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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1938

Page

5

Hague Rally Draws Massive Jersey City Crowd

Mayor Frank Hague hailed a parade in Journal Square as proof against communism after a turnout city authorities estimated at over 90 percent of Jersey City's population. The two hour event featured banners, flags, and support from officials including U S Representatives Edward J Bart and Marr T Norton.

Jersey City N. J Frank Hague Journal Square Norman Thomas Democratic National Committee Edward J. Bart Marr T. Norton

Suspension Revoked by Federal Judge in Theft Case

Federal Judge R J McMillan ordered Eloy Myers to serve three years in Leavenworth Penitentiary. Myers had a four year sentence reduced after a year of voluntary service at a Lexington federal farm for treatment and narcotic aid. His suspension was revoked for theft and a watch in Laredo. he was arrested in Corpus Christi and returned to San Antonio.

Suai Dens R. J. McMilan Therriet Court Eloy Myers Leavenworth Penittentina Myers Federal Farm Lexington Laredo Corpus Christi San Anbonio

GURL SLATED FR SAIN WAN The Shooting Death of Reese

The year old WPA teacher T Reese was killed during a struggle after attempting to grab a gun from Det F P Littlepage at a police headquarters. Reese had been returned from Seguin where two suspects in an eight child molestation case were being held. The coroner ruled the death justifiable homicide. the detective was exonerated.

Doh T. Reese San Antonio Quitman Reese F. P. Littlepage Littlepage Seguin Justice of the Peace Raymann Gerhardt Lees Rye Ciel iArselis

Misery in China Depicted in Relief Efforts

In New York Thane reports on civilian suffering in China as Jin Ching and Col. Mhredore Roosevelt lead the United Council for Civilian Relief. The council estimates millions of refugees and calls for aid from nations.

New York Thane Jin Ching Col Mhredore Roosevelt Nations United Council For Civilian Relief In China

Present Vets To Regiment At Fort Sam Houston

War veterans of the Twelfth Field Artillery, presented to the regiment Tuesday morning at Fort Sam Houston, formed in 1917 for World War I service. Colonel Benjamin M. Bailey commanded. Maj. Gen. Frank W. Rowell addressed attendees. The unit’s WWI battles included Aisne Marne, Meuse Argonne, St Mihiel.

Twelfth Field Artillery Fort Sam Houston Sie Benjamin M. Bailey St. P Asaphs Mem- Roosevelt Mississippi Michael Rudden Gabriel Jess Jonis Ang Clifford Christo Sergt Roy A Sera Anthony Maine Sergis Anthony F Gaiy Copostlellos Uclicecs Opainsky Leroy C. Manbeck Mark R. Rupp Falior Frank W. Rowell Fifteenth Field Artillery Twelft Ate Chateau Thierry Aisne- Marne St Mihiel Meuse

Theft of clothes leads to police report in San Antonio

William Bassett and John Tippey told police they reported $43.50 in clothing stolen from their car in the 400 block of East Travis. Detectives Iva Smith and Joe Passant identified a suspect who allegedly stole two suits and laundry items from the auto of Richard Ball at the DeSoto hotel.

Willian Bassett John Tippey Camp Bulls San. Antonio East Travis Street Iva Smith Joe Passant DeSote Hotel

Beer-Wine License Cancelled for W P Scallorn Outlet

The Beer-Wine license for W. P. Scallorn, operator of a Soledad street bar in the 300 block, was canceled by the Liquor Authority in Austin after a May 26 disturbance. District supervisor Oscar Houchins and board director R. D. Rheiner were reportedly attacked on entering the bar to intervene. The action was announced Tuesday by Bert Ford.

W. P. Scallorn Soledad Street Aduiliy Istrater Bert Ford Austin Oscar Houchins Udner Central Board R. D. ‘Rheiner

Flying Laboratory Start From Pearl Harbor for Wake Island Flight

A $250000 Flying Laboratory with Rivhart Atehdold and crew left Pearl Harbor at 7:40 p.m. PST aboard the huge Ayling boat for a non stop 2500 mile hop to Wake Island. The expedition aims to reach New Guinea after a two year interior jungle study in New Australia.

Honolulu T. Hudune INS Flying Laboratory Rivhart Atehdold Uve San Diego Calif New Guinea Pacific Wake Island Pearl Harbor Fleet Air Base Hawaii Wake Jatand Ion American Museum of Natural Lovy New Ouitlia Ty Winte Aen

Spies in 15 KNdn: Dickstein push probes into foreign agents

Special to The Licht reports Representative Samuel Dickstein says more than 100 spies are known, with 21 subpoenas possible to Washington for hearings by a House committee probing foreign propaganda. He will provide names and addresses if named to the panel. The probe awaits funding and committee appointment. A New York grand jury on espionage continues under District Attorney Hardy.

Washington United States Samuel Dickstein Democrat New York House Dickstein Noth Sy Dickstein Long Island Martin Dies Texas Bankhead House Getou Congress Lamar Hardy Hardy Department of Justice Joseph B. Keenan Alice Hardy

Governor Blames Rioting On C S O Union

Governor Martin declares the Akron Good year Tire and Rubber plant riot last month was deliberately staged by union leaders to foment city violence. He cites more than 40 injuries from clashes between police and United Rubber Workers during a May 26 27 riot tied to mass picketing at Gondyear plans.

Oulumbos Unio Dime Martin Davey Akron Tire and Rubber Company Ihis United Rubber Workers Gondyear Plana

Jail Terms for Five Defendants in County Court

Five defendants who pled guilty before Judge Charles J. Matthews in County Court at Law No 2 received jail terms. Joe Fock of 119 Water Street received 90 days for bicycle theft from James Widian at 24 Crocketh Street. Manuel Martinez of 1212 West Poplar Street also got 90 days for stealing a bicycle from Louis Jaquez of 308 North Zarr. J Wells of 134 Graham Street drew 6 days for an unnamed offense. Harold Skinner of Wichita was jailed a month for unlawfully carrying a pistol on May 2. B L McLain of 926 Potomac Street received 30 days after pleading guilty to aggravated assault against Leonardo Barberi at 2010 Wyoming Street.

Charles J. Matthews Joe Fock Water Street James Widian Crocketh Jatt Manuel Martinez Jas Weal Poplar Street Louis Jaquez North Zarrcamora Street Ato Supply Company J. Wells Graham Street Harold Skinner Wichita Kaw B. McLain Potomac Street Leonardo Barberi Wyoming Street

Confession May Open Gell Confession May Open Gell

Chicago reports Thomas McCall protesting innocence after his sentence for an attack on a woman. Detectives reveal 18 year old Robert Nixon confessed to slaying five women and to attacking Miss Aldo Deery and Miss Virginia Austin in hotel rooms in fall 1936. McCall was convicted December 14 for the crime.

Chicago Thomas McCall Zaha

Fort Worth News Roundup Mentions Local Figures and Events

Fort Worth notes a string of local names and details including civic figures, staff moves, and social snippets. References to Marti family plans, a former governor link, a Dallas employer, and Houston media personnel appear amid scattered remarks on speeches and public affairs.

AANGAS FLOOD THREAT GROWS NEAR CHANUTE KANSAS

Chanute Kansas reports flood danger as the Neva sha River rises rapidly after heavy rain. A 15 foot increase is noted in the river at Chanute with four feet needed to reach bank stage. Pittsburgh and Kansas City recorded up to an inch of rain with strong winds causing tree damage and minor damage to homes.

Chanute Kan Torrentia

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