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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1935

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Abduction Probe Sparks New Mexico Tensions

May 6 in Gallup New Mexico Civil Liberties and Labor Defense units call for a senatorial inquiry into the abduction of Robert Miner a New York journalist and David Levinson a Philologist lawyer amid a labor riot aftermath. District Attorney C R McIntosh says state officers resisting help from a labor defense group have faced pressure. Evidence recovered near the men’s reappearance supports their account of being seized and beaten by hooded assailants. Federal intervention appeals are advancing through officials including Branson Cutting and Edward Costigan.

Gallup N. M Rodey Robert Aminer New York David Gevinson New Mexico Besten Hassitant Allormey C. R.mcintosh Labor Desense Winer Levinson Ofg

Bank in Harlingen Doubles Capital in May

Harlingen reports the First National bank increased its capital stock from 59 000 to 100 000 through stock sales to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The move aligns with the new Banking act and aims to bolster deposits and stability.

Bank Harlingen May First National Bank Reconstruction Finance Corporeation

Sun Returns After Snow and Flood Threats In Texas

Residents in the Panhandle and South Plains face continuing rain and flood conditions as snow, sleet, and rain abate. Amarillo reports clear skies while other areas recount damaged highways and washed-out bridges. In Dalhart, drought-weary residents celebrate a big rain, joking about blasting clouds away. Oil pits near Gladewater suffer spills and fires as floodwaters recede along Texas rivers.

Dallas Texas Panhandle South Pains Amarillo Duct Storm Center Lodhock Elles Vernon Nehes Hony Janne Sten Goyer Tentsoh Red River McKinney Trinity River Palmersville Cowntry Fork Worth Denton Tyler Sherman Corsicana Lufkin Nacogdoches Frankston Ron Gladewater Lockhart Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad Texas & Pacific Nes Denison Bells Southern Pacific

Prosperity Aits on Jury Prosperity Aits on Jury

In Prosperity Criminal District Court Judge W W McCrory indicated the grand jury term may be ready. Monday commissioners selected 16 potential jurors for the new term ending De Lovert, with 11 excused for business or travel. The panel, praised as the first large group in years, includes J B Walker C Witchell T Ed Woods Jack Flaheny J Sehnen and H Rabe.

W. W. McCrory Criminal District Court Metro Charge Borda Walker C. Witchell T. Ed Woods Jack Flaheny J. Sehnen H. Rabe

Two Men Admit Slaying of Telpa Woman Near Brownwood

Sheriff says Stanien Wood and Louis Reis confessed to beating Freia Brown to death near Telpa last Saturday. Funeral held yesterday in Brownwood. Both suspects face murder charges, and were in custody in Talpa.

Coleman Mey Stanien Wood Louis Reiz Tal- Pa Frea Brown Telpa Brownwood Wood Reis Balling Frank Mills Brown

Denver arrests in dime scam linked to chain arrests

In a sweeping operation authorities detain 13 individuals tied to a one dime fraud scheme. The case allege sales of overpriced items and falsified charges. Police report ongoing investigations into the network and potential additional arrests.

Denver Paya -Cime

Hunger Riots Fear In Chicago And Statewide

May reports describe 200000 relief sufferers in Chicago and Cook County facing need as relief funds run out. Downstate counties show 150000 families dependent on private charity or government aid for food. Governor Horner pushes a 3 percent sales tax and utility tax expansion to meet federal requirements, urging passage to avert worsening hunger.

Chicago Cook County Springfield Henry Horner Timos State Senate Gozer Tor Horner

Victoria Area Flood Threat Grows Along Guadalupe River

Rising Guadalupe River floods sections of Victoria and DeWitt counties. At Victoria dam gauges show 27.5 feet, steering a dangerous forecast as corn and cotton lands await floodwaters. Cuero reports 23 feet, inundating river bottom fields and damaging crops. Gonzales sees minor rises while Clinton Bridge remains under water.

Victoria Guadalupe Cuero DeWitt County Central Power and Light Company Quero Gonzales August Hott Cuera Clinton Bridge Lewitt County

Sawyer Named in Kidnapping Case Near St Paul

In St Paul Byron Bolton testified that Harry Sawyer, held by federal agents, pointed out Edward Bremer at a bowling alley before the abduction. Bolton, a 27 year old alleged gunner for the Barker-Bang gang, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to kidnap and testified as a government witness. Blanco to begin second oil test near Blanco about May 10 in Plat Creek area.

Bremer Thett Blanco H.C. Row Plat Creek

Hawks Win Over Storm on Hop From Buenos Aires

Frank Hawks, famed epee pilot, completed a 7725 mile flight from Buenos Aires to Los Angeles in 48 hours and five minutes. He described a ferocious storm after Cristobal in which the motor froze and the aircraft went blind, buffeted toward the sea before regaining altitude and control.

Los Angeles Frank Hawks Buenos Aires Los Aviveles Hawke Gagenevine Hawks Cristobal Cabhitide Cate

Mexico Election Ends in Bloodshed During Guanajuato Plebiscite

Three killed and more than fifty wounded as riots erupt during a National Revolutionary Party plebiscite in Guanajuato. Partisans blow bridges and dynamite highways to block voting, while federal irrigation works are blasted. A fierce battle at Jenjamo rages as party members fight from trees and foot-taps.

Mexico Mexico City INS National Revolutionary Party Guanajuato Polla Jenjamo

Fear Missing Ros sa Gustafson Driver Vanishing Near Laredo

Charles Gustafson, 30, cab driver for Texas Taxi, disappeared Sunday night while taking two fares to Laredo. His abandoned car was found in a field about 12 miles east of Laredo. Two men hired him to drive to Laredo and paid in advance. fears included abduction or foul play as possible outcomes.

Charles Gustafson Florida Street Copany Laredo Gustafson E. Johnson Silspateler

Allred Prepares Centennial Note

Austin May 6 Friends of the Texas centennial await Governor James V Allred s decision on the $2 000 000 appropriation for the centennial celebration He said he is preparing a message on the bill and will finish it either today or tomorrow He has until tomorrow night to act and promised to act before then on the measure and its fate, whether veto or approval.

Austin TNS Friends of the James V. Allred

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