E Largay WYMN Ban Francisco T. Eugene Goudey Aymn Abide With Mec Dora Mahi

Reno B. Stilely Faces up to 32 Years in Prison

Washington January 22 Federal Judge Joseph W. Cox imposed the maximum sentence of up to 32 years in prison and a $26,000 fine on Reno B. Stilely a government clerk who admitted embezzling $84,000 by approving payrolls and cashing checks. The case sets a heavy precedent for attachment of any of his property. Rumors of a second probe into a $1,000,000 CCC account shortage were denied by the Senate public lands committee yesterday.

Washington Reno B. Stilely Joseph W. Cox Stirley CCC Ute Senate Public Lands Committee

China Clipper in Dash to Safety

Pan American Airways Clipper unable to continue westward due to mechanical troubles eight hundred miles off the California coast. The craft, under Captain J H Tien, landed safely in San Pedro harbor with three of four motors operating. Passengers include D H Connolly WEA administrator and R H Hinckley assistant administrator among others.

San Padro Gellf Ian Pan-American Airways California Honolulu San Pedro J. H. Tien Battleship Row Navy Docks Donald H. Connolly WEA Los Angeles Robert H. Hinckley Engel Elizade Manila P. 1 Joris Ivens R.S. Springey Manila Drag Company Melvin Lockett Eisenbeth X. Greenberger Highland Park May Dorland Me“Grory Buenos Aires

Japan Adul ts Need of Men for War Effort

Fragmented report notes Japan plans to mobilize more men and funds as armies converge on central China. Prime Minister Konoye and finance officials discuss raising taxes and issuing bonds to sustain a prolonged conflict, with massed Chinese forces seen in key rail junctions signaling a major battle ahead.

Japan China Toklo Pum Jmara Konoye Manchoukuo Okinomu Kaya Kondye Ty Ohkta Suto Hlangsi

Showers and Cooler Weather Forecast for Texas Weekend

Weather outlook notes showers across the state with cooler temperatures. Forecasters predict northerly winds bringing continued showers and a drop to near 50 degrees Saturday night. Rio Grande Valley expected heavy showers, while northern West Texas sees general wet conditions through the weekend.

Tenier Texas Rio Grande Valley

Individuals Recovering From Dog Bites At City Hospital

Several residents bitten by dogs are recovering at Revert B. Green Hospital. Names and addresses listed include Beatrice Greeia 123 Kienster Alley Etoile Thompson 520 Ruty Street Blavin Azuna 450 Soledad Streets Valentine Stepps Lone Star hotel Dessie Johnston 613 Austin Street and Fernando Biltasana 112 Morales Street.

Baluttay Intlins Revert B. Green Hospital Beatrice” Greeia Kienster Alley Etoile ‘Thompson Ruty Street Blavin Azuna Soledad Valentine Stepps Lone Star Hotel Dessie Johnston Austin Street Fernando Biltasana Morales Street

Texans Charged With Narcotic Violations Set Fate Monday

Galveston Jan 82 a motion for commitment of Sam Macon a Galveston night club promoter and 14 other Texans charged with contravening narcotic laws will be ruled on Monday by U S Commissioner George W Coltzer who yesterday heard a defense motion for dismissal of charges against Macon and others.

Galveston Sam Macon Pymer U. S George W. Coltzer Hind Coltzer

Fort Worth Man Held in Son's Death

Charles F. Haynes, 67, president of a fan company, surrendered after his son was shot to death in an office building. In an inquest, the son admitted shooting, saying he feared an attack and fired. Prosecutors expect further legal action as investigators review the case.

Fort Worth Fort Wortit Charles F. Haynes Fan Company Haynes Stont Eats Marvin Beaty

Speedy Trial Chair Sought for Anders

Peter Anders, a suspected kidnap slayer, faced federal charges under the Lindbergh case and asked for a speedy trial in Chicago. FBI Director J Edgar Hoover labeled him highly dangerous after a week of detailing kidnappings and bank robberies. bodies found near Spooner showed Ross and Gray slain, with Gray killed by shotgun and ransom dispute cited.

Paul Chicago Charles I. Ross Oye Peter Anders Anders guiNl Federal Bureau of Investigation Ross Nemorse J. Edgar Hoover

Weather Summary for Antonia and Nearby Regions

Mostly cloudy with showers Saturday night and Sunday. Highs near 62 Saturday and Sunday, lows around 50 Saturday night, 53 Saturday morning, and 77 Friday. Light to moderate northeast winds along the coast. East Texas and Rio Grande valley look for showers, cooler southeast, with partial clearing Sunday. Western Texas partly cloudy with scattered showers near the Rio Grande.

Antonia East Texas Rio Grande Valley West Téxas

Prisoners Join Gospel Choir by Salem After Jail Escape

In Columbiayo county, prisoners were shuttled to join a Gospel team from First Breads Church near Salem. They sang the hymn Rock of Ages as Sheriff Gosney sought Charles Anthorey, age 19, who fled with the group after trying to hide in the church members.

Lishon Olio Columbiayo County Jnl Nearsby Salem Harry &. Gosney Charles Anthorey Anthorey Dimnesele Futl

Sixty one persons paid taxes on $1 million incomes

Washington report shows the treasury disclosure that sixty one individuals paid taxes on incomes of a million dollars or more in the latest period. Film pioneer Bailly Conn, 81, a developer of animated cartoons, died in Paris after a long career.

Washington Treasury Paris Pi—Bailly Conl

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