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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1936
Page
2
At the Associated Fracs in Bouin Texas last night, light drizzle and showers prevented freezing damage to winter vegetables as temperatures dipped near freezing nationwide except along the Mexican border. Rain varied from mist in Brownsville to light showers northward, easing drought concerns.
The report records scattered cold readings in southern Texas with Brownsville 34 and El Paso 38 while northern areas stay cloudy. Temperatures are expected to rise later, and more rain is anticipated in the southern half, with cities including Corpus Christi 32 Galveston 36 Dallas 22.
Federal meteorologist C D Reed of Iowa warns February could be brutally cold after a frigid January. Chicago forecaster C F Donnell notes Februarys in cold winters often follow cold Januarys, with patterns stretching from Maine to the Pacific and into Canada. Regional cities from Portland to Shreveport show similar trends and data.
Frigid temperatures and ice bound rivers sweep the nation from Canadian borders to the deep South with forecasts for continued cold. Death tolls rise to 260 in the siege as towns report subzero readings from Chicago to Niagra Falls and Minnesota, with major cities like St Louis and Raleigh posting extreme lows.
Adventure-seeking 27 year old from Juneau heads toward unmapped Yukon wilderness near Tanuna crossing on a hazardous 1000 mile journey. She reports crossing upper Takia rapids where three foot wide cakes of ice are held by sweepers and snags.
Georgia governor Talmadge and Texas timberman John Henry Kirby back a bid to shape the Southern primary. They expect a strong opponent for Roosevelt and aim to crystalize support at the meeting. Kirby says the fight will start soon, with Emith invited but not yet responding.
Dallas reports reveal two men, Jack Bronson and Lloyd Ward, linked to a kidnapping case involving a woman in Mount Pleasant and Dallas. The suspects face transfer to regional prisons as authorities pursue the case details and suspect identities.
Mrs Hele Batington seeks custody of her 1b month old daughter in a heated legal fight. Allegations surface from Mrs Josephine Seymour about the child's guardianship as Dr E V La Cour and Mrs La Cour join the petition. Adoption papers filed by Dr and Mrs Warren Tyagtor.
Washington reports that Senator Robinson of Arkansas is expected to rebut Alfred E. Smith on the Roosevelt administration’s alleged socialist tilt. The exchange touches floor tempers as Woodrum questions crimes in thy name and Fish retorts. Secretary Selby warns against constitutional nullification amid partisan fallout.
New York January 28 Tammany Hall leaders discussed a possible compromise to seat former Governor Alfred E. Smith as a Democratic national convention delegate while backing President Roosevelt for renomination. James J. Dooling as Tammany head was said to be ready to oppose Postmaster General Farley if seating Smith is blocked.
NasHVILUR, Tenn march 28. A 27 year old Black man convicted of kidnapping and slaying a state prison trusty was electrocuted at dawn after confessing, shortly before his death, to the crime. The event closes his declared guilt in the district crime.
A 10 900 foot crevasse on Mount Tannier becomes the focus of a search for Delmar Fadden, 23, of Seattle, after he disappeared 16 days ago. Officials say hopes of finding him alive are dwindling as the Mt. Tannier search continues near Longmire Washington.
Classified ad reads for beauty aids and representatives at 16 dollars monthly. Mentions Light Glassified Ads and West Sayers with unclear abbreviations. 4-room unfurnished house appears as a fragment amid the ad copy.
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