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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1935

Page

8

War talk and boxing plans stir New York crowds

Across pages of commentary Arthur Brisbane notes looming air war talk and boxing plans like Baer vs Louis. He forecasts a million dollar gate for Dempsey Tunney era excitement in New York hotels and nightspots as Europe weighs involvement and a potential Ethiopian emperor referee figure. He cites British isolation, Italian air force threats near Suez, and public fascination with wealth, battleships, and casino style bets while reporting on a Oklahoma murder trial deliberation.

King Pesturea New York America Europe

Pilot starts lone journey from New York to Kaunas

Felix Waitkus, 28, of Kohler Wisconsin, launches nonst op flight from Floyd Bennett Airport at 6 45 p m bound for Kaunas Lithuania. He carries letters for distribution and Lithuanian American aid, with a planned route over Newfoundland Ireland England Denmark and the Baltic Sea.

New York Felix Waitkus Kohler Wis Mer Floyd Bennett Ome Cole Kaunis Lithuania Eithuentes Waitkus Martha Newfoundland Ireland England Denmark Baltic Sea Walthus Kaunas Chicago Stephen Darius Stanley Girenes Darius Girenes Waltkus Selfridgefield Detroi University of Chicago Army Fort Riley Kap Engineering Corps Waithus Nis Slighst

Classified Rental Listings Highlight Furnished and Unfurnished Units

The light classified rental columns advertise furnished apartments with monthly rents ranging from 30 to 55 dollars and unfurnished units around 2000 dollars per month. Additional notes indicate availability and viewing details, with a deadline at six o'clock and a delivery post for the Big Sunday Light Order.

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Garner Just Must Go Fishing in Uvalde

In Uvalde on September 21 Pe Garner says he will depart October 16 aboard the 8 3 from Seattle for a goodwill mission in the Orient as vice president. He jokes about battleship gun salutes and notes he plans to leave Uvalde October 12 and not rest in his pecan grave Rome until after Congress resumes.

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Barrow Aid Waits Death Sentence in Oklahoma

Miami Oklahoma September 21 A normal sentence of death will be pronounced Monday on Henry Methvin Texan member of the Barrow and Parker gang for murder in the Commerce Circle Cal Campbell death on April 6, 1934. Methvin’s counsel planned a new trial motion after a prior mistrial.

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Pan American Highway Extension Urged at Muskogee

Delegates returning from the Central Pan American Highway association convention adopted two resolutions. One urged immediate effort to complete the Pan American highway from Canada to Mexico. The second recommended extension from Denison Texas through San Antonio to the Mexican border, with route selection by the Texas division pending association approval.

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Committee Action Awaited in El Paso Labor Dispute

El Paso business and professional men formed a committee of 100 to study the labor dispute between union representatives and El Paso Electric. The El Paso Times says NLboard action seems likely and a strike or lockout is unlikely while pending board action.

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Mother Receives Life Sentence in Slaying Case

Bolivar Missouri September 21 A jury convicted Mrs Mary Robinson aged 49 of murder and assessed life imprisonment for complicity in the slaying of her husband Robert Robinson died July 3 Her son Lloyd 18 is already serving a life term after confessing to the actual slaying.

Bolivar Mary Robinson Robert Robinson

Elaine Barrymore chase and aplit on rails and plane escape

Kansas City report traces Jet Barrymore and Elaine Barth fleeing pursuit after plans to reconcile with Dolores Costello. Barth dodges pursuit by train then charters a plane to Chicago, while Barrymore evades by continuing west on the Burlington Chief and Santa Fe Chief. Meanwhile John Henry Kirby denounces Roosevelt actions and calls for upholding the constitution, urging resistance to federal overreach.

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Thieves Target Jewels and Goods in Bushuetl Flats Raid

Police report thefts from Bushuetl apartments include gems cash and clothing valued at 95 dollars. Items stolen cited at multiple addresses 1991 West Travis Street and 1329 Sims Avenue. In Lawton Oklahoma a district court sentenced two men to death and a woman to ten years for the murder of Chickasha officer Pete Witen.

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Hearing Set for Leader of Strike Contempt Case

A hearing was ordered on Meyer Eckstein’s commitment after Perlstein was found guilty of contempt for inciting violence by women strikers in Dallas. Judge Towns Young postponed jail time and fined $100, citing alleged provocations during the August 7 riot where non union workers were stripped on the streets under an injunction against striker violence.

Dallas Meyer Eckstein Towns Young Perlstein

Golden Voyage Europe Ships U S 23 Millions

Paris reports Europa sails for the United States with 18 tons of gold valued above 23 million dollars. The shipment marks a major western flow from Europe amid global uncertainty, loading about 10 million in Southampton and more than 13 million in Cherbourg.

Europe U. S Paris Europa United States Américas Southampton Cherbourg

Centenial Exposition Chief Resigns Amid Shakeup

Walter J. Cline managing director of the $7,000,000 Texas Centennial exposition says he was forced out and will not accept a lower salary offer. Otto Herald becomes acting managing director with $1 10,000 annual pay while a three member committee governs financing building and operation. Cline plans to return to discuss the plan with directors, maintaining he did not resign.

Dallas F. Florence Walter J. Cline Lorence Otto Herald Herald Washington Cline Dallas Times-Herald Cilns R. le Thorton Arthur L. Kramer Harry Olmsted Florence Compaliter Herol Cenrent Exposition, Corporation

Central Texas Weather Outlook With Cloudy Skies

unsettled conditions linger in Central Texas as San Antonio and nearby areas may stay dry and warm for several days. Meteorologist J H Jarbon predicts Saturday will see slight rain chances, with clouds likely but too weak to bring showers, and temperatures near the high of Friday. Light easterly winds should keep heat from becoming oppressive despite the cloud cover.

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Weather Outlook for San Antonio and Vicinity

Forecast highlights a volatile weekend with Saturday low around 72 and Sunday high near 92 degrees. Winds trend easterly to northerly at light to moderate speeds. Friday’s high about 90 degrees and Saturday’s forecast near 72 to 92 in parts of the area with patchy clouds.

San Antonio Texas West Texas

Final action on war on next Tuesday in Rome cabinet

The Duce dominated cabinet rejected the League of Nations plan while signaling possible negotiation. Ministers meet again Tuesday to discuss administrative affairs as Italy faces a potential strategic schism in the Mediterranean and heightened military readiness at Panama port and Malta.

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