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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1932

Page

3

New flying suit using zipper tech touted by Duncan Aid

A local report describes a new one piece windproof flying suit with full front zipper and quick release, tested by fliers at Duncan, Brooks, Celly and Randolph fields. The design integrates a long zipper along each leg, enabling easy in and out, and is praised as warmer and faster to don than prior models. Weather discussions link public interest to meteorological updates, with ongoing telephone briefings from J. Ho Jarboe at the weather bureau.

Duncen Brooks Celly Randolph Fields Army Alpper J. Ho Jarboe Jorst United States Meteorological Bureau

Barometric Pressure and Weather Reading Practice

The excerpt describes how public and professional groups rely on barometric pressure data. It mentions telephones, banks, hospitals, schools, and engineers contacting the weather bureau for pressure readings, and notes physicians use data to anticipate medical symptoms and emergencies.

Jarhoe Jarboe

Weather merit badges and airfield radios for scouts

A fragment discusses Boy Scouts pursuing weather merit badges and the dream of a radio link with airfield wind reports. It mentions weather broadcasts, hopes for long distance two-way communication with pilots, and the perseverance of scouts through years of effort amid social barriers.

Roosevelt Speech Planned at St Paul

Albany April report says Governor Franklin D Roosevelt of New York will depart for St Paul tonight to deliver a first public address. Alfred J Emich sparked a political blast alleging a misstatement or misalignment in his remarks as the governor centers on the topic of his address.

Albany Franklin D. Roonsvelt New York St. Pauil

Hoover Sees Economic Recovery Ahead With Confidence

President Hoover argues optimism is justified as factors favor recovery. He cites banking aids, credit expansion, and a past crisis now ending, urging congressional tax passage and a five day work week to cut unemployment. He notes bank closings fell and withdrawals slowed after the reconstruction act.

Cris House Hoover Senate Congress Executive Branch Federal Reserve System Cmisis Reconstruction Corporation

House Warming Planned by Civic League in Alamo Heights

The Alamo Heights Civic League plans a Saturday house warming to open its new home at North New Braunfels Avenue and Garrity Road at 8 p m Members and friends are invited. A program and light refreshments will follow in the evening with a receiving line including Mesdemes CG R Southwell Coral Glassford Richard Vanderstertten Sr Hog Pellmen C R Kupper H C Megeard S S Callant Kemp Haythorse Mayor Robert O Grady JF Howard Pritt Viilmret T S Donoghue George V L Hagy J D Rabeels. Aileen Mogeaod will oversee entertainment from the group.

Civic League Alamo Heights Bratmfels Avenue Garrity Road Mesdemes R Southwell Coral Glassford Richard Vanderstertten Sr Hog Pellmen C. R

Reds Press On Toward Amoy Amid Siege by Chinese Forces

In Amoy China officials report ongoing combat as the Reds advance on Changchew and refugees flood into Amoy. Chinese military authorities claim about 200 communists were slain in the clashes over the past two to three days.

Changchow Amoy China Changchew Amoy Chine

Jobless Campaign Reaches Half Way

New York reports progress as the United Nations campaign for a revival shows 610,078 jobless people re employed since the drive began. On the previous day 6,573 were returned to paid positions across 24 communities, signaling steady gains amidst efforts to return workers to work.

New York United Nelion

Moratorium Feared as Parish Budget Sparks Reckless Spending

In Somerset on April 16 a moratorium is feared after the parish council spent funds wildly. The clerk's job faces cost shifts, with missteps described as causing budget strain. The situation follows extended variance adjustments and impacts on local authorities.

Stocumbner Somerset Nk- Rond Aix Ponce Winay

Congress in adjournment and committee hearings summary

Senate adjourns until Monday as election and banking panels weigh Dickinson bonds, Pritchard Bailey contest and Glass bill. Finance advances tax bills while House plans to adjourn Tuesday amid debates on treasury post office supply bill and prohibition hearings. Special committee studies government economy and budget draft. interstate commerce approves holding company regulation. coinage reviews silver.

Treasury-Post Office Judiciary Finance Committee Shipstead Sommerns House District of Columbia Ways and Means Budget Bureau Interstate Commerce Committee Palitoad Holding Company Banking

Cadiz Man Killed as Coal Strike Tensions Rise

In Cadiz Ohio April, two men died amid coal field unrest after striking miners clashed with nonstriking workers near Harmon Creek mine. Carl Naygren, 45, was found in a ditch after a mob attacked four nonstriking miners. authorities arrested three suspects as investigations continue.

Cadiz Ohio East Ohio Yovber Carl Naygren Harmon Creek Naygren Allthorities

State Highway Patrolman Dies in Arlington Crash

Fort Worth April 16 State Highway Patrolman A L Moore aged about 30 was killed when his motorcycle collided with a automobile three miles west of Arlington on the Port Worth Dallas road at 7 40 am Saturday He was dead on arrival at a Fort Worth hospital where attendants said many bones were broken and Moore was burned over by the force of the crash His motorcycle was demolished The driver of the car summoned an ambulance from Arlington and brought Moore to the hospital Moore worked under Capt Bob Ham of Dallas

Fort Worth A. L. Moore Arlington Port Worth-Tallas Moore Bob Ham Dallas

Pearsall Vocational Class Heads to College Station Contest

Pears High School vocational agriculture class members depart Pearsall for College Station for contests staged by Texas A and M college Monday. In the group: instructor R. L. Chappelle and students Laster Gates Sidney Bennell Joe Bilhartz Jack Youngblood Elmer Bontsent Neenham Smith Dan Laxson Clarence Baynett Cecil Willis Harold Crawford.

