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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1935
Page
5
The San Antonio Utilities league attorney, Dickson, fights public criticism by Mayor Quin over a telephone case. Quin accuses him of delaying tactics to rack up $300 monthly and potentially $90,000 over a five year fight, while Dickson denies any improper motive and claims a personal damage motive from the mayor.
The mayor said Carl Wright Johnson and Bruce Teas garden attorneys will continue to represent the city as litigation moves forward. Federal Judge Edwin Holmes of Yare City, Mississippi, will preside on August 20, with Holmes having previously ruled for the city before the appeal by the telephone company required a new trial.
Kodak prompts readers with a weekend photo push. Ads tout Kodak cameras and film including Brownies from one dollar and other models from four dollars. Mentions dealer locations and weekend promotion to capture friends and sports events with accessible prices.
In Dallas July, District Clerk George Harwood faced contempt proceedings after misruling a restraining order in a divorce case. Special judge Frank Tarmon presided due to the absence of Judge Jon Rawlins, while Judge Claude McCallum urged compliance, leading to defense motions contending the clerk’s failure to honor orders.
In Strasbourg on July 18 the Pope stated in a letter to the National Eucharistic congress that the world will gain immense providential benefits for strengthening order and peace. He also promised to give his personal blessing to the congress by wireless Sunday.
Washington July 18 A Senate lobby committee heard two Associated Gas and Electric Co employees testify that records were burned to remove evidence of a campaign against the utility holding company bill. E W O’Brien of Erie said he destroyed files at manager A B Beach request and warned others to clear out telegrams sent to Congress. R B Herron of Warren claimed more than 1000 telegrams were sent and that Western Union authorizations were obtained later. The witnesses said $4800 was spent on messages with $3180 charged to the Itheca office and $200 left. Herron stated a million dollar fund was used and that the fire could help hide forgeries. The company later announced $700,000 spent against WheelER-Rayburn utilities legislation, with total expenditures near $1,000,000.
Austin July 18 A recommendation to cut Texas allowable oil production from 32 percent of average potential to 8.2 or 3.1 percent was made to the Texas Railroad Commission by Gordon Griffin the state chief petroleum engineer. Griffin testified last month’s pressure decline averaged about 11.8 pounds per million of product, roughly double the prior drop and cited the need to improve operating efficiency.
Deputy reports discovery of marijuana trees ranging from 10 to 14 feet tall in a Guadalupe street yard. Complaint filed against Joan Morales, 2413 Guadalupe Street, before Justice of the Peace John F. Onion. Source notes this as the tallest known find in the area.
This item invites the public to a dance event at Linsello Hall this Saturday July 20 featuring True Blue with four Bute Boys providing music. Tickets are 2q. Ladies admitted free. Charles LuxtAdwd is listed as organizer.
Eighth Corps area offices will pick one student from each of five Gye Lighth camps based on military training, neatness, and personality. In late August records will be compared to choose the corps area representative. Nine students, one from each corps area, will visit Washington early September to receive the Jon J. Fershe Ing Kod mindal for distinguished attainment in military education.
Judge Frederick Stevens rules a temporary injunction blocks sale of securities by Walton T. Shoemaker and associates, freezes funds in a Fort Worth bank. Gerald Mann, secretary of state, aided by Williams, Davis, and Letcher Kang, prosecutes. Shoemaker absent. Witness Ranger H. Wilson details daily takings at Shoemaker offices and finds a hotoscope predicting July success. judge declines receiver unless an intervention is filed. State plans grand jury action after hearing.
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