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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1937
Page
4
Cotton brokers and officials from Katbach Biebers and company and F. Rennert firm expressed optimism for the 24637 crop. They reported excellent field conditions in the district and anticipated a higher grade yield than 1936. Heavy rains increased soil moisture. hot dry weather suggested a generous crop.
Saunders notes cotton acreage in the region is down from six or seven years ago but 1937 planting rose over 1936 by more than 10 percent. National yield is estimated at 14,000,000 bales, with Bexar and nearby counties spared by timely rains and no boll weevils. Rennert reports statewide survey finds promise of a bumper crop. ginning underway in lower Rio Grande Valley and expected locally late July or early August. Insects caused light damage in Rio Grande fields, controlled by proper poisoning.
Maj Kinderwater post quartermaster Fort Sam Houston will report for duty with the Twenty third Infantry on June 21 returning to the infantry after nearly 41 years in the Quartermaster corps Maj Roy C L Graham also reports on June 21 to become division and post quartermaster He has attended the Command and General Staff school at Leavenworth Kansas
Ten Second Lieutenants were promoted in rank Thursday after three years in the regular army. Named first lieutenants include A P Williams and W Gooch of the Fifteenth Field Artillery, G R Warner, H L Sanders, R R Tyson of the Twelfth Field, R H Bennett of the Twenty first Infantry, and F C Cook, G J Hingis, R G Kyser and G R Gerhnch of the Ninth Infantry.
Treasury undersecretary Morgenthau testified before the Senate about tax avoidance. He denounced costly lawyers and complex devices used by wealthier filers to minimize taxes. He urged remedial legislation and cited cases illustrating aggressive tax guidance practices and offshore schemes.
Porter Whaley of the Texas State Manufacturers Association will travel to Washington next week to campaign against the Black-Gonnery labor bill which would require southern plants to pay the same wages as the North. Albert P. Clifton of Waco was reelected president as new officers and directors including G. Allen of Pampa and J. Ritters Pachér of Corsicana were named during the session.
Belle Paramore, 23, told police she was forced into a car by a man with a gun around 2 p.m. Wednesday while walking near Laurel Street and the Southern Pacific railroad tracks, then driven to Lomirano and Smurel streets where she was attacked. She gave address 1123 North Colorado Street.
In Austin on June 14, lawmakers push a bill to prohibit the sale or exchange of any child under 16. State Senator Ben O'Neal introduces the measure amid concerns about wide spread trafficking for adoption and similar practices.
Prairie dogs bury their dead, says County Agent P B Miles. He notes they drag fallen mates to burrows and cover entrances with dirt. Miles reports thousands poisoned in Huerfano county Colorado and plans to buy 48 more gallons of poison to eliminate thousands of prairie dogs.
The city council on Thursday received 17 bids for police scout cars. Bids were referred to City Purchasing Agent Carl Liebricht for study and a report to the city fathers.
Officers selected at a meeting of the Mexican chamber of commerce held at 601 Dolorosa street include Alfonso Garza as president J F Escobeda as vice president E G Rul as secretary FR A Cortez as assistant secretary Jose Olivares as treasurer and J R Afunoz as assistant treasurer New directors are F J Arredondo J G Ramirez F R Flores Y Diaz Manuel Gonzales Sam Liberto Ramon Martinez R Pena and Carlos Ayala
Lieutenant Colonel Alfred W. Bloor was named assistant camp commander and executive officer of CMTC at Camp Bullis for July 7 to August 6. His staff includes Captain Robert T. Foster and Captain John Adkins, with Lieutenants A P Williams F C Bothwell Jr. and Joseph R Tuss. About 1097 trainees are expected, divided into four rifle companies, one machine gun company, and one field artillery company.
Buffalo jurors recommend life imprisonment for Tommy Smith a 19 year old newsboy found guilty of first degree murder in the slaying of Mary Biller Babcock under a new state law allowing a mercy recommendation. The verdict marked the first use of the option since the death penalty was mandatory before.
San Diego reports 15 year old Marian Ayres was declared not to face murder charges in the slaying of her father Frank Thompson Ayres a 47 year old navy chief petty officer. The judge ruled the murder complaint was dead and made her a ward of the juvenile court as a dependent.
Capt Arthur E. Brown of the Medical Administrative Corps at Eighth Corps area headquarters travels to Fort Huachuca Arizona for temporary duty in medical supply work. He will also inspect supplies at Fort Bliss El Paso and Fort D A Rugsch Marfa before returning.
Hollywood June 17 John Farrow film director and writer, husband of Maureen O Sullivan, is to receive a papal knighthood as a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre. Archbishop Cantwell notified Farrow of recognition for writings in the Catholic church. Farrow has written for Catholic magazines.
Woodlawn Civic Club spokesman urged city officials to remove lake bottom growth at Woodlawn Lake to ease sailing and electric boat operation. He called for a gravel walkway and a promenade plan, noting WPA involvement and immediate action promised by the Park Commissioner on cutting growth.
Thursday, high school students and parents asked the city council to close Agarita Avenue between San Pedro and Breeden avenues. They argued the street is in bad condition and traffic endangers children, citing safety concerns for students crossing and walking near the route.
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