Pearsall Pears High School College Station Texas A M. College R. L. Chappelle Laster Gates Sidney Bennell Joe Bilhartz Jack Youngblood Elmer Bontsent Neenham Smith Dan Laxson Clarence Baynett Cecil Willis Harold Crawford

Virginia Days Agree on Poll Debated Adjourning Session

In Richmond the Virginia All-Saloon League ended its two day session with a resolution stating no willingness to support prohibition measures. The issue is expected to be settled with a constitutional safeguard in a future gathering at the capital.

Senator Harris Growing Weaker in Georgia

In a Georgia report Senator William J. Harris was pronounced gravely ill after more than two months with an intestinal ailment. The bulletin described his condition as grave, with doctors noting his health had deteriorated while remaining under professional care.

Harris Warrington D.C William J. Harris Georgia Winceter

United States reports March trade balance at 25 million dollars

Washington April 16 The commerce department announced a favorable trade balance of 25 million dollars for March. Exports were 156 million against 295 million prior year, imports 731 million, with a delta near 697 thousand from last year. Three month totals show exports 459.9 million and imports 397.5 million. Gold exports 43.9 million, imports 19.2 million. Silver exports 0.907 million, imports 1.088 million.

Washington, D. C United States Compierce Department He Department

Christian Home Sermon Series At St Pauls Lutheran

The Rey. Alfred O. Rast will deliver a series of sermons at St. Pauls Lutheran Church starting Sunday. Topics include Founding the Christian Home The Proper Relation Between Husband and Wife The Proper Relation Between Parents and Children The Preservation of the Christian Home and The Christian Home An Image of Our Home in Heaven.

Rey Alfred O. Rast St. Paul's Lutheran Church

Duty of Optimism Sermon Set at Travis Park Church

Dr. Carl C. Gregory pastor of Travis Park Methodist church announces the morning service subject for Sunday will be The Duty of Optimism. The Loyal Legion chairman William Ochse will share the platform with Dr. Gregory, with Herman Ochs, president of the chamber of commerce, assisting. All Loyal Legion members invited.

Carl C. Gregory Travis Park Methodist Church The Loyal Legion William Ochse Gregory Herman Ochs Chamber of Commerce

Presbyterian educator to speak at Madison Square and Beaver churches

Walter J. Rowell, field director to the Presbyterian church in Virginia, will address Madison Square Presbyterian church Sunday morning and Beaver Boulevard Presbyterian church Sunday evening. He will conduct a Sunday school conference for officers young people and workers at 4 p.m. at Madison Square church.

Presbyterian Walter J. Rowell Board of Education of The Presbyterian Church Madison Square Presbyterian Church Beaver Boulevard Presbyterian Church

New York Opera to Slash Its Prices

The Met will cut prices and shorten the season for next year. The Melopolitan Opera association reports a 24 week season earns just over 500000 dollars and confirms a reduced schedule if the shorter season holds.

New York Opera New York Melopolitan Opera Association Witlh Met Jnst Oan

Sleepwalker Falls Two Flights Then Returns to Bed

New York reported a somnambulist named Dulin Cacasina who walked from a second story window, climbed two flights of stairs, and slept again without waking. His wife found him with cuts and bruises and several minor injuries.

New York Dulin Cacasina

Hold Six Alleged Counterfeiters Seized Near Port Worth

PORT WORTH April 16 Officers arrested six persons in a state counterfeiting drive. They halted counterfeiters from a rented Tarrant county farm to East Texas oil field. Two women a girl and an East Texas farmer were among the suspects. Officers found spurious bills and seized counterfeiting equipment at the farm.

Port Worth Tarrant County East Texas Ott Field East ‘Texas

Wildflower Show Opens in San Antonio With Student Help

Hundreds of San Antonio students contributed to the annual wildflower show at the Witte Memorial Museum sponsored by the Unsenile Business and Professional Women's club. Groups from Beltools and Brackearl senior school donated flowers. Thomas Jefferson senior school and Bonham elementary aided with displays and posters. The exhibit runs Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with free admission and literature on wildflowers.

San Antoni School Business and Professional Women's Club Witte Memorial Museum Beltools Brackearl Senior School Thomas Jefferson Senor School Bonham Elementary Cnre Jat Muirk Twain

Bulldogging originator Bil Pickell hailed for kindness

Beverly Mills April 16 note recalls Bil Pickell a small good natured man who died in Oklahoma last week. He pioneered a rodeo act known as bulldogging and was respected by cowboys and steers alike for his calm conduct and lack of conflict.

Beverly Mills Oklalomna Bil Pickell Dove Miltons Chan Old Bil

Railroad panel cuts Gulf Coast oil output in East Texas field

A Texas Railroad Commission order reduces East Texas oil field get well allowance from 71 to 8 barrels. The commission also trims several other pools including Penn in Ector County, Reagan County, Howard-Grnsseack, and Hobbs pool in New Mexico. All reductions take effect today as hearings continue.

Houston Railroad Commission East Texas Gulf Coast Penn Ector County Reagan County Howard-Grnsseack Hobbs N. Mi

Treasury Receipts and Expenditures Reported in Washington

Treasury receipts for April 14 totaled 4,047,696.92 dollars with expenditures of 16,747,640.15 dollars leaving a balance of 508,822,217.28 dollars. Customs duties for the period were 19,135,166.17 dollars.

Treasury Washington

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