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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1938

Page

10

Roosevelt asserts democracy works on western train tour

President Roosevelt told a crowd of about 16 000 on a Colorado train platform that democracy is our chief objective and should work without copying other systems. He spoke on conservation and water issues, praised state efforts, and noted governor discussions on interstate water problems as rain drenched the Amarillo and Pueblo stops.

Alva B. Adamé Benjamin C. Hillard Roosevelt Colorado Telfor Ammons Adams Ed C. Johnson John A Martin Pueblo Colorado Democrata Judge Hillerd Amarillo Rai Marvin Jone Lyndon Johnson Maury Maverick W. D. McFarlane Jacobs V. Allred Texas Wit Jonas House Agriculture Committee Texas Panhandle Peinelvs Harsy Pouls Wong Royal Gorge

Indicted Major Brooke in Murder Case Northern California

Dr Joseph M Swindt of Pomona California was found dead from self administered poison near Olema Marin County Coroner says the death was a cool collected act after months of thought A federal grand jury in Georgia charged Major John R Brooke Jr in a separate murder case involving the army officer s wife Mrs Brooke The document notes Brooke s post at Fort Benning and recent hospital hold while Swindt s death prompted a coroner and officials to investigate the questions of motive and connected indictments

San Rapael Calif J. Ray Kenton Swindt Ase Colum San Francisco John R. Brooke Jr Brooks Ajor Brooke Swisdh Artssit Federal Barcao Af Distries Allorney Hoyt Davis J. K. Swindt Pomona Vincent Fomone Cornell University Brooke Post Hospital Foyt Benning Een Gerhard Fond du Loc Wis

Jap Planes Bomb Canton in Major Raid

Canton reports that Japanese warplanes bombed the city, striking Wongsha station with seven direct hits and causing 53 deaths and 200 injuries. The Matlan district and Sun Yat-sen Memorial area were heavily strafed, with rescue teams aiding casualties as debris rained down on residential zones.

Canton China Wongsha Matlan Army Tontar

Chinese hold Kluktang amid waterfront destruction by Japanese

Reports describe Japanese bombers raiding outskirts of Kluktang near Poyang Lake while Chinese defenders blow up riverfront property including Standard Oil installations. Civilians flee as Japanese warships shell, and Chinese forces fortify streets with trenches and barbed wire. American personnel report sinking pontoons to prevent losses.

Beanghay Inklang Kluktang Poyang Lake Klukiang Yangtae Habikow Ewling Pengiaeh Hykow Kiuklang Privsn Standard Oil Company United States Nelson J. Johnson Standard” Ou Company New York Lotai

Roadhouse Fire Claims Woman Lif e near Olney

Fire destroyed a two story roadhouse two miles north of Olney early today. Mrs. William Tullis about 40, wife of one proprietor, died in the blaze after escaping to a balcony and returning to the fumes. Tullis suffered burns and bruises.

Olney Hare Wiliam Tullis

Hughes Speeding Toward Siberia

Howard Hughes sped across Soviet Russia toward Omsk on the third leg of his round the world speed attempt. The flight from Paris to Moscow covered 1941 miles in 7 hours 39 minutes, with a heavy fuel load and occasional wind changes challenging the crew. Hughes and four companions signed autographs on arrival, then prepared for a long Siberian hop toward Yakutsk and Alaska.

Moscow Maly Howard Hughen Ftler Soviet Russia Omsk ii Siberia Tinghes Sverdlovsk Sverdlovek Ural Mountains Russia Volga Kazan Hughes Paris Omsk Paris-Moscon Hupnes Ycar Hia Tram Palatystong Bering Stralty Alaska Ab Yakutsl Richard N. Stod Dard France Georgi Baldukoff America Mikki Gromoff Andee Yumpsheff Alo Wiley Post New York Biberia Yakulsk Binetia Fairbanks Bourgeoi Field Frost

Texas weather outlook tempered by coast and interior hints

Partly cloudy in Texas with interior fair and coast partly cloudy through Tuesday night and Wednesday. Light to gentle southerly winds, highs around 70s, lows mid 40s to mid 50s. Showers possible in extreme west. Also notes post office decision blocking Eastern Airlines from certain Texas routes pending aeronautics authority review.

