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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1936
Page
8
In a secret gathering with top generals Mussolini hints at possible war readiness, while discussions in Britain note a potential royal rescue of the Quintuplets. The column critiques the ethics of parental rights, the rise of rail travel efficiency, and a Yonkers shorts ordinance drawing public ire over modesty and aesthetics.
Atley pleads guilty to aggravated assault in a South Flores bar fight on September 1, 1935. W G Griffin, 502 Franciscan Avenue, was fined $196.73 including costs after conviction and a prior case where a $250 judgment was set aside. Spencer, age 16, testified and fled briefly, later paying fine and costs.
U S probes death of Ruth Rutton Nason 25 Rochester aviatrix after race plane burst into flames near Omaha municipal airport. She was en route toDenver to compete in air races tied to the national tallison race. Government inspectors investigated the crash.
Industrial activity moved higher as the Associated Press index reached 923, the strongest reading since May 1930. Compared with three months ago and with a year earlier, production shows notable gains despite seasonal expectations.
The U S weather bureau forecast party conditions along the West Texas coast with partly cloudy skies and temperatures rising into the mid 90s. Light to moderate winds from the east to south should keep comfort levels up as highs reach 94 degrees Saturday and Sunday, with a 74 degree low Saturday and weekend readings near 99 degrees.
Dallas July 4 The state’s graduated tax on chain stores was blocked by Judge Royall R. Watkins of the Ninety Fifth District Court who granted a permanent injunction preventing collection of the tax. The decision came after about two days of wrangling in the third week of a trial in which three states argued the tax was discriminatory and arbitrary. The suits involve taxes totaling 1,000,050 annually and the states expect to appeal.
Rev. Jesse L. Yelvington, pastor of the Baptist Temple, returned from Liberty Texas where he conducted a revival and will preach Sunday morning and evening. Sermons titled The Highest Patriotism and Jesus the Friend and Saviour of Sinners. Revival at Liberty added 58 new members to First Baptist church there.
Daniel Jarrett signed by George Hirlman Productions to write the screenplay for Daniel Boone the first of six features starring George O'Brien to be released by RKO Ratlic. based on an original treatment by Edgeum Pinchon the film follows Amn iva's famed pioneer backwoodsman and pathfinder.
Italy plans a slow steady approach in Ethiopia under Mussolini with Count Giuseppe Volpi directing a centralized plan. The former secretary to the jury is charged with organizing branches of industries, bringing technical, scientific and practical experts to study the resources of the new empire.
July 4 Paris reports a government program enrolling French children aged 9 to 14 in aviation education. Additional gliding courses for 14 to 17 year olds, and aircraft engineering for 18 to 21 at specialized schools. The day also featured Lafayette commemorations with Americans and French in attendance, backed by the Sons of the American Revolution in France.
Floods driven by fresh rains swell the Guadalupe River to a record crest near Victoria Texas. More than 200 families evacuate as waters inundate thousands of acres. Death toll rises to 26 with rescued residents describing perilous conditions and widespread damage across Cuero and Victoria areas. Rescue workers, Red Cross and National Guard assist with sheltering evacuees in tents.
A 46 year old Los Angeles man Fuward FP Taylor was killed in a rock slide in a San Ciafrido canyon mini tunnel during a holiday prospecting trip. His 14 year old son shouted a warning but could not avert the disaster. A crew of 24 CCG workers recovered the body and transported it for an inquest.
James W. McFerset of Ogden Utah was severely burned after he slipped into a hot pool near Fishing Cone at Yellowstone Lake while on a fishing trip. His wife pulled him from the water as his entire body was immersed.
Early Saturday a vehicle caught fire and rolled into the Loandose drugstore at 1302 El Paso Street causing minor damage. Pironan removed the car from the storefront and checked flames, with damage estimated around three dollars.
Denver July 4 1 The twenty fourth national balloon race opened with six entries aimed at 35000 cubic feet capacity marks set in 1932 The US army Capt Anton Haynie McCornick led the field followed by US Navy Lt Commander Francis N Gilmer The Detroit balloon piloted by Roy Cunningham suffered a ruptured envelope in a strong gust while an airplane speed trial was postponed A Los Angeles flier Riley Burrows survived a 50 foot crash destroying his plane and minor injuries were reported
Quincy residents staged a small rabbit derby with six contestants on July 4. Sage Tick and Black Hills Bess were favorites as the field included a turtle entry by Coulredam residents, with bettors hoping for an upset if the rabbits nap before the 100 yard dash.
NEW YORK July 4 a German airliner report says it safely navigated fog banks and resumed radio communication with German air defenses after crossing Cape Cod and heading toward the Atlantic. Chatham station noted the aircraft flew low over the harbor as it continued its eastward course.
Report says Mexican immigration officers did not search Vice President Garner’s baggage on entry to Mexico for the Pan American Highway opening. An investigation by A Dominguez of the Mexican consulate found no search occurred and Garner was treated with honors as a visiting head of state.
Fourteen year old MM Babcock, son of Mr and Mrs K G Babcock of 1407 Kentucky Avenue, was burned Friday noon while burning a wasp nest on the house eaves. He attempted to remove the burning can from the wind and suffered burns to his legs. Firemen extinguished the blaze and gave him first aid.
In Charlotte, voters selected between Clyde Hoey and Dr Ralph McDougal in a runoff race. The nomination is treated as the election, with turnout and campaign notes shaping the outcome.
Los Angeles July 4 A U S Navy yeoman Natty Thomas Thompson faces a maximum 20 year sentence after a federal jury convicted him of conspiring with Lieutenant Toshio Miyazaki to sell naval secrets. Verdict came in after a two day trial amid testimony from Willard Turntine and Janet Ono. Judge Leon Yankwich praised the jury and rejected defense claims as preposterous.
Houston July 4 reports nine killed and five injured in three Independence Day crashes in the area. Victims include Charles A. M. Womack 1 Eagle Lab Janes Monroy Spoonts Sr 53 Wichita Falls James Monroe Spoonts Jr 21 Houston W C Smith 40 Houston and two unnamed Black men. One wreck occurred on the San Antonio highway, another near Humble, and a third on Braye Mont road.
Raleigh dispatch reports Tyler Dunlap, a Black man, died leaving two wives. The industrial commission chairman J Dewey Darsest determined compensation should go to Dunlap’s children after finding the first wife remarried three years post marriage and the second wife’s marriage was bigamous.
GENEVA July 4 2 The International Labour Organization reports a year ending March 1936 unemployment fell by 893000 in the United States amid a global downdraft in the second quarter of 1936. France The Netherlands Switzerland Yugoslavia Bulgaria show exceptions to the trend.
Paris reports Premier Blan's government won passage of the wheat control bill after 25 days of debate. The measure, backed by Socialists, prohibits temporary foreign admission of wheat for reshipment to foreign tensions and curbs wheat trade.
Partly cloudy forecast for San Antonio and vicinity with a low around 74 degrees Saturday night and a high Sunday. Light to moderate easterly to southerly winds. Friday’s high near 0 degrees and Saturday morning low around 74 degrees, Saturday afternoon high about 61. East Texas expect partial clearing and scattered showers near the foask in the west. West Texas expect mixed cloudiness with late Saturday night and Sunday rain.
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