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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1932

Page

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Olympic swimmers shine as Kitamura leads heat

In Los Angeles coverage of the Olympic trials, 14 year old Japanese schoolboy Kitamura beats Buster Crabbe and Jean Pals in the 1600 meter heat. Lenore Kight sets a new American Olympic record in the 400 meter free, while Helene Madison dominates against Marie Philipson Braun. General Wood tours Western branches of Sears, Roebuck to assess operations, arguing headquarters must fix flaws in management. President nominates Hanover. markets react with optimism and a proposed Hoover Dam aqueduct loan to LA and 42 other cities to create work and stimulate the economy.

Los Angeles Kitamura Buster Crabbe United States Jean Pals France Tke & Sea Secand Lenore Kight Helene Madison New ‘York Madison Marie Philipson-Braun Horvad California R. E. Wood General Wood Panama Canal Sears Raypack Presidant Hanover Wall Street la Lon Angeles Hoover Dam John G Bullork Te Water District

Fragmentary OCR notice with scattered names and dates

The readable fragments list names such as Mary Ton and Frankel with addresses and scattered dates, indicating a damaged document about meetings or notices. Vague locations appear as placeholders, with no clear events or outcomes to confirm.

Hoover pivots on repeal call in 1932 nominating speech

Washington dispatch notes President Hoover drifting from platform. He endorses a state option plan under constitutional safeguards and calls for a change from the Eighteenth Amendment while Roosevelt pushes repeal. Hoover remains wary of sodification and warns against returning the saloon.

Washington D. C Hoover Hhis Party Franklin D. Troosevelt Chicago United States of America Roosevelt

Plan to Aid Business Revealed

Washington dispatch reports a new push for economic recovery with a government aided regimentation of private industrial and financial resources. President Hoover disclosed this in a nighttime acceptance address and an administration official said a national business meeting will be convened to push the ring-point program and other forthcoming plans.

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Hoover Speech Fails to Arouse Roosevelt in Albany

Albany dispatch reports President Hoover’s remarks on prohibition and the campaign issues drew little initial response from Governor Roosevelt who left the room without reading the acceptance speech. Roosevelt plans to review Hoover’s remarks and respond in a series of speeches, starting August 20 in Columbus, Ohio.

Albany White House Hoover Roosevelt Repubican Mc Hoover Rand Columbus Ohio

Granadas Suggested for 1933 Fraternal Order Meeting

Delegates at the Detroit convention proposed Granada as the site for the 1933 Fraternal Order gathering. Winnipeg May Rochester New Denver were named as potential cities for the convention city to be chosen by grand trustees in November. the convention adjourns tomorrow.

Canada Eagles Detroit Phe Order of Fagies Granada Winnipeg Rochester Denver Colo Tomorray

Accused Pastor to Remain in Jail

In Muskogee Oklahoma the Rev. A. Bertie accused of poisoning his first wife in Maven will stay in jail through at least one more weekend. District Judge Enlor V. Vernor said a habeas corpus action seeking his release will be heard early next week.

Muskogee, Déla A. Bertie Maven Muskogee County Jesl Enlor V. Vernor Bere

Rosso Named Italian Envoy to Washington

Rome reports Augusto Rosso director general of League of Nations affairs at the foreign ministry was named ambassador to Washington today in a shake up of the diplomatic service by Premier Benito Mussolini. The move marks Italy’s renewed focus on U S ties as Mussolini reshapes ministry ranks.

Rosso America Rome Augusto Rosso League of Nations Washington Bem Mussolini

Youth Rests After Junior Record Hop

Robert Buck a New Jersey youth aviator rested in Mexico after a junior record flight from New York. Buck arrived at 1 09 p m yesterday and completed the voyage in a few hours, keeping the pace steady as headlines praised the feat.

Mexico Ooty Mexico Robert Buck New Jersey New York Buck

Stratosphere Hop Delayed By Weather From Zurich

Augiste Piccard planned dawn takeoff for the stratosphere ascent but persistent weather halted progress. In Chicago, Mrs. McCormick, daughter of John D. Rockefeller, remained hospitalized after a related accident at a hotel.

Zurigh Switzerlland Augiste Piccard Max. McOrmige Onmicago Brith Rockefelier McCormick Doin Rockefeler Br Accloualy Wes Mala

Stock Market Slumps Then Recovers Some Losses

New York August 12 The summer boom in stocks halted early trading with notable mining losses of 1 to 5 dollars a share dampening sentiment. By midday several issues rose 1 to 2 dollars, including U S Industrial Alcohol National Distillers Air Reduction and Standard Gas as traders weighed President Hoover s stance on prohibition and government business limits.

New York Hoover Ita U. S. Industrial Alcohol National Distillers Air Reduction Standard Gas Stone and Webster American and Foreign Power Gildae Alaska Juneau St. Joseph Trad

Recognition Seen for Manchukuo by Japan

The foreign office spokesman said Japan will break relations with the Henry Fu Yi government in Manchukuo after learning the League of Nations inquiry report will include recommendations deemed utterly unacceptable to Japan.

Torso Henry Fu-Y ¥i Manchukuo Japan Foreign Office League of Nations

Tigers Protest Forces Replay Of Big League Game

CHICAGO August 12 The American League president Will Harridge upheld a protest by the Detroit Tigers over a game with the New York Yankees and ordered the game replayed due to a batting order violation.

