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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1932

Page

2

Lindbergh Escalates Fight To Free Kidnapped Child

Lindbergh stays secluded at home as negotiations continue with Colonel Lindbergh and others in Norfolk and at Martha’s Vineyard. Reports say Curtis and other Norfolk negotiators may have delivered ransom funds, while mysterious ads in New York papers reference the captive and a possible boat exchange off the New Jersey coast.

Lindberg Schware- Kopf Lindbergh Tule Norfolk Martha's Vineyard Mas Long Island Thesdeas Jassie Want Ad New York Jatsie John S Hughes Curtix Curtis Mberty North Atlantic

Hoover and House Plan Big Budget Cuts Debated

The looming budget overhaul slashes federal payrolls and leaves 80 million dollars in savings. Proposals include 20 day paid leave reductions two week sick leave with pay suspension of mail carrier allowances and end of overtime and night shift pay. Also calls for retirements of superannuates and consolidation of War and Navy departments. Speaker Garner signals the House will carry much of the program.

Nual Army Navy Congress Federal Board For The Shipping Board Veterans’ Legislasinn Frank T. Hines Washington, D. C Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Bureau of Mines Bureau of Standards and Radio Commission Panama White House Garner House Committee

Search Made for Author of Letters on Cape Cod

United States justice agents pressed on Cape Cod to find the author of nine letters linked to the Lindbergh case. The first letter in the series had been mailed a week before the Lindbergh baby was kidnapped. The letters, written over seven weeks, were in the same handwriting but mailed from different post offices.

Falmouth Mass United States Department Nf Justice Cape Cod Charles A. Lindbergh Lindbergh

Curtis to Confer With Lindbergh on Kidnapped Baby

Curtis chief of negotiators for the Lindbergh kidnap case said he conferred with Colonel Lindbergh over long distance talks and would depart for Hopewell to meet the aviator personally for important developments.

Curtis Lindbergh

Rainey Drives Push for Bonus Payments to Soldiers

Washington report notes Representative Rainey launching a drive to fund a soldiers bonus program. He proposed paying the bonus from a large European debt relief package, aiming to authorize 25 to 30 billion dollars in cash over time. The push involves Democratic leaders and members from Texas and other states, arguing for immediate payment and pension-like benefits.

Washington, D. C Apt Cone Henry T. Rainey Trinals Patimean Texas Gunter

St Marys Groups To Stage Hella Bells Comedy

St Marys groups allied with University Theater Guild present a three act comedy drama Hella Bells at the San Pedro Playhouse on Friday evening, April 15. Cast includes Gladys Langer Virginia Jordan Bill Rives Sidney Labourcade C B Thompson Jule Kirk Eduard Hudson Eding Lou Timberlake Gertrude Kirk Wilson Shannon Barry Schwz William Kleeman. Directed by Eduard Braden Hudson with Bill Rives in publicity and George Harold Jam ers on advertising staff. Richard Rodems serves as stage manager.

St Marys Unyeriy Workshop University Theater Guild

Astronomer to Get Gold Medal Award

Dr. C. Aitken director of the University of California licensed observatory at Mt Hamilton will receive the Royal Astronomical Society gold medal. He was en route to London to attend the awards ceremony as one of astronomy’s highest hon ors.

San Jose Calif C. Aitken University of California Mt. Hamilton Here London Royal Astronomical Society

Tariff fight threatens tax bill amid insurgent tariff moves

Washington April 3 Insurgent forces push to load the billion dollar tax bill with tariffs on imports including ail coal copper lumber pulp manganese and more. Senate leaders fear a tariff muddle may delay final enactment beyond June 10 forcing extended sessions and possible July and September adjournments. A general manufacturers tax gains support but is opposed by insurgents. The U S chamber endorses such a tax while a closed door vote on tariff levies looms. Invest in happiness buy a car and enjoy spring days see Classification 151.

Washington, D. C Senate Senate Finance Committee Congress Reed Republican Pennsylvania House Ways and Means Committee U. S. Chamber of Commerce Tydings Democrat Maryland Finance Committee

Congress In Action Moves Across Budget And Markets

Washington reports Congress under pressure as Senate recesses toward Monday while leaders reveal reports on a potential billion dollar bear pool and short selling. House debates independent offices funding as Attorney General Mitchell is asked to testify on law enforcement consolidation amid charges of market manipulation. Twenty witnesses prepare for soldiers homes legislation hearing.

