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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1938

Page

12

Claimed by America prayer used in Moscow trial

The Moscow treason and murder case centers on A. B. Rosengaltz and four medical murders. Court heard a talisman found on Rosengaltz and testimony depicting fear, power struggles, and Yagoda’s control. Prosecutors accused officials of using deadly drugging and poison in high level plots.

Moscow A. B. Rosengaltz Ecommissar Vianinsky Rosengolte Vinh- Inaky Rosengal Valerian V. Rubbleheft Nick Xolal Yezhovt Accret Police Gentikh Yagoda Yezhotf Piot Br. I. N. Hazakoff Menzhinesky Karakert Yagoda Yagod Russia D. D. Pietnyest Pietnyest Gorky Hyltisheff

Farouk Bans Military Societies in Cairo Crackdown

King Farouk orders all military associations banned in Cairo and confiscates arms and uniforms. Blue-shirt groups allied with Nahas Pasha and Keith are the principal targets of the crackdown, affecting formations supporting former regime camps.

Farouk Sas Cairo Exynt March Pem Formayigi Nahas Pasha The Keith Alionallat Araoy

Garbo and Stokowski to Wed in Sicily ceremony

Rome dispatch says Greta Garbo and Leopold Stokowski will wed at Taormina on the island of Sicily with Wallace Beery serving as best man. The claim comes amid a holiday scene at Ravello where reporters and sightseers swarm the couple.

Rome Greta Garbo Leopold Stokowski Taormina Sicily Metro-Guldwynnes Coffee Tony Wallace Beery Orchies Marth Jtoday Leopold Stokowsz Homantia Ravello Clarenalt D'Italia Garvo Stokawsicd Villa Ravello

Woman's Torso Found in Niagara Turbine

A partial torso of a woman, about 60, was recovered from a Niagara Falls Power Company turbine. Autopsy suggested she had been in water for weeks, with no water in the lungs ruling out drowning as the cause. Separately, a payroll plane incident near Manila involved pilot Burton Hall’s alleged abandonment.

Niagara Niagsra Malls Niagara Falls Power Company Manila Burton Hall

Amargillos Mother in Law Day Parade Draws Vast Crowd

Amarillo marked a record crowd for its Mother in Law Day celebration with thousands of inlaws and families lining the parade route. Officials including Gov Allred of Texas and Gov Kingsley of New Mexico attended while post offices closed for the event. the day honored mothers and aimed to improve relations among daughters and mothers.

Amarillo Amagillo Rene Howe Detter Gavrrior James V. Allred Texas Kingley New Mexico Arm Martha Rogers Plains

Mayor Crowds Fedora From Governor Ring

Mayor C K Gpith reached into the gubernatorial ring and theatrically fished out a Fedora as reporters pressed him on parkier status. He then eliminated himself from any county or state candidacy, denying further elaboration.

Don P C.K. Gpith Hundt Con.ress

Brothers to Die in Chair

Rubin reports that the Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the death sentences for Roscoe and Henderson, two Black brothers from Henderson County, for a robbery and assault on a Longview couple near Hallsville last August. The ruling confirms the extreme penalties imposed on the defendants in the case involving Mr and Mrs Doughns Reed.

Rubin Court of Criminal Appeals Roscoe Henderson Young Harkon County Cleetriet Asaault Longview Myrah Doughns Reed Hallsville Rat King Reid Pat Toneau

House Action on Tax Surtax Sparks Debate

Washington March 9 The House tentatively struck from tax revision a proposed surtax on family owned holdings and corporations. The tele crypte was resisted amid heated remarks as lawmakers debated final passage and sought one more vote before adjournment.

Washington House Wiel

Whitney takes full blame for exchange scandal

In New York on March 9 Richard Whitney, senior partner of the bankrupt firm Whitney and Company, admitted responsibility for the conditions leading to the exchange upheaval. Hearings opened as he offered to bear consequences and absolve partners of flame, while Rosenthal and Mygatt testified about securities moved to Whitney from the firm in January. The hearing before the New York State Attorney General continued with references to stock transfers involving the New York Yacht Club and the McKee estate, and Whitney’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings were noted.

