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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1939

Page

5

Texan Admits Slaying of Three In Taxi Case

Roddy confessed to killing taxi driver Barion on a main Austin highway after an ensuing struggle. He described hijacking vehicles and robbing victims, then fleeing toward Burnet and returning later to surrender to Corpus Christi and Burnet authorities. Detectives traced him via witnesses, photographers, and car rentals.

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Army air corps expansion eyed at aviation conference

Brigadier General Horton K. Yount told delegates at the Bouline Aviation conference that 43 new squadrons are proposed and flying schools will train pilots to meet expansion needs. He cited a $300 million appropriation and predicted swift passage of the bill, with two years to grow the corps.

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Secret Scout Conclave Planned for Saturday Mobilization

George P. Burnett announces a secret Boy Scouts mobilization at 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the Municipal building. The objective will be revealed after the meeting, followed by a downtown parade to a theater for a special moving picture show with guests.

Alanmares Cornell George P. Burnett Tes Cameittee Burnett

Kidnapping Case In New York Involves Resnick Relative

Four year old Michael Ratz was kidnapped and held for ransom of 1009 dollars. He reported being fed milk and spinach by the kidnapper during the ordeal. Police identify the alleged kidnapper as Mrs Nellie Resnick, sister of Solomon Schwartz, one of the men charged in the case.

Michael Ratz New York Kidnaners Fidy Nellie Resnick Actove Solomon Schwartz

Alamo Heights races feature O Grady reelection bid

Local political contest in Alamo Heights pits incumbent Mayor Robert O Grady against independent and progressive parties. The Alamo Heights Progressive Citizens party nominates O Grady for mayor with aldermen candidates including W. Gume and Dr W. S. Hamilton, while the independent slate seeks a rival field led by C F Bott. A high school meeting organized the independent bid, and party leaders announced a combined slate of candidates amid a history of limited opposition in the suburb.

Alamo Robert O'Grady Argyle Hotel Alamo Heights Jmrty W. Gume Hamilton Adolph Stein Lawrence F. Dakin Monte Barrett Staats Lilly Odell Hainan Tietas Tle Menudy O'Grady John Gibson C. F

Salesman Reports Attack and Robbery Near Hermosa

Joe M. Hermosa a salesman at 414 South San Marcos street said he was knocked unconscious by a blow in the mouth on the 200 block of South Santa Rosa avenues. When he recovered, three suspects were bending over him and had taken $5. Officers H. Sowell and Gavin Carver arrested one of the suspects.

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Workers Return to Plane Plant Jobs in South Bend

About 400 workers at Nie Bendy Spoduets Corporation in South Bend resume work after a strike that began Friday as union members and management negotiate higher wages. Local United Automobile Workers officials declined to comment.

South-Bend Ind Somne Nie Bendy Spoduets Corporation Avinblon Maziday Dodey United Automobile Workers of Almerica Hume Enid

Council Hearing on Public Safety Speaker Croswell Hall

The council will hear J Croswell Hall, chairman of the chamber committee on public safety, discuss public safety at the monthly meeting Monday at 22 15 at the Plaza Hotel. Gameton Adams chairs the program and W B Jack Binl presides.

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Goering to Take Long Holiday to Riviera

Field Marshal Hermann Goering plans a lengthy holiday to the Riviera. The German leader has reduced weight significantly and appears set for a rest abroad within days, signaling a strategic pause amid wartime pressures.

Goering Berlin Herman Wilhelm Goere Hitler Ineath Riviera

Movie Producer Will Visit in San Antonio Briefly

Harry Rapt, noted producer for Metro-Goldwyn-Mrggdt, and his crew will be in San Antonio briefly Thursday. They are en route to location scenes for Tarzan moving pictures as the company advances production.

Harry Rapt Issoelyte Metro-Goldwyn-Mrggdt All White San Antonio A& Tarzan Moving Picture

Huffman Named Scout Executive For Alamo Area Council

James Fitch announces Huffman will serve as Scout Executive for the Alamo Area Council covering Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico. Huffman, previously assistant executive, will succeed Carl Alpine after the vacancy is filled.

Huffman San Antoino Texas Oklahoma New Mexico MeaAlpine

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