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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1936
Page
13
A kaleidoscopic column surveys vast power figures from horses to bonds, contrasts Everest climbers with Hauptmann cases, and ponders global defense as nations brace for unseen aerial and underwater threats. It merges economic notes with historical, political, and scientific curiosities, linking diverse topics in a sweeping, period voice.
U S Representative A Pintt Andrew Jr dies at his Gloucester home on June 3. He was 63.
A large strike across France involving about 350000 workers and 300 factories disrupts food supplies in Paris and other cities. Premier Sarraut and cabinet resignations are anticipated as Leon Blum is foretold to become premier. Shipyards close, munitions plants idle, and the franc falls.
In Karnes City area on June 3, two Grubbs children aged five and one drowned at a pond 15 miles from Karnes City. The boy stepped into deep water while wading and his sister drowned trying to rescue him. The sister died upon rescuers’ arrival. the boy died shortly after being retrieved.
The Iron Age reports ingot production at 68 percent of capacity, unchanged from last week, with the trend seen as upward. It suggests June shipments at current prices may push output above 70 percent this month.
Partly cloudy Wednesday night and Thursday with low around 74 and high near 88. Light to moderate southerly winds turn northerly Thursday. East Texas section shows partly cloudy nights and Thursdays, cooler in northeast areas, moderate coastal winds. West Texas looks generally fair with warmer Panhandle Thursday.
Four inmates escaped the new tool proof jail in Sherman by digging a shaft and using a seven inch vent to lower themselves to a blanket rope. The escapees were Roy Lovelady of McKinney Joseph Morgan of Dallas Woodray Webster of Corinth and Jack Johnson of Sherman. Remaining prisoners include Allen Fields Eugene Moore Ed Gregg and James Taylor.
Washington reports that secret mobilization plans would place the entire male population under military control and allow the president to fix prices and wages, suspend laws, and potentially author a universal draft. Senate munitions committee criticized the program as dictatorial and dangerous to democracy.
Chinese and Japanese reports clash over moves in southern China. Canton troops are said to be advancing northward and have captured eastern Hunan frontier cities, while Japan claims 250,000 troops march toward Fukien and Kiangsi. Nanking denies hostilities. A Hong Kong source notes movements without clear objectives.
George W. Huntress Jr. was assured by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals of a new trial on missapropriations of county funds. A two year term imposed last year was reversed due to improper instruction about accomplice witnesses. The state sought rehearing but it was denied. The district attorney said a retrial may be possible but hinges on the opinion. ABILENE note reports Bowman, 88, oldest Taylor County resident to receive a driver’s license under new state systems, died yesterday.
A hot spell grips the city with nighttime readings not dropping below 75 degrees and afternoon highs near 80. Humidity lingers around 95 percent, and winds stay light. Forecasters predict an approaching north wind to bring relief by Thursday, with no rain expected in Southwest Texas.
The Black Legion member testifies about orders to kill Charles A Poole before a crowd of defendants. He describes the execution as decreed by leaders Harvey Davis and Ex vy n Lee. Federal probes and labor spy links are urged as Democrats push for inquiry into the group.
DUBLIN Ga June 2 19 J Lester Jackson is an unopposed candidate for Laurens county surveyor on a pledge to do as little work as possible. He said he was persuaded by himself and no one else in a published statement explaining his decision.
Washington June 3 The senate agriculture committee approved an amendment to limit large soil conservation benefit payments. A subcommittee was empowered to report the amendment after a Wallace recommendation echoed by President Roosevelt. The plan would extend benefits to grazing on the public domain with a graduated rate cutting payments starting at 1 percent for 2000 to 3000 and deeper cuts for higher amounts, up to 50 percent.
Vann M. Kennedy, secretary of the state Democratic executive committee, announced the committee would meet in Dallas Monday to certify the names of candidates in the first party primary on July 25.
Washington June 1 to 7 Congress sped the 2.4909 billion relief deficieny bill to conference after a floor deal between house Democrats and Republicans. Chairman Buchan an and Rep Taber reached understanding allowing conferees to accept Senate amendments except for a 20 million Florida canal and a 300 million Public Works Administration grant fund.
The Wagner bill to authorize a long term low cost housing program with local authorities was reported favorably to the Senate today by its labor committee. It would create a housing authority authorize an initial appropriation of 20 million dollars and empower borrowing up to 150 million dollars for each of the next three years.
The 1934 suspended two year sentence for income tax evasion by Judge George B. Parr of Duval County was revoked by Judge R B J McMillan in Federal District Court. Parr, who had faced transfer to El Reno prison after a 1984 revocation, had claimed no payments. Compton testified Parr sought protection payments from Freer gambling operations and left funds in Parr’s office. The government presented agents’ testimony regarding payments and Parr’s parole status, with Parr remanded to custody awaiting transfer.
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