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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1935

Page

10

MACARTHUR’s FIVE YEAR PLAN OF DEFENSE

Washington September 1935 A sweeping five year defense plan is outlined by General Douglas MacArthur as he retires from a command. The program aims to modernize US forces, strengthen reserves, and replace obsolete equipment with up to date arms and machinery to deter aggression abroad while maintaining financial discipline. The plan emphasizes moral, not merely numerical strength, and anticipates future conflicts requiring better preparedness.

Washington D. G Europe Africa Lorelas MacArthiy Haid U, & Anny America Grizzal MacArthur Bers MacArthur Congress Uie Anong Mae Arehur L Evers Citiezens Atac- Arthur MagArthur Philippines Commonwealth Hie Taye Roosevelt

WPA Projects Redo Texan Relief Rollars Shift From Dole

Texas WPA chief Fy Drought says over 5000 people already moved from relief to Works Progress Administration projects. Thousands more will shift from the dole to jobs in weeks, with Houston and San Antonio districts actively employing workers.

Works Progress Fy. P WPA Dole Texana WEA Pro Mid Houston Fork San Antonio Lopez Wilett

Legion Turns To Business At National Convention

Nations Commander Frank Belgrano Jr presides as the American Legion opens its national convention in St. Louis. Delegates from across the United States debate leadership, policy, and a four day session ending with officer elections and a move to select a 1934 convention city. The gathering features speeches on national defense priorities and a push for military modernization.

ST. Louis Frank Belgrano Jr Ty Ander American Legion United States Pare W. Huntington Ernestine Schumen- Beick Leghin Convention Corporation Marly Waich Ray Murphy Ida Grove Tows National Cominittee National Camp Manor Earl V. Clitt Minnesota Vilas H. Whaley Wisconsin New Bampshire Daniell. Doherty Massachusetts Quibiby Melton Georgia William & Pritehard Alabama Frank D. Rash Kentucky

Centennial body meets in Washington on centennial commission

A two line report states the United States Texas Centennial commission met in Washington to discuss allocating a 3.2 million grant for the centennial exposition. Cordell Mann was named chairman in Vice President absent. remarks covered appreciation for cooperation and possible admin division if Cline resigns as general manager.

Washington, D.C United States Texas Stele Department Daltan Hesretery Cordell Mw Woted Gamer Roper Comiperte Ad Wallace Agriculture Walter D. Cline William Yea Cline Dallas

Tragedy Ose Jury Filled in Worcester Trial

Worcester Massachusetts selection of 12 jurors completed for the case of Newell Paige Sherman 28 charged in a suspected drowning that night July 20 at Lake Singletary. Defense had argued the 22 juror panel was tainted by police questioning, triggering a pretrial challenge.

Worcester Mass INS Newell Paige Sherman Lake Singletary Commonwealth Issle Sherman Cultstr Talesman

Convicts Freed to Fight for Negus

Emperor Haile Selassie ordered release of most Ethiopian inmates except murderers to join the army. A Reuters dispatch from Addis Ababa estimated about 50,000 men would be freed to fight for their country as Italy threatened invasion.

Negus London Haile Selassie Ethiopia Italy Audi Avala Theathey

Prowler Steals Trousers and Items From Homes

S A Prowler took trousers and a small cash amount from a residence at 128 West Ridgewood court. J G Peter ton of 187 Nelson street reported clothing and a watch valued at 127. Merchants Ice and Cold Storage and Southen Pacific traces connect to beer shipments at 12 cites of beer.

S. A Je Goetz West Ridgewood Court Mottay J. G. Peterton Nelson Atteet Merchants Ice and Cold Storage Company Houston Street Southen

Shoe shop robbed on West Houston Street

A shoe shop on West Houston Street was robbed of two pistols and cash. Police report a suspect described as a tight‑fisted thief was picked up nearby after an alert Saturday night. The incident was reported to authorities Monday with few details available.

Hernanez Houston Street Nace

Oil field development plans near Conroe Texas announced

A tentative plan of development for the new Conroe field south of Benville Webb County was announced, with four large wet wells completing and multiple companies holding leases. In Saxet and nearby fields, several wells report varying production, including partial oil shows, mud, and gas, as operations continue across Webb, Refugio, Dimmit and other Texas counties.

Conroe Yan Benville Innes County Suintant Petroleum Company Tomeconnor Refugio County Sato Diamond Halt Oil Company Eardley Whd Slso Dimmit County Navarro Aetanta Clara Santa Clara Oil Company

County Officials Seek State Action On Old Age Pensions

County Judge Frost Woodhull and the commissioners push the state legislature to grant authority for old age pensions after months of citizen pressure. Since August, pension claims have surged, leaving officials overwhelmed and facing threats from impatient residents and pension-checkers visiting daily.

Frost Woodhull Bexar County Woothuil

Future Farmers Entertain Dads at Brady Event

Brady Sept 22 Future Farmers chapter of Robble Mien school nine miles east of Brady held a barbecue for the fathers and outlined plans for projects in the year. R P Tull adviser and vocational ag teacher led the program with fifty six members and many county breeders in attendance. County Agent J D Precit also attended. Twenty one Rochelle chapter boys will start livestock project work soon with 12 lambs in care. Wesley Bratton and Fred Fioberts won ten dollars each in a state wide feeding contest for their projects last spring.

Brady Future Farmers Robble Mien School R. P. ‘Tull McCulloch County J. D. Precit Rochelle Wesley Bratton Fred Fioberts Last Springs

Publisher Flays Old Gold Standard

CHICAGO September 3 WP Europe offers tencetvz proof that the old gold standard fails and causes deflation and low mood. Frank B. Gannett publisher of the Gannett newspapers said in an address before the American Mining Congress that a monetary authority should be created and that Congress should set up burdens for changing the dollar’s gold content. America cannot, in my opinion, stand another depression such as we have experienced.

