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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1935
Page
20
A reader notes that the phrase tide wave is misapplied to large waves on the shorelines of a lake and set toast. The writer argues tides rarely cause such waves and urges correct terminology.
In Washington May 2 a strong bipartisan coalition in the Senate Finance Committee rejected all amendments to the NAA extension bill. The measure would extend recovery law to April 1 while removing intrastate price controls, with final committee support at 18 to 4. Chairman Harrison plans swift Senate action as social security legislation also moves toward floor debate.
Prime Minister MacDonald told a House of Commons audience that Britain will accelerate expansion of aviation forces beyond current estimates to achieve parity with neighboring powers. He cited supplementary aviation expenditure of 3,000,100 pounds and said travel discussions with Germany would occur near King George’s Jubilee as celebrations proceed.
Herbert Orenewinkel, 23, of 814 East Hawt avenue, appeared in Justice of the Peace John F. Onion's court Thursday morning on nine charges of robbery by assault with a toy pistol. He admitted being the “Thin Mart” bandit who had a string of holdups over four months. He was captured Saturday a few hours after the driver holdup.
Vermilyes, a man from Ville Ontario, dies on the gallows for the murder of his aged mother. He had a history with his wife and fled to California years earlier seeking fortune. Authorities indicate the crime occurred last October when the mother was found unconscious and beaten outside her home.
RATNAGIRG India native hunter near Vada village killed a man-eating tiger in hand to hand combat. Janu Tinlan encountered the tiger while entering the jungle and struck with his axe as it sprang. Despite severe injuries he managed to defeat the animal.
In Quingy on May 3 the prize winning Boston terriers face execution under the will of their late owner Mrs. Mabel A. Roman. Executor Frank E. Mason, brother of Mrs. Homin, resides from the West Indies and oversees the will’s provisions for the dogs.
Gleason Long and his family suffered a string of calamities in Fraty Kansas. Their home burned, leaving the county without clothing or shelter. Tate Long broke his leg repairing a windmill, and Mrs Jing had a difficult birth with a baby.
Detective John R. Keeley found his East Cleveland apartment robbed of 40 in cash and 200 in jewelry while he was out writing. No suspects named. incident reported from Cleveland.
S A Butcher, a Matamoras resident, lost his second finger when it was caught in a grinder at a shop run by B Montenagar on Kelvin Street Vine. He was treated at Robert J Credit hospital.
Johnny Barkett, an 88 year old Navy veteran and former janitor, creates a nine-figure quilt during spare time at Denver High School, inspired by a late night cald wine moment before Christmas in 1992. The project, born from need and originality, becomes a standout art piece amid local shortages.
Paris report says famed opera singer Feodor Chaliapin was rushed to a hospital gravely ill with congestive heart and lung complications. Attending physician Professor Pierre Abrams stated the condition is serious but efforts are underway to save him.
New York May 2 14 Manuel Quezon president of Lie Puln ping centre announced that his telephone and telegraph communication between Manila and the Philippine provinces was cut off toast because of an uprising by Sakdalistas Quezon who is resting at the Hotel Warwick said he knew the lead ax of the Sabdalistas He termed him an irresponsible demagogue who was ousted from his employment
Ambassador Daniels received a note from world violinist Elman asking to perform in Mexico. Elman praised American citizenship, saying the United States holds higher standards, with the best orchestras and opportunities in medicine and science compared to Europe, reflecting pride in American life during a Mexico City visit.
Washington May 4. Extradition of Martin Insull broker of Swamttel Insul from Canada was asked today through the state department by Attorney General Cummings. He did not anticipate delays in bringing Insull back to the country. Insults and other defendants will be put on trial in Chicago for violation of the national bankruptcy act early in June.
A speaker extols American prosperity and welcome for skilled immigrants, arguing that the United States rewards talent and that the country remains the best place for happiness and opportunity despite critics. He asserts pride in American identity and rebuts European viewpoints advocating material gain.
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