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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1932
Page
1
A clipped notice summarizes issues around Oregon governance and public works. It mentions the governor and ongoing state contracts, with reference to commentary by Arthur Brisbane and a monetary figure, indicating budget or contract values. Names and places are partially unclear due to OCR errors, but the record centers on provincial leadership and contracting activity.
A reader ridicules attempts to shrink and expand government policies simultaneously linking wage cuts, layoffs, and halted building programs with more expansive moves like lending and road projects. The piece mixes political satire with references to tariffs, tax changes, and unemployment figures, citing Governor Meier, the lumber industry, and U.S. trade woes. It also mentions a Carrasco comet forecast and historical musings on comets and unemployment in France.
Former Argentine president Jona Uribe faces critical illness after a period of severe medical setback. Reports indicate no operation was performed this week, with doctors monitoring his condition as his health remains unstable.
In Honolulu a polyglot jury deliberating the Fortescue Massie case stood reported at 10 to 2 for acquittal. Four Americans face second degree murder charges over the killing linked to an assault on Grace Hubbard Fortesque. Police guards were stationed as jurors weighed the unwritten law and possible insanity defenses, with Judge Davis seeking a verdict.
Cloudy with local thundershowers Thursday night and Friday partly cloudy to cloudy. Lows around 60s and highs near 80s. Moderate to fresh southerly winds. Texas generally fair Thursday night and Friday with probable frost in some western regions.
Washington April 28 strong indications pointed to leading bankers being summoned to answer charges over their role in the recent massive liquidation of securities. The Senate’s expanded inquiry, now under a steering committee, prepared plans for its next steps as Chairman Norbeck lashed the big banks for allegedly blocking credit from aiding business.
New York authorities abruptly end seven municipal bus routes serving 179 coaches and over 110000 daily riders after a ruling that city spending to run the lines was illegal. Passengers must seek other transit or walk to work starting today.
Early returns from Tuesday's Alaska primary show Franklin Roosevelt pledged delegates leading as party leaders expect the delegation to the Democratic convention. The race involved six contests, with both slates pledged to Roosevelt via the territorial committee.
Springhill Illinois reports the union outlines aid for about 49,000 miners left out of work since April six due to the shutdown of the Taois cond mines. Negotiations between miners and operators on a new wage scheme have reached an impasse.
John McCormack, noted signer, arrived in Vatican City by night and will begin work in papal service as chamberlain to the Pope. The report places the event in early April with unspecified dates and roles.
Oklahoma City April 26 17 county attorney Lewis R Morris disclosed that five girls have died recently from criminal operations tied to University of Oklahoma coeds. He launched investigations, questioned relatives, and ordered bulletins to peace officers as he seeks Dr Richard E Thacker amid alleged patient deaths.
Paris officials announced in the official journal that import quotas for impression machines spare parts machines of chrome or nickel based metals tools with or without handles blades and metal shears are exhausted until May 20 for the period ending May 20.
Buenos Aires reports the chamber of deputies backed a government bill authorizing a 500 million peso patriot ic loan worth about 300 million dollars to cover public employee salaries amid budget concerns. Washington dispatch notes Clara Keck Hellebower of Cincinnati elected president of the National League of American Penwomen.
Scranton, Pa. April 28. The man believed to be Ivan Tiffany disrupted his own funeral service. He claimed the remains were not his, explaining the death in the barn was mistaken and that the bones in the coffin belonged to someone else. He wandered dazed in the woods after the fire.
The Lindbergh baby kidnapping stretched into its second month with little progress toward a solution. Two New York men named by Lindbergh withdrew from the case after a $50,000 ransom was paid by Dr. Condon, who acted for Lindbergh, a move the lawyer said undermined any lead. John Hughes Curtis, a Norfolk boat builder, returned home from contact attempts tied to the case, with Norfolk spokesman Cater noting progress despite obstacles. Paris dispatches say Col. and Mrs. Lindbergh may visit France late summer to await their second child, potentially near Arcadion in the Pyrenees.
New York April 23 1916 women are said to hold the balance of power and will determine the next president. Mrs Cuclis B Dall daughter of Governor Roosevelt spoke at Berlin in Briar Manor for the campaign committee urging women’s support for the cause.
A bank robbery in Lansing Illinois ends when a nervous pupil accidentally discharges a pistol. The bandit, angry at the pupil, tries to force money while the student’s fear disrupts the crime. In the chaos, the robbers flee as the disguise fails.
Washington April 28. Euperte Meyer head of the Federal Reserve Board told the house ways and means committee that the board has power to expand currency to meet business demand and opposed Patman bill to raise currency by two billion dollars to fund soldiers' bonuses. He warned that artificial currency would drive gold out and urged Congress to avoid tinkering with the currency while noting the large gold supply today. Houston dispatch adds that Congressman Garrett urged immediate payment of soldiers' bonuses as government added pay, not a gratuity.
White House social arbiters revised seating for tonight's Hoover dinner. Governor Pinchot of Pennsylvania takes a seat near President Hoover, replacing Governor Roosevelt of New York who had briefly held the spot. Mrs Pinchot, defeated in Pennsylvania, attends the event amid political maneuvering.
An explosion from a can of herring at a Los Angeles grocery injures Alan Koperlacn. He sues for 1475 dollars, alleging the can struck him in the head during a purchase of bread. The incident is described with chaotic details and unclear phrasing from the OCR.
W H Furlong of the chamber of commerce Dilley said motorists should avoid detours as dirt roads from Del Rio to Eagle Pass and to the north became passable only with caution. Heavy rain swollen creeks threatened travel. motorists from San Antonio were urged not to attempt the highway.
Charles L. Scall, 26, of Temple Texas, indicted by a federal grand jury yesterday for possession of 12 counterfeit half dollars. He was held on 32000 bond after arrest January 24 by city detectives. Scall said he learned the art in a Texas state penitentiary.
Laredo Texas April 24 A truck carrying farm workers overturned while attempting to pass another vehicle. Isidro Villareal 48 suffered a crushed head and was reported fatally injured. Fourteen Mexicans were hurt with varying severity.
Stockholm April 28 INS reports the investigating committee values the personal estate of Ivar Kreuger at about 73 000 dollars. The financier linked to affiliated organizations faces questions as the panel proceeds to clear up the affair.
Fragmented OCR shows scattered place names and dates with unclear actions. It mentions Mary and Clarken, dozens of locations such as Vanier and Mantivelia, and a repeating focus on housing and sites. The text is garbled, but signals a housing search or property notices with multiple placeholders and incomplete lines.
Conflicting winds and steady downpour push rainfall readings high across the state. San Pedro creek floods streets. traffic impeded at Five Points. Temperatures drop about 60 degrees with forecasts of clearing and more rain later. Data from local readings and forecast offices note widespread precipitation, including 1.20 inches in Fort Worth and heavy totals in western plains.
A long drought in South Texas ended as general rainfall spread from San Antonio to the Rio Grande valley. Starr County reported more than half an inch, ending an eight month drought. San Patricio county saw night rain and towns like Pearsall, Lytle, and Devine logged rain as Thu and Wed brought showers.
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