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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1932
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane notes rapid urban expansion in America driving Los Angeles toward a population boom. He recalls early Los Angeles trader fortunes, reflects on traveling by Barstow and Cajon Pass, and remarks on desert scenery, blooming farms, and rising prices while praising radio's cultural reach.
Secretary of State Stimson, at the arms conference in Armneve, intends to press for views from the League on their stance and America’s reservations toward the League Court, aiming to refine policy during the conference.
The Senate banking committee heard Richard Whitney defend the exchanges role amid calls for tighter rules. Whitney cited a 25 percent margin as a sign of good business and explained short interest shifts in United States Steel General Motors Consol Gas Kreuger and Toll and American Telephone and Telegraph. The panel prepared to continue inquiries with a Monday session and considered a Glass bank bill.
Fragmentary text from an old page mentions dates, months, and scattered names. The readable items include April fifteenth references and scattered place-like words, lacking coherent events or a clear subject. No identifiable persons, organizations, or outcomes are established.
Kelly Field nearly hit freezing early Tuesday morning as San Antonio’s weather bureau noted 37 degrees at 6 am, 18 degrees cooler than nearby station 6 miles away. The min temps marked a record for wide local variation between the two stations.
Francisco Gambos was freed from murder charges after star witness Zeferino Morales admitted on the stand that Morales struck Entado with a pipe. Morales testified that he asked Gambos to turn him over to authorities. Gambos, an escaped Texas inmate, is to be returned to Huntsville.
Most of the Second Field Artillery Brigade will return to the army past from Camp Bulls Saturday but artillery firing on the Leon Springs military reservation will continue until May 1. Battery 1 Twelfth Field Artillery will remain at Camp Bulls Lane firing for the air corps and personnel are warned to stay away from the danger zone.
Cleveland April 23. In a speech David M. Tirrell assistant secretary of the navy in charge of Aeronautics urged that if Ohio mines could be operated at full capacity they could produce about 5,000,000 tons of coal annually and provide immediate work for 50,000 additional men.
Austin April 22 The highway commission solicited bids on construction work estimated at 2 060 000 dollars and set April 23 for contract awards. About two hundred miles of improvements are planned including 86 miles of concrete pavement.
A chaotic night in Chicago preceded by gunfire near a Wells fire precinct as voters faced disturbances. Reports indicate a male wounded by the shooting while the situation escalated during the CUICAGO event.
Sanatur Harrula of Georgia suffers heart trouble with condition worsening. reports indicate his health may fall further. A nighttime blast of weather and blackout references appear amid chaotic dispatches.
In Washington the House Ways and Means Committee heard Father Charles E. Coughlin press for a $2.4 billion cash bonus for soldiers. He argued funds should come from the Reconstruction Finance Corp and warned of dollar revaluation and economic upheaval if not paid. In Greensboro an American Legion meeting dissolved in a near riot after criticism of Commander Stevens, with police dispersing the crowd.
An unidentified green car woman is sought after a Greenwich bakery proprietor saw a 20 bill offered for a strawberry pie in the Lindbergh ransom case. Police tie the sighting to the $54 000 ransom and a green sedan near the Lindbergh home.
In an open letter to President Hoover and the American people General Augustino Sandino urges the withdrawal of U S Marines from Nicaragua. The message released by Pedro Jose Zepeda, Sandino's foreign representative, aims to end what he calls futile carnage ahead of the November elections.
Submarine squadron Wa. 4 with the mother ship Mallard docks at Galveston April 14 to 28. Round trip rates will be one and one third fare for the round trip with a special weekend rate of one way fare plus 25 cents offered by the Missouri-Kansas-Texas rattrand official E Brendel announced.
KHABAMLON. Russians reporred arrested by Harbin av the re sult of a plot to blow at the Sugar River bridge on Umsoullert extension of the Chinese Basler akhyay. One Soviet Italy puns was killed ast week when Merlot was discovered.
Oregon Governor Willan urges reform against speculators as he campaigns in Portland. The item notes a clean government message amid a noisy attempt to influence voters. Also mentions a disaster tally from Manila with missing in a storm and related crew reports.
Snow and freezing weather dampened opening day across major league parks. Expected crowds of about 150000 would pass through turnstiles despite forecasts, with Detroit postponed Tigers Indians and Boston postponements due to rain. Temperatures ranged from the forties to near freezing as games in Philadelphia Cincinnati St Louis and Brooklyn drew thousands.
Ten thousand residents of Malargue in Bien doza Province, Argentina, face asphyxiation as eight volcanoes erupt. Rescue efforts lag as dust, ash, and sulfur fumes hinder relief. air crews plan limited flights amid dangerous conditions.
Weather forecast shows fair and warmer conditions in San Antonio. Tuesday night lows near 62 degrees and Wednesday highs around 4 with light to moderate south winds. Coastal areas may see increasing southerly winds and warmer temperatures.
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