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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1934

Page

11

Roosevelt backs highway to connect U S with Mexico and Central America

In today’s column Arthur Brisbane notes President Roosevelt urges a vast highway from Alaska to Yuma linking the United States with Mexico and Central America. He warns strikes threaten, government controls loom, and workers may face wage and working hour decisions. Mussolini and France push for peace. Britain, India, and global powers shape responses as Europe and Asia face shifting roles. The New York stock market and liquidity concerns dominate commentary on financial controls and margins.

Roosevelt Congress United States Mexico Central America United States Bureau of Public Roads Alaska Tarra del Fargo

Enmity in Polo Match Fatal to Col Johnston at Brackenridge Park

Col Gordon Johnston, commander of the Second Division’s garrison and mid winter polo organizer, died at Fort Sam Houston hospital after a polo fall at Brackenridge Park. He sustained severe head injuries when his polo pony reared and fell, the horse rolling over him. Johnston, born 1874 in Charlotte, received multiple U S decorations including the Congressional Medal of Honor. Funeral arrangements set with state funeral and post chapel services prior to burial at Arlington National Cemetery.

Ocker Clagett Col Johnston Gordon Johnston Fort Sam Houston Brackenridge Park Sol Transpeier San Anetonto San Antonio Air Corps Siat Charles Armstrong Antonio Fola Wilbert-Hanavan Undertaking Company Farm Rice Washington D. C Charlotte N. C Colored Johnston United States Williem Hoyas Taft Mount Bit-Jaji Jolo Philip Ping Slanis Brackenridgs Park

Weather Outlook For San Antonio And Vicinity

San Antonio and vicinity expect freezing temps Thursday night then Friday with mild to warm conditions. Thursday night low near 28, Friday high around 66 with fresh north winds fading Friday. East Texas shows colder east and south with possible frost, especially in lower Grande Valley. temps rise slowly Friday north and west with strong coast winds easing Thursday night. West Texas: south frost and likely freezing in the far south Thursday night into Friday as temperatures rise east and north.

San Antonis Paty Calder Rgin East Texas de Grande Valley Texas Portlonys

Bank Messengers Robbed of 50 000 at Greenville Street

Two young white men in dark glasses robbed a South Carolina National Bank messenger and guard of 50 000 dollars on a downtown street in Greenville. Initial reports described the attackers alighting from a car, drawing pistols, and seizing the cash package. Bank HQ confirmed the Greenville branch pair were robbed of 50 000 dollars.

Greenville Maren South Carolina National Bank Warner Columbia Mayen

Japan to Match U S Navy Program In Vinson Bill Plan

Tokyo reports the Japanese Navy department announced plans to match the American navy construction program outlined in the Vinson bill. The statement, released in London in March, cites parity with the United States program.

Japan London Japanese Navy Department Tokyo

Paris Aims to Halt German Rearming Crisis

Paris reports French saboteurs seek means to stop German rearment and preserve Austrian independence. Simultaneously Washington announces the Deposit Insurance Corporation states that about 4.68 million dollars of deposits in U S banks are guarded by temporary insurance.

Paris Germany Austria Washington, D. C Toflay

Urge Tax Plan On Earnings Invested In Capital Goods

Washington March 8 The NRA code authority urged tax relief for earnings reinvested in capital goods to spur employment and industrial recovery. Henry A Wise Wood of the Wood Newspaper Machinery Corp and Baldwin Locomotive head George Houston supported the proposal, while Gen Hugh S Johnson prepared for further talks. Authorities split industries for a plan to shorten hours and temper taxation, with warnings that strikes could worsen this spring.

Washington, D. G Marcin NRA Henry A. Wise Wood Wood Machintry Corporation of New York Newspaper Press Builders Code Authority Hugh S. Johnson George Houston Baldwin Locomotive Company Hann Cottom George Sloan Gotton Textile Institute General Johnson Warti

Bachelor, 103 Sell Glad He's Single

ST PAUL Minn March INSI If Dan Eyre had hig Nfe o five over again it would still be one of celrracy he said today In looking back on 17 years of bachelorhood Eyre smoked two clears one more than usual to celebrate Nila beetinday.

ST. Paul Minn March Dan Eyre Eyre

Sud freezing weather hits Texas with record cold

A strong north wind and cold front sweep across Texas from 15 degree warmth to sub freezing Thursday night. Temperatures fall to the 30s and 20s in many cities with light rain or sleet and a trace of precipitation. Dallas reaches 39 after a high near 78 the day before. Friday forecasts expect sun and a rebound to the 50s as winds diminish.

