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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1930

Page

5

Pete awaits asylum order in murder case twists

Regular Judge McCrory and Special Judge Matthews hear coram nobis appeal on McKenzie murder trial of 1927 Chief of Detectives Sam Street. Attorneys Broner and Bar seek writ to force hearing at Court of Criminal Appeals, raising legal questions about Pete McKenzie and potential insanity.

Glen L. Broner G. W. Bar Court of Criminal Appeals Matthews McKenzie Mingane Sam Street

Fragmentary witness testimony on Rovance affair uncovered

The fragmentary OCR recalls a courtroom scene where Maloney questions a witness about an affair with Mila, tracing alleged lies and trips with an Indian woman. The exchange centers on manipulation and credibility as the inquiry moves through March travel and hotel visits while the witness is pressed about truthfulness.

Hiv Nee Moarckoals Tilla Mila Maloney

New German Parachute Aims For 90 Foot Leaps

A new parachute type from Germany is described as admirably suited for jumps of 90 feet or more. The device opens reliably, signaling potential advances in high altitude deployment and safer sky dives.

Germany

Parachute Tests Seen as Step Toward Safer Flight

Reports say parachute tests have proven successful so far and may mark a major advance in safe flying if results meet expectations. A reader recalls a two year old request by a girl for a lock of your wife s hair to make medicine, met with a blunt refusal.

Bruening to Form German Cabinet in Berlin

Berlin reports that Centerist leader Heinrich Bruening will form a new German cabinet replacing Chancellor Hermann Mueller’s ministry after Mueller’s resignation yesterday. President Von Hindenburg endorses Bruening’s appointment.

Bruening Berlin Heinrich Bruening von Hindenburg Hermann Mueller

Judge 85 on Austin Bench

The octogenarian Ed R Kane, judge of the corporation court in Austin, celebrated his 85th birthday. A veteran jurist, he has held numerous political offices, and hundreds of friends in Texas extended congratulations.

Austin Ed R. Kane Rouk Oly Texas

Youth Given Five Years in Prison for Girl's Murder

Cecil Odneal, 26, convicted of murder without malice. He was sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary by a jury that deliberated from 9 p.m. last night until noon today. The charge involves the slaying of 18 year old Audie Fenkiss at a Lake Worth camp party on July 3.

Fort Worth Cecil Odnesl State Odneal Audie Fenkiss Lake Worth Otuly

Britain to Abolish Death Penalty for Cowardice

London march 28 the government will lay before parliament a military bill abolishing the death penalty for cowardice in the army and air force. Other penalties include punishment for leaving a patrol or post without orders causing false alarms or neglect. Death penalty retained for treachery shameful abandonment or endangering forces.

London

Glider innovations and a traveling lion in Los Angeles

A quirky Los Angeles scene features a famous MGM lion returning from world tours, a booster praise for local industry, and plans by Bowlus to showcase glider flights at La Jolla. Mr Bowlus, builder of Lindbergh’s glider, pilots three gliders simultaneously while two 16 year old girls begin gliding lessons.

Los Angeles Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Picture Organization Studs Its Bistore Ita Boeing United Aircraft Bowlus

92 Planes Arrive at Hlinois Field

Twenty two army pursuit lines departed Selfridge field Mt Clemens and mid morning arrived at Chanute field Rantoul Illinois at 1 38 today. They will refuel and hop off for Omaha.

Chanute Field Rantoul INS Selfridge Field Mt. Clemens Sarcamento Omraha

Let the American delegation come home

Hoover on Armistice Day warns the world curse and risk of renewed war. Henri Berenger predicts pervasive imperial rivalries and dangers across sea and land. He urges the American delegation to secure defense and avoid European intrigues and entanglements.

Hoover France Henri Berenger United States Europe America

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