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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1935

Page

12

Global tensions fuel Pacific air bases and old age pensions

A Washington dispatch notes plans for a great air base in Hawai I near Fort Kamehameha and a future Guam base, aiming to deter Asiatic threats. Hearst signals support for Roosevelt, with candidate suggestions for Hughes Johnson Borah Norris. Greek rebellion and naval shifts show air power shaping politics, while Cuba tightens controls as teachers strike and voters respond.

Kuvselant Kine Praiures Syndicate, Inc Tarernatarial Enpyrigh Simeon Gall Pacific Washington Hawai Fort Kamehameha Hawaii Asia Hearst United Press Justice Hughes Hiram Johnson California Borat Idaho Norvis Nebraska United States Hughes Hiram Jamson Borah Norris

Policies Unchanged By Plunge

Washington March 13 vi President Roosevelt said government studies showed necessity for new legislation due to Supreme Court gold decisions but final action awaited. He noted ongoing policy of gradual liquidation of surplus cotton and discussed possible messages to Congress while deferring details. General MacArthur to remain army chief of staff as roosevelt asks him to stay on for new army legislation.

Washington D. C Roosevelt Supreme Court Dia Congress Uuility Holding Bhat White House Wallace Ghester Davis Smith Fenate Agriculture Bankhead Alabama Jones House Agriculture Committee Douglas MacArthur Army

Floods and storms lash the South across several states

Snow and rain sweep the region driving hundreds from homes in Missouri Mississippi and Arkansas. Levee breaches on the St Francis River near Kennett and Modest flood crests threaten farmlands and towns. Red Cross aids 428 refugees at Butler County courthouse as rail traffic halts and National Guardsmen assist evacuations. Nearby Mississippi and Kentucky face record rains, with fears of further damage despite freezing weather.

Assnewteil Press Missisippi Unois Missouri Mississippi St. Francis Kennett Standard County Romsbauer Mingo Aly Red Cross Relief Organization Butler County Poplar Blnif Missoun Pacific Louis South West Leluy National Washington Zhumerman Democrat Flood Control Committee Hart Saline County Kentucky United States Calta Carolinas Carolina St. Paul's West Virginia Pennsylvania Ohio

Government approves Newport News homestead project funds

In Washington on March 15, 5600 industrial families within federal plans rise as Secretary Ickes approves a new substate homestead project at Newport News Virginia. The $245,000 allotment funds the community as the second to be set up for Negro families, accommodating one unlisted family.

Washington, D. C Ickes Newport News Tekes

Ring Returned To Helotes Woman After Mail Delivery

Mrs Alfred E Cortsan of near Helotes received a diamond ring valued at 1200 dollars by mail. The gem had vanished from the bottom of a trench at her residence earlier, and the return brought welcome relief to the homeowner.

Alfred E. Cortsan Helotes Awail

Allred Unable to Attend Texas Cattlemen’s Convention

Governor James V. Allred informed the Texas Cattlemen's Association that he cannot attend the convention in Houston due to pressure of official duties. The March 13 report notes his absence from the event.

Allred Austin Goversor James V. Allred Texas Cattlemen's Association, I Houston

Oklahoma House Approves Rabies Epidemic Fund

Oklahoma City March action with a printer's error in reporting shows the house approving an appropriation of 510 060 to prevent epidemics among babies. Funds will be spent, though some details in the report were garbled.

Oklahoma City March Oklahoma House

Bexar County May Save on Road Bond Payments

County Judge Prost Woodhull announced that the state board of county and district road indebtedness will cover part of the maturing bonds due April 19, 1994 if the county provides the state with the share two weeks before payment. The four series total exceeds 50 000, with the state’s portion around 10 49. The arrangement stems from highways designated as state highways in 1831 and continues a past practice of state assumption of debts.

Bexar Bexar County Prost Woodhull State Board of County and Dstrict Road Whhe

Upside Down Girl's Optimism Spreads at Hospital

Pall River Mississippi March 13 Optimism surrounds Alyce Jane McHenry a hospitalized Omaha girl who smiles about plans once she can move again. Doctors remove stitches from her side and blood transfusion appears unlikely as her recovery progresses.

Pall River Miss Alyce Jane McHenry

Suspect Identified in Carthage Bank Robbery Case

Dallas March 13 1 percent John Brachter named by bank staff as the man who aided Raymond and Floyd Hamilton in a February 4 Carthage Texas bank robbery. Bond raised from 10000 to 20000 by US Commissioner bre R Sraith. The suspect ordered held for trial at the western term of Federal court in Tyler Charles Hudson of Beckville a customer corroborated the identification.

Hamilton Dallas John Brachter Raymond Floyd Hamilton Carthage Texas U. S Bre R. Sraith Weldir Tyler Charies Hudson Beckville

Music Business Reports Increase in 1934-35 Gains

New York March 13. The coziness of serious music and its sensitive index to the public purse shows a vast increase for the current season. Some prominent musical managements report business gains over last year from 33 to 90 percent. Firms expect a continued sizeable rise for 1935-6.

