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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1932

Page

6

Colby Warns Europe Debts Dodge U.S. Pleas

Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby told the Academy of Political Science in New York that European nations press for debt cancellations while the United States would not relive them. He argued only creditor action can cancel war debts and warned against undermining U.S. credibility and global trust by eroding obligations.

New York Europe Serylea United States Baintridge Colby Wilson Academy of Political Science Eemi-pntina Nelsons Aespent Wilson Germany America Ehr Willy Eris Krupley

Young Bandit Is Ordered to Chair Death Sentence Pronounced

In Bartow Florida on April 16 a circuit court jury sentenced Perry Acree 20 to death by electric chair for first degree murder in the slaying of Policeman W T Barnett. Acree muttered a brief thanks as the judge announced execution at Raiford prison to be carried out as soon as officials prepare the electric chair.

Bartow Fla Perry Acree Jin Chetate Prison Circuit Court Raiford Prison W. T. Barnett Acree

Astor and Husband Plan May Voyage on The Henrietta

Mary Astor and her husband Dr Franklyn Thorpe applied for passports in Los Angeles as they plan to sail in May on their yacht The Henrietta for Tahiti. They expect to return several weeks later.

Mary Astor Hubby

Medium Plans to Quit Spook World in England Return

London reports Judi Lehnei der described as the world’s highest paid medium has returned to England for a final round of experiments with the aphile before giving up spiritualism. He intends to resume motor engineering after completion.

Spook World London Judi Lehneider England Yori Aetle

Ancient Bible Found in Monroe Michigan Parcel

A Bible published in 1738, well preserved with legible characters, belongs to Axel Breker of Monroe. The fragile volume features a leather cover with oak backing and bears a reproduction of a kingly edition.

Michigan Monroe Mien Axel Breker Breker

McAdoo Attacks Defense Cuts as Fatuous Policy

William Gibbs McAdoo, wartime treasury secretary, told 240 army officers in Incheon that reductions in the national defense structure are a fabul ous policy threatening America's security. His remarks followed a report that Congress may cut about 2000 regular army officers.

M’adoo Los Angeles INS Army Navy America William Gibbs McAdoo Treasury Incheon McAdoo Cap Henry EK Army-Navy- Marine Corps

Bandits Rob Gull Oil Station Then Try Wong Moon Him

A bandit robbed the Gull Oil Station on North Flores and Ashby, taking $15 from the cash register after forcing attendant C B Lunt into a back room. The thief fled on foot. In a separate incident at Wong Moon Him, two youths attempted a hold up, but the Chinese owner escaped to the back, and the bandits fled when confronted. One youth was identified as a former grocery deliverer.

North Flores Street Ashby Place C. B. Lunt Buena Vista Street Taunt Wong Moon el Paso Zarramore

Improved Nets to Aid Fishermen

The Commerce Department's Bureau of Fisheries reports a new net treatment saving U.S. commercial fishing millions yearly. Commissioner Henry O'Malley says heavy type nets treated will double life and often double strength, using toxic seed application to cotton thread and coal tar webbing with optional additives for installations.

Washington D. C United States Commerce Department Bureau of Fisheries Henry O'Malley

Wisconsin Onyx Deposits May Benefit Southwest Counties

VIROQUA Wis April 23 Onyx deposits in three southwestern Wisconsin counties may prove valuable commercially says FE GC Sylvanus who has leased land in the area The Wisconsin onyx is white with bands of brown Current public demand favors green shades found only in Bra all but Sylvanus believes demand will shift with fashions.

Wisconsin Viroqua Wis FE. GC Sylvanus Braall

Calhoun Attacks Allred in Speech in Sherman

Clem Calhoun of Amarillo launched his campaign for Texas attorney general by attacking James V. Allred in a speech in Sherman. He labeled Allred “Jimmie the Giant Killer” and spoke to supporters in his hometown as the race for the office heats up.

Sherman Texas API Io VINS James V. Allred Jimmie Clem Calhoun Amarfllo Allred Calhoun

Man Robbed of Car and House Fire Report in Vernon

A man named Wade Perkins reported his car and home were robbed and later his residence burned down in Vernon. He said a stranger abducted him, took $359, and left him by a tree where he found by a hitchhiker. Perkins alerted his family by phone to convey the misfortune.

