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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1937

Page

8

Tragic Army Plane Crash Near Wood Leaves Three Dead

An Army airplane crashed in fog and rain near a wood four miles south of a civil conservation core camp after departing Fort Benning earlier. Lieutenants Thomas C. Morgan of Randolph Field and L. C. Woods of San Diego were killed, along with their crew. Morgan, a USMA graduate, had recently transferred to the fleet and served as provost marshal of the fire. Woods, an observer and navigator, had arrived at Randolph on refresher duty. Catherine Morgan, Morgan’s sister, survived with their mother and another sister. Woods’ home was San Diego. no survivors were listed for him. The crash occurred during a routine aviation training flight.

Greenwood D.C Lieuis Tom. Morgan B. Woods Randolph Tere Fort Benning Columbus Morena U8. Military Academy Aiken Woods San Diego Cau Tomas C. Morgan L. C. Woods Randolph Fold South Carolina Firld Morgan Rudolphy Field Morern United States Military Academy Kelly Field Catherine Morgan They, Field TR. Morgan Alen Maz Allen D, Moore Burlington N.C Heutenant Randolph Field Waan San Diego Calif University of Washington University of California

Envoy Protest Over Chinese Customs Interference

Washington reports the United States formally protested to Japan over any interference with the Chinese maritime customs system. Britain and France joined in, with Crillige and officials stating a firm stance as Shanghai revenues and foreign posts are discussed.

Washington United States Bsecretary Chines Customs Organization

Fellows No 1 press agent dies at 66 in Mississippi

Hattiesburg Mississippi November 22 1947 veteran press agent Derter Fellows famed as the nations No 1 press agent for circuses died last night after bronchial pneumonia set in days after typhoid. His wife Signe Edgene von Breitholtz collapsed by his bedside. Funeral plans reportedly toward Fitchburg or New Britain Connecticut. Fellows began in 1899 with Barnum and Bailey then Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey traveling about 15 000 miles yearly.

Hattiesburg Miss Derter Fellows Phoid Early ii Cetovly Biraum Bailoy Cheus Fellows Signe Edgene von Breitholtz Iohg Phrysician Ray . Dwyer Fitchburg Mass New Britain Fitehturg Prince BM Buffalo Bill Show Ringling Brothers Yen Barnum and Bailey Chiely Press Slmosti

Plane Crash Reported Near Lungchow China

A Southwest Aviation passenger plane crashed near the western border of Kwangsi province by Lungchow while en route to Hanoi. The pilot and mechanic were killed, the co pilot and several passengers were injured.

China Honoxkong Southwest Aviation Corporation Kwangsi Province Lungchow Hanoi

German Spy Executed by Nazis in Berlin

Berlin reports hubert Sprengle a 28 year old German executed for capturing in the service of an unidentified foreign power. He allegedly carried on trips during the past year and was seized by soldiers.

Berlin Hubert Sprengle Sprenner Saint Germany

Young King Parook Targeted in Berlin Mob Action

In a Moyel attempt to obtain justice, Hussain Mohamed Hasanein threw himself under the king’s automobile as he traveled to a masque for prayer. The car halted suddenly, skidded, and narrowly avoided the man. Hissaneth told police the appeal concerned a land claim pending in court for 30 years.

Parook Beypt Hussain Mohamed Hassanein Elmos Hissaneth

Love Triangle Ties Slaying in Winston Salem

Police lieutenant said a love triangle led to the shooting of Walter Lee Smith a Barnet and choir director in Winston Salem last night. John S Hartie a grocer was charged after allegedly admitting he could not change for a customer and returned home to confront his wife and the situation.

Winston Salem N.C Walter Lee Smith Barnet R. N. Carrell John S. Hartie Hartie Sayjith

Two Women Hurt In Rockdale Car Crash

Two young women injured in a automobile crash near Rockdale while returning from a Texas A and M football game. Miss Jordan Annie Parish 20 of 210 Hot Wells Bowie Yard and Miss Kathleen Russell 23 of 2828 West Poplar Street were hurt. Other occupants escaped with minor bruises.

Rockdale Jordan Annie Parish Hot Wells Bowieyard Kathleen Russell West Poplar Street

Avalanche Threat Looms Over Elysian Park

A huge earth slide from the moving mountain in Elysian Park threatens downtown Los Angeles as engineers warn of a potentially far larger avalanche. Police guard Riverside Drive while geologists assess risk, and three workers narrowly escape danger near Dayton Avenue. Shirley Ross to wed Shipley Ross soon in Hollywood.

Los Angeles iFi Elysian Park Vir Dayton Avenue Southern Pacific Railroad Riverside Drive Mentist Grd Bureau of Water and Power O. G. Ault G. A. Tomeson V. W. Buss Daytonn Avenue

Youth Rallies After Nurse Gives Blood

A 15 year old boy, John Edward Hall of 1209 South Hackberry, bled after a tonsillectomy at Robert B. Green Hospital. After a blood transfusion appeal, volunteers offered blood but lacked correct type. A donor, anonymous, gave blood but hemorrhage continued and another transfusion may be needed.

John Edward Hall Robert B Green Hospital South Hackberry Street Young Hall

Light subscription raised to 80 cents monthly

Announced jumps in newsprint costs push national papers to higher prices. The Light increases its monthly subscription to 80 cents effective Monday November 29, while street sale prices stay 3 cents daily and 10 cents Sunday, with the rise shared with carriers and newsboys.

