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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1936
Page
2
Professor B. Sheffield warned Governor Allred that Texas tax cuts and higher expenditures would widen the general fund deficit during 1937 39 unless taxes rose or spending fell. He cited a projected $78 880 000 deficit end of August 41, 1999 and noted past appropriations for the Centennial and relief bonds.
Debutantes and social figures fill the San Antonio calendar with luncheons, dinners, and receptions. Miss Harley and Miss Schreiner are among honorees at Bright Shawl luncheon, while Mrs. Wallace hosts a shower for Miss Gloria Shepherd at 605 Nolan. Announcements include engagements, travels, and the Dawson-Watson exhibit opening at the San Antonio Art Gallery.
In Syracuse New York Elijah Austin pedalled 1672 miles to seek work. He started the trip in Minnesota on November 4 after a letter from his brother-in-law E Bartlett of Binghamton urged him east. He arrived in Buffalo last night despite a heavy snowstorm.
Woman in Lynn Massachusetts attempted to disable a car in a lovers quarrel by removing the distributor head. The plan misfired and left her in shock when the mistake was realized, with reconciliation following amid concern.
Nov 93-of-Lay brokers barred from BE Paris Jail. Quarantine for scarlet fever limits entry and exit for prisoners and visitors. Two jailers and a matron barred from leaving. Only two prisoners under quarantine after two transient cases investigated. Notice appears in The Light at Broadway and Fifth Street ad counter.
The Van Sweringen brothers died after lives of quiet pursuit of a vast railroad empire. Their death follows a long era, with the pair once controlling about 19,000 miles of track and assets near 3.0 billion dollars. They built Mid-America by securing key securities at Morgan auctions and remained active figures in Cleveland society until illness and age claimed them.
Fort Sill Oklahoma army authorities probe the apparent suicide of First Lieutenant William L. Carson a 25 year old New York reserve officer. His riderless horse brought a note indicating he took his life and showed the location of his body. Officials found Carson's body on an artillery range two miles northwest of the post.
Birdie Wilkins, 93, widow of Arthur Lee Wilkins, faces trial in Criminal District Court in Fort Worth for his death after a Rock Island passenger train struck his car. Judge Wills McGregor overruled defense motions for continuance and to quash the special jury, setting the stage for proceedings.
Crow Central Petroleum of Texas oil refiners failed to escape a 26558 dollar judgment owed to Consolidated Oil Company of Houston, Texas. The Supreme Court denied review of the judgment from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The dispute involved gasoline sales commissions.
Gloria Swanson was named legal guardian of her 1-year-old daughter Gloria Swanson Somhorn in a Superior Court ruling. Swanson testified and was approved to manage her daughter's welfare as observers noted a scene with cultural displays and visiting attendees from local institutions.
A fragment mentions a white permeate treatment claiming relief from a twenty year ailment described as akin trauma. The text references a trial, quick results, and notes the product is sold by druggists. The source is unclear but centers on Black and White Skin Soap marketing.
Moscow reports indicate the Soviet government considered clemency for German engineer F. Buckling sentenced to death at Novosibirsk for sabotage. Berlin warned of possible diplomatic break if execution proceeds. Stickling case tied to broader Nazi plot allegations and raids. Eight Russians were also executed amid sabotage confessions.
Ten complaints charging possession of distilled liquor and related violations were filed in County Court at Law No 1 by agents under Wright Riley, district supervisor of the state liquor control board. Defendants include FR Rogers at 104 West Houston Street, Brown at 40 Main William Street, William Todd at 800 Broad Way, Shepard Taylor at Metro Grill Brady, W. G. Ricemaker at 216 Austin Street, J. E. Falmer at 103 South Alamo Street, Manuel Gonzales at Speed Street, Ratun Sierra at 1 2 South Frio Street, and Peter Rocha at 521 South Pecos Street. Each case lists dates in November for possession or nuisance charges and one unstamped liquor incident.
The Nazi press today bitterly assailed Soviet justice in reaction to espionage charges. Berlin Montag post cites U.S. RB murder den at the gates of Firrope, reflecting government attitude toward the case and Soviet actions.
In Uvalde on November 25 Vice President John Garner marked his sixty seventh birthday with a quiet family celebration at home. A sixty eight candle cake was presented by Mrs Garner as he planned a return to Washington around December 1. He hoped to try deer hunting again before departure after a prior trip where his companion Ross Brumpe took the game and Garner watched a 125 pound buck.
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