San Antonio Texas Washington Post Office Department Eastern Airlines Ihe New York City Matt Free Fune Bester Airimes Roustott Brownsville Age Corpus Christi Housfolton Atuil Aeromantics Authority Horaldice

Cash Kidnaper's Execution Stayed

In Miami Florida on July 12 the electrocution of Pranklin Pierce Mill was stayed on grounds of error for appeal to the state Supreme Court. The writ is returnable October 3 and the execution set for the week of July 2 remains postponed.

Bessie DeFord to Speak Thursday at Eagle Ball

Candidate for state representative Bessie DeFord will speak Thursday at Eagle Ball, A408 North Presa Street, from 12 to 1 p.m., according to an official address from Tosi.

Bessie DeFord Eagle Ball North Presa Street

Ad Acting Postmaster General Hawes Denied Braniff Bid

A garbled OCR line notes opposition to an ad acting Postmaster General Hawes and a per mile submission from Braniff Airways Inc of Oklahoma City. The readable fragment centers on aviation industry bids and postal administration.

Hawes Braniff Airways, Inc Oklahoma City

Indiana Storm Damage Toll From Tornadoes and Heat

Indiana officials report a damaging storm in southwestern Indiana causing $290,000 in property losses and three deaths. The event knocked down a 226 foot steel police radio tower at Jasper. Victims include Charles Walter, sheriff of Orleans, and farmers Ernest Cramer and J. C. Mitzheim.

Indianapoius Ind Indiana Jasper Charles Walt Wearshal Orleans Ernest Cramer J. C. Mitzheil

Dr Roy Goodwin in Critical Condition At Nix Hospital

San Antonio physician Dr Roy Goodwin was in critical condition Tuesday after brain surgery at Nix Hospital. A skin lesion was removed Saturday from his frontal lobe as part of the treatment. He resides at 124 Barilla Place.

Roy Goodwin Dé Roy T. Goodwin San Anto Pia Nix Hospital Or. Goodwin Barilla Place

School Head Quits San Antonio Superintendent Cochran

Chester Cochran, San Antonio public schools superintendent since 1921, tendered resignation to the board. He seeks another position, citing contract changes, and would serve as assistant superintendent if another person is elected. He reflects on his tenure, noting salary cuts and improvements including the child guidance system, two million dollars in new buildings, and the establishment of several schools.

Chester Cochran San Antonio Public Achnoss Toraday Reserve Coshirayi Godma Tam San Antonio Independent School District Contonel San Antonio Acnoals Schoo S San Antonio Board of Education Cochran Snot San Azxtonia Salarry Atto San Aubals Cochransuigue Tere Ighad Aluclz Lanier School Wheabley Negro Burbank Horack Mann Cochriu Tenuure

Weather and drought loom over San Antonio farmers

The weather forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday calls for high heat up to 97 degrees with cooler conditions expected later. A state wide air mass lowers humidity, though a lingering drought persists into the forty seventh day. The late cotton crop needs rain and farmers fear damage from weevils as early corn crops have already been harvested.

San Antonio Royal J. H. Jerbae

Sergeant Dwyer Dies in Fort Sam Houston Service

Sergeant Charles L. Dwyer of the Ti. Slittychird School Squadron died at 10 a m at Fort Sam Houston East Hospital. A retired 19-year service member born in Nastul N 7, funeral services had not been completed Tuesday afternoon. He is survived by his widow Mrs Davie Ray Tinyer two children Chares Jr and Betty Mae Dwyer and a foster child Batty Jean Shep Hard.

Dwyer Fort Sam Stat Charles L. Dwyer Slittychird Queaddy Fort Sam Houston

Second Royal Baby Expected in Holland

London reports Princess Dutchina in the Netherlands is expecting a second baby before year end. The Daily Herald published the notice noting the royal pregnancy as of today with no further details on dates or official confirmations.

Holland London Dutiana The Daily Herald

Tax Evasion Ruling Targets Du Pont and Haskob

The United States Board of Tax Appeals found Pierre Du Pont and John J. Raskob attempted to evade over 1 million in income taxes via paper securities deals after the 1929 crash. The board’s opinion questions whether the transactions were deductible losses or sham transfers, noting the improbability of their bona fide purpose. Attorneys estimate Du Pont owed about 200 dollars and Raskob about 1,000 dollars, with the exact amounts to be determined later.

Washington United States Board of Tax Appeals Pierre du Pont John J. Haskob Rusket DORON DuPont Republic Campaiger Seunds EK. J. DuPont de Nemours and Company Razkob Alfred &. Smith Roosevelt Amalth Liberty League Oh Pont and Raskob

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