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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1936

Page

4

Widow to testify in murder case of Marie Ghulde

Sept. 17 at Parthade, the sensational trial of a semi invalid widow Marie Ghulde continued. Chief Defense Attorney Ralph Bogard said the 18-year-old would take the stand. State attorneys offered statements from Mrs Childs and Terrence Bramiett, Bramiett’s admitted sweetheart, including Bramiett’s claim he shot Ghulde. The defense quoted the defendant as saying she and Bramiett plotted the killing to maintain their love affair.

Parthade Davies Tony Ralph Bogard Childs Terrence Bramiett Ove Braimiett Marie Ghulde Bramiett

London Tide Sweeps On Against New Deal Critics

The piece argues that both Maine and Michigan rejected the Roosevelt administration and its policies. It portrays Brann and Couzens as once powerful advocates who failed to sway voters, asserting a broad public repudiation of the New Deal and a pledge to cleanse government of its perceived misgovernance. The rhetoric frames the national mood as a gale turning against Franklin D. Roosevelt's program.

Brann Maine Couzens Michigan America Roosevelt London Mae

Strikers in Salinas Clash Over Lettuce Movement

Violence erupted as strikers tried to derail lettuce movements into a parking area where on the Onion workers were quartered. Deputized citizens cleared streets with gas and axes while Sheriff Abbott ordered able bodied men to report for strike duty. Governor Merriam said militia could be readied and blamed Communist influence as about 3200 workers were on strike in the central coast area. The State Federation of Labor urged unions nationwide to refuse handling Salinas lettuce.

Salinas Hospital Garl Abbott Mickey Shevlin Fruit and Vegetable Workers’ Union Salings Sacramento Frank Merriam Abbott Merriam State Federation of Labor

Floods Impact San Antonio to Uvalde Route Closures

Floodwaters from the Nueces Frio and Sabinal rivers receded but caused washouts on the San Antonio Banderas highway and closures on Highways 4 and 55. A temporary bridge was built over a wash near Nueces canyon while Highway 3 remained open east and west of Uvalde.

Privilege Creek San Antonio-Bandera Nueces Frio Sablyellivorg Uvalde Nuteers Nueces Canyon

World War Sabotage Inquiry Delayed in Washington

The German American mixed claims commission postponed final consideration of 154 Black Tom and Kingsland sabotage cases until next month to allow the new American commissioner to study background and evidence. Claimants seek damages totaling about 50 million dollars.

Washington

Allied to Confer at Medina Lake on Highway Plans

Governor James V Allred and state highway commissioners will meet Saturday with San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce and Medina Bandera county officials at Porter Loring's lodge in Medina Lake from 4 to 8 pm. Discussion will cover a scenic highway from Castroville to Pipe Creek and a link from San Antonio to the scenic drive.

James V, Allred State Highway Commission San Antonio

City Chiefs Again Lift Water Taxes

City board of equalization led by Mayor C K Quin and commissioners met at city hall on Thursday to record an approving action removing water board properties from the tax rolls. The waterworks face a $534000 tax suit by the board of education. trial set in the Forty fifth District court Monday.

C.K. Quin Water Board Board of Education Fifth District Court

Mexican fliers and Texans named guests of honor at Texas Centennial

In Dallas on September 17 officials announced six Mexican fliers and members of the Texas burned clay industry would be guests of honor at the Texas Centennial exposition. Capt. Jesus Lozano led the Mexican group and the visitors were en route home after purchasing places in the United States. Rain yesterday reduced attendance to 17 399, the lowest yet recorded.

Dallas Texas Jesus Lozano

Weston death verdict at Rice Hotel by own action

Justice of the Peace Tom Maes returned a verdict of death by own action for W. R. Weston, 25, who leaped from the thirteenth floor of the Rice hotel in Houston early Tuesday.

Weston Houston Justice of the Peace Tom Maes W. R. Weston Dr Rice Hotel

Junior Birdmen Hold Indoor Model Plane Meet Plans

General Westover backs full cooperation with the Junior Birdmen of America for December trials in San Antonio. Wing commander Warren Cooper and National Director Lawrence Shaw confirm a November meeting at the Gunter hotel to decide indoor event details and venue at Brookfield hangar for Christmas week competitions.

Washington Geneal Oscar Westover Army Air Corps Junior Birdmen of America San Antonio Lawrence Shaw General Westover Randolph Field War Department Bhaw San Attoma Gunter Hotel Warren Cooper Brookfield An Antonio

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