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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1932
Page
7
Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright said the city has appropriated funds to install a 500 watt transmitting station and police car receivers to link units with headquarters. An antenna will run from the Smith-Young tower to the Alamo National Bank building at an estimated cost around 610,000.
An old medical ad claims Nurito cures arm pains and neuralgia without sedatives. It promises overnight relief, declares safety, and urges readers to ask their doctor about three doses before refunds. It emphasizes no heart depressants, narcol, or opiates and urges immediate use to avoid continued suffering.
An old advertisement touts Kruschen salts as a fat loss aid promising rapid weight reduction and increased energy. It urges taking one teaspoonful daily before breakfast, with a four week supply and instructions to measure progress on the scale. The copy makes lofty health and vitality claims while pushing a weight loss product.
Purification claims by Calatabs offer systemic cleansing to boost vitality. Physicians cited suggest purifying the blood with weekly courses for several weeks to aid kidneys stomach and bowels. Trial package ten cents family package thirty five cents. Aldedors.
Editor letters discuss saloonkeepers violating liquor laws and the Meenae court records many cases. A reader argues that men teachers with life experience are best to educate boys, urging school boards to hire qualified male educators to support youth welfare.
A reader rebuts Mildred Hacrigan on Army budget waste citing non military War Department costs totaling over 131 million in 1931 and urges reform including a constitutional convention to cut government expenses. Stanley Wall comments on tax reform, currency inflation, and tariff reductions as steps to relieve fiscal strain in Texas communities.
The editor notes Mayor Chambers and commissioners raised the 1932 tax rate but promise no further increases this year through economy and business methods. A proposed pool and library user charge could shift burdens to specific groups, drawing concern over fairness and potential targeting of favored classes.
Guadalupe Martinez, 60, of 4100 Somerset Road, died at Robert B Green Hospital after being struck while crossing near Fifer's store Tuesday at 7 45 p m She was taken to Kelly Field Hospital then to the county hospital and to County Attorney D F Davis before reporting to the courthouse Funeral services were scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
A British Commons vote rejected a bid by Labor MP John McGovern to introduce a bill allowing MPs to take seats without swearing allegiance to King George. By 304 to 4 the house refused to permit introduction of the proposal.
Dublin reports the government of President Eamon de Valera defeated in the Dail on unemployment policy. The division tally stood at 174 to 66, reflecting a sharp setback for the administration.
In Sydney on April 27 thousands of workers fled central Greta and Anvil Creek collieries as a large underground fire raged, creating a raging vent of smoke and gas. Authorities abandoned hope of control as the blaze burned under the Sydney Brisbane railroad area, causing about 200000 dollars in machinery loss and leaving twisted wreckage.
San Francisco judge casts doubt on the legality of a city breath device used to test drunken driving suspects. Judge Sylvain Lazarus questioned whether suspects can be compelled to testify against themselves and dismissed a case against John Clark, citing the device developed by Dr. J. O. Geiger, city health officer.
SHANGHAI April 27 The Sino Japanese plane conference rafting committee successfully completed the draft of a proposal to be submitted to the full session at its next meeting. Details of the draft were not released.
Milan Lusk named violinist and decorated with the Order of Saint Sava by King Alexander of Jugoslavia for artistry services. Presentation made by Dr. George Kolombatovich royal consul general in Chicago.
Fairbanks Alaska April 27 Eskimos between the Yukon mouth and Hooper Bay face extreme hunger after a December tidal wave drove ice inland destroying villages and stores. Pilot Art Woodley and Jesuit Father Francis Menager report depleted missionary resources and sickness rising among natives as snow melt raises danger toads and food scarcity worsens.
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