Chicago Will Harridge American Resque Today Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Auers Abd

U. S. Girl Winner of Olympic Diving

Dorothy Porn tow won the women’s high diving title at the tenth Olympiad in Los Angeles, finishing with 40.26 points before about ten thousand in attendance. Ruth Chatterton, returning from Europe, commented from New York on her plans to discuss marriage, noting it would be in poor taste while still married to Mr. Forbes.

U. S Los Angeles Dorothy Porntow Parattona Gir Ruth New York Ruth Chatterton Europe Hal George Brent Brent Forbes

Walker Denies Bug Charges at Ouster Hearing

Mayor James J. Walker testified at an executive hearing denying any financial benefit from equipping a franchise to Equitable Run and disputing Walter Herrick's testimony about buying 300 shares of stock. He argued over jurisdiction and possible future runs for office if removed, while Roosevelt's involvement and possible restraining orders were noted amid legal motions in Albany.

Chamber Alhany James J. Walker Equitable Run Company Fark Walter R Herrick Equitable Mr. Walker Walker Sgain Roosevelt Jone Curtin Tom Samuel Seabury Gavarnae Hastings Grayor Seabury Albany N.Y Roostvel James J. Walk- O Supreme Cowl Harold J. Hinman Sidney Loving George Connelly Bronx Hone Min J. Braley Avtlihedl New York Franklin D. Roosevelt

Garner Chats With Huey Long In Orleans Stop

Tokyo N Garner Democratic vice presidential candidate arrived New Orleans on way to Albany to meet running mate. He declined comment on political matters and spoke briefly with Huey Long and Frank Roosevelt aides at breakfast conversation amid speculation about campaign.

Garner Huey Long Orleans New Orleans Tokyo N. Garner Albany Hans Frankly D. Roontvelt Uney PL Dea Huey Inpol

Three Knifings Reported. Two Arrests Made

Three victims treated at Robert B Green hospital after knifings Thursday night. Two men arrested Friday as police investigate. Dave Howard, 1911 Sherman Street, knocked down and slashed. George Bell, 919 South Palgietto Street, also attacked. Effie Chase, 19, 120 Devilkins Street, stabbed by unidentified stranger at Austin and Tenth. condition critical.

B. Green Bidn Alrick Dave Howard Sherman Street George Bell South Palgietto Street Robert B. Green Hospital Effie Chase Devilkins Street Austin Tenth Streets Robert B Grrent Hospital

North Carolina Silk Mills Raise Wages for 2295 Workers

Winston-Salem August news reports a wage hike of 19 to 12 percent affecting 2295 employees at Greensboro and Kernersville silk mills. Mills operate day and night with orders securing full-time work to October. the raise restores workers to their pre January salary levels.

Winston-Salem N.C Greensboro Kernpetville John G. Gente Jey Feneral Meiniger Sowtham Silk Mills Bentley

Hoover era ends as telegrams flood White House scene

Washington reports President Hoover greeted by a flood of congratulatory telegrams after his acceptance speech. Secretaries scrambled to manage the influx as Hoover, recovering from the events, returned to routine duties at his desk by early morning, resuming normal work.

Washington, D.C Troover White House Hoover Klingell

Pliets Greed Wives Delamoma City Aug 1

Fragmentary OCR yields a wartime Germany dispatch where an American visitor and a person named Mattern speak to a wife. The text shows a dated line with Bennett Griffin and a moment of emotion collapsing into the single exclamation Dare Nog. The record preserves uncertain names and odd phrasing from the clipping.

Dora Meiller America Germany Bennett Griffin

Spanish mobs set fires to churches in southern Spain turmoil

Amid political upheaval in Spain on August 12, a violent crackdown followed rebel leader General Jose San Jurjo. Civil guards dispersed a grain workers clash killing one, wounding three, while mobs torched churches in Seville and nearby towns. Guards patrolled religious houses as authorities name a special judge for trials.

Madrid Spain Jose San Jurjo Bay Santa Fe Seville Sawlacar Agnaleollar Santinponce Mayvar Deal Las Provincias Valderto Newtech Ik Iota Liquelme Switzerland TUGN Altacimant Santo Tomas Ura Gravada Republicat Sandurgo Public Safety Menedenden TR Vive Triat

Hutchinson Phone Strike Threatened Over Rate Cut

Hutchinson Kansas reports a threatened telephone strike as leaders state around 2000 workers would remove phones if Southwestern Bell Telephone Co refuses a rate decrease. The dispute cites high material costs and past rate increases as core causes.

Hutchinson Kan Southweat Bell Telesphone

Skull and gun shown in Clarke murder trial defense

Dr M J Tallman and expert Hamilton testified the gunshot wound to writer Haden Clarke was self inflicted, not homicide. A yellowed skull was used to illustrate a sealed contact wound as spectators gasped in the courtroom during the Lancaster trial.

Qourthouse Miami Pia Aus INS Haden Clarke Hivetrale Bbls Conelustins Allord BK Hamilton Bavisiier Ankuin N.Y Wiliam N. Linscaster Piaceri Janes WM. Carson Read Inn Carson Scolts Hianalan Clarke M. J. Tallman Beverly L. Ghirke Chemisk New York Ald Nob Lancaster Farin

Weather Forecast for Adlowia and Nearby Areas

Forecaster notes fair conditions Friday with a mighty Saturday and partly cloudy skies. Low Friday night around 74 degrees, high Saturday about 86 degrees, light to moderate southerly winds. Friday morning shows slight thundershowers in east Texas, with cloudy Erie day and night and Saturday. Panhandle showers expected Friday night and Saturday.

Adlowia Erie Panhandle Satunday

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