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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1938

Page

9

TAK RETURNS BLAST HOPE OF BUDGET SLASH

San Antonio faces a looming deficit of more than $500000 as tax collections fall short of the city budget, with only hours left before the deadline. Officials warn the new fiscal year may begin in the red unless drastic cuts are found, while department heads resist further reductions.

Tak San Antonio Frank Bushick A. B. Stephens Ilemala Sone Fiist Stephens Itar C. J. Quin Phil Wright City Hall Inco Rushlein Brackenridge Paul Steffler Steller Baz Antonio Steffler San Antonio Public Service Company Wiof Lielally

Maverick Files Candidacy and Local Re-Election Notices

Maury Maverick filed candidacy for re election as representative fleeing notice with County Democratic Chairman Wir A Mor sing. Morriss annnneced that Charles A Fischer of Ven Ormy filed for re election as justice of the peace for precinct No 5.

Maury Maverick Maury Maverick Monday County Democrate Wir A. Morsing Morriss Olen Charles A. Fischer Ven Ormynd

Windsors to Leave for Riviera Home

Versailles dispatch reports the duke and duchess of Windsor bidding farewell in French. They plan to travel tonight to their new residence on the Riviera confirming their move abroad under a new designation as “An des on the French, Riviera.”

Windsors Riviera Versailles Prance Duchess of Windsor Rae de Windsor

Texas League Baseball Memorials From War Dead Tributes

In a Texas League scan, teams honor war dead with college and city matchups. San Antonio at Brownsville and Fort Worth at Oklahoma face tribute events, while Brooklyn and other clubs stage commemorations with players like Hirst referenced.

Slaying Trial Highlights Herrera Alibi and Memorial Day Observance

Parading soldiers and a solemn Memorial Day section frame a gruesome murder case in Filoresville. Herrera, a farmer, is accused after his wife testifies to an alibi while prosecutors press a confession. The narrative also recalls the annual ceremonies at San Antonio National Cemetery led by veterans groups.

West Lehman Mancuso Mueller Aie United War Veterans Council Ralph E. Durkee Courier San Antonio National Cemetery Ninth Infantry H. L. Lenders Eighth Corps C. K. Quin Charles A.stevens United Spanish War Veterans Fort Sam ‘Houston B. Carré Herrera San Antonio Severnia Tiehe Ares Gan

Chicago and New York Open Baseball Series

Fragmented OCR text mentions Chicago and New York games in the American League with players and teams referenced. Details are unclear but indicate early season matchups and battery pairings involving Detroit Cleveland Philadelphia and Washington, with several players named amid garbled punctuation.

Huge New Airliner Ready for Tests in California

Santa Monica reports the CG-4 experimental airliner with capacity for 42 passengers and five crew is prepared for its first test. The craft will be wheeled out to Clover field for fueling and initial testing.

Santa Monica Calif

Litigation closed in Toronto stork derby ends payouts

In Toronto on May 20 the executors of Charles Vance Mil ler estate announced the termination of the stork delay contest. Four mothers were awarded $12,500 each after accepting payments to drop appeals. Beneficiaries included Mrs Lilia Kenny and Mrs Pauline Mae Clark.

Toronto Catradian: Pressi Pauline Mae Clark Derby

AR Raid Alarm Over Kyushu Coasts Tracked By Japan

Reports from May 31 describe presumed Chinese air reconnaissance over Kyushu and western Japan causing a winter alarm across multiple prefectures. The incident followed a second non-fatal aerial encounter in ten days as headlines note attempted supply lines and strategic concerns amid broader European tensions.

Toro Tra Kyushu Japan Kagoshina Pukuoku Western Air Defense Headquarters Yamaguchi Prefecture Honshu Korea Kyu- Bhu

Weather summary for San Anlonso region and typed notes

Partly cloudy conditions forecast for San Anlonso and vicinity with cooler trends north of the central areas. Readings show Monday highs near 92 degrees and Tuesday lows around 12 degrees Celsius, with southeast winds and scattered showers expected in northeast and north central parts.

San Anlonso East Texas North Central Perlinns West Texas

Body of 12 year old Peter Levine found in Long Island Sound

New Rochelle area police and FBI tied to investigation of Peter Levine's death after his body, bound with wire, washed ashore near the sound. Detectives say death likely murder. ransom notes and extortion attempts linked to case. Father Murray Levine overwhelmed by loss as investigators review evidence and possible suspects. Postmaster General James A. Farley marked his 50th birthday in New York.

