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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1935
Page
11
The piece catalogs fatal floods in Brazil and earthquakes in Turkey with vast death tolls, then shifts to diplomacy between the papal state and Japan. It cites Harry Hopkins and James Roosevelt on relief and administration, notes Roosevelt family plans, and reflects on leadership through historical examples and editorials.
Texas Catholics denounce a Mexican convention issue at a national Catholic organizations meeting. The report notes disciplined statements from church leaders and calls for adherence to church doctrine amid international tensions.
May records near as warm sunshine ends a cool spell in San Antonio. Clouds part for 60 to 82 degree highs while 53 degree low noted at 7 am Monday. Flooding snarled streets, stalled cars, and a storm-related death was reported near Union Stockyards as police managed flood conditions and power lines.
Austin May 6 The Texas legislature sent a proposed constitutional amendment to voters to authorize monthly old age pensions of 15 dollars for residents over 68, with 45 years of service. The bill assumes 50 cents state match and 39 dollars monthly prior proposal dropped.
Partly cloudy to fair with rising temperatures through Monday night into Tuesday. Highs near 82 with a Sunday high around 87. Winds light to moderate, variable, mainly along the coast. East Texas and central areas show warm to hot trend, with unsettled conditions Monday night into Tuesday and another warm spell anticipated.
In Athens on May 6 a court martial sentenced former premier Eleuthenias Venizelos to death for his role in the failed uprising. General Nicholas Plastiras, who led rebel troops, was also condemned to death. Both fled Greece after the coup failed. Venizelos was reported to be in Paris with his wife and family.
Mayfield Kentucky May 6 Western Kentucky awaited the arrival of Gen Hugh B Johnson, to be the principal speaker at a political rally tonight sponsored by Young Men’s Democratic clubs of eight western Kentucky counties. The elaborate welcome signaled the fiery former NRA leader’s appearance as campaign rhetoric intensified in the region.
Governor James V. Allred urged the Texas legislature to enact some form of liquor regulation if prohibition is repealed. He said the regulation bill should be ready next August, otherwise a special session may be called.
In Washington on May 6 the draft legislation would vest broader authority in Secretary Ickes under the new bill. The measure, aimed at federal programs, faces committee review as officials describe its scope and implications for administration.
King George V bowed at St Pauls after 25 years on the throne as Britain readied Jubilee celebrations. Royal processions, parade crowds, and a ceremonial sword handoff highlighted the pomp with the monarch's open carriage escorted to the cathedral by service bands and dignitaries.
A five man gang torched a victim in Brook Indiana injuring a 78 year old man and burning his beard while ransacking for £5250 in government bonds and cash. State police and local authorities arrested the assailants after the elderly man directed them to the hidden money.
Oliva Donte Dionne mother of ten celebrates the fifty sixth birthday as five of her quintuplets remain at home with four staying at hospital for care. A May Birthday plan shows Dionne and her children marking the event with visits and quiet family moments.
In a 5 4 decision the Supreme Court struck down the railway retirement act as beyond Congress powers. Justice Roberts delivered the opinion calling the act illegally taxing and regulating commerce. The ruling affects over a million workers including retirees, those discharged for dishonesty, or gross negligence, and those auto retired under the act. The decision labels the act as arbitrarily structured and an unconstitutional contract.
The law extending separate bus facilities for white and Black riders was signed today by Governor Dawes Allred. The statute directs buses to operate under separate accommodations and facilities as outlined in the will terms, with implementation pending.
A TWA flight crash near Kirksville Missouri injures nine and kills Senator Branton M. Cuthing of New Mesiva. Among the dead are three aboard, including the senator, with several others hospitalized. The disaster occurred after an emergency landing was attempted amid poor weather and low visibility.
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