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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1933
Page
11
Article discusses reform at a stock exchange, tighter margin rules, and a push to end reckless gambling. It mocks government meddling, praises Moley’s anti kidnapping drive, critiques tariffs and dollar policy, and cautions about bonds and inflation. It references NRA influence and bootleggers amid economic debate and fiscal policy.
Prominent San Antonio men John H. Cunningham Z D Bonner and Henry N Royster faced charges in connection with the alleged sale of 500000 dollars in stolen government bonds. Texas Ranger James Shawn outlined a weeklong, gang driven plot with armed men posing as musicians moving through downtown San Antonio. Royster reportedly traveled to Europe, returned, and then became a prisoner to authorities seeking immunity. two associates allegedly double crossed him. Investigations spread to Missouri with warrants against three additional suspects.
Arizona prohibition supporters plan to take their challenge over the repeal vote to the state supreme court after a Superior Court judge indicated the case would proceed to the United States Supreme Court. The ballot will show only repeater items as proponents claim they have enough signatures to place their measure on the ballot.
The weather bureau issued a storm advisory for Texas with an inland forecast of a northeast storm moving westward, strong shifting winds, and an expected preexport to Brownsville. A tropical disturbance was centered about 290 miles southeast of Galveston, while Sabine Pass reported 4.2 feet tides and rising northeast winds, with water over parts of a beach highway.
Across London and Paris dated August 3, inflation talk in the United States pressured currencies. Continental selling pushed the dollar down from opening levels to about 4.58 and 4.90 per pound, while Paris reports show the dollar plunging toward 14.52 francs amid rumors of intra ion and devaluation, with gold currencies gaining against sterling.
San Antonio region shows cloudy Thursday night and Friday with thundershowers on Friday. Low around 74 Thursday night. high near 90 Friday. Light to moderate northerly to easterly winds. Northwest Thursday night cooler. south portion to see thundershowers Friday.
Local NRA campaign heads said drastic steps blocked blue eagle insignia for San Antonio employers not conforming to the 14 dollar weekly wage and 40 hour week. Investigations begun as post office delayed sign distribution, with lists of benefitted workers and firm names to be posted at the federal building.
Discussion on the Sol strike stalled when Recovery Administrator Hugh Johnson postponed further talks at coal operators' request. Johnson had conferred with spokesmen for conflicting interests and Governor Pinchot before noon. Thomas Moses of Frick Coke sent counsel to press for postponement while still negotiating with operators.
About 35 000 miners sought federal action to end a weeklong Pittsburgh area strike. Two hundred strikers' representatives met with National Guard and state officials to press for quick passage of a coal code. They hope code adoption will settle disputes over union recognition. General Hugh Johnson urged peaceful talks in Barrishay.
Aimee McPherson Hutton, evangelist, may perform on stage as preacher after Angelus Temple elders approved. She plans to present gospel teachings to new audiences following the regular Vigil service, aiming to extend church work to Virgin fields. David Hutton Jr, her estranged husband, has filed for divorce.
Washington Aug 3 The status of codes of fair practice presented by major industries and trades and pending before the recovery administration. Steel bearing labor terms and price control under private conferences. hearings moved to Aug 8. Automobile hearings likely Aug 15. Retail trade set for Aug 14 with voluntary labor terms. Banking temporarily in effect. hearing date pending. Fraud dealers temporarily in effect. hearings pending. Livander hearings over. revision nearly completed.
The Texas racing commission tentatively set October 19 to November 11 as the first racing meet under the new legalized wagering tag system. The first permit will go to W. D. Wayboner, operator of Arlington Downs between Port Worth and Dallas, where the meet will be held.
In Copenhagen on August 9 the Lindberghs Greenlang aerial survey team reconsidered attempting a flight over Baffins land after cloudy weather forced a postponement. A life message noted viability improving despite the delay. In Oklahoma City an FBI operative, J. White, is tracking a beta burglar whose nickel plated pistol was taken from a hotel room the prior night.
Threats to kidnap Ed ward J. O Connell wife or any of the three O Connell brothers prompted heavy guard at the mountain Dan O Connell camp. Police and private guards patrol 20 miles from Albany as 24 day captivity ends for Butch OConnell. intermediary Maney Strewl held, Joan Clay to be questioned.
The U S government forecast indicates thundershowers likely Friday with a 0 degree high for Thursday and Friday. Thursday morning was 4 degrees with cloudy conditions across East Texas and showery forenoon in the northeast.
Denver faced a Cherry Creek flood that damaged bridges and cut power to downtown, forcing candlelight in offices while about 500 residents fled homes along Cherry Creek and the South Platte. The Castlewood dam breach alarmed authorities as floodwaters surged toward the city. No deaths were reported.
A noisy, partially legible rental list offers many apartment options with monthly terms. Listings include 503 W King’s Highway 302 Mary Louise, 110 Bestrea, Crosby, 823 Southbury and 28 Ninks. some entries show weekly rates and incomplete street names.
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