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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1936

Page

13

Utility Fight Steps Mapped in Washington March 17

Government moves to halt work on two Texas river projects flood control irrigation The Justice Department plans to seek disposal of a temporary restraining order issued by the District of Columbia supreme court against Texas utility companies The Brazos river program with over 3 million dollars in federal aid is cited as a key work relief effort The government argues the other dam projects are not connected to flood control and irrigation and accuses utilities of masking political aims

Washington Tl. G Texas Justin Department District Oflumbia Supreme Court Alexander Holltzoff Talbed Ageney Phale

Coughlin Shrine Destroyed by Fire in Royal Oak

Fire tore down Father Charles Coughlin’s Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak Michigan destroying the original modest frame church while the new one awaited completion. Father Coughlin estimated losses around thirty thousand dollars as flames swept the site. A second obituary item notes Thomas A. Street a veteran justice of the Supreme Court in the Philippines region died at his Montgomery Alabama home.

Royal Oak Mich Charles Coughlin Father Coughlin Surist Montgomery Ala Murch i Thomas A. Street Veteranatish Asperate Justios Supreme Court The Philippine Islands I Ds

Ould Erin Quiet on Big Day

Dublin marked St Patrick Day with muted shows and closed shops. A veteran called it more a day of national rooming than reinicing as shamrocks, Irish costumes, and quiet crowds attended. Only a formal procession in Dublin town offered any public display.

Dublin Tsland Patrick Erin

LaGrange Welcomes First Local Priest Ordination

John Hanacek, LaGrange's first local parish priest, will be ordained at San Fernando Cathedral Thursday morning. Parents and many residents will attend. He will celebrate his first Mass Sunday at Sacred Heart Church grounds with a procession, sermons by prominent clergy, a choir, and a dinner at the American Legion hall.

John Hanacek LaGrange Parest San Fernando Cathedral Bey Sacred Heart Church la Grange Wallons H. ¥. Ting Sam Antonio Panl P. Kaspar Hoslyn American Legion Hall Oen

Spain Riots Persist Amid State of Alarm Extended

Madrid reports eight dead as clashes flare between left and right after the government extends the nationwide state of alarm for two months. Bombings lynchings gun battles and demonstrations mark renewed strife following the February 16 elections. President Zamora signs a decree to review Jesuit property restitution. unrest rises in LoBtono where two churches were burned.

Madrid Manuel Ayana Azana Nicetoalala -Zamora

Three Men Break Arm Over Breakfast Check Payment

Pete Claieros of 928 Noriti Laredo Street, an employee, argued with three men who refused to pay breakfast checks in the 200 block of West Commerce street. They broke his right arm and one assailant was seen with a club before Gisneres was taken to Robert B. Green hospital.

Pete Claieros Noriti Laredo Street West Commerce Street Gisneres Robert B. Green Hospital Lim

Patton denies mass killings in Texas case

Dallas dispatch reports East Texas farmer George Patton denied slayings of the Mellehee family four years ago. He proclaimed innocence as officials planned a sanity examination after he allegedly disinterred bones of Mr and Mrs J W McGehee and two children. He said the McGehee family were friends and he had no reason to harm them. Deputy Sheriff Neckey noted alienist evaluation would proceed after permission. Patton, moved from Palestine, hinted at a remark about Nellie Philligg while in county jail.

Dallas George Patton East Texas Mellehee Thore J. W. McGehee McGehee Bul Neckey Patton Palestine Jens Sweeten Realyse Nellie Philligg Kan- 36

Government Takes Near Half of Gift

In New York on March 17 the Internal Revenue Collector in Brooklyn received a gift tax payment of 1 253 775 401 dollars. The payment suggested the tax due was about 3 million. The check was drawn by a Nassau County woman, name withheld.

New York Internal Revenue Rashin Brooklyn Nassau County

Lobby Probe and Telegraph Telegrams Forgery Inquiry

Washington March 17 The federal communications commission told the senate it worked with the Black lobby committee to obtain copies of telegrams to uncover forgery or destruction of messages. The two investigations were coordinated to minimize disruption to telegraph business. The panel weighs hiring a lawyer at a higher fee to fight Hearst and recovery of telegrams sought by his publishing empire.

Washington, D. C Federal Communications Commission Senate Commission Stodies B Wes Seacate Washington Borah Republican Idaho Johhy Committee Black Sepate Lobby Committee William Randolph Hearst District of Columbia Supreme Court Redrain Timgers Robert E. Smith Portland Ore Western Power Talitvad Smith

Adventurous Richard Dix Stars in RKO Thriller “Two In Revolt”

Richard Dix headlines a new RKO Radio adventure drama filmed under the working title Special Investigator. The project, described as a daring government thriller, follows four young agents as they uncover a plot and confront danger.

Richard Dix Government Ayer

Charles Len Dalton Dead, Sister Denies Gang Link

Charles Len Dalton, 33, brother of the Dalton brothers gang, died yesterday in Oklo. Funeral arrangements were to be made today. Leona Dalton of Ashler said in Kingfisher that Charles had never been involved with his brothers, whose empire was largely wiped out in the Coffeyville bank raid of 1892.

Oklo Charles Hon Dalton Dalton Brothers Dalton Asleter Leona Dalton Kingfisher Charles Len Dalton Coffeyville Kay

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