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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1932
Page
2
Vatican City reports successful ultra short wave telephone tests yesterday linking Vatican radio station at the Vatican with the Catholic college at Villa Mondragone near Frascati.
Vienna archbishop Cardinal Piff, aged 70, suffered a stroke today. Little hope is seen for his recovery. Created cardinal in 1914, he leads Vienna's clergy amid the surprise health scare.
A break in at 1605 West Summit Avenue Tuesday night left William Simpson missing clothing and jewelry valued at 250. J T Callahan redirected four prowlers at 120 Park Hill Drive. Miss O D Fernandez had 10 stolen from her. Raymond Vidal’s home at 11 South Finn Street was ransacked. a tool and reel were taken from the Batley garage at 147 Cornell Street.
San Antonio prepares for the first San Jacinto season trades parade with 200 floats and decorated cars entered by eight firms. Governor Sterling and party arrive for Fiesta events, including a schoolchildren tribute and the Battle of Flowers procession.
A garbled weather bulletin notes temperatures and precipitation forecasts across Texas including Dallas and Houston regions. It references April norms, Daily highs and lows, and mentions clearing skies with possible light rain in spots. The text is heavily corrupted, but signals typical spring patterns and variable winds in the affected zones.
In Washington on April 20 Senator Johnson of California denounced the McKellar cut everything program as reckless hysteria. He condemned Congress for slashing appropriations and warned the government faces deficits as he called for restraint and rational budgeting.
Aimee Semple McPherson-Harlon, noted evangelist, was reportedly wired by a palatine and warned about a painting deemed controversial. She and her husband prepared to leave for Kansas City to lead revival services after a dispute over the exhibit at a Los Angeles museum.
A garbled report from Rochester on April 20 describes a bird incident where bystanders intervened to stop a hanging attempt. The text suggests the event was accidental rather than deliberate, with chaotic details and unclear names or organizations involved.
In Memphis on April 20 two Dallas men Herbert C. Seales polo player and Ralph Arnold filling station operator face trial for the $29,000 bank daylight heist on May 4. They rely on alibis and claim Dallas witnesses will corroborate their whereabouts. State witnesses identified Seales as a robber and pointed to Arnold.
Paris reports say Ruth Puothen Mason, American actress and producer, is detained in St Lazare prison on a charge of issuing worthless checks. Arrested three weeks ago, she reportedly appealed to the American Aid Society for funds to buy cigarettes.
PONS India reports hundreds of criminals freed from Bombay jails to ease congestion from political arrests and an influx of political prisoners. The move aims to make space as authorities anticipate further arrests.
Friends of 5. M. N. Marrs state superintendent of public instruction for 19 years arrived in Austin to pay last tribute. Marrs died Monday in College Station after a brief illness. His body to lie in the senate chamber. funeral services planned in the state capital with interment in the state cemetery. Nat M. Washer of San Antonio urged members of the state board of education to assemble for the funeral.
Changchow fell at noon yesterday as Communist troops closed to within a0 miles of Amacy. The fate of defending government units remained unknown. In Fort Worth, J. M. Wood of Amarillo died from a gunshot wound received Sunday. W. E. Deleon, rearrested after Wood's death, had been charged with assault to murder and released on bond.
In Routh Bend Indiana, a 16 year old boy who killed his father after the elder Horvath attacked him with a knife was released from charges. Prosecutor Bam Schwartz called it a clear Bell defense. The father, described as a heavy drinker, had been involved in the deadly incident.
Rome New York April 20 The Rome chamber of commerce urged postponing the construction of a new post office for the jetty to save money. The move aims to keep funds in local economic interests and avoid unnecessary public spending.
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