Date set for Polanco and Fernandez to die
A federal court in Bexar County sentenced Jose Polanco, 22, and Carlos Fernandez, 20, to die in the Huntsville electric chair. The judge ordered execution before sunrise on August 19 following convictions for the murder of George Forbes, a Public Service Company bus driver, on May 14, 1936. Polanco expressed innocence while Fernandez faced the bench somberly as officials prepared the death warrant.
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Bexar County
W. W. McCrory
Criminal District ‘Court
Pridar
Jose Palanco
Carlos Fereandes
Huntovile
Priday
Polanco
George Forbes
Public Service Company
Mir Court
Fec
Ihodds
Davnied
Gieli
TCOM
Mauricio Polanco
Jesse
Perfecta Polanco
Gera Sp ‘Ings
Forbes
Victios
Berard County
McCrory
Fernandes
John Stowe
Fernandez Cerrect
Weather summary for San Antonio region
Partly cloudy Friday night through Saturday with high near 94 and low around 74. Winds mainly southeast to east at modest speed. West Texas coast sees moderate southerly winds shifting southeast. Panhandle expects generally fair conditions with cooler temperatures Thursday into Friday morning.
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San Antonio
Vielnity
West Texas
Panhandle
Wall Street Rally Lifts Shares Amid Midyear Shift
New York July 1 Traders moved into electric power and rails as speculative buying pushed prices higher. Copper and lead sparked fresh interest while cotton futures rose above 9 cents per pound amid a midyear upturn. Many investors cashed in profits from June gains, keeping volume strong as vacation trading persisted.
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Wall
Louisianans Begin 1 Percent Sales Tax Implementation
Louisianans start paying a general one percent sales tax replacing the prior three percent luxury levy that exempted many items. Governor Richard W. Leche signed the bill, making the tax effective at midnight as the fiscal year begins. Weather notes referenced on another page.
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Vasa
Colonel on OT I GUN MISHAP
Lieut Col John A Wallace field artillery officer is in critical condition at Fort Sam Houston Station Hospital after a .45 caliber pistol misfire. He was packing the weapon for a trip to Washington to report for duty following a month’s leave, with bullet entering from the left chest. He is with wife and two daughters visiting brother in law at 527 Lamont Street. Wallace, a recent Army War College graduate, was to sail in September for Philippines duties. The accident occurred Friday morning.
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John A. Wallace
Fort Sam Houston
Wallace
Washington, D. C
W.T. Hazmilton
Hieath Corps
Lamont Street
Army War College
Washington
Philippines
Priday
Count Hangwitz-Reventlow Freed On Bail In Threat Case
London report says Count Hangwitz-Reventlow posted 2000 pounds bail and appeared on charges of threatening his American-born wife Barbara Matton. He denied threats through counsel Norman Birkett, while a custody dispute over their 2-year-old son Lance continues, with a chancery hearing scheduled amid questions of future guardianship and possible reconciliation.
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London
Court Hangwitz-Reventlow
Row Street
Barbara Matton
Regents’ Park
Lance
Thv
Paris
Norman Birkett
Hangwits-Revention
Shuece
Bombing of Swatow Kills Hundreds in China Port
Hong Kong reports a large Japanese air attack on Swatow, China, dropping bombs from high altitude over two hours. The raid caused massive destruction in the crowded streets killing hundreds and injuring many in the 160,000 population.
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Hongkong
South China
Sivatow
Train death charges filed in lurid case
Murder charges filed against Agitlist Santiago Sata and Martin Sepulveda for the death of José Dorantes, a 41 year old concrete worker, who was found struck and cut under a train near the M K and T tracks. Witnesses testified to robbery, assault with a stick, and Dorantes being pushed under wheels before the body was abandoned. No official verdict yet as investigators pursue a fuller account of the events and possible complicity.
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Santiago Sata
Laredo
Martin Sepilveds
Vees Couz
José Dorantes
Wnrist
Assaitt
Dorantes
M. K
Cup Street
Sheriff's Deputies
Jose Medicus
Peden Street
Theo Mendoza
Jatewe
South Flores Street
Medina
Hla
Woods
Morantes
Sainz
Sepulveda
J. 4
Sheri Deputes
O. Bosk
Tewey Rinearson
Bee Rogers
Elevenhagen
Laing
Hicks Wood
Medinnes
Mendoua
J. A. Bowyer
Dorantis
West Finedin Assault Case Plea Entered By Defendants
Former sheriff Albert West Jr and detective Pred Schutte pleaded guilty to an assault charge connected to a confrontation with Deputy Sheriff Vernon Selmelder. They were absent from Judge Ottis West's court as continuance requests were denied. West and Schutte were fined $1 and $3 respectively plus costs. Hopkins faced assault and disturbing the peace charges with a subsequent postponement.