New Rochelle Paltes Remus Peter Levine Wituse Long Siuith Sound Licens George Tneltenberger Jbo Rye Mamaroneck J. Edgar Hoover FBI Reed Vetterli New York Wire Slim Relfenberger Vayher Amos Squire Westchester County Medical Examiner Peter Murray Levine Begene Ale Ehigel

Record-Shattering Texas Heat Surges Across Cities

Temperatures hit 106 degrees in Midland and 104 in Lubbock and Big Spring as a wave of heat worsens across Texas. Readings topped all-time highs in several towns while Brownsville and Galveston stayed comparatively mild. A dust storm reached Borger as Old Man Summer asserts itself with forecasts calling for cloudy skies and southeast winds plus highs near 50s midweek.

Midland Lubbock Mercury Texas Weether Verni Wichita Pass Amaneilla Abilene Ig Corsteanty FL Bos Fort Work Dalles Paris Brownaville Galveston Borger

Spectator killed at Indianapolis as speedway tragedy hits midway

At Indianapolis Motor Speedway the 500 mile race halted after 250 miles when a wheel from Emil Andreas car struck a spectator, Everett Spence of Terre Haute, killing him and shattering speed records. Andreas suffered brain concussion and a broken nose, while top drivers like Rex Mays were forced to retire from overheating.

Indianapolts Indianapolis Motor Speedway Everett, Spence Terre Haute Emil Andreas Andreas Une Rex Mays Russell Snowsberger Frank Brisko Babe Stapp AL Putnam Shorty Cantlen Ira Hall Tony Willman

Death in Chair for Negro Is Stated

The article states that Charlie Brooks is scheduled for execution by electric chair soon after midnight for the murder of Sheriff Alex Brown in Marion County on March 1 1937. The board of pardons refused clemency, finding no extenuating facts.

Charlie Brooks al Y Alex Brown Marion County Board of Mirdens

French steamer held by warship in tense incident

A French steamer was reportedly detained by a warship amid a volatile return from Tangier. Reuters dispatches from Tangier note the event as part of ongoing regional tensions. Belgian money rates were also reported, with the National Bank lowering its discount rate to reflect market movements.

London Ceuta Morocco Brussels

Strike Threat Stirs City Over Wage Cuts

A threatened strike by 14 city employees, including Local 448 of the International Union of Operating Engineers, is tied to proposed wage reductions. Leader Jossehi, based in Washington, authorized actions to protect current pay scales, while Mayor Quin declined to comment pending talks with the San Antonio tides council delegation about possible reductions affecting passhovels and other operator roles.

Eocal International Union of Operating Engineers John Posse K. Quin Lobler Jossehi Washington Stelke AFP Tstvnk Essen Girdes Parks Quin San Antonio

Eight Drawn When Home Washed Away

Manchester May 30 A cloud burst washed a Bob Thompson family cabin down a creek drowning several members. Hight and Thompson and his eldest son were saved. Six bodies recovered according to Tom Smits railroad station agent. Victims named Pompeon’s wife and seven children.

Manchester Bob Thompson Ares Thompson Miter Tom Smits Poompeon

Six Go to Trial in Tampa Floggings

Six men, five former Tampa police officers, face trial in Polk County grimita court for flogging three men near Tampa about 30 months ago. Eugene F. Poulnot, Sam D. Rogers, and Joe Shoemaker were beaten after a raid on a meeting of The Democrats, a political organization, in November 1995.

Tampa Bratow Fis Umi Polk County Grimita Eugene F. Poulnot Poulnot Sam D. Rogers Joeseph Stizel

Missing 6 Year Old Shirley Wood Found Slain in Cincinnati

Police confirm the slain body of Shirley Wood, aged six, was found among weeds near her home after she had been reported missing Sunday. Investigators say she had been ravished and warn that she had been advised not to go with strangers. Authorities note the suspect was last seen with a youth aged about 47 prior to the disappearance.

Gustav Lorenz Phynwiles Dean Shirley

Storm Warning For Gulf Coast Issued

Storm warnings were issued for the Gulf Coast with early morning advisories from the weather bureau in New Orleans. The advisory notes unsettled conditions and possible soil-related risks as a major system tracks toward the region, prompting local officials to prepare coastal communities for potential impacts.

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