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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1936
Page
15
Testimony shows county workers and former employees admitting gravel and gasoline were used for private driveways and camps. Witnesses describe shipments to private homes and a Woodmen camp, with questions raised about improper use of county resources and potential conflicts of interest.
In Dallas authorities confront a disorderly scene as barkers and police clash during a street argument. Officers report vulgar and obscene remarks by performers, drawing attention to public decency concerns and crowd control at the Centennial side.
W F Augubing aged 69 of 1117 North Hackberry street was shot with a 758 caliber pistol at his residence Wednesday morning. Detectives Ian Jones and W T Iaith said Augubing was found in a chair by his wife Mrs Bustling, who said he had recently suffered health declines. Justice of the Peace O L Wiley held an inquest. Augubing, proprietor of a San Antonio planing mill, was a Cincinnati, Ohio native who lived in the city 28 years and belonged to the Alamo Lodge A F and AM and Sam Houston Camp of TW. Survivors include his widow and a brother in Dayton, Ohio. Remains to be sent to Cincinnati for services Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock.
Austin reports a request from a liquor firm for Texans to drink a Bild liquor soon if approved. The bottle is described as containing 22 karat gold gates and manufactured by Isaac Wud Ling Wie aid Bydam Dirck Herkker in Vine, with the firm seeking to list his name and trade as required by state regulations.
In Mexico City the threat of a paralyzing oil strike was averted today. Royal Dutch Shell announced an arrangement ending a three month strike by workers in the Vera Cruz fields. The inter ministry helped secure payments of 89 per cent of salaries and increased benefits for workers.
CHICAGO September 9 The Republican National Committee released a statement signed by Kansas educators denying any charge that Governor Alf Landon closed state schools to balance the budget. The educators said Landon has the power under Kansas law to close schools or alter teacher salaries.
Eight authors plan to attend the Fort Worth Frontier Centenniat next Friday during Southwestern Historians Day. Chair David Donaghue announced the arrangements. Adina de Zavala of San Antonio is among the guests. May free prisoners. Quezon seeks amnesty for political prisoners in the Philippines before the Commonwealth inauguration.
Los Angeles messen notes a move by the professional racing pilots chapter of the National Aeronautical Association to confer with sponsors on autographed awards and prize money for the national air races. Alhambra, California, won the Shell cup race. J Wittman and Marion Meksen led a trio of top finishers with Barry Crosby and others following. Rae posted a time of 275.544 miles an hour, earning $1350.
Brig. Gen. Gus. Casper H. Conrad Jr., recently retired from his command at Port Lewis Washington, was expected to arrive in San Antonio on Wednesday. Word from Fort Sam Houston said General and Mrs. Conrad left El Paso by car Monday for San Antonio, traveling along the Pacific coast area the past two weeks. The general’s army retirement is set for September 30.
Three British police officers on assignment in Jerusalem were killed in action in the old city. An Arab assailant was also killed during the incident. The event occurred amid ongoing unrest and heightened tensions in the area.
Norwalk Conn Sept 3 1z Tharry Byram 72 wealthy railroad executive discharged today from Norwalk Hospital where he had been since last Friday after a shootout in Westport He and Mrs Frances Evans planned a New York marriage ceremony Burdick his son in law accused of shooting lies in a nearby room recovering from injuries Police pursue gun fingerprints as Dr Phillips blocks questioning for a week
In a rallying speech, Wagner extols Nazi four year program, claims jobless cuts under one million, cites cultural revival and self sufficiency. Hitler’s manuscript speech previews aggressive colonial expansion while Franco German rapprochement efforts unfold. Hess and Streicher push anti Bolshevik line as Laval eyed for possible visit. Paris and Geneva reports note France resisting colonial concessions as League eyes negotiations with Britain and France.
The state board of control in Austin calls for a new ward at the San Antonio State Hospital. Dr B W Dorbandt assistant superintendent says bids to be received September 23 for a 1150000 dollar project expanding the hospital with three wards. Even with the ward the hospital will not house all patients, and another expropriation will be sought in Austin.
A fragmented kitchen note suggests adding half a cap each of vinegar and brown sugar to the water used for boiling ham. The suggestion claims it improves taste and yields a better flavor in the finished dish.
A-note reports a claimed folk preparation using five alopebe leaves steeped in water to produce a healing solution. The item notes potential health effects and cautions about proper use, while offering no formal medical endorsement.
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