Chicago Europe Frank B. Gannett Gannett American Mining Congress United States Supreme Court Congress America Jia

Bronze memorial marker at Fort Harelson resort site

A bronze memorial marker was set to mark the coys that operated Fort Harelson in Florida a health resort for soldiers, honoring their service as teens pressed at the fort.

Safety talks draw crowd at citywide demonstrations

Downtown safety demonstrations led by Cal. Art. B. Hickox attracted more than 1800 spectators. He gave two minute talks on Alamo plaza and outside theaters, assisted by city detectives and Scouts. Hickox spoke at several schools and will address the Allusa club at Tick Tock tea room Tuesday night.

Cal. Art Victor Myers Jack Sargent Bridie DeBoese Wallace Dizon Coronel Hickox Austin Travis Zhatior

Cotton census shows drop in September ginned totals

Washington Sept 13 AP Cotton this season shows reduced ginning by the Census Bureau with 2316 285 running bales counted to date including 19762 round bales and 680 American Egyptian bales. State tallies list Texas 587 737 and Mississippi 861 among others, reflecting a fall from prior year figures.

Washington B.c Dulez Georgia Cealisiana Missouri Noth Castlina Galabone South Gatching Tennerses Texas All Ollier Slater

Gen Bowley to Head Third Corps in Baltimore Move

The War Department named Maj. Gen. Albert J. Bayley to command the Third Corps Area with headquarters in Baltimore. The order takes effect October 1, succeeding Maj. Gen. Robert E. Callan who is retiring after more than 40 years of service.

Washington, D.C War Department Albert J. Bayley Third Corps Baltimore Bowley Robert E. Callan

Budget Delay Ties to Mayor's Return in San Antonio

Acting Mayor Paul Wright said the city budget will not be finalized until Mayor K. Quin returns from a 30 day leave in Dallas. No budget plans were set, but four new police cars are to be purchased.

Paul Wright K. Quin San Antonio Dallas Wright

Radio stars featured in Macy Mary Quite Contrary program

The article highlights Ethel Barrymore as the lead in Radio theater's Macy Mary Quite Contrary. It notes her stage fame, past New York debut in The Rival, and outlines a busy broadcast schedule with performances by Grace Moore and William Daly's orchestra, plus various radio programs and times.

le Lformanges Ethel Bar Fymore Slater John Lionel Radio Theater

Fragmented list of names with fines and acquittals in a court record

A garbled court docket shows numerous individuals named in a criminal case. Fines are listed for J Barrons Roy Hithertton and others, while several defendants such as Earbert Wellfama and Beatrice Cunningham are acquitted. The text also mentions disturbances and multiple names without clear context.

Bince Reecejed Tammnia Qchea Ines Graves Wille Hardeeman Aantes Revilla Oy Freanolaca Eves Campbell J) Cortes Tose Tames Thomas Garez Inst Balaxar Roy Cannon Her Heroort Witla Joni Stremaahl Ren “Ioraien Toen Kerasae Halph S Levale Stratton Alngnts Geith Ckrmanda Wher Taek McAnally Bob Inhidy Jon Wedrang Jnesia Bainzar Bilein Luara Faadie Fry Bruce Creiles C. Morrison Paul Homine Fred Ramirez Toot Robe Eauitea Eugene Dresehi J. Barrons Roy Hithertton Mavine Oreren Bly Kelly Earbert Wellfama Rie Beep Beatrice Cunningham Menai Disturbing the Peas Ba Ietratton Evialls Ward Mery Lovie Herring Aconalina Teenies Lloyd Folwarts Abi Tanguers Fina Elderizca Vela Ute Louis Gallarde

Obituaries for Ars Buena Vista Noonan and Katherine Grimsinger

Obituary notices list Ars Buena Vista Noonan aged 80 of Renecvery avenue with services at Hagy and Bevellom chapel led by Rev. J Dy Armistead. Interment in Sa gece Burial park. Katherine H. 78, native of Comal county, resident of San Antonio 15 years, with services at Porter Loring chapel led by Rev. T. M. Bayles. Interment in K of PB cemetery. Survivors include multiple relatives across San Antonio, Victoria, New Braunfels, Eagle Pass, Corpus Christi, and others. Funeral services conducted by Rieke chapel with Rev. A. T. Wolf. Continued list of Grimsinger family survivors and kinages.

Ars Buena Vista Noonan Renecvery Avenue Hagy and Bevellom Chapel J Dy Armistead Nustana Zota Noonan Lulu Workey Minnie McDaniel Mye Maltie Lee Blackburn BE. Lewis Sagece Burial Park Katherine H. Serving Comal County San Antonio Porter Loring Chapel T. M. Bayles William W. Herring George B. Herring Esgle Pass Robert B. Herring Victoria Alster Joh Grimm New Braunfels

Wool Consumption Rises In 17 Year Peak

New York reports America’s wool industry recovering from years of downturn. Wool consumption reaches a 17 year peak, while other textiles show progress in recent months. Police detach Mar tin Ramirez, 23, held in shooting of Adam Koteki on Matamoras Street. Grace Moore to sing for royal and Wicks Open Honey program broadcast on NBC at 7:20 p.m. CST. Gun Word 38 sponsored by Wicks.

New York America Martin Ramires Pastores Street Adam Koteki Matamoras Street Grace Moore Grace Monare Wicks Open Honey Hollywood NBC Wicks

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