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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1933

Page

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Abduction Probes Around Nation As Fear Grows

Two kidnapping cases loom with victims missing and ransom talks stalled. Albany lieutenant John J. O Connell Jr. remained missing three weeks after his abduction, while Charles F Urszhel of Oklahoma City is unreturned. The OsConne demand was a quarter of a million dollars with negotiations yielding silence. Federal agents press state partners, threats to Wachusett Shirt factory executives escalate, and officials vow strict action against kidnapers nationwide.

Trent Bill Young Natione Liutenant John J. O'Connell Jr Albany Charles F. Urszhel Oklahoma City Man OsConne Leominster Mass Atttorney Wachusett Joseph B. Keenan United States

Urschel Case at Standstill

In Velahoma City on July 28 the Urschel kidnapping case stalled as federal agents and local police maintained a quiet scene at the big Urschel home. Officers kept away from the residence, confining themselves to surrounding the house while investigations linger.

Velahoma City Charles FP. Urschel Bridge Federal

Investigation into remote kidnapping case and looming contact

The family spokesman Arthur Beeligsoh says investigators are tracing points away from the home for swift action once Drsche] returns. He notes the house is under observation and the family expects no contact until abductors consider the timing right, implying patience and waiting for the suspects.

Drsche Arthur Beeligsoh Arachel

Guadalupe Cotton Plowing Starts in Guadalupe County

Cotton destruction work begins in Guadalupe County after emergency permits issued by county agent S White. Farmers have contracted to destroy 30 274 acres for which they will be paid 336 000 dollars.

Guadalupe County S. White

Plan fete at road opening Kerrville San Antonio event

The opening of Highway No 97 between San Antonio and Kerrville will be celebrated with a civic program under the Kerrville chamber of commerce Friday night. Speakers include B Braun Lawrence Westbrook and W A Teas. Special music by visiting performers Mya Bernie Pranks Madisonville Miss Mary Mareatel Weaver Galveston and Bobbie Bawlock.

San Antonio Kerryfile Chamber of Commerce Kerreville B. Braun Col Lawrence Westbrook Rehabilitation and Relief Commission W. A. Teas New Home Idan Bank Kerrville Mya Bernie Pranks Madisonville Mary Mareatel Weaver Galveston Bobbie Bawlock McKinper

Camay Soap Promises Fresh Skin For Women

The Camay beauty soap is marketed as the Soap of Beautiful Women. It claims to refresh skin from the first use with pure creamy white formula and new cellophane packaging, urging readers to convince themselves and keep up with the times for a new loveliness.

Camay Specials At Your Dealer’s Now

Hundreds of dealers display Camay soap with green and yellow wrappers. Offers focus on low price and bulk buying while touting freshness and novelty of flavors and scents as a promotional push.

Second McGee Trial Delayed in Kidnapping Case

Kansas City July 28 The death sentence for Walter H McGee in the Mary McElroy kidnapping was upheld and his brother George McGee’s trial was postponed two weeks. Defense attorney Ralph T Harding secured the continuance citing potential juror knowledge of the verdict. A new trial for the gang leader may be sought as the case awaits formal sentencing.

Kansas City Walter H. McGee Mias Mary McElroy George McGee Ralph T. Harding Harding H. F. McElroy Kannes City United States

Dalhart Plans Water Plant With Groundwater Route

Dalhart officials say a preliminary layout for the proposed municipal water plant will be finished soon. Water may be sourced from wells near Oster Williams ranch rather than Buffalo Springs, with gravity flow to the plant.

Dslbart Dalhart Buffalo Springs Telhart

Weather report sketches mixed flying conditions coast to coast

A scrambled weather summary lists conditions from San Antonio to Dallas and New Orleans, noting broken to scattered clouds, variable ceilings and visibilities, with hints of good to very good flights in some sectors. The bulletin cites best altitudes north and east at several thousand feet and includes numerous city forecasts and temperature notes for Abilene, Fort Worth, New Orleans, and others.

San Antonio Dallas Antonio Townsy Lle Dan Antonia New Orleans Tone Pyso del Rio Tex iliGiear Beaver Cole Des Maltien Dodge Fort Amity Nap Angel CR Luity Loulaville Memphis Tenn Ginady Ariz Veces Orinana New Fork N.Y Ram Shlanama Cits, Ovi Ginarty Mm 70 On Ne Agona Brootr Ah 70. Cea Ais Lake City Lianowily St. Laura Bian Franciarn Gallis Dilons Neth Warhnaion D. A

Civic Opera Trio Performs at Canopus Club

The San Antonio Civic Opera company presented a program at the Brai of the Canopus club in the Plaza hotel Friday night. Mrs Audre Goad soprano Pred Zalmanzig baritone and Merry Brendel accompanist performed under David Griffin director with J Crdewell as chairman of the day.

Civic Opera Trio Audre Goad Pred Zalmanzig Merry Brendel San Antonio Civic Opera Company Canopus Club Plaza Hotel David Griffin J. Crdewell 2A

Chile in Typhus Fight as Palaces Cleaned

The presidential palace and government offices in Santiago were disinfected today to prevent typhus spread. Theaters closed for five days for thorough sanitizing amid 169 reported cases and 317 deaths since the outbreak began.

Bank Clearings Show Big Gain for Year to Date

New York July 28 Bank clearings for the current year to date rose sharply reversing a 15.1 percent improvement over the same period last year, Dum and Bradstreet reported today. The total for the week ending July 26 amounted to 5516 050 000 compared with 3 288 698 000 in 1932.

New York Weet Dum and Bradstrest, Incorporated

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