Bat Ailevians Hotcini Freeaine North Texas United States Wirean Steer Hint Mercury Dallas Aiight Steel Denton Wichita’ Falls Borgershore Amarilla Abilene Austin del Rio Pasa Hunston Palestine Fort Arthur Galveston Brownsville San Angelo Fort Worth Houston Amarillo Micarth Platta Oklahoma Panhandle Pampa Brownwood Loustion Tyler

Loan dispute ties aviation chief to 1930 pledge

Washington March 8 Paul Wenderson vice president of United Aircraft testified before the Senate banking committee that he loaned 10000 in 1930 to Chase G. Gove deputy second assistant postmaster general under W Irving Glover Henderson. He said the loan was repayable though the records of the loans were destroyed and Henderson, a longtime close personal friend, claimed to have been gambling in the clock market. The hearing covered air mail contracts and Roosevelt administration plans for private carriers.

Washington Paul Wenderson United Aircraft Aid Trantpnet Corneration Senate Air Matt Corm Tiltter Chase G. Gove Reneral W. Irving Glover Henders Field Run Cave Henderson New York Work ‘Exchange Senate Banking Committee McKellar Senate Posteting Committee Post Office Department Karl Crowley Department Roosevelt Senate House Sevyier Huey Interstate Commerce Commission Hegiz

Man Defaces Courthouse With Red Paint

San Angelo March Mack Lange became angry when the relief office failed to give him work. He painted 2 few large red signs on the Tom Green County courthouse along with crude words. Lange was fined 39 dollars and costs, total 73.70, in county court after pleading guilty to defacing public property. He said he would serve 14 days in jail for the offense.

San Angelo March Mack Lange Tom Green County

City approves race track plan at Exposition Park

City commissioners voted Thursday to back Co Ww W Hay on a $250000 project to build a municipal race track and jockey club at Exposition Park. Hay pledged $10000 yearly and receipts from one day of two annual meets, with future city stadium funds planned for construction. Hay vowed to relocate breeding and training operations from Kentucky to San Antonio and bring horses including Derby contenders to train locally.

W. Hay Loess Backer Lyn Exposition Park Marcy C.K. Quin Mayay Quin Saints San Antonio Jockey Club Hay Btate Pat Dwyer A. Robina Kentucky San Antonio

Dr Wyrekoop Seeks Consolation From Bible Pages

CHICAGO Alice Wynkoop a 62 year old women physician under a twenty year sentence for the murder of her daughter in law Rheta continues to seek solace in the Psalms of David and her Bible. She renews protests of innocence amid the verdict that she was guilty of murder and faces the impact of the ruling.

Austrian Royal Pair May Return

Monarchist circles in Vienna say the exiled Archduke Otto and his spouse may be allowed to return within a month after a law repealing their exile is enacted. The potential homecoming follows discussions about restoring the former imperial line.

Oplvsa Py Wowtersmy Service Vienna Austria Zitagid Otto Tay Virnao

British Mind Set on Parity in Air

London reports Britain seeks parity in air power as air forces stand ready. Secretary for aviation insists during a parliamentary session that parity with potential rivals is a key objective for national security and defense policy.

Air London Britain

Flier Praised as Expert Pilot in Fort Hood Court Marti al

A forthright testimony in the Mud William C. Coker court martial at Fort Hood features Maj. Eugene Reinartz, defense attorney and aviation medical officer, praising Maj. Ocker’s piloting skill. The cross country flight feat includes a three-point landing in a strange field, with Ocker reportedly guiding under difficult vision conditions. The trial reviews prior witness statements about Ocker’s conduct and health, including the role of flight surgeon Clyde Johnston and changes to a report by an examining officer. Page 8 continues.

Sriead William C. Coker Fort 1 Hout Eugeie G. Reinurtz Randolph File Reinsrtz Heacy Inanor Hellyfield Ockerts Reinartz Major Ocker Reinarts Vasschger Ocker Reinarez Prosecutton Clyde Johnston Kelly Field Ocke Reinariz Department of Neuro-Psychiatry Schol of Aviation Randolphfeld

Rental property ad with various monthly prices

Classified rental notice listing several properties with monthly rates, addresses in Augusta and nearby streets, and references to leasing terms. Mentions additional information on properties, complete data, and fare charges for a Friday or weekend condition. Indicates a Wednesday meeting and delivery of rental terms with charges on Broadway at Fifth Street.

Sindee Parine Av Ali Ahla ReMtay Seah Ettee Sone Broadway Fifth St

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