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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1932
Page
6
A faded reminiscence recalls a social gathering where a high society guest, nicknamed Happiness Boy, endures playful tasks and games. The scene shifts through ping pong, staged silliness, and comic mishaps as guests coax laughter, while the narrator spars with aging vanity and era-specific manners in a crowded alcove setting.
The Interstate Commerce Commission urges federal regulation of motor vehicles in interstate commerce, arguing it mirrors railroad regulation. After a five year study, the commission finds growing competition and inequality with rail and water carriers, urging uniform federal oversight to protect public interest, safety, and fair competition.
After Scotland’s longest ever trial a silk firm’s two directors received up to three years in jail for issuing unsecured stock and defrauding the public of two million dollars. The 33 day proceeding drew sharp derision of swindlers and praised Britain’s legal teeth while noting American courts’ handling of similar cases.
In Trenton Nebraska residents face no local tax bills this year after a civic vote and city approval. Officials, though, worry about how to allocate a $10,000 surplus generated by municipality owned utilities. A 25 percent cut in electric light rates enabled the tax relief.
A UC senior poll asked if necking aids romance. Responses show 17 percent said necking is essential, while 75 percent disagreed, with many calling it mere flirting and not needed for romance. The report notes confusion over wording and English errors in the survey text.
Elsie Robinson writes on coping with broken trust and shattered ideals. The piece argues that ideals are not fixed and every person must judge and grow from personal failures. It urges self-hair to avoid self pity and to accept imperfect humanity while pursuing own standards.
Boxing associations of the AAU prepare for national championships at Madison Square Garden with events May 4 5 and 6. Preliminary rounds lead to crowning champions across all divisions including flyweight and light heavyweight with top contenders from the Pacific Coast and Northeast regions competing.
A collection of witty dated aphorisms on marriage and modern women contrasts with boxing results from Los Angeles where favorite becomes finalist by defeating Petey Sarron of Birmingham. Other winners include Johnny Pons and Frankie Wallace with semi final date to be set.
A Saturday Major League football style clash unfolds at Mud-covered Teel field as the Texas Chiropractic cal Zeno Hawks face the Sunshine Spree Clark in a game shaping league standings. Cockrell, ace hurler for the Specials, is slated to pitch for the Sunshines while Tex White opposes for the Hawks. The Specials also schedule a Sunday tilt at Booster Park against Navarro, boosted by new arrivals. Additionally Asbell, John Reagan High track standout, returns from San Antonio with high honors from the San Jacinto meet and helps Reagan to an 8-3 win over Milby High School, delivering key hits and pitching efforts.
Felix D Knigit reports a 34 hole Brackenridge Park amateur final between San Antonio rivals Bernhard Lehrie and Tammie Lawrence if the course remains playable. Lawrence seeks his first championship, while Schriever is favored as the city’s top amateur. Starts 8 20 am with second round at 1 90 pm, weather permitting.
A reader asks about wearing black evening gloves with gowns and writing a bread and butter letter to a hostess during a short city visit. The columnist advises light gloves, suggests writing to the hostess and the other women, and offers a sample gracious thank you note for hospitality.
Cleveland Press notes Dr Bhullow claims a perfected instrument to treat pharyngeal diverticulum a condition where tissue protrudes into the intestinal tract from the throat area. The item mentions Washington preparations to raise expenses of postal employees and a night-hour pill pending in Congress with unspecified details.
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