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Hie Ling Justice of Peace
Jeunitroom
Albert West Jr
Pred
Schutte
Vernon Selmelder
Ottis A. West
Tennes
Forrest Ben~ Wett
West
Schutze
Aubrey Hopkins
Schneider
Huck Jones Wati
Louis Schileainger
Hopkins
South Flores
Schitzr
Tita
Dots Do Best He Can Do Continued Weather Note
Cloudy weather with scattered showers and south wind described by Meteorologist J H Jerboe. Temperatures expected to hold near 74 degrees with a rise to about 84 on Saturday and a low near 74 Saturday morning. A record high of 34 was noted Thursday afternoon amid the warm spell.
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San Antonio
J. H. Jerboe
Darbon
10-Foot Rise For Rio Grande Forecast
Hidalgo July 1 a 10 foot rise in the Rio Grande is forecast by Saturday morning, the highest since last fall. Reports from Rio Grande City say an eight foot rise was moving down to the Valley, while heavy rains between Fogle Pass and Laredo added a new crest. About 21 000 second feet of water were recorded at Laredo Thursday morning and 15 000 second feet were expected for the Valley when the crest reaches this point.
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Rio Grande
Hidalgo
Rio Grunle
Aince
Rio Grande City
Fogle Pass
Laredo
St. Laredo
Leaves Cancelled for Highway Police
Austin reports state police headquarters canceled senues of all highway patrolmen and drivers license inspectors. A 300-strong force will be on active duty over the holiday weekend. Col. H. H. Carmichael, public safety director, said officers who usually work Sundays would be on duty from Saturday through Monday inclusive.
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Austin
Hi H. Carmichael
Public Safety
Roosevelt Hat Fails as Bodyguard Keeps On
Stereotyper Hurt in 18-Foot Fall A 49 year old man fell from a second floor window in Hyde Park near Roosevelt as he walked with his bodyguard. He was rushed to Medical Arts hospital for X rays and evaluation while the president continued on his trip wearing an alternate hat.
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Clem J. Ploch
Sterio
Wyoming Street
Hyde Park
Roosevelt
Medical Arts Hospital
New York
Bheleeve
Tom Qualters
Russian General Surrenders to Japs
Tokyo dispatch from GP-Domet reports Soviet General Ludkoff Samvirovich crossing the Manchurian border and surrendering to Japanese forces for an unexplained reason. Guards identify him as a senior Far Eastern secret police chief. he reportedly discarded his revolver and sword before fleeing.
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Tokio
GP — Domet
Hhsinking
Manchoukus
Ludkoff Samvirovich
Domet
Samvirovich
Manchouksean Grontier
Farern
Secret Police
Texans Warned On Malta Fever Spread
Austin health officer George W. Gox warned Texans about the rapid spread of Malta fever or undulant fever, a livestock related disease. Though mortality is low, treatment is costly. cases rose to 198 last year and 223 through June this year.
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Austin
George W. Gox
Malta
Injuries Fatal Here In Auto Crash
Dallas July 1 Sam Mc Gowan 30 of Daling died yesterday from injuries received Saturday in an automobile accident.
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Dallas
Sam McGowan
Daling
Kitmaper Terrier Guards Kittens in Philadelphia Home
A small fox terrier named Kitmaper guards kittens brought home by a Philadelphia resident, snarling at intruders and biting two children when they approached. Neighbors report the dog has remained by her owner Louis Abrams during recent household changes and kept the kittens safe in her room.
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Philadelphia
Kithers
Fran
Shere Abrams
Louis Abrams
Abrams
Hughes Ready for Round the World Hop
Los Angeles July 16 CLNS After days of testing Howard Hughes, famed aviator, appears ready to begin his planned round the world flight the leg from Los Angeles to New York has been delayed briefly as he refines his aircraft and navigation preparations for the voyage across the globe.
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Los Angeles
Hughes
Wallionaire
New York
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Fernandez
S. A
Tolanco
Jesse Polanco
Jerry Cooper
Carlos Fernandez
Huntsville
Cooper
Texas
W—J. W. Brewer
Babs
Phnals
Amoun Ane Wayy
Cyril B. Brown
New Rochelle
Swatow
Polinn
Brown
L. A
Ritten
The
Star Floral Company
Faul
Po- Mee
Louisville
Loursville
Martin Sepulveda
Santiago Saint
Kitmaper
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