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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1934

Page

11

Elections, dole debates, and veteran relief rise in voice

Arthur Brisbane reviews presidential missteps and public relief programs, noting warnings about cash dole and unemployment support. He cites Secretary Ickes on wartime pay, Borah on waste, and calls for pragmatic relief funding while warning against long term debt. Also mentions France's new prime minister and editorial leadership shifts.

Ickes Vincent Astor News Weekly America Borah Tellef Shamtein

Pistol Toting Conviction Upheld In Hobrecht Case

San Antonio gunman Joe Hobrecht, once Public Enemy No 1, had his pistol-toting conviction upheld by the appellate court in Austin. The ruling affirmed a $100 fine from a prior trial after officers searched him when he reached for his hip pocket. The case stemmed from a November 8, 1933, incident tied to a smugglers’ shootout and related arrests at a Huntsville penitentiary inquiry continues on Page 6.

Oath of Criminal Appeals Joe Hobrecht San Antonio Austin Walkathon Augusta Navarro Hobrecht Huntsville V. J Red Iney Wobrecht Lattimore Cmitt Walt Walle Byck Tobrecht D. F. Davis Fret Charies

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Fragmented forecast lists mostly cloudy weather. Wednesday night and Thursday show little temperature change around 42 with highs near 76. Light to moderate southerly winds and cooler west portions. East Texas expected occasional rain and cooler northwest. Coast winds moderate to fresh from the south with partly cloudy to fair conditions in the southeast Wednesday night and Thursday.

San Antonio East Texas West Texas

Mexico Moves to Forbid All Collection of Alms in Churches

Mexico City reports a move to ban alms collections in churches as a weapon against the church. A deputy backed a resolution to prohibit collections. Governor Saturnino Usornic of Queretaro issued a decree limiting priests per population. A related note mentions a Chicago Syrian church rabbi held on a charge tied to foreign denominational service in Mexico.

Mexico Mexico City Lhe Chamber of Deputies Oday Saturning Usornic Queretara Ubon Saturnina Abraham Teacht Syrian Church of Chicago

Labatt Identifies Kidnaping Suspect in Canada

Lunyon Ontario November reports Labatt the Ontario brewer positively identifies David Meisner as leader of a kidnap band. The group abducted an unnamed victim near Sarita on August 14 in Canada’s first intran som. Meisner was remitted for deliver bo charge of abduction.

Lunyon Ontario John 8. Labatt Uday David Meisner Sarita Canada Meisner

New Trial for McKenzie Still Unlikely as Actions Await

Walker county authorities delay further action in the McKenzie case as Bexar county affiliates may decide next steps. The Walker county grand jury adjourned without action after McKenzie’s slaying of a fellow prisoner two weeks ago. Judge McGrory and Tynan oppose renewed sanity hearings, while calls for commutation persist amid a possible third hearing and death sentence.

Walker County Bexar County John M Pete") McKenzie Walker County Grand Jury Huntsville Mckienzie Max Rogers Bexar Walter “Ynan Whho MecKenzie W. W. McCrory Ninety Fourth District Court Wuld MecKenge Tral E. B. Simmons McKenzie Sam Str Dexey Ninety-fourth District Missouri Tyhan Hortsville Tam

Marshall Field Romance Ended in Reno Divorce Trial

A Reno divorce trial moved up on the court program to accommodate Audrey James and Marshall Field TIT. The English-born Audrey James and Marshall Field ended their marriage as the day's proceedings concluded, with Mrs Field’s New York attorney present.

Reno Navy Dusty Reno Field New York Audrey James Marshall Field

Thief Beats Texas Jack To Guns

A burglary on Soledad Street saw two pistols taken from a parked car. The owner, known as Texas Jack Sullivan, claimed the weapons included a special made pistol and a 25 auto. Police are investigating the theft and attempting to recover the firearms.

Thief Texas Jack Texas Jack" Sullivan Price Sullivan

Plan of Kingfish Pushes Sharing Wealth Bills

Louisiana press reports a legislative push to advance Huey Longs sharing the wealth plan and dictator bills through the special session. The senate and house process saw near unanimous support with one vocal dissent from Jack Vannison. Contention centers on expansive power for Long and civil service oversight in New Orleans.

Baton Rouge Huey Langs Louisiana State University Nextville Erilies LSU Ballyhoo dack+ son Twain Uny Mexico D. F Ways and Means Aiven Senate Long Jack Vanison

Robbed Man Spots Shoes On Youth in Street Chase

A robbed man identified a youth wearing his shoes and clothes after a street sighting. Police arrested Alvin Prive, 23, formerly of Nashville, in connection with the incident. The event followed a previous theft in which the victim’s items were taken.

UPI Jens Cinquist Mt Kaefest Bora Youttis Ome Pe Alvin ‘Prive 23 Nashville

Teacher Opposed to Flag Display Quits School

Miss Esler De Tee, veteran Syracuse teacher, ends effort to remain at Pompey Hollow elementary after a dispute over displaying the American flag. Principal James M. Allastrong had fired her. Dr. Frank P. Graves says an appeal to the state education department may follow. Superintendent George Fizee supported the trustee.

Bsyracuse N. Y Esler de Tee Pompey Hallow Renital I Vt Case Department of Equration James M. Allastrong Frank P. Graves Wang Miss de Lee George I. Fizete Adirondarks

Economic Security Urged At Washington Roundtable

Frank P. Graham chaired a conference of business, social service and economics leaders in Washington to press federal action on economic security. Speakers urged constitutional, lawful security with shared responsibility among government, management and labor and called for federal funds and immediate unemployment insurance measures.

Washington, D. C Frank P. Graham Roosevelt Ecaromic Security Advisory Council H.W. Story Allis-Chalmers Milwanker Story Justah H. Wiletits University of Pensylvania Miss Grace Aspbtt University of Chicago Fiderra LaGwardia New York Kennedy Indiatrina

Little Change in Temperature Seen for 8 A

Weather forecast by U.S. meteorologist H. Jarhoe projects little change in temperature. Skies stay mostly cloudy with cooler conditions late today and tonight, possibly dropping a degree or two over the next 48 hours as fall weather persists across the region.

Jarhoe Ban Antonians Wuster Ui. S. Metaorolugist Oh. Jarhoe

Court Upholds Farm Mortgage Act in Kentucky Ruling

Federal District Judge Charles J. Dawson upheld the Frabier-Lem taro mortgage act in Louisville Kentucky today though he called it unfair and unwise. He affirmed its constitutionality with regret, signaling mixed views on the measure.

U.8 Louisville Charles J. Dawson

Vacancies in Light Classified Rental Columns

Winter days near and hundreds seek rental property. Advertisers can reach a broad, citywide readership by placing ads in the Light Classified rental section. Complete listings and further details are available in the rental pages of the paper.

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Murdered Dorothy Ann Distelhurst Identified in Nashville

Louisville and Cleveland reports confirm Dorothy Ann Distelhurst, six, found buried near Nashville, was murdered after being kidnapped September 10. Identification rests on a dental filling by Dr. Leonard Pogue. father S E Distelhurst travels from New York after learning of the discovery.

Nashaville Tenn New York Napers Telb Hectors Pogitt Dorothy Ann de. Pogue Pogues Sumin Altiouan Porue Cleveland Ohio Distelhurst Nashville Nadong

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