Washington, D.C INS Congress Senate New York U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee Hoover Mitchell Dyer House LaGuerdia Tenty

Y Boys Minstrel Show at Thomas Jefferson School

The YZM.C. A. boys department will present its annual minstrel show in the Thomas Jefferson senior school auditorium at 8 15 p m on May 6. Mrs George Brush directs with a cast including William Linkin Henry Graham Bam Gill Bill Stakes Richard Noon Sam Linkin Jimmie Parr Martin Wolfe Jack Hussing Beverly Crawford Oliver Moore Tabor Stone George Brush Irving Melitz Edward Cardiness Edward Mitchell Robert Harless Junior Nordhaus James Hammel Herbert Hartung Joe Martinez William Bain Wesley Ogden Loflin Crow Deane McAnneny Roy Huffaker Bradford Miller Frank Yorhem Bill Rankin Johnny O Donnell Russell Hildebrand Guido Jordan Albert Trevino.

Yzm.c. A Thomas Jefferson Senior School George GC. Brush William Linkin Henry Graham Bam Gill Bill Stakes Richard Noon Sam Linkin Jimmie Parr Martin Wolfe Jack Hussing Beverly Crawford Oliver Moore Tabor Stone George Brush Irving Melitz Edward Cardiness Edward Mitchell Robert Harless Junior Nordhaus James Hammel Herbert Hartung Joe Martinez William Bain Wesley Ogden Loflin Crow Deane McAnneny Roy Huffaker Bradford Miller Frank Yorhem Bill Rankin Johnny O'Donnell Russell Hildebrand Guido Jordan Albert ‘Trevino

Two Naval Bases to be Reduced to Maintenance Status

Secretary of the Navy Adams announced that the naval operating bases at New Orleans and Key West will be reduced to bare maintenance status no later than June 30. The retrenchments will save about $40,000 a year.

War and Navy Departments White House Secretary of the Navy Philippine Scouts Washington, D. C Adams New Orleans Key West

Fight Looms Over Name Of Loyal Legion

Objection by Wayne Davis post No 2 American Legion to San Antonio boosters using Loyal Legion for city business improvement efforts. Leonard says report to local post. Loyal Legion warns name is copyrighted and restricted to Civil War Union officers and lineal descendants. potential injunction and opposition to selling Loyal Legion buttons.

Wayne Davis American Legion San Antonio Loyal Legion W. E. Leonard John C. Foering Military Order of Loyal Legion Leonard Foering Military Order of the Loyal Legion Pennsylvania Ib Als

Dinner Guest Leaves Woman $1700

Jerbey City New Jersey April death of Elmer P Mollister age 76 reveals he left a unique provision in his will. For twenty years on Sundays and holidays he dined at Mrs Gesine Koop on Jefferson Avenue Jer aey Oli y. She is left the sum of 1700 dollars in full payment for this meal service the residue of his estate to relatives.

Jerbey City N. J Elmer P. Mollister Hix Gesine Koop Jefferson Avenue Jeraey Oliy Mollister

Oklahoma posse hunts Floyd after deadly ambush

Battered by fear and anger, citizens join state police in the hunt for bank robber and killer Charles Pretty Hoy Floyd. After shooting B A Kelly at Floyds father in law home, deputies and volunteers extend the manhunt 35 miles from Bixby. Floyd is wanted for over 20 bank robberies and nearly a dozen murders with a price of over 10000 on his head.

Bixby Okla INS Charles Pretty Hoy Floyd Flood Kiler Sodius Stompanton George Birdwell Oklahoma

Latin Contest Winners List From Jefferson and Incarnate Word

The state Latin tour results from Austin High reveal winners from Thomas Jefferson, Incarnate Word, and Jefferson and other schools across four year levels. Notable names include Rollin Baker, Delia Stahl, Pauline Chrisman, Virginia Woodward, and Ophelia Miller among first place or cup recipients.

Blateary Thomas Jefferson Incarnate Word’ College Austin Rollin Baker Betty Black Flossie Beats Austin Achout Witeon Waite San Marcos Inez Gill Mead Eagle Pass Patricia Burns Incarnate Word Cup Delia Stahl Gonzales Gloria Waiting Jefferson Catherine Dulling Jefferson Phy' Ray Ophelia Miller Helen Haggard Pauline Chrisman Paul Ris~kind Katherine Gott Belton Virginia Woodward Lucile Moore Alice Matthiessen Joe Belden Eagle Pans Ellen Acklin Mary Austin Perry Generies Opheila Miller Bennett Puprell Antoinette Morris

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