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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1936

Page

13

Universities focus on teaching amid prison and society chatter

The article contrasts American universities prioritizing teaching with concerns about student focus. It recounts a Nebraskan judge and his son visiting Fort Madison prison, noting harsh conditions. It also surveys shifts in European alliances, urban life, and cultural debates on education, industry, and morality, stressing practical patriotism and family growth.

Dudpe Harry D. Landis Nebraske Frank Anan Fort Madison Nis Aon

FASCISTS IN QUARTER OF CAPITAL STRIFE RAGES IN MADRID

Madrid endures siege as Franco forces push toward the city. Rebels claim crucial gains around Getafe and El Escorial. Government orders mandatory service for men aged 20 to 45 while rationing and emergency provisioning are deployed. Soviet envoy in Madrid warns of a desperate situation.

Getafe Madrid Puerto del Sol Branco Corunna Tadia Marcel Rosenberg Macow Porttugurse Tadio Clu Jose Varela Thoes el Escorial Grinon Clempozuelos Borrojon de la Calzada New York Packard Motor Car Cowpany Detroit

Courts Decide Bank Nite Is Not Lottery

In Austin the Third Court of Civil Appeals ruled that nightly theater events known as Bank Nite are not lotteries. The decision found a prize in money and its distribution occurred, but no payment of consideration was required to win, as tickets were freely distributed at the theater lobby.

Dodds Princeton University Princeton Austin INS Nlation Third Court of Civ Grady

Weather Outlook Shows Cold Wet Spell From NW

A weather forecast notes continued cold and wet conditions for San Antonio through midweek with a break expected Thursday night into Friday. Temperatures range from mid 40s to mid 50s, with some improvement by Friday as a warm front approaches and showers ease. Local winds shift, and rainfall totals near a third of an inch are anticipated through Wednesday night.

San Antonio Mda

Storms Leave Destruction Across North Ireland and Scotland

London dispatch reports violent tempest sweeping northern Ireland and Scotland. Fourteen sailors feared drowned after the Latvian steamer Went on the Rocks off Mull. The Gothenburg steamer Bona with 13 aboard reported in distress in the Baltic. Hope for the Elbe lightship Elle and its eight crew abandoned at Güxhaven.

London Northern Ireland Scotland Mull Baltic Sea Elbe Elle Guxhaven

Heavy Steel Trade Slumps Narrowly in Pittsburgh Drop

New York January 23 Heavy steel trade shows a sharp fall in the heavy products sector with Pittsbwreh operations at about 70 percent, down two points. The national average remains near 70 percent due to gains elsewhere, according to Trem Age in the weekly industry review.

New York Pittsbwreh Trem Age Ite

Soldiers Can't Blow Their Own Horns at Fort Sant Moreton

A Fort Sant Moreton traffic bulletin warns soldiers to stop honking horns near fort entrances and roads. Officials say any horn use not tied to necessary traffic warning will violate regulations and violators will be prosecuted.

Fort Sant Moreton Fort Gam Houston

Spies Hanged In Budapest Military Case

Soldiers see spies hanged in Budapest after a wartime secrets case. Convicted officers John Belro and Knyacs were executed for passing military secrets to Czechoslovakia. Several girls and a younger man sentenced to prison.

Budapest iWungary Det D1 & Square Pale Coldiera Grechoslovakia John Belro Dosed Knyacs

Federal court issues bench warrants for Koeppel and son

Washington dispatch reports Justice Peytan Gordon of Federal District Court issued bench warrants for Representative John H. Koeppel of Galifornia and his son Charles after the attorney general presented them for commitment on charges of conspiring to sell a Western political appointment for $1000. The warrants authorize arrest pending further proceedings.

Washington John H. Koeppel Galifornia Charles Justica Pey- Tan Gordon Federal Disbrith Juste Gordo Honoyuty Theat Aalves

Proclaim Prosperity Echoes in New York Campaign

President Ranstyeit toured Brooklyn delivering an informal speech on prosperity and citing New Works Projects aimed at employment and better educational facilities. He marked a Liberty statue anniversary event at Bedloe's Island, noting the 50 year milestone since 1884.

