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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1935
Page
13
A garbled news roundup reports General Ludendorff declining a high rank honor while clashes ripple through Germany and Austria. It notes Pope Pius XII urging unity with England and Catholic revival talk in London.
David Jones, 5, son of Albert Lee Jones a prominent oil man, was killed instantly when struck by a Woodlawn Public Service Co. bus on Buisage Avenue near San Antonio Avenue as he walked to Woodlawn Elementary School on North Zarramora Street. Elder brother Donald Jones was with him. no other injuries reported. Driver identified as Mr. Prone, 439 Aganier Avenue.
The infantry and other branches oppose a bill to grant the Air corps officers promotion over counterparts in other arms. Major General Croft condemns the move as a breach of fair dealing and morale, warning the army could be set against the Air corps if the privileges proceed. He cites pay disparities but rejects the premise of special promotion.
A spring Norther moved into San Antonio Tuesday morning, dropping temperatures to around 25 degrees below Monday’s heat. Skies were cloudy with pack winds, and residents prepped for quilts before daylight. The forecast predicts a low near 68 and highs in the 70s, with no significant rain expected. minor adjustments and the meteorologist notes temperate changes into Wednesday night.
Cleveland officials closed the White Motor plant as the United Automobile Federation union called a strike affecting about 2500 workers.
An accident at the Tadieway speedway in Indianapolis resulted in the death of Jahwny anion of Morriston during practice runs for the Pace event. Officials reported the incident occurred today with preliminary figures indicating the deadly speed involved.
Parely cloudy Tuesday night and Wednesday. Low Tuesday night about 66 degrees. High Wednesday about 88 degrees. Light northerly to north winds. Tuesday night and Wednesday showers possible in East Texas and lower elevations. West Texas partly cloudy Tuesday night and Wednesday warmer in Panhandle. Onal Weather on Page 2.
Severe flooding in DeWitt County swells the Guadalupe as 70,000 acres go under water. Roads including Highway 81 to San Antonio closed by high water, with state patrolmen diverting motorists from flooded lowlands. Cuero and Victoria regions face rising rivers and crop losses estimated in the tens of thousands, while additional rains worsen the crest.
A Texas House committee reported the permanent school fund holds 1 31 171 in worthless securities with bonds at 70 percent par. The inquiry blamed policy failures and poor district audits, noting 25 percent good 25 percent fair 50 59 percent undesirable. Also notes loss from canal bonds and a Houston Post editor Frank A Shepard died of a heart attack.
ARDAYORE Okla May 21 two heavily armed bandits in a light sedan with Texas plates held up highway patrol officers Len ArcGlenn and Tom Gittamdth near the Arbuckle mountains on US 7 early today. They took 118 dollars two revolvers and a suitcase. Earlier, the bandits robbed Every Blackburn a Ford Worth resident of 15 dollars near the same place. Kansas officers were en route to Wichita after a trip to Austin.
St. Louis May 21 Fred Swanson a 47 year old of St Louis underwent a rare operation six days ago to remove his stomach for an ulcer. Doctors say the connection between esophagus and intestines will strengthen and lengthen until normal function returns. Swanson is reported able to take nourishment again.
Rental properties listed with monthly and weekly rates, contacting details at 703 McKinley and 803 Eto and others. ads urge readers to place clear notices, seek tenants, and visit Broadway at Sixth Street for full listings and rates.
Washington May 21 A heated House session pitted Representative May of Kentucky against Maverick over extracts from an audit of the TVA first year. May pressed for verification of Cassidy's copies while inviting Tall commissions to testify, prompting chairs to recess as tensions rose.
Chicago hog quotes surged to 12 dollars per hundredweight as May highs approached, with buyers paying around 12.23 per hundredweight for 200 to 250 pound hogs. Including a $25 processing tax, the price rise marks the highest level since 1920, reflecting record demand and tax effects on packers.
The House labor committee approved unanimously with one amendment the Wagner labor disputes bill to create a permanent tribunal for election related controversies. The measure has already passed the Senate by an overwhelming vote and would place the tribunal within the National Labor Relations Board in the labor department.
Dorothy Dyzon daughter of Dorothy Dickson and Carl Hyson married Robert Douglass, British actor, at Chelsea Old Church. Douglas Fairbanks Jr and Frank Lawson attended as ushers. Bride born in Chicago ten years ago after her parents formed a well known dance act.
Liggett and Myers tobacco company was found by the regional task force to have violated collective bargaining provisions of the national labor code. The alleged refusal to consider a contract presented by union representatives for 4000 workers at the Durham plant was cited as the violation.
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