The Light

Fresh Norther To Be Snap Ban Storm Noise

A cold wave is forecast to sweep into Antonio over the weekend with temperatures slipping to near 42 degrees early Sunday and a high around 43. The chill will feel harsher after recent milder days, with winds easing by Sunday afternoon and a return to near normal by Monday.

Ban Antonio Maiday J. Hedarhoe U. S

FDR Proposes Curb on Farm Bill Spending

President Roosevelt, in a letter to Senator Buckley, urges keeping sow farm program expenditures within 500 million to curb federal spending. The note references Senate disclosures on potential costs of the debated farm program as of November 27 in Washington.

Washington, D. C Roosevel Buckely Democrat-Kentucky Pennateratic Oak Nate Senate Welng

Weather 830 Antonio vicinity Summary

Partly cloudy and colder with a cold wave and freezing temperatures. Saturday night through Sunday morning sees the lowest readings, with highest temperatures 69 Saturday and 71 Friday. East Texas and West Texas regions show rain or precipitation near the coast and wind shifts from northwest to north, diminishing Sunday.

Antonio Ana East Lexas Forth East Texas

Roosevelt to fish off Florida coast for belated Thanksgiving

Vice President Roosevelt will depart Washington for a fishing trip off the Florida coast, adding to a presidential travel record of over 114000 miles. He will sail to Atantumi by special train, board the Potomac, fish for about four to five days, then return to Washington for Thanksgiving with Atlanta paralysis patients. An infected tooth-sinew extraction caused a minor delay this year.

Wasrington Roosevelt Eave Tate Worida Inatumi Potomac Waeny Sntligs Roorevelt

Anna Hahn Death Penalty Pronounced in Ohio Case

Anna Hahn a 34 year old mother was sentenced to die for the murder by poisoning of Jacoby Wheaner a 78 year old gardener The judge Charles S Bell ruled the evidence overwhelming and overruled defense motion for a new trial The verdict was found to be in accord with the law and results of the trial reported by a local court proceeding

Anna Hahn Anna Marly Ohia Eki Jacoby Wheaner Gardener Charles S. Bell

Canadian Held on Deportation Charge

Horace Howie a 39 year old Canadian is held on 1600 bond after arraignment before U S Commissioner Paul A Lockhart on re entering the United States from Canada on April 24 after being renonzted Howle was arrested on a fugitive warrant from Okanogan county Washington

Horace Howie Paul A. Lockhart United States Canada Howle Okanogan County Washington

Baptist Training Union to Choose Convention City

Beaumont Nov 27 The Texas Baptist Training Union prepared for adjournment of its three day convention with re election of officers and selection of the 104A meeting place for the final session. Houston Wichita Falls and Amarillo bid for next year’s convention.

BTU Convention City Beaumont Texas Baptist Training Union Houston Wichita Falls Amarillo

Strike Violence Rises as Greyhound Drivers Strike Widens

Cleveland dispatch reports escalating violence in the Greyhound strike with bus damage, stonings, and a Syracuse disturbance where about 200 people blocked buses. Union leaders and company officials threaten financial responsibility for damages while police detain several suspects and two Cleveland workers face disorderly conduct charges.

Cleveland Greyhound Ivar Bower Lin Brotherhead Tojlrond 'Vralumen Bowett Syracuse N.Y Washington P Nus Aourt

Mexican priests arrested under Vera Cruz anti religious law

In Vera Cruz three priests were detained on charges of violating state anti religious laws. The Rev Rasimundo Lopez allegedly officiated a wedding before civil marriage. The Rev Jane Garcia and Rev Prudencio Orlin were accused of conducting services without licenses.

Mexico Vera Cruz Rasimundo Lopez Jane Garcia Prudencio Orlin Serviers Withouticenses

Theodore Walters Dies in Washington D C

Theodore Walters aged 61 an Irish assistant secretary of the interior died today at the Naval hospital in Washington.

Theodore Walters Washington D. G Interior Naval Hospital

Girl 15 Weds With Mother's Permission

Virginia Winborne age 13 from near Lubbock married N. R. Patterson 21 of Pilace in Walter Davies justice court ceremony. The bride's mother Mrs Dora Morris attended and spoke on early marriages. They will live at Friero where Patterson works as a cook at a small camp. Virginia will cook at home.

Lubbock Virginia Winborne Near Lubbock N. R. Patterson Pilace Walter Davies Justice Dora Morris Thalon Friero Virginia

Japs Take Control at Shanghai Invasion Sparks Change

Japs begin assuming all former functions of the Chinese government in Shanghai's international settlement. A Japanese embassy spokesman says the government has the clear right to take over authority. U.S. Ambassador Johnson arrives Hankow to establish a temporary embassy as Japanese forces move through Chekiang toward Hangchow and Wu-Hu. Reports suggest a planned raid on Watta Yangtao above Nanking to cut off about 300,000 defenders.

Wanghal Shanghais International Settlement Tis Ont Acso United States Augusta Shanghai Nelson T. Johnson Hankow Nanking Chekiang Stang=hei Hangchow Wu Hide Watta Yangtao

Death of Senator Wheeler's Brother in Marlboro

Oscar L. Wheeler, 44, brother of U. S. Senator Burton K. Wheeler, Democrat of Mantinad, died today in Marlboro Maas. The obituary notes his relation to the senator and lists his age and residence.

Wheeler Marlboro, Maas Oscar L. Wheeler

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