New York Jersey Ranstyeit Brooklyn Pwaac Brooklyn Colere New York City Bedloe’s Island Atly Liberty Oetcer Cleveland Andre Lefevre de Laboulaye France United States

Barbershop Sleep Case Moves in Local Court

Inspector C D McKnight filed charges in Justice John Onion’s court against A Torres for allegedly allowing a room used as a barber shop to be used for sleeping. The filing raises questions about applying the law in San Antonio where people enjoy coffee in barber chairs.

C.D. McKnight Helon Penge John F. Onion'a A. Torres North Flores Street San Antonio Vite Americas

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Cloudy and unsettled with probable rain. Night cold with low around 50 degrees and high near 60. Tuesday warmer, south portion likely rain tonight and Thursday in East Texas. Moderate northeast winds along the coast, partly cloudy in West Texas with likely rain in the southeast Wednesday night and Thursday.

San Antonio Clondy Texas

Farmer slain case shocks Cochran County jail scene

In Cochran County an arrest unfolds after Jusnica Kelly in October 17 was slain. L. O. Cowper, 32, fatally injures himself in Lubbock jail to avoid charges and confesses to guiding officers to the weapon and burial sites linked to the crime. He admits to stabbing the victim and to leading authorities to the burial and evidence.

Lubbock Jusnica Kelly Cochran County L. O. Cowper Lubbock County Justice of the Peace J. T. ‘Trige Hat Cooper Fatimer Neal Norton Miss Kelly Cooper Tom Abel Bedford FP Cave Penter Bnttie Nile Yarlk

Arkansas Court Rules Poll Tax Receipts After Deadline Void

Seven thousand Arkansans were told by the Arkansas Supreme Court they cannot vote if their poll tax receipts were issued after the state deadline, even if paid before. The court declared receipts issued after the deadline are not valid for voting purposes this year.

Rock Ark Oct Arkansas Represse

Court Holds State Law Fails To Ban Dog Racing

Austin Oct 28 The 8u bree court held betting on dog racing is not prohibited by state law and that dog racing organizations cannot be enjoined as public nuisances. In the Shook case the court found no penal code provision defining gaming to include dog racing. The ruling vacates attempts to shut dog tracks via injunctions and upholds prior civil appeals. The opinion notes legislature best addresses such wagering and that courts lack power to suppress these activities by injunction.

Austin Dallas County John R. Shook Bexar County San Antono Shock Tal Court Goure Supreme Court Ula Court Oak Downs Tie Smoot' Schnid Dallas Winfield Morten D. E. Ramer D. M. Carnighte WLM San Antonio H. German MD Amotil Ibe Pu. Quistloy

Simpson and Wallace Simpson in London police protection

London reports Mrs. Wallis Simpson returning under guarded police protection as the legal process progresses. King Edward’s presence is noted, with detective Max Binpennn seen at a residence in Regent Park.

Ernest Wallie'’) Simpson Edward Vienna Porter Woodruff Whyly London Wallis Simpson Balti- TV Hecumie Qlsen King Bedward Max. Binpennn Bac Cumbertant Terrace Regent Park

Landon Parade Draws Large Crowds in Newark

Governor Alf M. Landon toured through Newark amid flag draped streets and cheering crowds. He denounced the spoils system, attacked James Farley and President Roosevelt, and pledged to enforce federal labor protections. The speech drew critics calling it a broadside against party machine politics.

Newarm Alf M. Landon Tyronzh Newark Galway Repti Altay Duquesne Garden Law Fon Peetmaner James A. Farley Rooswell

Parking Meters New Halloween Menace

San Antonio police warn a Halloween menace as vandals target parking meters. Chief Owen W Baltey says meters may be tampered, prompting doubled night patrols and 100 additional firemen to guard fire alarm boxes. An ongoing safety appeal urges heightened vigilance for the holiday.

San Antonio Alenty Dieter Pacanolte Owen W. Baltey Kilday

Boy Missing Since Saturday Is Found

Hamilton Mont Oct 23 975 Forest Supervisor GoM Brand says a year old boy named Muay Walling Millar was found this morning near the sapphire mountains about 15 miles from home. He had disappeared Saturday while wandering, and authorities note he was tired and hungry from tramping through the hills. The supervisor said the search involved local youths and rangers.

Hamilton Mont Forest Superstor Gom. Brand Siris

Hearst Sails Home After Flagship Vote Comment

William Randolph Hearst, newspaper publisher, sailed today on the Queen Mary for New York. He told friends he was returning shame for vote.

Souihampton Ene Willian Randolph Hearst New York

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