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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1936

Page

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Judge Orders Wife to Support Husband in Jobless Case

New York judge rules a wife with means must support her unemployed husband. Justice Jacob Panken of the Domestic Relations court decides in favor of George Picker, an elderly worker, with Commissioner William Hodson suing Sadie Picker for non-support.

New York Jacob Panken The Domestic Relations. Coml George Picker Ed Iirker William Hodson Packer Sadie

Fort Worth to Host First Texas National Livestock Show

Fort Worth plans a centennial livestock event marking the first national show held in Texas. Organizers promote the milestone as a major agricultural showcase with regional and national exhibitors, highlighting heritage and growth.

Fort Worth Fort Wort Fort Waller Texas

New Basic Training Plane Joins Randolph Field Skies

Veterans at Randolph Field note the arrival of two low-wing monoplanes for Air Corps Basic Training. Forty more of the North American type will be purchased for the Air Corps Training Center with delivery expected around July 16. Training with the new planes is planned for August 15, raising the Primary Flying School to parity with air corps tactical units in equipment. The craft cruise at 150 mph with a top speed of 175 mph.

Ab Randolph Fields Seversky Randolph Field Air Corps Training Center Air Corps

World War Hero Alvin York Refuses Prohibition Nomination

Tenn May 1 Alvin York, famed World War I hero, declined the Prohibition party’s vice presidential nomination announced at his home. York had previously teamed with Dr. D Leigh Colvin of New York to run the dry ticket, Colvin named presidential candidate on the first ballot at the Niagara Falls convention.

Pall Mall. Tenn Sergi Alvin York Prohibition Party York D. Leigh Colvin New York Dr. Colvin Yester Niagara Falls

County Bookmobile Honors Educators

Bexar county's bookmobile designed to carry books from the San Antonio public library into rural communities will be dedicated in honor of M. Eleanor Brackenridge a prominent educator next Monday. The Vice President's council eight civic groups and the county Commissioners' court have provided funds and eight thousand dollars for upkeep and staff. A luncheon at the St. Anthony hotel Monday will mark the dedication with council members county and school officials and library card holders invited.

Bexar County San Antonio St. Anthony Hotel

League still recognizes Ethiopia amid Italian annexation fears

Geneva May 8 Officials said Ethiopia remains an independent state and member of the League of Nations despite reports Italy would proclaim annexation. Ethiopian minister Wolde Mariam was noted as having disputed seat rights next week. Italy’s Baron Aloisi left the room as talks prepared for a council session to discuss Ethiopia and Locarno issues.

Geneva Italy Ethiopia Lague of Nations League Wolde Mariam Hiopian Pacis Tegate Round Table Baron Pompeo Aloisi

Anti Sanction Faction Faces Cabinet Strain in Britain

London May 8 A storm of British anti sanction sentiment signals possible cabinet crisis for Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin as Conservatives drift toward non intervention in Europe. Labour sources say Ramsay MacDonald influence builds anti sanction group. Eden favored against Italy. Attlee to Paris to press Sandlors policy. Eden to Geneva for league council meeting.

London Stanley Baldwin Rawsay MacDonald Anthony Eden Pagal Italy Baldwin League Labor Party CG. Te. Attlee Paris French Socialist Party Abbie Eden Geneva League Council

Weather guide fragment shows scattered cities and unclear forecasts

Fragmentary weather data lists many U S cities across states with scattered conditions. Entries mention clear and cloudy notes with times for sunrises and sunsets, but the text remains garbled and unreadable in places, offering a fragmented snapshot rather than a coherent forecast.

Complications as Two Husbands Seek Freedom From Chorus Girl

In New York two rival husbands, vaudeville star Carl Shaw and Phillip B. Distillator, pursue divorce or annulment from Mozelle Ransom, former Dallas chorus girl. Shaw claims Dallas divorce, Distillator alleges Mozelle falsely claimed divorce after elopement to Harrison, with Shaw later marrying Frances Arthur. Mozelle absent. court tests veracity as legal tangled affair looms.

New York May INS Carl Shaw Phillip B Mozelle Harrison Shaw Frances Arthur Brunele Mozellé Dallas Brian Miss Arthur Hollywood

His Wife Stopped Organist Too Often

Chicago May 8 Robert Hetrick hotel organist sues his wife for divorce on cruelty citing frequent interruptions such as pulling out all the stops while he played. Also report Philip Hockenbury juror in Lindbergh baby murder case killed by a train, second of the Harpmann jury to die.

Chicago Robert Hetrick Relly Bruno High Bridge Philip Hockenbury Bruno Richard Mauphemanh Harpmann Liscom Haviadachy

Negus Arrives in Jerusalem in Self-Exile

Emperor Haile Selassie and his entourage land in Jerusalem aboard the British cruiser Enterprise after fleeing Ethiopia. The party includes Ras Kassa and Ras Desta Demtu. They are met by a reception as soldiers guard the dock and thousands of gold, silver, and precious cargo are unloaded, signaling a hidden fortune.

Jerusalem Haile Selassie Ethiopia Haifa Palestine Ras Kassa Ras Desta Demtu Enterprise

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