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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1934

Page

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Army Officials Plan New Air Mail Schedules

Army officials work on a revised air mail plan to resume service after grounding. Major General Foulois aims for a late weather schedule ready by midweek and a reduced route network while preserving the coast to coast backbone. Congress weighs emergency funding and a shift toward private contractors under new contracts to avoid repeats of recent cancellations. Grounding followed President Roosevelt’s call that delays and deaths among couriers must stop.

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Baby Blessing Offer Denied for 18 Years

A letter to Mrs. Mildred Owens of 42.5 Cootes House, Kersas Cis, Mo describes a home method that helped women after long denial of a baby. The ad claims many have found happiness through this approach and urges others to write for guidance.

Mildred Owens Cootes House Kersas Cis Endake Uist Brees

Hearst Champions U S Self Rule In Foreign Policy

William Randolph Hearst denounces entangling alliances and the League of Nations. He argues the United States should mind its own business, avoid European political bodies, and pursue independence with mutual respect to foster peace and progress at home and globally. He contrasts Washington with Stimson as proponent of intervention and publicity, calls the Stimson doctrine intrusive and unjust.

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Army Air Route Plan and Lindbergh’s Possible Role

Government outlines a main safety air route from Newark to San Francisco with feeder lines and limited night flying. The ban on mail flights was briefly lifted, marking a rare day of no ground activity. Lindbergh’s possible role sparked speculation after talks with Secretary Denn. he returned to Newark with Mrs. Lindbergh. Posts for air secretaryships remain vacant, and Senate action on the air mail bill looms as committee chairmen predict lengthy deliberations. Private contractors and other stakeholders will present views after government officials testify. Groups with shared interests may merge to streamline testimony before the committee. The bill proposes separating air transport from manufacturing activities lacking direct intra-corporate ties.

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Route Planned by Officers Cuts Pilot Death Toll

Washington March 12 Army officials plotted a Newark to San Francisco backbone route for a 3 Modified air mail system designed to reduce pilot deaths. Other air mail lines include Boston to New York, New York to Jacksonville, Washington to Atlanta, Chicago to St Louis, Lake City to San Diego, Lake City to Seattle, and Cheyenne to Denver, with additional routes possible as flying resumes midweek.

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Weather Summary and Forecast From San Antonio to Dallas

Partial daily weather chart reports warmer, partly cloudy conditions across the region with light to moderate east winds. Details include sunrise and sunset times, precipitation total since a reference date, and temperatures for Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas, Fort Worth, El Paso, Galveston, Houston, and other listed cities with forecasted conditions for today and the coming day.

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Escaped Convicts Sentenced In Texas Jewelry Heist

An Oregon Texas district court jury found four Oklahoma fugitives guilty in the Caldwell jewelry store holdup case. W. J. Cowdrey Walker Irvin Blacker Thompson Ray Johnson were convicted of the robbery at First State Bank and will face separate indictments. The men, captured after a jewelry store raid, are to be tried in Marlin authorities. Their sentencing includes a 99 year term and a new charge awaits.

Aryan Texas Caldwell Oklahoma Marlin W. J. Cowdbey Walker Irvin Blacker Thompwer Ray Johnson Oklahoma Desperacions

Objections to New Air Mail Bill Raise Carrier Payment Debate

Washington March 12 lawmakers debated adminis tration air mail reform focusing on space payments. Representative Kelly urged payments by weight and distance, opposing a 30 cent per mile space rate. Senator Logan objected to rigid contract transfers and 100 mile route limits, urging broader legislation. Data on United Aircraft stock trades from 1933 to 1934 was also presented. An unfurnished room for rent at 1110 East Quincy listed for $20 per month in a light classified ad.

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Death verdict in case of Ales Weldner farmer

A verdict of death by self inflicted action was returned Monday in the death of Ales Weldner, 47, a farmer living 17 tales west of San Antonio on the Culebra road. The body was found hanging in a tree near his home. Justice of the Peace B H Talbert said William Weidner, brother of the dead man, found the body after a search. Funeral services were set for Monday at 2 p.m. at the residence with Rev W W Lbaach of Helotes Lutheran Church officiating. Weldner was a long time resident of Bexar county and is survived by his widow, a daughter and a son, his mother, a brother, and two sisters.

Ales Weldner San Antonio Culebra Burilay Justice of the Peace B. H. Falebert Harlandsle Talbert William ‘Weidner Alex Weidner Bunday W.W. Laubach Helotes Lutheran Church Weider Bexar County Weidner Tda Weidner Rosa Weidner Roland Weidner Mariel Weidner William Weidner Adolph. Kappelmayy Edwin Schlather Bulverde

Automobile crash injures several at Buena Vista and Medina

William M Armor 9 of 440 Kings Court is in serious condition at county hospital after a Sunday crash near Laventa. A woman driver with a baby in her lap swerved and struck Armor. He and Bonet suffered arm injuries and flesh damage. Miss Mary Trevino and Write Curtis, both hurt, were knocked down at Buena Vista and Medina streets. Curtis sustained facial injuries.

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Colds that hang on prompt relief offered by druggist

Plainly written ad style note promises quick relief for lingering colds using a product named Cenomulsion. It claims dramatic easing with a “Z major” formula and offers money back if not relieved, urging readers to ask their druggist.

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