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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1933

Page

4

Ferguson Urges Strong Oil Tax to Halt East Texas Violations

Texas leader warns of a proration breach in the East Texas oil field causing vast state losses. He cites federal intervention risk, calls for swift action, and proposes drastic penalties to enforce proration laws and protect state revenues from oil production.

East Texas Railroad Commission East Texas Washington Ilegally

President Roosevelt Calls for Mortgage Refunding Legislation

The President urges Congress to pass bills to refinance farmers' debts and reduce interest, aiming to end forced property liquidation and restore land ownership. He links relief to commodity price boosts and broader credit reform, modeling a pathway for both farm families and small homeowners.

Roosevelt Congress

Debate on oil and gas resources commission bill

In Austin on April 1 the Texas House of Representatives began debate on a bill to create a natural resources commission to supervise and regulate oil and gas production. The measure seeks to establish authority over exploration extraction and processing activities within the state.

Austin Natural Resources Commission Texas House of Representatives

Couple Displays Army Newspaper Printed in 1861

Mr and Mrs J W Brown display a Confederate Missouri Army Argus from 1861 in a front window. The sheet bears orders and correspondence of the Confederate army dated November 23 1861. Major Generals Fre mont and Price are named among the classic Civil War figures.

M’allen J. C. Fremont Sterling Price Wong Missouri Army Argus J. W. Brown

Plans Made for Fete at Yoakum

Yoakum April 3 plans drawn for the Tom-Cor coronation fete scheduled June 2 with chair Mrs. A J House and committee members H S Paulus H Brown Jr Henry Olsen W oc Tillery Elmer Taylor as Tom-Tom executive, urging legislature cooperation and prompt action for a pressing public issue.

Yoakum A. J. House Mesdames H Paulus Hh,brown Jr Henry Olsen W_ oc Tillery Elmer Taylor

Texas Co President Urges U S Regulation of Oil

Washington April 3 telegram from BR. C. Helmes, president of the Texas Company, urged President Roosevelt and Congress to push federal and state regulation of the oil industry to enforce conservation and gasoline tax laws. Helmes said the message represented at least 95 percent of petroleum producers, buyers, and refiners following a conference with Secretary Ickes.

Waabhington D. C Roosevelt BR. C. Helmes New York Texts Company Maidie Huyere and Refinera Ickes

Crazed knife welder attacks four women and girl in Toledo

Police hunted a reportedly under the influence man described as about 30 years old who attacked four women and an 11 year old girl in Toledo. Victims noted a peculiar odor and rapid fleeing behavior as the suspect stabbed Mrs. Charles Jacobs and injured the girl before disappearing into the night. The stabbed woman expected to recover.

Toledo Ohio Charles Jacobs

Pecos Rotary Plans Delegation for Governor Bid

Pecos Rotary club will send a large delegation to the forty second district Rotary convention in Albuquerque New Mexico April 17 and 18 to promote the candidacy of Bill Kerr of the Pecos club for the office of forty second district governor.

Pecos Apel 3 Pees

Allred to Speak at Onion Fiesta in Raymondville

Allred accepted an invitation to speak at the Annual Onion Fiesta in Raymondville on April 7. Legion officials are expected to attend. In downtown Toledo a man attacked three women, grabbing their necks and attempting to drag them, but fled when they screamed. Jackie Mason was assaulted while walking in the business section. Beatrice Deeb and Ells James were nearby. Deeb reported her purse stolen containing $2.

Jackie Mason Ells James Beatrice Deeb Toledo Deeb

Anti Semitic Boycott Ends Amid Cabinet Discontent

The report notes opposition to renewing the boycott with powerful industrial interests and disaffection in the Hitler cabinet. Konstantin von Neurath’s resignation attempt was blocked by Franz von Papen. Jewish store picketing in Goerlitz lasted six hours by Nazi order, as restrictions persisted in Silesia and Bavaria banned new chain stores indefinitely.

Hitler Navia Konstantin von Neurath Franz von Fapen Goerlita Germany Silesian Baveria

Found $26,500 Hidden in Recluse's Detroit Home

Detroit police in a search of the late 70 year old recluse Mrs Josephine Schwass uncovered twenty five thousand dollars in gold and nineteen hundred in currency. The report notes the giver was a dry goods store owner and mentions national campaigns against chain stores. Dr Joseph Goebbels warned that resuming the boycott would crush German Jewry and Germany would take off its gloves. In Warsaw the Polish minister at Berlin Dr Albert Wyssock filed a third protest over mistreatment of Polish Jewish citizens in Germany noting 82 incidents between March 11 and March 28.

Detroit Josephine Schwass Joseph Goebbels Hitler Warsaw Poland Polish ‘Telegraphic Agency Albert Wycsock Herlin Germany

Nazis Fire on Jewish Family Near Verviers

A Jewish family of 20 arriving from Germany reported Belgian frontier guards fired on them while crossing the Verdun forest section near Verviers. No one was hurt and Belgian authorities allowed entry with baggage and valuables. A Brussels Jewish representatives meeting vowed to continue opposing anti Semitism in Germany.

Brussels Belgium Germany Verviers

Cardui praised by Mrs. Lily M. Buccford

Mrs Lily M Buccford of Owenton Ky says Cardus helped her at youth, childbirth, and midlife. She bought four bottles this year and says it built her up and gave strength beyond anything else she tried. Cardui is sold at drug stores with Jane Noble assisting at Broadway and Rishi street.

Cardus Mre Lily M. Buiford Owenton Cardui Jane Noble Broadway Rishi -Street

B Cailvertinome Relieves Nerve Pain In Minutes

A registered pharmacist offers B C relief for violent headaches and nervous distress. The remedy blends several ingredients to calm the nervous system and ease muscular aches without opiates or habit forming drugs. Packages available at drugstores.

B.C

Chesterfield Cigarettes They Satisfy

Chesterfield Cigarettes are milder and taste better due to a blend of fine Turkish and domestic tobaccos. Their cross blending aims to bring out richer flavor and aroma, offering a satisfying cigarette experience.

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