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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1932
Page
10
Federal investigators intensified efforts as Lindbergh paid 50000 in gold coin or gold dust to kidnapers asking for the ransom amid renewed advances and a wary standoff. Authorities traced notes and suspects across Boston Cape Cod and Norfolk while confirming the payment details and ongoing negotiations.
Reported in Trenton the first direct suspect in the Lindbergh kidnapping was seized and kept under guard at Hopewell as authorities pursue the case. Col Lindbergh revealed a possible $30,000 payout to abductors after a note and a secret code emerged, while police questioned the suspect and traced his movements across New York and New Jersey.
A Chicago store owner Albert Leach kept his savings in a trunk at Life shop rear. Two armed men entered with revolvers and forced Leach and his family toward the back as they attempted to seize the trunk contents. The incident details and suspect descriptions remain unclear in the fragmented report.
A reader comments that the present budget contains no reparations provisions and predicts France will not pay debts unless money comes from Germany. The piece suggests Uncle Sam may cover reparations and questions French bread pricing, farmer incomes, and wheat prices, while thanking those who corrected a Goethe misattribution.
Prohibition agents raided multiple sites over the weekend. In Preestone county a 150 gallon still and 1100 gallons of mash were found near Fairfield, with 25 stills removed in a month. Near Kerroine five miles northwest a 5 gallon whiskey seizure led to Thomas James posting a $1000 bond after arraignment. Additional busts included a 50 gallon still and 276 gallons of mash on Zavatla street.
Trenton New Jersey April 1 Insi The statement by Colonel Charles A Lindbergh explains how he confirmed kidnappers during the $50,000 ransom payment The note provided positive identification methods and was used to verify the criminals The infant remains missing and police priorities focus on safe return while information is withheld for future use.
The Cameron County Wealth unit will place a dental car in operation to serve school children in Brownaville Texas. Various P T A groups across the county back the dome car which will be equipped with a full set of instruments and necessary equipment to correct dental defects among children.
Witness Whitney asserts ignorance of a bear raid and defends market practices during a heated Senate inquiry into short selling and stock manipulation. Brookshart and Glass press for details on Morgan interests, market demoralization, and the rise of the United corporation, while Whitney defends exchanges and cites public information as guiding investors.
In Beaumont Texas on April 11 1932 city officials considered keeping officers in their current uniforms for six more months but Chief Carl Kennedy argued the trousers were frayed and in thin condition The commission relented ordering new trousers for each officer while retaining the existing coats and caps to extend service measurements remains unclear
A reader laments widespread opposition to prohibition and critiques court decisions. The letter accuses judges of bias and alleges bank officials were railroaded into prison while bank executives avoid indictment due to legal tactics and higher court reversals. The writer urges enforcement and accountability.
Editor The Light argues a small percentage of veterans favor full payment. The piece suggests Bills to delay or defeat action, noting potential impact on the budget and banks collecting back interest while avoiding trouble.
A reader laments high pressure advertising and calls for restraint in promotion. The letter argues such tactics poison daily life and urges quiet, wholesome messaging from media and advertisers alike. The author signs as H Maulschnappen.
Federal employes in San Antonio faced a bleak mood as Hoover era budget cuts loom. Clerks and mail carriers fear salary reductions of about 11 percent with a $100 exemption, while civil service scales lag behind administrative appointees. Postmaster P G Lurge notes unrest and a sense that those who served in wars should not bear the burden alone.
In Beaumont Texas on April 11 9 7 ferry service linking Cameron Parish Louisiana and Sabine Pass Texas is expected to begin by August. Contractor J A C MacFarlane announced two ferry boats capable of 18 and 24 cars are under construction with permits and franchises secured. The service will shorten the trip to about 150 miles between New Orleans and Galveston via highway 87.
W H Brymer of Amarillo was named president of the Texas division of the United States Highway 80 association at its recent Pampa meeting. The highway runs from Higgins into Canadian Pampa Amarillo Hereford to the New Mexico line near Farwell and is largely paved. Local hands voted to complete the remaining sections toward Hereford.
A Texas Kalghia of Columbus committee completes a Weday boys guidance course plan at St. Edward's with cooperation expected from several fare agencies. Rev. Vincent Mooney chairs the committee, aiming to publish the program and involve local institutions for youth guidance.
Burglars entered drug store on Main Avenue by forcing a transom and fled with 800 dollars in cash and checks. Fingerprints taken. two additional attempted burglaries reported at A J Brueger and M Klein stores. Police pursued thieves, including a 15 year old boy, and arrested suspects. Goats, clothing, and tools stolen from various locations. Victims include Sam Mazur, Clifford Douglas, Hy Ventor, and families on North Leong and Ninth streets.
Bonham residents form a petition protesting local gas charges seeking lower rates. The drive names multiple signers and targets the city’s utility practices. Local officials have not yet commented on the request.
Regional conventions will meet April 18 to 20 in Amarillo with about one hundred students expected at the Latin tournament. The Panhandle Hardware and Implement Association, including dealers and traveling reps from nearby counties in New Mexico and Oklahoma, will hold their annual meeting with expected attendance through April 24.
Kingsville will host the annual Interscholastic meet of district 23 on April 11 and 26. About 340 contestants from 194 member schools in 15 counties are expected to compete, representing District 23.
Governor Theodore G Bilbo grants pardons to 217 inmates at the state penitentiary after an attorney general opinion deemed them illegal and void. The attorney general’s stance and documentation accompany the controversial action amid wider questions of clemency procedures.
A misread ad style quote from Mrs A Cloud claims years of stomach trouble ended after treatment at Syeminer Whaners Drug Stores. The statement asserts relief from gas and sleep problems and notes improved rest following the remedy.
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