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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1935

Page

18

District Attorney Shook shifts drunk driving cases to grand jury

Judge John R. Shook tonight ordered police to send drunk driving complaints to the Criminal District Court and the DA’s office. Patrolman Av He filed charges of driving while intoxicated against two men, while Vernon Cook and Milton Garlick faced similar charges in another court. The city policy of convic tions for drunk driving will end, with fel ony charges now pursued. The shift followed the death of Billie Gummitt and a murder charge against Joe Pickett for a fatal crash, with Pickett also charged with driving while intoxicated.

John R. Shook Phil Shook Jr Corporaton Judge Shook Criminal District Court Grand Jury District Attorney's Patina Ludge Shook Billie Gummitt Joe Pickett Pickett

All Out in Arms: Italy Mobilizes Fascist Forces

Premier Mussolini orders national mobilization of Fascist forces with 2,000,000 party members and 650,000 youths, plus 4,000,000 Fascist boys. No set date given. Move tied to Italy's expansionist aims and Germany’s support in the context of Attolotti and Hitler notes.

Rome Mursolini Italy Fascist Party

Huey S Bill Pago Senate Action After Assassination

The senate finance committee in Baton Rouge swiftly approved bills tied to Huey P. Long after his assassination while in Allentown, authorities noted concerns about publicizing drivers names as Captain Mensinger argues for reporting such details.

Baton Rouge Senate Finance Committee Huey P. Lung Allentown Clarence R. Mensinger

Britain massing fleet near Suez to control Mediterranean

London reports strategic concentration of Royal Navy units around the Suez Canal led by Admiral Sir Ernie Chatfield to safeguard empire dominance. Glorious and Courageous aircraft carriers arrived as Italian maneuvers between Sicily and Africa occurred, while Rome condemned as not connected to the international situation. Strong Italian ties with Berlin worry British circles amid Ber­nardo di Abtolica’s visit to Hitler and press commentary on justice and power among nations.

London Great Britain Suez Canal Mediterranean Ernie Chatfield Admiralty Daval Glorious Courageous Alexandria Sicily Africa Rome Admiral Chatfield Ber- Mn Bernardo di Abtolica Adolf Hitler Times Thaliaty Siss The Daily Mail

Police Department Sets City Record for Arrests

San Atlonio police announce a record period from January 1 to August 41 with 19 411 people arrested. Of these, 1 293 tested drunk and 1 203 were arrested for negligent collision. Twenty four fatalities and 279 injuries occurred in traffic crashes. over 600 arrested for miscellaneous traffic violations and 189 cars impounded.

San Atlonio Vel & Record Phil ‘Awright

County Engineer Assumes New Post

George Smith, longtime Bexar County highway engineer, resigned Tuesday to become field engineer for the Portland Cement association. County commissioners announced the appointment and noted Smith served the county for five years.

George Smith Bexar Portland Cement Association Smith

Alamo Lodge Plans Educational Meet at Masonic Temple

Alamo Lodge No. 44 A F and A M will hold an educational meeting at the Masonic temple in Ay Mm on Wednesday. Dr D N Clshing, a director at the home for aged Masons in Arlington, will speak.

Alamo Lodge A. F A.M Masonic Temple D. N. Clshing Home For Aged Masons Ar- Ington

Ethiopian Emperor Denies Italian Legation Troop Entry

Emperor Haile Selassie refused permission for colonial Italian troops to enter Ethiopia and called for safety drills as foreign ministers warned of potential war within days. Provincial governors ordered foreigners to gather in the capital area while Ethiopian forces moved toward the northern frontier amid reports of Italian troop movements from Eritrea toward the Mareb river.

Addis Ababa Haile Selessia Legation Ethiopia India League of Nations Geneva Shal Taly Fibiopia Asmara Eritrea Mareb River

Italians Leaving Ethiopian City Amid Consulate Withdrawals

Absus September 10 dispatch reports Italians begin withdrawing consulates from Ethiopian interior and border towns as officials depart Addis Ababa. Commandatore Attilio Bazziani, secretary to the Italian legation on eastern affairs, among those leaving with six other mission members departing.

Addis. Absus Ethiopia Commandatore Attilio Bazziani Legation

Lieut Goodner Named Commandant at St Mary's Unit

Lieutenant Alvi Goodner was announced Tuesday as the commandant of the St Marys university unit. He previously served at Randolph Field.

Goodner St. Mary’s Alvi Goadner St. Mary's University Goadner Tormerly Randalph Field

Selassie Praised as Race's Benefactor

REW YORK September 10 77y n Aurtay Jacoby former spermg am bassador to Ethiopia said today Emperor Halli selassie as Ethiophe and MMs advisors have done more in the last 10 years to abplict ema ery and other abuses than all thet predecessors In 5000 yess put to gether. Jacoby speaking before the United States Naval Academy Graduates association tered to emperor one of the greatest ur manitarians of our time and de clared Italy's threatened invasion was prompted by desire to solve its problems of over-population.

Rew York N. Aurtay Jacoby Spermg Ethiopia Halli Selassie Ethiophe Mms

Italian Gunboat Anchors Near Greece Amid Storm

Reuters reports from Athens that Greece seeks inquiry in Rome over an Italian gunboat moored in Greek waters without permission. The captain said he anchored to ride out a storm while the vessel rode out a gale offshore.

Greece London Reuters Athens

Laval Sounds Out Britain on Italy

Paris dispatch notes Premier Laval talks with Prime Minister Baldwin to gauge Britain’s readiness if Italy breaks with the League and if the covenant terms are fully applied amid European peace efforts. A Highland Park set for sale at 600 dollars is listed in the adjacent debt notices.

Laval Britain Italy Paris Pierre Laval Ethiopia Stanley Baldwin League of Nations Highland Park

Nueces Valley setup sought by regional group

A Nueces Valley authority to plan and manage river development will be sought by a coalition meeting at the Pina hotel led by Ray Seaman of the South Texas chamber. About 30 counties in the Nueces watershed will be represented to push a bill for state consideration.

Legislative of Nueces Valley Nook Corpus Christi W. F. Pope Corpus Cinissi Walter E. Jones Jourdanton John Royle San Antonio James V. Allred

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