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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1932

Page

11

Estate trial opens over Washington Post trust removal

In DC Superior Court on May 17, three McLean children sue to remove Edward McLean as co trustee of the Washington Post estate. They claim trust dissipation and harm to the paper. McLean reportedly is hospitalized in Paris.

Washington D. C Edward McLean Fost Pubeher Tate District of Columbia Supreme Court John R Bard B. Dr Emily Evalyn Walsh McLean Julius Peyser Themerican Hospital Paris Nelin T. Hartson MrscLean Washington Post

Education for Citizenship Called Failure in Buffalo

A Caswell Elli of Cleveland College and Western Reserve University told the American Association for Adult Education that citizenship training has failed to meet the demands of the era. He spoke at a round-table conference in Buffalo and cited World War and the ensuing burden of hate and fear as evidence of diminished sincerity and intelligence in international dealings.

Buffalo N. Y A. Caswell Elli Cleveland College Western Reserve University American Association For Adult Education Today Bilis

New Jersey Readies 100000 Reward for Lindbergh Case

Trenton May 17 The state moves to offer a 100000 reward for capturing the Lindbergh baby kidnapers and murderers Col Lindbergh is to be asked to waive objections reinforcing state efforts to bring the criminals to justice Officials note the obstacle to a reward is removed and a business venture ad appears in the same column

Trenton N.J INS New Jersey Lindbergh New Jersey Senate Colonel Lindbergh

Joyrides of 15 Judges Spark Senate Records Debate

Washington reports accuse 29 federal judges of abusing expense accounts to vacation in New York while sitting on the Southern New York district bench. LaGuardia cites $27,025 in subsistence and travel over varied trips, with judges from Connecticut to California. Critics urge keeping extra judges in New York until work clears the congestion.

Washington, D. C New York Congressional Record LaGuardia Republican House Comptroller General Laench California Wyoming Colorado Texas Florida Alabama Tennessee Kansas Ilinois LaGuarra O'Connor Democrat Thomas W. Swab Mew Haven Conn Hartle B. Chase Brattleboro Fia Brooklyn Clarence GC. Galston

Four Face Prohibition Charges Over North Alamo Liquor Raid

In a trial, Albert Rasmussen Barry Fey Ted Law and Robert Borge are charged with violation of the prohibition act after witnesses testified about visiting an establishment at 1316 1-3 North Alamo and purchasing liquor. Prohibition agents described a raid on March 29 with two rations of whiskey and gin seized and a customer card index found.

North Alamo Street Dty Albert Rasmussen Barry Fey Ted Law Robert Borge Jude R. J. McMillan Rald John R. F. Kline Jr F.R. Hutchins Uvalde Rasmussen Kline Fey J. H. Raley Prohibition Maron 29

Grain Men Hear Farm Board Hit

Frank A. Theis retiring president of the Kansas City board of trade said conditions in the grain business will not improve until the farm board disposes of hoarded grain and the government abdicates from the business during the closing session of the Texas Grain Dealers association convention in Fort Worth.

Fort Worth Frank A. Theis Kansas City Board of Trade Texas Grain Dealers’ Association

Lindy’s Mother Back in School in Detroit Teaching Chemistry

Mrs Evangeline Lindbergh mother of Col Charles A Lindbergh returned to Cass Technical High School today to teach chemistry after a visit to New Jersey. The departure came after the discovery of her grandson’s body in the kidnapping case.

Lindy Detroit Mich Evangeline L. Lindbergh Col Charles A. Lindbergh Cass Technical High Schhool New Jersey

Corpus Air Mail Set to Start June 1

Letters from across the country will be sent to Corpus Christi to receive a special cachet for air mail. Corpus Christi will join the San Antonio Brownsville air mail route beginning June 1, per San Antonio Postmaster P. G. Lucas.

Corpus

Kidnap Probe Seeks Key Suspects in Shipping Case

In a sprawling New Jersey New York inquiry into the Lindbergh baby kidnapping investigators press the coast guard chase for a mothership tied to ransom talks led by Condon. Governor Moore thanks federal aid while state police chief Schwarzkopf asks governors to scrutinize jail inmates for possible links to the case. An injured pigeon found in Lowville gives a faint lead but no registry, as officials push to seize those aboard the ship connected to the abduction.

Bronx New York Condon New Jersey Coast Guard Jassie Ranson Schwarzkop Lowville Moore Schwarnkopf

Ingull Auction Postponed Again

New York on May 17 reports another postponement of the auction of common shares of a major unit operated by a New York bank loan collateral. The sale had been set for May, with three previous postponements noted.

New York Moyal

Railroad Unions Split Over Economic Reform Plan

Washington May and a conference between President Hoover and six railroad groups sparked disagreement among the four million railroad brotherhoods over economic methods. The debate focuses on a plan from seven presidents aligned with Alfred E. Smith proposing a 25 year moratorium on foreign debts and gradual cancellation funded by boosted American imports.

Washington, D. C Mayne TNS Hoover Seven Brotherhoods Alfred E. Smith

Joyner Funeral Held in Harlingen

Joyner, a longtime Harlingen resident, died at the family home. Funeral services were held at noon Tuesday at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Flynn V. Long officiating. Surviving are her husband, two daughters Evelyn and Jane Lee, her mother Mrs. J. B. McColla, a sister Mrs. C. L. Sitter of Tyler, and a brother J. F. McColla of San Pedro.

Harlingen Texas O. N. Joyner Presbyterian Church Flynn V. Long Evelyn Jane Lee J. B., McColla C. & Lessiter Tyler J. F McColla San Pertitta

Lindy Motive Unexplained in Kidnap Murder Case

Trenton New Jersey May 17 police search the Atlantic seaboard for the Lindbergh baby kidnappers. Officials say the motive remains unknown hindering the investigation likening it to a fog. The leading theory credits gangsters for ransom, a view echoed by Governor Moore. A plea for ads appears after the text.

Trenton N. J Ab-lanlic Seaboard Lke Oie Camne A. Harry Moore New Jersey

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