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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1933

Page

11

Gold hoarders face real action in Washington DC

Washington, Aug. 16. Government actions target gold hoarders from the March crisis. Justice and Treasury investigations list about 280 individuals holding $845,025 in gold who refuse to surrender it. Prosecutions could be announced within weeks, with penalties up to 10 years and fines up to $10,000.

Washington D. C United States Justice Department Cummings the Treasury Department of Justice Roosevet Justice

Convict Miners End Brushy Mountain Strike in Tennessee

In Petrol Tennessee on August 16 a two day mutiny at Brushy Mountain prison mines ended as convicts abandoned their underground stronghold and agreed to return to work. The protest followed a search by deputy warden O G Hendricks that uncovered knives chisels hammers and civilian clothing among inmates. Separately in Wilmington Delaware Hercules Powder announced a ten percent raise for salaried employees at offices and plants.

Brushy Mountain O. G. Hendricks

Park Street Guts Slated For City Budget Cut

The park and street commissions face added economies as city revenue drops from 120000 to 110000 monthly from November to February. Auditor estimates show Park Commissioner Jacob Tubola absorbing about 87 percent of the 10000 monthly cut while Street Commissioner Paul Bieffler covers about 43 percent. Budgets show Biola allotted 273000 and Steiner 21000.

Jacob Tublola Eitreet Paul Bieffler Ru- Biola Steiner

Jury acquits mother of three in long Salem trial

Jessie Burnett Costello, accused of murder in the 146 poisoning of her fire captain husband William J. Castello, is freed by an Essex County jury in Salem Superior Court after a trial that lasted a month. She returns to her Peabody home to join her three children.

Salem Mass Jessie Burnett Costello Peabody William J. Castello Balem Superior Court Essex County

Carlsow Elected by Young Voters in San Antonio

W. 3B Carmson was elected president of the Young Voters league of San Antonio at an eight meeting held at the Bexar county courthouse Tuesday night. Officers elected include Joe E. Briscoe vicepresident Mss Lanettel Heilbron secretary treasurer Harry Martin Wayman Coleman Thomas C. Marmon and Edward 3. Cope as directors. The group plans speakers at future meetings and endorsed the NBA.

W. 3B. Carmson Young Voters League of San Antonio Bexar County Joe E. Briscoe Mss Lanettel Heilbron Harry Martin Wayman Coleman Thomas C. Marmon Edward 3. Cope NBA

Weather report fragment with scattered data and places

The fragment provides a cloudy weather summary with hourly figures and locations including Brownsville and Paris. It references wind, visibility, thunder, and temperatures, but the text is garbled and contains many unreadable segments. It lists times such as 912 p.m and 2.31 a m, noting moon positions and possible rain or storms.

Youth Held on Narcotic Charge

A youth faces a narcotics possession charge in the local court. The complaint alleges possession of eight thousand morphine units amid alleged violations of state narcotics law. Proceedings are handled by Justice Of Peace John F Onion’s court, with details remaining in the record.

San Prdvenue Posson

Yellow River Floods Wipe Out Crops Across Shantung Area

Missionaries in Yeolow River region telegraph famine relief officials reporting Yellow River floods in Shantung province between Tansning and Tand eohel. The 30 by 20 mile stretch sees all crops destroyed, signaling severe agricultural devastation and urgent aid needs.

Yellow River Priping China Missionari

Banking gains shown in report on unrestrained banks

Washington August 16 The Cummins report details 13 051 licensed banks operating without restrictions with total deposits nearing 22 679 million. It notes 4961 national banks unrestricted and 8 250 non members with deposits of about 4 557 million. On the restricted side 909 national 85 members and 1866 non members hold 2 163 809 000, while total open deposits reach 91 737 728 000. Dr Pedro L Parinaga Cuban radiologist named honorary professor at National University of Mexico medical faculty.

Associated Freee Washington, D. C Walter J. Cummings Secretary of the Treasury Federal Reserve System Mutual Savings Cummings Washington Woodin Cummins Federal Reserve Board Jwan Atte Rubists Savings Mexico D. F National University of Mexico Fedro L. Parinag

Messages to Lost Items Broadcast via Light Classified Act

A notice invites readers to use the Light Classified Act to reach the broadest audience when seeking lost items. It mentions an announcement over FABC and provides a contact dial P-123 for assistance. The item aims to streamline lost and found notices through a wide network.

KABC FABC

Ten Civil Service Jobs Open in Federal Service

Ten new civil service positions will be filled with applications accepted until September 7. Roles include nine shipboard posts, six in engineering draftsmen, three in marine engineer duties, and one associate dye technologist for customer service in New York. Salaries range from 1440 to 4600 dollars.

Civil Service Cles Custorm Service New York

Relief for itchy skin with Blue Star Ointment ad

A cooling soothing Blue Star Ointment promises fast relief for itchiness, rashes, eczema, foot itch and ringworm. It claims the ointment melts on the skin and delivers medicines deeply for quick relief with a money back guarantee if it fails.

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