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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1932
Page
3
Albany reports that New York's district delegate selections in both parties were largely perfunctory across 41 of 44 districts with only a few contests. Republicans unite behind Hoover while Democrats contemplate a split between Smith and Roosevelt backed by Tammany Hall and allied blocs.
New York April ins Dr Nicholas Murty Butler president of Columbia University pledged to treat Hoover with indifference so long as they do not seek repeal of the dry law add work or change in seanoing methods He spoke last night before the Republican organization club of the Ninth Assembly district accepting designation as a delegate to the Republican national convention in Chicago.
Three San Antonions died in traffic accidents during March, per a monthly report to Traffic Captain Gus Klockenkemp. The tally notes two allied deaths in injury and two to Pelieunry.
Washington April 1 pending 30 requests to be heard by the senate finance committee on the new tax rates. Richard Whitney president of the New York Stock Exchange will lead the opposition to the stock sales levy. The automobile industry also plans a push against the 1 percent auto tax. Business sectors seek changes as senate leaders anticipate several days to conclude.
A sub postoffice will operate in the basement of the municipal auditorium from April 9 to 15. Fosimaster PG announced on Tuesday. The station serves the American Nurses Association and allied bodies, expecting 4000 delegates for a convention to be held April 11 to 13. Officials will advance the sub station beforehand.
Lawmakers weigh motion to reconsider firings and appoint Charles Adams as federal attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Subcommittees discuss farm board wheat regulation, wild fire conservation, water fowl, and bank tax issues while the Senate and House consider government economy, independence statements, and miscellaneous bills.
Washington April 5 US Speaker Garner received an urgent appeal from Capitola McDonald a former neighbor from Uvalde Texas now living in Tow Valley Texas urging him to enter the presidential race The note from Capitola a 11 year old girl asked Garner for posters and ads to boost his White House bid and offered to help display them. Garner replied explaining his duties keep him busy and that he could not engage in campaigning for the presidency He signed off with encouragement for Capitola and a suggestion to visit Uvalde once he resumes campaigning in Texas The exchange appears in local classified ads correspondence and reflects a political moment through a child’s letter and the Speaker’s polite response.
Washington April 5 Congress closely reviewed Assistant Attorney General Seth Richardson's Hawaii crime report. He calls for federal accountability for law and order, presidential appointive power over key officials, governor's removal authority, and a reorganized court system. Honolulu reaction varied as territorial leaders convened after the report's publication. Governor Judd made no comment.
Senator Alben Barkley of Kentucky was named national convention keynoter for the Democrats in Chicago on June 29 to select their presidential candidate. He had earlier withdrawn as a possible favorite son and supported the Roosevelt campaign. Janet Shouse was recommended for permanent chairmanship.
Wisconsin voters faced a split choice on presidential preferences and delegate selections. Democrats could back Franklin D Roosevelt by voting for pledged delegates, while Republicans offered a conservative, instructionless delegation aligned with the Roosevelt administration. In Vermont, eight Colchester boys headed to the president and maple sugar exports and hay supplies featured in local forecasts.
Trxny soil and Texas farmers cannot be dictated to. M. Johnson of Christine proved naysayers wrong by dry farming a record lettuce yield despite scant rain. He harvested 1000 bushels of premium lettuce, a season high, and sold it in San Antonio at 18 dollars per bushel, 25 cents above market.
The first contest over a House seat was considered by the full body as Democrats sought to expand their majority by one. The dispute centers on Chicago’s eighth district and Congressman Peter Granala, with challenger Stanley H. Kut claiming irregularities. Democrats argued a fair count would have given Kut a large win.
Los Angeles April 5. Garner urged delegates in California for the May 3 primary to back his candidacy to bolster the Democratic party. John F P Garner, veteran Democrat leader, spoke at a luncheon of women campaign organizers urging support for the Speaker of the House. Steel Deal with Soviet Russia 100000 tons on 221 months credit at 2 percent over Reichsbank rate announced today.
In Washington a veto fight looms as the House endorses a bill granting Philippine independence after a long struggle. The vote was 105 to 4, with supporters optimistic a Senate approval may follow and the president may face the long fight on this issue.
Democratic opposition swamped President Hoover's call for a joint congressional executive commission and a 200000 dollar plan to balance the 1833 budget. Critics demanded concrete recommendations to consolidate bureaus and cut activities, signaling Congress would draft its own economy program amid reception of Hoover's message. A mention notes General Molars exhibit.
Federal agents under Amos Wood and Martin Hanson begin compiling a prohibition directory for Manhattan Brooklyn and the Bronx. Each agent gets a 420 block map and must itemize speakeasies liquor serving restaurants verdial shops and night clubs in their section.
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