Electhra Lexus Wade Perkins Vernon Shem

Town Runs School Without Any Taxes

CHICAGO April 16 Unicago's schools face shutdown due to funds shortage while Booth Holland suburb boasts ample reserves to fund schools for a year without new taxes. Classified ads promote "Money do Loan" and related financial offers amid the fiscal contrast.

Chicago Unicago Booth Holland Lakes

KFT Radio Celebrates Tenth Birthday With Remote Control Broadcasts

In Los Angeles on April 16 the KFT station marked its ten year milestone by airing a grand program tracing its growth from 5 to 50 000 watts. A New York remote broadcast by Abe Lyman’s orchestra showcased the era’s first remote control style relay. Prominent speakers appeared including William Randolph Hearst Marion Davies Constance Talmadge Norma Shearer and Mayor John C Porter. Hearst delivered a prearranged message from his San Simeon ranch. Arthur Brisbane sent congratulations by telegraph.

Los Angeles KFT Tonight Eiher KFT New York Abe Lyman KET Tyman William Randolph Hearst Reddo ‘Hopper Marion Davies Constance Talmadge Harry Crocker John Henry Nash Frank F. Barham Harry Chender Louis 8. Mayer Norma Shearer John C.porter Hearst San Simeon Ranch Arthur Brisbane Erliter

Schoolboy Ten Hangs Self Over Indoor Punishment

A 10 year old, William Schneider, killed himself after being kept indoors while others played. His sister found him in his room hanging from a door husk. He left notes blaming no one but his brother Albert. His mother was informed after William had shown restlessness at school.

New York William Schneider Albert Billy Anna Schneider William

College youths demand co eds in Detroit university

An editorial in Varsity News at the University of Detroit laments a male majority on campus. It notes 47 percent male excess and a total enrollment of 3620 with only a small number of women. The piece urges adding courses or opening doors to more female students.

Escours BPTI Varsity News University of Detroit Tive The Editora

Hearst Praises Radio as Civilizing Force on Anniversary

W R Hearst lauds radio as a blessing marking the tenth anniversary of Mr Anthony's KFT KFI broadcasting system. He says radio evolved from a foreign intrusion to a cornerstone of modern life, educating, entertaining, and uniting households with voices from around the world.

Anthony KFT Itt Ordy KFI Moving Picture KET

Lupescu Returns With Carol Under Guard in Bucharest

In Bucharest Mme Magda Lupescu King Carol's mistress lives under heavy guard near the palace. Reports say she was smuggled into the city on Thursday by Prince Nicholas Carol's estranged brother to avoid assassination by national guards.

Vienna INS National “Iron ” Guards Mme Magda Lupescu Qural Bucharest Nicholas Carol

Convict Killed in Riots at Stony Mountain Prison

WINNIPEG April 1. Mike Bihan 10 year bank robbery convict was killed during a riot at Stony Mountain penitentiary 15 miles north of Winnipeg He had no role in the uprising but was struck by a guard fired bullet deflected off the prison wall per initial reports from INS.

Winnipeg Man INS Mike Bihan Stony Mountain Penitentiary Here

Calles Intense Action Quells Vera Cruz Revolt

In Mexico City on April 18 Gen Pluterco Elias Calles, minister of war, moved swiftly to quell a major uprising in Vera Cruz. Troops were sent to Cordoba Jaapa and Vera Cruz to pursue marauders who attacked Paso del Macho. At least eight people were reported killed between Paso del Macho Tepetitxa and nearby areas with uprisings also at Ixhuatian and Coscomatepey.

Mexico City ING Pluterco Elias Calles Vera Cruz Cordoba Jaapa Paso del Macho Origabe Faso del Macho Tepetiaxuo Coscomatepey

Ruling Ade On Oil Test In Tyler Texas

In Tyler Texas Judge Randolph Bryant allowed oil test permission for Texas operators after state railroad commission objections. Tests may proceed under supervision of engineers for the commission and companies. The ruling clarifies the testing status and ensures field protection while permitting continued evaluation of gas-oil ratios.

Tyler Texas Randolph Bryant State Railroad Commissio Judy Bryant Commission

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