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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1933

Page

13

Kidnappers Hold Mary McElroy Then Release After Ransom

Mary McElroy was abducted by gang leader McGee who demanded sixty thousand dollars from her father. After 30 hours she was released unharmed as negotiations failed to secure payment. McGee was captured in Amarillo and faces trial for kidnapping. Attorney General Cummings hailed McGee’s death sentence.

Miss McElroy McGee Bho Shawnee Kan Sone McElroy Ammere Wyandotte Kansas Milburn Golf and Country Club Cravenworth Amarillo Clarente Click Kansas City George Roanoke Boks Washington, D. C Walter McGee Mary McBilray Cummings

Run Like Rabbit Warns Pedestrians by Wright

Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright urged San Antonio pedestrians to hurry across streets while noting the law grants the pedestrian the right of way. He warned drivers and walkers share fault in most cases and vowed to continue the safety campaign until streets are safer.

Fire and Police Phil Wright Wright Tvo

World economic conference ends without full accord

FDR and leaders hailed the gathering as progress though critics warned of danger. Bonnet and MacDonald urged continued efforts, linking recovery to debt payments and future guarantees. U.S. domestic recovery was stressed as essential before broader world talks. London wheat talks adjourned to August 21 amid tariff and production debates.

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Morris Sheppard Sails to Fight Eighteenth Amendment Repeal

Senator Morris Sheppard left Washington for Texas to try to keep the Eighteenth Amendment in force by rallying anti repeal sentiment. He travels with a large speaker rig and plans dozens of speeches across the state to win over Texans and counter repeal momentum.

Morris Sheppard Texas Washington, D. C INS Garner

Vatican Denies offer by League of Nations council seat

Vatican sources today denied reports abroad that the Holy See would be offered a permanent seat in the League of Nations council vacated by Japan. The item appears in the American Weekly distributed with next Sunday's Antonio Light.

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Grackup Halts Ocean Flight Drama Near Dublin

A projected Ireland to North America flight halted when Charles Ulm's plane sank into sand at Portmarnock airfield. Five injured as boards were used to raise the craft. Ulm, an Australian aviator, and three companions had left Sydney July 3 seeking the record Atlantic hop.

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Referendum Urged in Mississippi on Early Vote

Senator Pat Harrison called for an early vote on repeal in Mississippi. Democratic leaders interpreted the appeal as a direct push to Governor Conner for postponing legislative sessions and advancing prohibition measures.

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