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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1932

Page

6

Chapin Names Lamont as Commerce Secretary Pick

Aug 4 Detroit Roy D. Chapin, seen as a safer, optimistic choice, was named to the post of secretary of commerce. Robert F. Lamont resigned suddenly yesterday. Chapin said the government must confront the crisis and restore burning power after his Washington trip to accept the cabinet appointment.

Detroit Roy D. Chapin América Secritary of Commerce Robert FP. Lamont My. Chapin Washington Roy C. Chapin Detroitate Doices Department of Compierce Robert P Lamont Lamont Air

New Chief Ad Announces Sunday Light Class Title

An ETSA backed light class titled Ad appears as an announcement from the new chief. The notice suggests a Sunday event where items lost may be recovered or identified. The message emphasizes an access point to reclaim losses through the class.

ETSA

Siege Ends as Indiana Guards Free 65 Miners

Federal and state forces lifted the siege at the Dixie Bee coal mine in Terre Haute Indiana as 65 locked miners were freed after a pitched battle that left one guard dead and four miners wounded. National Guardsmen and planes patrolled the area to deter further clashes while mine officials prepared to resume work once injuries heal.

Trare Haute Ind Tere Heute Wailetien Sdid Risrdl Itvea Indiana Pho ‘Yére Haute Werd Gerald Stadle Sullivan John Fullman Teérré Bauté Elmer Bedwell Bullivet Glenn Brosémah Terre Haute Leslie Paul &. Tombaugh Dixie Bee Delock Aé Gooti

Hoover Approves Pact on Treatment of War Prisoners

President Hoover activated two Geneva treaties addressing humane treatment of wounded and captured personnel during hostilities. Signed July 27, 1029 by the United States and 46 other nations, the agreements were already in effect in several countries and will soon take effect in Brazil, Belgium, and Poland.

Hoover Washington, D. C United States Geneva Paih Switzerland Italy Aigo- Slavia Portugal Great Britain Australia New Zealand the Union South Africa India Norway Sweden Latvia Rumania Brazil Belgium Poland

Seven Health Department Employees Face Dismissal

Seven employees of the city health department will be dismissed with the August 15 payday. Dr. W A King announced the cuts to save 400 monthly. The staff to go include nurses Frances Gayle and J Rusawi Tobias, market square Inspector Otto Hiles, sanitarian director Dr C A Holshauser, meat inspector S C Rels, and veterinary officer Dr R Rhea.

City Health Department W. A. King City Health King Frances Gayle J. Rusawi A. Tobias Market Square Otto Hiles C. A. Holshauser 8. C. Rels Rb. Rhea

Injunction Made Permanent Against H M Aubrey and Firm

A court on Thursday issued a written order making permanent an injunction sought by Cranfill-Reynolds and others against H M Aubrey in bankruptcy. The suit aimed to prevent intervention in the possession of substantial property including a large storage tank within the defined Deer Oil Company of Luilng.

Cranfill-Reynolds Company H. M Aubrey Cef Gree Tome Luilng

Arson Charges Filed Against Two Men in Peare Court

In Peare Court Thursday morning, Max H. Betitzer of 328 Went Josephine Street and George J. Samuels of 846 East Ashvyalrete faced arson complaints led by Marshal Wolff. They are accused of burning property on the Mertz estate at 210 East Commerce Street on July 24, with reimbursements sought for furniture losses.

Leo Men Court of Justice of the Peare John Ahoak Marxhal Fd Wolff Max H. Betitzer Josephine Street George J. Samuels Ashvyalrete Mertz Eaat Commerce Atrort

Rheumatism Upsets Court Interpreting Roster

The fragmentary report notes illness among court interpreters delaying federal court operations on Thursday. Captain Tot a is shown as assigned to the federal agent, with substitute interpreter arrangements mentioned. Announcement hints at home buy incentives and low prizes in classified ads under Heal Estate.

Federa Tota Wes Virgil A. BrAth

Farm Board Plans Cotton Disposal Strategy

In Washington Aug 4 the Farm Board seeks to dispose of cotton held by the Cotton Stabilization corporation at top value before August. A plan aims to sell 650000 bales, loading 150000 bales by that time. Also noted are exceptional values in new and stored furniture and a miscellaneous exhibition of items.

Warrigton D. C Farm Board Cottim Stabilization Corporation

Robbery Charges Faced by Prisoner Ghiitkés

A prisoner identified as Ghiitkés faces robbery charges connected to a case at a local store. Justice John F. Onlon's court convened Tuesday. The incident involved the store manager, G. G. Patton, and a police inquiry by the state. English and Gillam are named in various context within the report.

Dawh Cleanser and Bran Flakes Promotion Ad

A small advertisement lists Dawh Cleanser three cans and Post Bran Flakes or Skinner Baker’s Cocoa four pound can priced at 15 with a one item per line layout, indicating a price-oriented retail promotion.

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