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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1932
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane Willug takes Why bylybine. Monroe Dac tring media claims better pictures and less fighting as headlines shift to optimistic farming and new product promises.
A Chicago and Northwestern train No 9 travels through Iowa and Nebraska toward Omaha. The narrative praises American agriculture and corn as wealth while noting farm challenges and rising prices. Interviews with conductor M. O. Johnston and student George Silling reflect optimism about the country’s farming, transport, and culture, alongside regional economic worries and a distant war talk in South America.
Miami dated diary entries from Captain Lancaster show romantic entanglements with Mrs. Keith-Miller and other figures during 1932 1934. Autorny Hawk Snorne reads the diary documenting financial troubles and travels, including a West search for work and notes on a ship, a car accident, and police interactions. The story continues on page 4. Col. 2.
Partly cloudy and probably scattered showers Friday night and Saturday. Lowest temperature Friday night about 78 degrees. Highest Saturday about 86 degrees. Light to moderate south winds. West Texas partly cloudy Friday night and Saturday with probable afternoon thunderstorms. Coastal winds from the south. Weather on page.
Libby Holman Reynolds widow of Broadway star Zachary Reynolds was indicted for murder of her husband after a birthday party at the Reynolda estate. Authorities said she cannot post bond on first degree murder and may seek habeas corpus. bail unlikely.
In Nanking Ang 4 officials dismissed reports that Chinese military chief Ma Chan Shen was killed near Hailan last month as Japanese propaganda. A telegram from General Ma supposedly directing troops against Manchukuo north of Harbin and east of Bailun was cited, while Peiping telegrams claimed Ma was in good health.
Washington dispatch notes predictions that the presidential inauguration in 1947 may be moved off March 4. Analysts believe Congress will complete required actions before inauguration, with the date likely shifting as constitutional changes proceed.
Confusion surrounds the bonus expeditionary force camp at Johnstown Pennsylvania as minor disturbances, fist fights, and liquor smuggling erupt amid tightened security. Officers say nonmembers sparked the clashes while California contingents halt near Chicago. Veterans anxiously await word on return plans and evacuation.
Wall Street advanced with farm implements leading the rise amid chatter of a $20,000,000 wheat bull pool and a large Chicago New York interest driven deal. U S Steel and other major issues climbed during early trading while rumors of a banking group aiding manufacturers to rebuild inventories fueled speculative optimism.
Fairfax Virginia tightens public dance rules restricting attendance to residents under a permit system. The regulation imposes fines and requires approval by a husband or parent for minors and limits venues to comply with new enforcement.
Chicago grain prices rise at the open as traders bid for wheat corn oils and rye. Wheat gains to the new Sept level while corn climbs 1 to 3 cents. rye up 3.4 cents. Strong buying support fueled by reports of poor European weather and overall market strength.
A woman identified as Doles Marhines was found unconscious near the 10 block of South Rivest Blvd at noon Friday and transported by police to a local hospital for evaluation.
New York reports Mrs Roosevelt tastes a two cent lunch at a Broadway penny lunchette. She ordered a meal including a bun and pie, savoring the simple price as crowds around the streetcar district note the novelty of the plan.
The United States Weather Bureau foresees additional showers to ease the heat wave that struck Alma last week. A shower Thursday evening reportedly cut the temperature by a portion of the day, with bureau records noting a high of 101 degrees but estimates suggesting midday readings could have been around 106.
The unemployed reached 11 023 000 on July 1 according to William Green head of the American Federation of Labor in his monthly report. He notes that more than 1 400 000 industrial workers have been laid off since January 1 and warns that unemployment could exceed 213 million out of work by January 1933.
A mine scene near Terre Haute was attacked by union pickets in a zero-tay strike leaving one man dead and eight wounded. More than 800 Indiana National Guard members stood by as 64 nonunion workers were imprisoned. most guardsmen and workers then returned home as order was restored.
In Nacogdoches on August 5 authorities halted a jail break involving nine inmates who had broken cell doors and were sawing window bars. A heavy wind screen had been torn from its fastenings by an outside accomplice who supplied the saw blades.
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An armed bank robbery case at Schertz State Bank led to a court-martial dispute over custody of suspect Lichtenberger. Sheriff Matthews sought to have state authorities arrest and hold him, while defense attorney Spears argued state courts hold primary jurisdiction. The trial was set for Seguin in November, with bondsman Olsen protected.
New York August 5 193? Poor men raided the Richmond Hill Savings Bank taking about 13000 dollars. Employees were frightened but no injuries reported. Police launched a search for the suspects as details remained unclear in this early report.
The Arnold Junior Chamber announces a program featuring speaker Mpelic Ate noi, with an entertainment agenda and a focus on civic involvement. The event will take place on a Tuesday evening at the Quater holed geilironny venue, highlighting community participation and local leadership.
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