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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1935
Page
13
Hearing for Pete McKenzie the slayer of three men is expected at a special session in Walker County District Court next week. Attorney E B Simmons said a definite date hasn’t been set, while Judge S W Dean hinted many docketed cases would be resolved this week and a special session may hear McKenzie’s case.
Miss Martine Horton twenty was instantly killed by lightning today while operating a tractor on her father J E Hoxton's farm nine miles west of Plainview. The tragedy occurred amid the farm work this June day.
Hollywood notes report Warner brothers plan for 1935 production. Merivyn Leroy slated for The Prisca Kid with Jimmy Cagney in the lead role. John Wood praised by Perry Lieben as England's Clark Gable. Rods of industry names and future projects teased in light, quick sketches.
In Washington on January 17, commendations poured in for Secretary of the Navy Swanson for backing Rear Admiral Yates Stirling against communist attacks over Stirling's Article 4 exposure of Soviet Russia's military stance. Veterans of Foreign Wars praised Swanson and Hearst papers for Litt. Charles B. Weickhardt led the support, while House members prepared to resist renewed attacks. A House vote defeated a resolution demanding Swanson explain why Stirling published the piece. leaders declared the matter closed.
Samuel Woolford's absence leaves Will Rogers' Doubting Thomas at the Marcntin theater under review. The Light critic would have enjoyed the film's satire of amateur theater as Roger’s long-suffering husband and Billie Burke story unfurls with Alison Skipworth, Tombes, and Burke delivering sharp comedy. The program also includes Laurel and Hardy short, a newsreel, and a serious film Oil for the Lamps of China starring Pat OBrien and Josephine Hutteninsor, plus The Sowhoy Millionaire horse opera and Cartoon.
ANN ARBOR June 17. Secretary Hull warned that the nation faces a choice between moving forward with progress in material and spiritual culture or facing decline and barbarism if self sufficiency replaces global exchange. He addressed the University of Michigan graduating class urging continued achievement and world interdependence.
In Trent on New Jersey June Me defense lawyers attack the hysteria surrounding the Hauptmann murder trial. They say courtroom crowds showed mob spirit at Flemington and may prompt a US Supreme Court appeal if state courts do not rule in their favor.
Feorta reports a 14-year-old girl, daughter of a Peoria toolmaker, found beaten to death in a Springdale cemetery creek. Clothing stripped, physicians confirm assault. investigation continues.
Budapest saw a surge of self harm attempts over the weekend with twenty one people attempting suicide Sunday and twenty eight on Saturday. Authorities report ongoing mental health concerns and call for community support resources.
A contract for repairs and additions to the Prospect Hill branch library was awarded to H. J. Von Rosen for a total of 4763 dollars. The contract was let by the fly-council on Monday morning.
Toledo workers in the electrical union weigh arbitration at 8 a m in Toledo Ohio. Union business agent Oliver Myers says members will vote on accepting Edward McGrady's plan for a single arbitrator to grant an immediate 5 percent raise, with a potential 45 percent addITional later, while striking office workers seek a 2 percent raise.
The United States delegation announced receipt of advices confirming the Rev. Harold Bust of Medford Massachusetts, previously believed in bandit hands, has been rescued.
Jackie Halliburton fourteen, son of Sgt A B Burke, found a large rattlesnake in the bedroom of the family quarters at Kelly Field. With a stick and wire he captured the reptile alive and plans to donate it to the Witte Museum reptile garden. The event occurred while his parents were absent.
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