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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1935

Page

11

Today Pass Patman Bill on veteran bonus and crime tone

The piece notes the Senate vote 58 to 33 to pay veterans their bonuses, arguing the move should occur now with new money and no tax burden. It critiques government money and praises cinema propaganda on crime fighting, while detailing relief funds usage and a British king’s praise from President Coolidge era.

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New York Receives Federal Relief Grant

Washington May INS reports New York State has received 17 500 000 dollars from the federal emergency relief administration for general relief for May. Additional funds are expected later for special relief programs.

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Plane sighting tied to goal of bold New York flight

Reports say Aimelix Farhart piloting a heavily loaded red monoplane departed Mexico City for New York, sighted 60 miles southwest of New Orleans en route, with plans to cross the Gulf and continue to Newark or Brooklyn. Officials note long non stop flight attempts from Mexico amid heavy atmospheric conditions.

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Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Cloudy and unsettled conditions expected Wednesday night into Thursday with a slight warmup. Low around 64 degrees, high near 86 degrees on Thursday. Light to moderate south winds, coastal temperate changes vary by region. Panhandle cooler, with western areas cooler Thursday.

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President Ranked No 1 Box Office Figure Says Feist

MANBLAS CITY May 6 Franklin Delano Ronswell is named by Felix Feist MGM sales chief as the greatest box office rival to Garbo Gallo and other stars. Feist notes presidential broadcasts’ fireside chats draw audiences away from theaters as the president remains the top box office draw. He cites a nationwide 2 percent rise in movie attendance over the past year.

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Temperatures to Go Higher in San Antonio Forecast

U S Meteorologist J H Jar bee expects warmer weather for San Antonio on Wednesday with a high near 86 degrees and a low around 64 in unsettled skies. No precipitation is expected, though East Texas may see clouds while West Texas remains clear.

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Cannon Takes Stand in Love-Theft Suit in Charlotte

In Mecklenburg Superior Court Joseph F. Cannon a wealthy Concord businessman testified in a $250000 alleged alienation of affections suit brought by George F Brandon Smith Jr of Charlotte former son in law Smith argues Cannon caused his wife Anne Cannon Reynolds to divorce. Cannon testified after a judge overruled a min-suit motion.

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Alaskan Village Sent Aid by Dogs

Barrow dispatches report aid by dogs reached the influenza stricken village of Wainwright Alaska after 200 cases were tallied and medical teams rushed medicine. The Arctic community faced a continuing outbreak with one death recorded and aid efforts underway to slow the disease.

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Notorious Southwest criminals to die in Friday execution

Officials moved forward with plans for the Friday execution of Raymond Ramston and Joe Palmer, noted as notorious Southwest criminals. Palmer showed defiance yet accepted fate, while Hamilton remained hopeful of intervention despite the looming sentence.

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NRA Bill Moved Down on Calendar

Washington May 3. Senate calendar action shifts NRA extension legislation down the line as the committee reviews the measure amid routine debate and procedural moves.

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Post Office fights chain letter scams and murder acquittal in Texas

Washington reports Post Office inspectors plan a nationwide probe of the so called send a dime chain letter scheme, pursuing originators to curb fraud and lottery law violations. In Texas, Sylvester P. Darden is acquitted after jurors spend 18 hours deliberating in a case tied to the fatal shooting of his wife by their sleepwalking son.

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San Antonio Post Office Reports 100 Percent Cancellations Rise

Postmaster Dan Guill notes no Washington orders to curb the cancel craze as San Antonio cancellations soar. Daily totals climb by about 40,000 with Tuesday’s figure near 245,194 and a rough weekly average around 320,000. stump sales reportedly reach 8350.17 dollars.

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G M C April Sales Best Since 1929

New York May 8 General Motors in April sold 143,909 cars and trucks to consumers in the United States, up from 126,691 in March and 106,349 in April 1834. Dealer sales totaled 152,946 units, against 132,622 in March and 121,985 in April last year.

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Death sentences affirmed for two Texas killers

AUSTIN May 8 The Court of Criminal Appeals today affirmed death sentences for W D May in Tarrant county and B James in Tyler county. May was convicted February 24 1984 of murder in the death of Jack Stucdivatt whose body with those of Harry and d B Rutherford was found in the Trinity river in July 1933. James was convicted of family stabbing Cleadames by common law wife November 3 1934.

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Fishy Surgery In Chicago Spares Guppy Litter

May 8 reports describe dentist turned obstetrician Ty Leonard Kilolin performing a Caesarian on a guppy named Mrs Chippy. Twenty guppy fry emerged, startling Shedd Aquarium officials who said no tropical fish case like this is on record.

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Slain Man Insurance Plot Ties to Revere Fathers Case

May 8 in Massachusetts and Medina Lake incidents described. Frank Di Stasio 51 of Revere surrenders to police in a torch slaying tied to a $12 500insurance fraud plan involving his son Anthony 23 who faces first degree murder charges. Authorities say the pair planned to identify the victim for insurance payoff. Separate drowning at Medina Lake near San Antonio is noted with local divers and a search party, as Ernest Dulling 35 was found missing after swimming with relatives.

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King Christian Becomes Grandfather With Birth of Daughter

In Copenhagen May a daughter was born to Princess Caroline Mathilde and Prince Knud, making King Christian of Denmark a grandfather. Prince Knud and his cousin Princess Caroline Mathilde were married September 8, 1033, and she is the second daughter of Prince Harald, brother of King Christing.

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Massed Pacific Flight Reported From Honolulu to Midway

A reported mass flight of 42 planes from Honolulu to Midway was said to be planned as part of U S operations in the Pacific. Reconnaissance and maneuvers were progressing, with plans noted to begin on Thursday pending confirmation from officers in Washington.

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Rental listings urge ad buyers to act quickly

Fragmented ad copy outlines room rentals and prices across multiple addresses including 2106 Darang ED ROOMS and 523 E Park with $45.00 monthly figures. It encourages consulting rental shops for complete listings and hints at a one week timeline to post a light illustrated ad for broad readership and low cost.

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Roosevelt Promises Vague Message on Bonus Cash

President Roosevelt signaled a forthcoming message to Congress on the Patman bonus measure as the Senate passed a 2 million dollar issue. House plans for an inflationary payment faced expected veto by the White House, with senators maneuvering to delay action and seek extra votes to sustain the veto if needed.

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