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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1936
Page
2
Fragmentary report suggests Ann Loring family pressured or teased her into entering a latent beauty contest in New York City that led to a path toward Hollywood. Details are mangled and names unclear.
Testimony details Tipton and Nami dispute in a Tipton bar ending with Tipton firing after Nami allegedly drew. Tipton claims Nami repeatedly beat men and warned him to leave before he shot twice. Witnesses recall arguments, gunfire, and prior indictments.
Testimony from five defense witnesses portrays Nam i as a dangerous and violent man who could carry out threats. They recount prior incidents and alleged threats toward Tipton, including remarks about “putting him where the Whites are” and warnings during a quarrel at a cigar counter.
Beaumont March 25 One of Raymond Hamiltons last raids for firearms led to federal court conviction of Gilbert Alber Sanderson on a robbery charge. Sanderson aided Hamilton in a raid on the Beaumont national guard armory February 14 1935 and was ordered to appear today for sentencing.
In Tamaulipas about 100 teachers struck for back salaries promised by Governor Enrique Canseco. Reports say schools along the border are operating with reduced staffing as the protest continues.
Mrs Maryon Cooper Hewitt, Jersey City, is reported slightly improved after a sleeping-poison overdose. Upon recovery she will face extradition proceedings to San Francisco, where an indictment accuses her of causing the sterilization of her heiress daughter, Ann.
Three former policemen G C A Brown John P Bridges and C W Carlisle face kidnapping charges over the flogging death of Joseph Shoemaker and EF Poulnut outside Tampa police HQ last November They seek a venue transfer after a Communist-related item was found in the courtroom and the jury was halted for defense considerations Judge Robert T Deell took the pleas under advisement
Fifty advance copies of the Centennial map of Texas highways, scaled 25 miles to the inch, were received and distributed by the San Antonio chamber of commerce. The map features 100+ pictures of the state, a brief history under six flags, and a song "Texas Over AIL" by Gibb Gilchrist.
The Texas Supreme Court upheld the states title to 16.72 acres of oil producing land in Montgomery county's Conroe field. It affirmed a lease made in 1932 by the land commissioner to J E Franks and assigned to Humble Oil and Refining, drillers on the tract. The court also allowed Waco to file a mandamus petition against Attorney General Mc Cray to advance approval of 41,000 bond to build a stadium with federal aid, set for April subinton.
The Bexar commissioner court approved H. B. Zachary Company's bid of 11779.86 dollars for concrete curbing on State Highway 16 from the city limits to Fyron Road. The action occurred Wednesday in a formal bid award setting.
Soothing cooling Zemo relieves itching skin for minor irritations. Promotes relief for rashes pimples ringworm and eczema. Tested and approved by Good Housekeeping Bureau. A long running trusted lotion recommended for homes and personal use.
Maxine Jennings, now a performer on WKO Radio's Partner in the Dell, gained fame as a high school athlete winning eight medals in swimming and diving.
Frieda Inescourt, a noted stage star from New York and London, will take and important role opposite Katharine Hepburn in RKO Radio's production Mary of Stotland.
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