New York

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Fair Wednesday and Thursday with warmer conditions. Wednesday night forecast low around 56 degrees and Thursday high near 70s. Tuesday high around 67 and Wednesday low about 47. Light to gentle variable winds inland, coastal areas mostly southerly. East and West Texas sections note similar fair, warmer trends with minor wind variation.

San Antonio Vicinily East Texas Texas Wernesias Nigh Foorth

Blanket code plan offered to simplify NRA codes in 1933

Washington D C Maken 13 M A plan to eliminate 337 of NRA smaller codes by unifying them into a single flexible small industries code was presented to the senate finance committee by Donald Richberg for the administration. The plan aims to reduce the code structure and focus on major industries while countering monopoly charges and discussing patent issues affecting enforcement. Richberg defended NEA support for the steel code and outlined payroll and wage changes observed in the industry.

Washington, D. C NRA Senate Finance Committee Donald & Richberg Administration Richberg Brass Recovery Concallator Bora Richberg Borah WRA Richnerg NEA Senate Idaho Telchberg

Royal Engagement Reported by Paper

Stockholm dispatch says Folkets Dagblad reports Princess Ingrid of Sweden and Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark likely to announce their engagement Friday. The Danish crown prince is said to have semi officially indicated the match while asking press silence.

Stockholm Marten Folksts Dagblad Ingrid Sweden Frederik Denmark Folkets Dagblad

Boy 14 Declared Insane in Patricide Case

Sayre Oklahoma March 28 AP Ralph T Hood County Attorney withdraws murder charge against 14 year old Jack Campbell for patricide of his father Rev Karl Campbell of Carter. Hearing on commitment to a state hospital likely Friday.

Patricide Sayre Osh Maral

Regulation by National Act Ruled Unconstitutional

Federal Judge Guy L. Fake in Newark declares the national industrial act unconstitutional regarding intrastate regulation. Acme Inc of Jersey City wins an injunction shielding it from code enforcement and possible indictments. He cites unlawful delegation of legislative authority and voids code provisions regulating hours, wages, and confidential reports.

Newark N.J Guy L. Fake Acme, Inc Jersey City Wwcriet Harlan Beeson U.S Crawford Biggs Fake

Jarboe Forecasts Pleasant Weather For San Antonio

Weatherman J H Jarboe delivers a cheerful forecast for San Antonio Wednesday morning predicting fair skies gentle warmth and mild winds for the next 24 hours. The brief bulletin notes rising temperatures and comfortable conditions for residents.

Jarboee J. H. Jarboe San Antonio

Three Condemned Men Lose Appeals to Escape Death

In Austin on March 30 1955 the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the death sentences of Bligha Stuart Harris Janey who confessed the murder of his four year old daughter Doral John B Willis convicted of attacking a young bride at Tyler and Albert Carr a Black man who assaulted a sleeping white woman.

Austin T Fic Electric Enair Court of Criminal Appeals Cowl Bligha Stuart Harris Janey Doral John B. Willis Tyler Albert Carr

Lubbock Named Acting Constable for Precinct

Lubbock Wednesday was named acting constable for Precinct No. 1 as the county fills a vacancy created by Constable Jones who is on leave. The appointment comes after an invitation from Governor Allred to address the Texas Legislature in Austin. Federal Housing Administrator James A. Moffett accepted to speak at the joint session Monday.

Lubbock Grayson Lubbock Jones County Commissioners Court Texas Austin Margy James A. Moffett James V. Allsted

Furnished Apartments Listing and Rental Prices

Classified ad fragment lists furnished apartments with monthly rents from 93 to 640 dollars and weekly rates. Mentions locations including Cedar, Evergreen, San Francisco, Houston, San Porro, and Goliad. Notes demand for apartments and houses as spring moves in and invites listings through a San Antonio newspaper circulation.

Los Angeles Man Faces Decline From Rare Disease

George Bocklett, 43, of Hollywood and former Dayton interior decorator, is gravely ill as blood turns black after three hemorrhages. Dr. Frank Nolan plans spine taps and transfusions, injecting glandular extract into bloodstream. Bocklett has reportedly two to five years and consents to experimental treatment.

Los Angeles Ig Atriyed Tovacy George Bockteté Frank G. Nolan Hollywood Bocktete Dayton Nolan Bockler Bocklett Na- Ma

Snoozing Officer Drove Car Into Creek Near Cameron and Ruiz

A sleepily alarming incident left Officer Grant drowsily steering into San Pedro creek at Cameron and Ruiz streets. His car submerged briefly, but the only clear damages were a wet outfit and a ducking, with no serious injuries reported.

Sirant Peter's Court Grant San Pedro Creek Cameron and Ruiz

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