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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1939
Page
2
A Tampa born stunt flier, Clarence McArthur, holder of a world speed record, plunged from the eighth floor of a Memphis hotel on May 16 attempting to escape flames. The incident, deemed an apparent suicide act, ends the life of a nationally known aviator famed for his duplane stunts and duplicating a 1910 model.
Pi Fidel di Parsia testified at the court of chancery that after his 1928 marriage to Caro Melo he had 17 children by the first wife and 2 by the second. The 28 children quarrelled and disturbed both step-parents, leading five months later to Melo loading the children on a truck with furniture and moving to Philadelphia. He seeks divorce on grounds of desertion.
George Pickens, San Antonio county probation officer, reports on juvenile delinquents since January 31. 62a cases handled. 311 American or Negro descent and 318 Mexican descent. Boys predominate with 523 cases to 106 girls. Most dangerous ages 12 to 14. 17-year-olds more crime prone than 16. Common offenses include mischief, stealing, truancy, running away, burglary, injuries, auto theft, and traffic violations. Two narcotics cases and six sex offenses. Most frequent girls crime is truancy. Of studied youths, 40 percent due to social factors, 60 percent heredity or home. Cooperation urged among agencies to reduce delinquency.
San Antonio joined two other southern cities with a school radio script in a 21-city publication. The Horace Mann School seventh and eighth graders presented Columbus Day Broadcast written by Velma Linn. Emma Guizett notes the collection marks its first publication.
Investigation into the death of Jack Wilson, 38, burned in a fire that destroyed a WPA project tool shed. Fire crews found an unopened gasoline drum inside the shed and questioned whether Wilson, a project worker, had a key to the structure. Authorities continued the inquiry for details on the incident and possible causes.
Washington May 18 A Senate committee showdown loomed over navy purchases of Argentine corned beef. Senator Pittman chairing the foreign relations panel opposed a House approved $770000 naval appropriation prohibiting the purchase, despite Roosevelt backing cheaper Argentine meat. Argentina’s product was praised for price and quality. Pittman cited animal disease concerns and urged caution amid protests from American Argentine interests.
The Schweers reunion is planned for Castroville at Wernette's Park on Sunday, June 25. Rev. Robert Fain will conduct morning services and Rev. Gus Muennink will preach. Basket dinners start at 2 p.m. with an entertainment program to follow. Program committee includes M. F. Schneers, Edgar Stlegter, Ben Welmers, Mesdames Fritz Stlegler, Henry Muennink, W. Kelly, Fritz Bohmfalk, and Henry Lindaberg.
Belton on May 16. Dr Townsend, nearly 40 years at Mary Hardin Baylor College, will deliver the baccalaureate address to the senior class on May 28. Previously announced speaker is Dr J Howard Williams of Amarillo, president of the Baptist General Convention.
United States Attorney Joseph F. Martin said the Macco case involving a Galveston night club man charged with narcotics law violations would be settled within days. Forty-five went to trial, all but three convicted, with two appealing on indictment technical weaknesses. Appeals to be heard tomorrow in the U S Circuit Court of Appeals. decision could affect whether Macco faces trial or a new indictment is sought.
Washington May 18 The Bureau of Agricultural Economics says economic conditions show some improvement in business this summer with relatively good demand for farm products through year end. Foreign demand for American agricultural products appears better in early May than a month ago, though unsettled European politics and a domestic strike have restrained industrial activity.
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