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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1935
Page
3
A growing interest in pull length mirrors and bedroom closet doors reflects a shift toward practical style. The trend emphasizes enhanced convenience, roominess, and modern home comfort as shoppers seek ways to expand perceived space while adding functional details.
Edna May Oliver has signed a long term contract with Metro Goldwyn Mayer. The agreement follows her role in No More Ladies based on the prior stage success featuring Joan Crawford. Oliver recently appeared as Aunt Betsey in David Copperfield.
Stockholm reports the engagement of Princess Ingrid, second daughter of Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf, to Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark. Ingrid, 24, is noted for sports inclining toward tennis and riding. Frederik, age 30s, tall and handsome, likened to royalty kin, with a previous engagement to Princess Olga of Greece dissolved. The wedding date is set to be announced, reflecting a union with political significance.
Washington March 15 The Mavericks sparked a raucous session as 35 insurgent lawmakers pressed a radical agenda. Representative Fuller denounced Democrats aiding the movement while Buckler and Maverick criticized the attack, claiming the bloc seeks to rally against bankers and Wall Street. Leaders plan to boost charter membership to 50 within a week amid party tensions.
Havana reports the army vows strict action against anti-government bombers and terrorists, with death penalties for offenders. High officials insist the crackdown will be carried out, citing years of disruption, intimidation of workers, harassment of the army, and innocent casualties. In other news, Denmark and Sweden announce the engagement of Princess Ingrid of Sweden and Prince Frederik.
San Antonio taxi operators face another setback after thieves assaulted cab driver R. D. Bale at Broadway and Tenth, forcing him to surrender 86.50, a watch, and his car. Bale described one bandit as giant, over six feet tall and heavy.
Philadelphia March 1 Huey P Long outlined plans to capture the Democratic convention in summer 1936 and warned a third party could form if his bloc fails. He defended critics of Roosevelt, denounced the Hoover and Roosevelt moods, and said he might run for Senate or Congress in every state if unseated.
In Toronto on March 1 the Dionne quintuplets moved toward under guardianship of Ontario welfare minister David A. Croll. The legislation was debated in the provincial assembly as Dr Allan Ray Daune the infants physician watched, with Olivia Dionne and Leo Kerwin present, while Dionne sought government reconsideration.
Relief administrators statewide face a two million dollar shortfall. Rector Adam Johnson urged agencies to use current resources and avoid sending delegations to Austin amid pleas for funds. The board of county relief officials echoed the call for prudent relief distribution.
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