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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1936
Page
6
In Washington and across the Far West, California politics heat up as millions prepare for the five sided primary. Leaders watch Republican and Democratic contests for convention signals while California attracts many candidates and shifting support.
Preparations began for an inquest into the deaths of Ann Kate Huffman and Lee Walker Kernas at a crowded Glendale department store. Kernas shot Huffman, then killed himself after a rejected friendship gesture. Huffman’s mother Mrs. Kate Huffman resides in Temple, Texas, with funeral arrangements set in Plain, Texas.
Lawmakers clash over an appropriations package to fund relief and major WPA programs. A $2.6 to 3.05 billion deficiency bill shapes Friday debate as senators attack WPA costs and grants to states. WPA chief Hopking defends construction as a public service.
Madison May 4 special federal grand jury was convened at the request of Attorney General Homer Cummings to hear testimony on charges of price fixing and unfair trade practices in the oil industry. Investigators anticipate subpoenaing about a dozen witnesses as several studies of industry practices have recently been conducted.
Greenville May 4 Joy over absolution as Velma Patterson faces a new move in a charge related to poisoning another daughter. Acquitted yesterday of murdering Dorothy McCasland 12 she hopes DA Henry Pharr will seek dismissal of a murder count in Bile Fae McCasland 11. Patterson, smiling, spoke of returning to her sister in El Paso for rest while awaiting state action. H L Carpenter claimed a further defense tactic but remained vague on plans.
Washington May 4 Government spending today passed the four billion dollar mark for the present fiscal year with total outlays since July 1, 1935 at six billion seventeen million, four hundred twenty six thousand two hundred and ninety six. Receipts in the same period totaled three billion three hundred sixty million eight hundred ninety four thousand two hundred fourteen, leaving a deficit of two billion nine hundred fifty five million eight hundred twenty nine thousand three hundred eighty one. The president's budget projected seven billion six hundred forty five million three hundred one thousand three hundred thirty six to be spent this year, but bonuses and tax rulings altered the outlook. The latest deficit estimate by the Senate Finance Committee and Secretary Morgenlieb was about five billion nine hundred sixty six million.
Karnes City youths James Tsermingus and Frank Celli Jr were recaptured near Falls City after escaping Karnes County jail. They face burglary charges in San Antonio for a pawn shop theft and robbery charges in Karnes County. A posse of about 30 officers aided by hounds tracked them to a dense thicket, where they were found unarmed. The escape involved dismantling beds and removing jail wall bricks.
Improvements at Elmendorf Lake are underway with a WPA crew expected to reach 380 workers within days. The project aims to deepen the lake to about 12 feet for boating suitability, while gravel walks are built in the park under the direction of EP Ammesan, the disliv director.
Albany Texas May 4 report says a car plunged through a crack railing and drowned three aboard, two women and a man. The deceased are Claude Hartgraves, Miss War dene Rains, and Mrs. Alfred Car ler, all residents of Sweetwater.
Several hundred copies of the rules and regulations for the 1935 Junior Birdmen of America outdoor air races arriving at the San Antonio Light headquarters. Members urged to request free copies and file entry blanks one week before the June 27 contest.
Dr. J C Moore testified to finding poison at post mortem and that Mrs Batterson said she would harm a man if not for the children. Evidence showed she had bought rat poison though no rats were in her home. Defense called witnesses claiming Mrs Patterson showed deep devotion for the children.
CHICAGO May 4. Ansbach told police he quarreled with his son Charles over working in the bakery. When Charles offered a reconciliation, Ansbach slammed the door and heard a pistol shot. He found Charles dead on the doorstep, the act attributed to self harm.
C Melkin Arshinian, a disillusioned treeman, fled from all women to a tree. His wife Emilie claimed he cannot stay grounded and failed to build her up, preferring a fate over marriage. She cited his snow drifts in shorts and a desire to play new games as the cause.
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