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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1935

Page

16

Filipinos back freedom charter in early plebiscite returns

Early nationwide plebiscite results show a strong push for the Philippine constitution as the country moves toward independence from U S supervision. In Manila twenty one precincts tally 6403 in favor to 106 against ratification amid heavy Sakdalista tensions and police guarding.

Manila Philippines Hastie United States Sakdalistas Tomas Cabill Mindanao Island Cabill Ione Constitutional Convention Wormer

Philippines Passes Independence Act Outlook for September Election

Within 30 days legislators must canvass and certify results to Governor General Murphy. Independence act requires an election of officers for the commonwealth in three to six months. Quezon, leading candidate, aims for a near unopposed race and a Filipino president as American officials retain a high commission and armed presence until full independence.

Frank Murphy Commonwealth United States Army Manuel Quezon Philippine Retate

Light 3 Food Show Opens At St Anthony Hotel

The Light's Food Show opens Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the St Anthony hotel ballroom as the 1935 spring series closes. Mildred Kitchen directs the two hour program with a food lecture and demonstrations, samples, exhibits, and entertainment from Tech high school pep squad.

Light St. Anthony Hotel Mildred Kitchen W. H. Shelton Tech High School Tech School Karotkin Furniture Store Wesson Oil Imperial Sugar Chequot Club Planters Rath's Black

Reich Maps Careers of Germany Youths

Berlin May 2S The article outlines a German youth progression from ages six to fourteen, with boys entering the Youth Movement and then Hitler Youths, followed by one year in labor service, then a year or more in the regular army. After military service they join the SA or SS, rapidly taking on roles and reputations similar to veterans’ groups.

Berlin Hood Germany Hitler Labor Service Army S. A

Ex-Detective Turned Tramp Is Scornful

In Sandusky Ohio a man calling himself James Murpland claimed to be a former Cincinnati police officer among wanderers rounded up in a Sandusky suburb hob o hangout the jungles. Inspector Lee Schibey questioned him while Murphy affirmed his past as a detective before leaving the force.

Sandusky Onin Murphy

Snubbed Senator Gets New Elevator in Des Moines

In Des Moines Tow May, Senator Paul Schmidt was snubbed when an elevator refused him entry claiming it was not full. A legislative probe followed and a new elevator will be installed, with assurances of improved loads. Beef cattle production rose by about 19 million head from Jan 1, 1928 to Jan 1, 1934 in the United States.

Des Moines Tow Paul Schmidt Schmidt United States

Dallas Credit Groups Hold Annual Convention

The Retail Merchants Association of Texas and the Texas Retail Credit Bureaus, Inc met in Dallas to tackle credit extension issues. James F. Baly of Corpus Christi chaired the session as executives discussed intercity credit information by code and planned elections for group leaders. The convention closes noon Wednesday with a Plaza banquet Tuesday night. In other news, Dallas sees a surge in five dollar notarized letter schemes, with traffic disruptions and 24 hour notarization amid a chain letter craze run by veterans’ groups, netting over two thousand dollars.

Retail Merchants Association of Texas Texas Retail Credit Bureaus, Inc James F. Baly Corpus Christi Credit Bureau George A. Flanders General Motors Acceptance Corporation of San Antonio Automobile Finance Company Charles T. Jux Gradit Bureau L. A. Eubanks of Big Spring G. C. Wendt Temple Alvah Conner Merchants and Credit Mon Dallas

Chain Letter Fad History in Local News

Chain letter fad in San Antonio ends with a return to normal activity. Festmaster Dan Quill notes stamp cancellations and sales back to typical levels after a rapid decline. Postmaster released figures show 111103 cancellations and 4364.98 dollars in stamp receipts as the trend reverses. A Wyoming prison woolen mill project plans to use convict labor at Rawlins, highlighting state penitentiary industry shifts.

L. A Tettere San Antonia Dan Quill Cheyenne Wyo Magie Isher Wyoming Rawlins Wroming Praduck

Charges Filed on Pair in Oklahoma

Five Oklahoma City men faced felony charges for promoting two chain letter schemes in Shawnee Oklahoma. Faye Ferguson, a teacher at Glassen High School, was arrested. Major Ferguson, Jack Metall, George Thompson and John Doe Kirkpatrick were charged. County Attorney Tom Wyatt filed the case with possible penalties up to two years and a $2500 fine. Faye Ferguson’s preliminary hearing set for May 17 with bond at $750. Separately, two chain letter promoters in Oklahoma City began to reveal investors who bought letters.

Shawnee Okla Oklahoma City Faye Ferguson Glassen High School Major Ferguson Jack Metall George Thompson John Doe Kirkpatrick Tom Wyatt

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