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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1932
Page
1
A scrambled column mixes political cheer for Republicans and Democratic wobblers with a British archaeologist’s quake theory about Jericho. It mentions Dr Grace Murray, Sing Sing convicts feeding under six cents daily, Tulsa charity meals, and Rockefeller building plans abroad.
Reports from Glasgow indicate Major Charles H. Schoeffel of New Jersey state police may interview Mrs. Taylor, mother of the nurse Betty Gow, amid a search for the Lindbergh baby. Police note possible significance of Schoeffel’s visit to the Lindbergh case as he meets with Scottish Yard officials and hides details.
Parts cloudy to partly cloudy Monday night and Tuesday with variable winds. Lows around the upper 30s to mid 40s, highs in the 50s to low 60s, with southerly winds diminishing through the night. North and east Texas show similar cloudy conditions with light to moderate winds and cooler temperatures.
In Moscow Ayril four, Soviet officials halted the giant 3114 00 000 automobile plant at Nizhny Novgorod three months after opening as Russia’s Detroit challenger. Officials blamed too many fingers in the pie and ordered drastic leadership reforms. Production may resume on April 15.
CHICAGO April 4 Five members of the family were trapped in a mining house in sub ure in Brookfield and burned to death yesterday and the sixth was killed accidentally fell through an open window while groping about in blinding smoke Walter W Sneathen 70 year old owner of the house heard the warning but took time to dress He perished wit his daughter Miss Louise Boruthen 28 his daughter in law Mrs Lytton Hepburn 40 and Mrs Hepburns children Lytton Jr 5 and Gordon 8 Hepburn was the lone survivor
Four men en route to Detroit for the national aircraft show died in a crash 25 miles north of Duluth Minnesota. The victims were Herb Fuller pilot 26 SB Kerinen aviglor Tu Somera 32 fur buyer and partner in the plane and his brother William Somera 28 all residents of Ely Minnesota. The plane plunged into a snowstorm near John Fierem’s farm home after becoming blinded by heavy snow and hitting a snow fence.
London reports that the four-power conference set for Wednesday will discuss extending financial aid to Danube fallen, Europe’s difficulties, disarmament, and war debts. Prime Minister Ramon MacDonald announced after a talk with French Premier Andrew Pardew, who arrived yesterday.
Thomas K Jefferson, 75, stage and motion picture actor and son of Joseph Jefferson, died at his home Saturday. He played Rip Van Winkle for much of his career before moving to Hollywood. Services will be held here tomorrow as the funeral arrangements are announced.
Washington April 4 The House faced the question of granting independence to the Philippines with Speaker Garner determined to proceed at once amid political maneuvering. A garbled news brief notes related remarks and the day’s political posture.
A night bank raid in Le Roy Kansas ended with five captives after bandits cut wires and failed to find cash in an empty First National vault. Separately in Honolulu, the Kahahawai murder case opens with defense and prosecutors preparing for a high profile trial amid jury selection and tight guard.
Police describe a Black man in Chicago as demented after a serious incident in which he fatally injured his wife and a white officer before being shot by a sniper while firing on about 50 police reserves. The confrontation included barricades at his home and a gas deployment that forced him out.
Miss Marjorie Jewell, 66, reportedly killed her daughter and her own life after suspicions tied to finances and a failed real estate deal. The 8 year old was hurt amid the incident, and Marianne Jewell, the widow, faced the loss. Authorities investigated the sequence of events at the site and the motive centered on financial distress.
New York city official Witlin F. Docgane, head of the greeting and tenge ment office, died at age 49. The obituary notes his service to the city and his role as a civic figure.
Evanston reports Samuel Hard fot, 79, plans a blind date with a redhead believed to be Betty. The man expressed willingness to wed if the match proves suitable despite prior sensational chatter. The story notes community reactions and the tentative timing for a potential meeting tomorrow.
A San Francisco paper reports wage increases for workers, with plans for a five day week to include Saturdays as holidays. The city’s employers announce salaries will rise for all staff and provide weekend time off starting May, enabling employees to have a day free each week.
Sacramento March 4 The Mooney case moves through court with promises of a report by a judge and potential gubernatorial input. Officials indicate a public statement might come before April 21 regarding assistance to union workers and a pending mine dispute. The United Mine Workers of America are involved in the ongoing labor matter, with scheduling adjustments noted.
In Tyler Texas two people died in a gasoline fire after a collision on a road near the Nrebes river, with reports naming Roger Kagil aged 24 and Royer Brazeal among the victims. Both drivers were traveling toward Cats when a spill and ignition trapped them. the blaze destroyed one truck and endangered nearby, triggering a local response.
A surprise message to Congress from President Mouver urges delegation of senators and representatives to join with the executive to draft a complete national program of economy. He argues for about 200 million in further cuts next year and asserts unity of action is needed to balance the budget and protect essential services. The plan would be framed by a joint committee from both houses and the executive.
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