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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1939
Page
2
In Inez Robb report from springs Alta on May 2 the king of Great Britain is stopped in his tracks by a native animal while a photographer works his movie equipment for a boone shot. The scene unfolds amid the towering Rockies with mountain fauna observed.
King George VI and Queen Elizabeth toured the Norquay and Tunnel mountains near Banff in a winter excursion. They recorded scenes on a movie camera as a mule deer and a bold grouse featured in the royal outing. The party rode to Tunnel by car then hiked to the summit, later visiting Banff in a caleche. The royal entourage praised the scenery and preserved reels for Buckingham.
Washington May 27 British King George will observe an official birthday in Washington on June 9 without a birthday cake Sir Ronald Lindsay announced the monarch was born in December and weather permitting the celebration will be moved to June with no cake provided by the government no reason given for the missing cake
Ten high school youths were arrested today in Berwyn in a delinquency case. The report notes rising delinquency among students in Berwyn Oak Park Cicero Lagranse and Harvey with allegations they coerced or teased girls in various inappropriate incidents.
Pittsburgh May 27 A sudden heart attack proved fatal today to Hany OL Mulholland publisher of the Pittsburgh Press at age 79. He was a prominent figure in local journalism and served the paper for decades.
Deputy Collector Fred Buttress said back tax payments in Colviction reached 130,799.76 with delinquent city taxes and penalties totaling 190,789.76 after the penalty-levy remission took effect a week ago. He expected payments to slow in coming weeks as the state legislature considers extending the penalty increase for another month.
Two men aged 29 were hospitalized after a knife duel aimed at settling a feud. Monten and Luna, both residents of San Antonio, fought at the San Antonio Wine House where one worked. Police cited reports by officers Sowell and Carver.
Washington May 27 The Senate approved a bill to aid railroads by creating a five member railroad bankruptcy court to handle reorganizations and streamline Proceedings, shifting heavy tasks from the Interstate Commerce Commission while countering opposition labels it a political tribunal. The measure, sponsored by Senator Wheeler Democrat Montana, passed without a record vote after failed efforts to send it to committees.
Floresville May 27. Wilson county's first flax crop, a new money venture, failed due to ongoing drought. County Agent Fred Eliott reports over 600 acres planted by many farmers, who had ordered a carload of seed for December and January. The flax began well but the rain vanished, leaving only a few experimental acres near the San Antonio River untouched by the drought.
Loren Hanby was taken from Eastland to Waldenburg Colorado to face a murder charge tied to a service station operator killing during an attempted robbery two years ago. He arrived with his wife and sister after writing to Colorado residents and denies the accusation.
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