New York Richard Whitney L'ay New York Block Exchange Old Guard Flame Robert J. Rosenthal Richard Witney and Company Lodey le Hue New York Stock Exchange Rosenthal New York State Ambrost V. McCall New York Yacht, Club Kim Hagel i McKee Whitney Fran Shee McKee Homestake Mining Company New York Yacht Club United States Whitney McCell McGall Henry D. Mygate Mygatt Joseph Lo Teng Mendial Wenten

Britain Will Not Relinquish Islands in Pacific Controversy

London reports Prime Minister Chamberlain told the Commons Britain reserves rights over Canton and Enderbury islands. Proposals to end the controversy are to be submitted, as Washington is informed of joint Anglo American concerns.

London Neville Chamberlain House of Commons Ronald Lindsay Washington United States Britain Canton Bncerbury Chamberiail Téxas mid-Pacific Islands Tokio Ganeton Endesbury Islands mid-Pacific Lac Pacific Wil Hat. D. Leay Royal E. Ingersoll United. ‘States Navy Admiral Leahy Hhouse Naval Committee Ingersoll Navy Apan Enderbury Islands Maret Ric—wark Bervhard Jutena Netherlandy Bernhard New York

Weather forecast predicts sun and warm temps midweek

Forecaster J R Jarboo says fog and rain will ease as sun returns to Sac area by Wednesday afternoon. A 74 degree high is expected Wednesday and Thursday after Tuesday reached a high of 8. Generals swept across the state from El Paso to Brownsville with broad travel.

Sac Aston J. R. Jarboo el Paso Lo Port Ati Atharilie Brownsville

Lincoln club manager slain in ambush near home

Rubio, manager of the Lincoln club and a prominent figure among night souls, was shot and killed as he entered his rear doorway. He was hit by three shotgun blasts, consistent with an ambush similar to the January killing of his former partner Eddie Varelin. An unidentified assailant carried out the attack.

Mpa cIs Tue Rubio Lincoln Club Hddie Varelin

Earth Shocks Rock Peruvian Town In March News

Reports from Tinta Peru describe repeated tremors March 9 injuring few structures but causing panic without reported casualties. Separately, President Roosevelt announced intent to appoint Mrs Joseph T Robinson widow of the late senator as postmaster in Little Rock Arkansas pending approval.

Juma Tinta Peru Joe Robinson Washington Terry Devnderat Arkansas Joosavelt Joseph T. Robinson AL Litlie Rock Ark

70 Mile Wind Strikes Texas Coast and Cities

Corpus Christi and nearby areas face a 70 mile per hour wind from a local thunderstorm disturbance. At Corpus Christi Airport winds peaked near 70 mph with damage including broken windows and power outages. Debris and downed trees reported in Robstown and Aust in. Two people injured in Nueces County as homes and outbuildings were toppled. telephone lines cut and windows shattered in several towns.

Corpus Christi Maren Louis Va. O Rimpark Weather Bureau Robstown Mirch Nueves

Matron Jailed on Blackmail Charge in School Embezzlement

Grace Fox of Wing Eins district faces blackmail charges after allegedly threatening to reveal an embezzlement by Treas. Irvin D. Jonsen of 847.67 in school funds. Assistant-District Attorney Lionel Fisher said Fox was aided by Jensen and a bond was set at 2000 dollars. Preliminary hearing set for next week in district court. Checks were exchanged to Fox's husband Frank Fox and related to school store expenditures.

Mort Morgan Colpo Maye Wiggles Cale Wacksmill Schoal Morgan Lionel Fisher Grace Fox Jancher Trvin D. Jonsen Wingeins Sheri Rufis Jolnston Jim Jensen Jensen Jenson Tors Bus Ro Fala

Regulation of Business Draws Fire At Texas Meet

Armour and Company president Robert A. Cabell told the Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association in Gunter that government rules often err by being vague and overreaching. He warned monopolies come not from gainful laws but from federal action or tightly fixed raw materials, urging simpler statutes to avoid hurting production and prices. A round table on Beef Advertising followed, with board elections and a social dance planned.

Roosevele Robert AY Cabell Armour and Semipany Texas Texas and Southwest Care Raisers Association Tucah Ouis Ome Jay Taylor Amarillo Board of Directers Dante Tiegtott Eonth Alamo Street

Weather Summary for San Antonio Area and Coastal Regions

Partly cloudy to cloudy through Wednesday night and Thursday with fresh southerly winds shifting to west. Highs near 74 Wednesday, around 68 Wednesday night, and about 68 on Thursday. lows near 58 Wednesday night. Light precipitation concerns limited to scattered showers along the Upper Coast. cooler north portions. West Texas coastal and inland areas trend toward slightly cooler conditions with mixed wind directions.

San Antonio Viehilly East Texas West Texas

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