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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1932

Page

12

Diversification Key to Retail Furniture Success

J C Coil of New York urged diversification as essential for growth in the furniture trade at the annual state convention of the Retail Furniture Association at the Gunter hotel. Other speakers included R R Rew and J N Putlin, with Julius Rosenfeld slated as chief speaker for the closing session Wednesday.

J. C. Coil New York National Association of Radio Manufacturers Retail Furniture Association Gunter Hotel Carl Pitluk R. R. Rew Aew South J. N. Putlnt San Antonio A. B. Cox University of Texas Julius Rosenfeld National Retail Furniture Association Oouncil Bluffs Towa

Flying saves time and aids business in advertising drive

The article notes rapid air travel from Oakland to Los Angeles and Portland, praising flying as time-saving and life-extending for energetic workers. It highlights a General Electric ad campaign costing 500000 and other campaigns by H J Elingler of General Motors to promote consumer purchases as employment support.

Portland Ore Oakland Los Angeles Hme Packer W. J. Daily General Electric Cleveland Ohio Generalectriv Carmpntens H. J. Elingler General Motors Napoleon

Veterans urge immediate payment of World War I bonus

At Beethoven hall in San Antonio a mass meeting of six ex service groups urged Congress to pass the Patman bonus bill now. The resolution calls for immediate currency payment backed by gold reserves to boost employment and business, and condemns recent remarks by American Legion leader Harry L. Stevens.

San Antonio Texas Patman Congress Beethoven Hall American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars United Spanish War Veterans Disabled American ‘Veterans Emergency Officers’ Association W. W. Herring Thurman Barrett Bal E. Brennan Laredo Exmess Cox Austin Benefit Tom Buimley Barnes City Jeading

House reports supply bill for naval establishment

Washington April 19 A $326 340 000 naval supply bill for the coming fiscal year was reported to the house by the appropriations committee. It carries 41 230 000 for new warships and modernization but is 1 336 000 below the president’s budget and 31 921 000 under current year outlay. The committee pledges economy and outlines changes to curb officers salaries, shore station use, wage increases and flight pay. Two die in explosion at a Pa quarry.

Washington, D. C House Appropriations Committee Hoover Burns Byrns

Debate Over Veterans Bonus And Unemployment Insurance

The piece reports lawmakers and veterans groups debating the bonus plan linked to unemployment insurance. It notes Rep Rankin and Rep Johnson criticizing the approach, arguing a bonus won’t solve jobs and should not inflate currency. Adams backs the Vincent bill to abolish sales of Anatolian assets.

Extra Pay for Officers Cut to 1100 Yearly

Washington April 1 INS The Navy faces a cap on extra pay for high ranking officers. Rear admirals receive 50 percent as extra pay, with a House inquiry noting one rear admiral raised $4000 in a year. Navy supply bills demand a maximum of 1100 dollars per officer per year.

Washington, D. C INS Hoove Navy Department House

Early Retirement Seen for Britain Prime Minister MacDonald

London April 19 Prime Minister J Reamsy MacDonald is seen stepping back from active politics after an eye relapse that required delicate surgery Intimates say the eye condition will limit his ability to read documents, a key task of the premiership and resignation is anticipated.

MacDonald Britain London INS J. Reamssy MacDonald

Grand Jury Reports Indictments and No Bills to Judge

The 87th Grand Jury presented a report to Judge W. S. Anderson of the Thirty seventh district court on Tuesday. It funded 46 bills with 45 indictments and 49 no bills and referred three cases to the county attorney's department.

Grand Jury W. S. Anderson

Court Quits Ten Deputies in San Antonio Precinct

County attorney weighs ouster pro ceedings against appointing constables. Precinct No 1 in San Antonio has five deputy constables who handle civil processes rather than traffic enforcement. Ouster would not leave Bexar County without patrols as four deputy sheriffs also patrol highways.

San Antonio Will W. Wood Bexar County Davis State Highway Patrol

Bill urged to stabilize dollar on 1926 value in Senate

Washington April 19 A bill to direct the federal reserve board to stabilize the dollar on the basis of its 1926 value was introduced today by Senator Fletcher Democrat of Florida. Lima Peru April 19 Congress voted today to keep the Peruvian gold on the gold standard.

Washington, D. C Federal Reserve Board Fletcher Florida Lima Peru

Stop Itching Torture Ad Promises Fast Relief

Clean soothing invisible ZEMO brings prompt relief for itching skin and scalp irritations including eczema pimples ringworm and similar itch symptoms. The antiseptic soothing lotion claims relief and healing with a price of £1.00.

AT&T Shares Quietly Dip Below Par for First Time Since 1921

New York April trading saw American Telephone and Telegraph stock fall under its par value of 100 for the first time in a century. The issue opened at 99.97 for 6000 shares after closing at 100, then sold lower as Homestake Mining remained the lone above par common. Par violations occurred previously in 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 and earlier years noted.

New York American Telephone & Telegraph Company New York Stock Exchange Homestake Mining Company American Telephone

Zeppelin Passes Over Cap Verde on Flight to Fernimbuca

Graf Zeppelin flies over Cap Verde en route from Friedrichshafen to Pernambuco on April 18, passing St. Vincent as a waypoint on the long Atlantic crossing.

Zeppelin Capé Verde ST. Vincent Ape Verde Graf Zeppelin Friedrichshafen Pernembuca

Thad Jost Strength Renewed After Illness

Fragmentary notes report Thad Jost regaining strength after sickness with remarks from Tierney and Finot. The garbled text mentions Vinot iron louie and a returning pep, with a reference to a tending druggiste.

Tierney

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