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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1938

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Wind Storm Kills Six and Damages Oklahoma Texas areas

Severe winds and heavy rains swept across Texas Oklahoma and Missouri causing six deaths and over 20 injuries. Lightning struck during a golf event in Kansas City killing two spectators. Wichita Falls Grandfield Breckenridge and nearby towns suffered extensive damage to buildings and power lines. Flooding threatened more as bridges and tracks washed out and crops damaged in Oklahoma and Texas.

Wichita Falls Texas Oklahoma Aissouri South Plains C. C. Duncan Joe Battle John Spell Wharton Kansas City William Boyle Hidie Critchfield Haheas Warhita Pails Grandfield Oklahus Scross Breckenrig Kama Wichita Breckenridge Sis Pn Watant Hotel Fort Worth- Dallas Dallas

Vienna wedding in doubt shadows Kissinger rumor

A report on G F Kissinger Sr of San Antonio and Countess Vera Scbuschnigg facing uncertainty as proxy marriage plans in Austria fail to confirm a license or official ceremony amid Nazi-era tensions. Observers note conflicting claims of a Belvedere Palace wedding or absence of any marriage license.

Vienna G. F. Kissinger Sr San An Kw Schusch Fonio Austria Countess Verament Fugeer von Scbuschnigg Belvedere Palace Vera Reo

Teachers' Council Backs Dickison Amid Campaign Endorsement

The Teachers' Council endorses P. E. Dickison for re election to Place No 4 RC TC seats. The body notes Dickison's record as student and educator while praising council leadership headed by Col G P Moore and Prof Kuthom Remy. The resolution calls for continued legislation favoring teachers' retirement and benefits.

Diss Lutvt G. P. Moore Kuthom Remy Howard Doolittle Aland Dickson

Alternate Named for San Abtimig Youth Appointment

J. HL Williford of Hasse was named as alternate in case the San Abtimig youth showd decline the appointment.

J. HL Williford Hasse San Abtimig

Fatal Bus Wreck Kills Four Near Stephenville

A bus crash near Stephenville killed four and injured 23 as a troupe led by Eduardo Martinez collided with a truck. The incident occurred after the group stopped for land at Stephen ville amid a San Autitious belief. Martinez, quoted in the report, had joked about paying a bill before the collision.

Euduardo Martinez Ieader She, Tomo Stephenville Martinez

Boy Fatally Struck by Radio Wire During Storm

A Lawton, Gila County incident reports Arlim Thomas dead after stepping on a radio aerial wire stretched across a high tension line during a storm. A second youth was electrocuted in the event.

Bay Lawton Gila Arlim Thomas Knight

Boy Held After Motor Oil Theft At Store

A 13 year old boy was detained by juvenile authorities after B Leser an employee at Nevelows store 1220 West Commerce Street caught him taking three cans of motor oil.

B. Leser Nevelow West Commerce Street

Hoenekes sue West over fatal auto crash claims

Henry Hoeneke and wife sue Albert West Jr former county sheriff and J C Guddy Turk for fifteen thousand dollars in a Thirty-seventh District court case. The petition ties the death of BR J Hoeneke in a June 13 1936 auto crash 140 miles from San Antonio to deputy Turk’s actions following an intoxication arrest.

Albert West Jr Boxer County J. C'Guddy Turk Henry ©. Hoencke Thirty-seventhn Rane Young Hoencke

Flying Scientists to Leave Honolulu for New Guinea Expedition

Richard Archbold, millionaire explorer, and five companions prepared to depart Honolulu for Wake Island en route to New Guinea. The group, who flew from San Diego in 18 hours 6 minutes, will join an American Museum of Natural History expedition and spend two years in New Guinea.

Honolulu T. H Pacific Ocean California Richard Archbold Millionaire Selenter New Gaines San Diego Archbold American Museum of Natural History New Guinea

Gen Robins Tours Kelly Field in Uniform Visit

Brig. Gen. A. W. Robins chief of the air corps material division at Wright Field Dayton Ohio arrived at Kelly Field Saturday at 11 30 am. He traveled in a Douglas bomber and is slated to depart for his home station Sunday. He was accompanied by Majors T H Chapman B E Meyers and Capt Russell Keillor. General Robins formerly commanded the San Antonio Air Depot Dyneangfield.

A. W. Robins Neslsrant Air Corps Wrigit Field Dayton Ohio Kelly Field Priday Robins San Antonio Air Depot Dyneangfield T. H. Chapman B. E B. Meyers Russell Keillor

36 Million Loaves Slated for Needy

Washington June 4 News Service The federal government will distribute enough wheat flour to provide 26 million loaves of bread for the needy. The surplus commodities corporation accepted offers of 124 800 barrels of surplus flour from millers nationwide. The flour costs about 448 500 dollars and will be distributed in 12 and 24 pound bags to the needy.

Washington Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation

Weather and Moon Phases Report with Regional Temps

The report lists precipitation deficits and rainfall amounts with lunar phases and tide data for Aransas Pass. It includes sunrise and sunset times, moonrise and moonset, moon phase, and multiple city weather snapshots across Texas and adjacent states with cloud cover and temperatures.

Hull proposal on peage talk bets griticism

Washington reports Senator Lewis condemns Secretary Hulls Nashville speech as hinting at widening Inter-American pact to Europe. Acting Secretary Welles says the talk restates non engagement in European or Asian alliances. Hull urges disarmament goals and international cooperation, while debtors Estonia and Poland send notes noting missed installments.

Washington INS Lewis Hull Nashville Europe Foreign Relations Committee Senate Welles United States Department Sil Ant State Department Estonia Onoe Plyland New York Federal Reserve Bank

Pons Wedding Site Dispute Between Norwalk and New Canaan

Norwalk and New Canaan clash over where Lily Fons and conductor Andre Kostelanetz wed as the tea house sits near the town line. An official survey places the venue just beyond Norwalk, raising questions of where the license was issued. Judge Goldschmoldt notes the technicality may not matter if the couple remains content.

Lily Pons Andre Kostelanetz Norwalk Conn New Canaan Christian Barer Eaid Connecticut Louis Goldschordt Contenlleut

Flood Waters Lapping At Homes In Salina Region

Smoky Hill River and Saline River rose to bankful levels as Red Cross volunteers evacuated residents in Salina and nearby towns. In Marquette 20 families were driven from homes while roads remained flooded between Salina and Lindsborg. Crop damage expected.

Salina Kulz East Side Red Cross Red Marquette Lidsborg There

Commercial aviation boom forecast after civil aeronautics bill

Washington today predicted a boom in commercial aviation with at least 20 million dollars in new capital pouring into the industry after enactment of the civil aeronautics bill. Clarence Lea, Democrat California, Interstate Commerce Committee chairman, said passage next week is likely and that the measure creates a five member civil aeronautics authority, a three member safety board, and one administrator.

Washington Clarence Les California House Senate-House Lea Tes Fia High Commission Department For Ale

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