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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1936
Page
11
The essay contrasts Mussolini’s Ethiopia campaign with Haile Selassie’s exile, imagining Cromwellian intervention in the Med as historical parallel. It notes Italian promises of modern roads, schools, and weapons, while warning of white supremacy fears and colonial tension, citing Britain and France amid shifting loyalties.
Weather conditions in San Antonio were mostly dry with only scattered showers in South Texas. The closest rain fell about 20 miles north Sunday afternoon as temperatures were forecast to rise to around 86 on Tuesday with lows near 40.
Dispatches from Chiapas report in Ciudad Camargo five soldiers and a civilian killed and one soldier wounded after Catholics rallied at a local church. The mayor appealed to federal troops as crowd refused to disband, resulting in gunfire between demonstrators and soldiers.
Berlin May 4 General Werner von Blomberg Reich defense minister issues a decree creating five kilometer zones along the Franco German Belgian German frontiers forbidding soldiers and Reich army officials to appear in those areas. The decree dated May 28 also bans uniformed soldiers from stepping on Rhine bridges linking to the Franco German border.
GAINESVILLE May 444 af year old Cross Timbers farmer W R Rubrecht was held on an assault to murder charge for slashing his wife’s throat at their home eight miles east of here Saturday. Rubrecht also bore a severe gash in his throat after a quarrel over the sale of cattle, Sheriff Anther McCallum said.
Akron Ohio May 4 rubber companies confirmed a 10 percent tire price rise. Spokesmen said the dealer discount schedule of November 4 1834 was restated after conference over the weekend.
Partly cloudy to cloudy with Monday night near 68 degrees and Tuesday around 86. Light to moderate southerly winds. Sunday night low about 67. In East Texas partly cloudy Monday night and Tuesday with warmer northeast winds. West Texas cloudy Monday night and Tuesday with likely thunderstorms in the far west.
Judge WW McCrory of Criminal District court in his May-term address urged tackling crime through home school and church measures. He suggested birth control as a potential aid, saying a little may help the situation, and called for better teachers and more mothers at home. Grand jury members named include Sam C Bell as foreman and others such as Alex Villaret L A Kerr Emil Allerkamp Phil Hy Tom W F Bugg Frank Gallagher William A Wintrich Ed A Leighton J O McCaskill Will H Wise AF Marsehat.
Meridian dispatch reports William Church, 15, confessed to killing his father George Churen after an attack at the family home Wednesday. His mother Maggie Church, also 15, is in custody. both await formal charges as investigators pursue further details.
Arthur Barrington pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, paid a $25 fine, told Justice John Cornitt to keep the car. Montana highway patrol checked license plates and found the auto reported missing in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Authorities seek Harrington Sara as part of the case.
President Roosevelt appoints Captain Arthur B. Cook head of the bureau of aeronautics in the Navy with the rank of rear admiral. He will succeed Rear Admiral Ernest J. King, slated to command the naval air craft base forge in June.
Three men known as The Parrots were arrested after a Monday East Houston street robbery. Pete Reyna at 1514 West Houston reported a hat knife and a Saint chai stolen in the 300 block of Stith Conehs street. Police searched the area and detained the three suspects.
New Haven N G May 4 George Ssang Hughes, a 94 year old man, predicted today to live at least 110 years. He ridiculed reports that a recent respiratory infection would shorten his life. He and his 28 year old wife expect birth in June, Wis reaction to the expected addition to his family. Hughes’ paternity, advanced 16 months ago, astonished doctors and was printed in the Journal of the American Medical Association. He earned Civil War service pension and enjoyed garden chores and farm duties.
Police say they arrested a suspect identified as Ben Pack Jr in connection with the March 22 attack and death of Ruth Shaw 20 whose bruised body was found in a snowbank near Emiseration Canyon. The suspect was captured at a Green River tourist camp in Wyoming and identified himself as Pack. Authorities trailing him since the stabbing and assault were still pursuing details as the investigation continues.
Corporal Barton Brown, 24, of the Fifth Cavalry, died from injuries after being struck with a bottle Saturday night. A corporal from the First Armored Fry Squadron at Fort Bliss was held. Two privates were seriously injured when their auto overturned during maneuvers. Troops in the area for maneuvers resumed today with officers and observers from foreign countries present in the vicinity of Maria on May 4.
Judge Phil Shook presided over Corporation Court trying 108 cases in one morning. The docket included drunkenness, vagrancy, assault, malicious mischief, affray and disturbing the peace, with most cases involving minor offenses and public order.
A 12 year old boy, Hipotito Adames of 109 South Meriva street, died from injuries after being struck by an automobile at Leona and Peres streets. He died Sunday at Robert B. Greco hospital.
Washington May 4 Maj Gen Johnson Hagood who spent seven weeks in exile after criticizing war spending policy requested immediate retirement after serving only one full day as commanding officer of the Sixth Army Area in Chicago He planned to move to Charleston S C to write a book about national defense and has worked with Sears Roebuck Chicago while inactive on duty He said his friends considered him vindicated and that remaining in active service would harm his dignity and prestige He requested retirement at once and to be relieved from command of the Sixth Army Area offering his 44 years of service for retirement pay He noted the retirement act of June 30 1882 and said the request has been pending since March 17 continuing after his arrival in Charleston Continued on page 7 column 3
In Colorado Springs May 4 the Young Women's Christian Association passed a resolution to legalize dissemination of sex education and birth control information under authorized medical direction. The proposal cites Miss Nancy Beatty of Ohio State University and Dr. Janet Algie of New York as advocates, with Dr. Nelsoly predicting debate on the measure.
Rioters in Madrid attacked Roman Catholic churches, convents, and priest homes, injuring at least 32 people and destroying five churches and two convents. Civil guards cleared streets as fires spread, with false claims of poisonings fueling violence across the city.
Police report a 45-year-old relief worker John Waiters shot his wife in a kitchen quarrel, wounded two stepchildren, then killed himself. Their son John Walters Jr. witnessed the scene and said the father reloaded the revolver before a final shot. A note found in Walther’s pocket claimed duress.
In Gravesend Kent Mrs Amy Mollison tried today to set a new record for the England to Cape Town flight. Her prior attempt occurred on April 3 and 4 but ended in a crash during takeoff.
Washington May 4. The Supreme Court delays ruling on the Guffey Coat Act awaiting further sessions. The decision is postponed for at least two weeks.
In Addis Ababa and Washington reports describe a growing assault on the American legation in Ethiopia. Minister Engert petitions Britain for assistance to defend the legation as gunfire and multiple strikes imperil staff and nearby residents.
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