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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1932

Page

10

Garner Asked to Speak at Labor Day Event in San Pedro Park

Democratic vice presidential nominee N Garner is invited to be principal speaker at the San Pedro park Labor Day celebration on Monday September 5. If he attends, San Antonio will gain national attention as the home of the presidential nominee. May or Chambers will introduce him if he speaks. Former Governor Janes E Ferguson was invited to appear. The San Antonio Trades Council will manage the day long program ending at midnight with a basket lunch a baseball game and other sports. A band concert is scheduled in the afternoon, with addresses starting at 6 p m and a Labor Day ball at 8 p m. A popularity contest closes at 7 p m with entrants Mrs Opal Belford Mrs Louis Brehmer and Mrs Donald Fulton.

Dob N. Garner San Pedro Park George D. Powers Garner Labor Day San Antonio Texas Powers C. M. Chambers Ferguson Janes E. Ferrison San Antonio Trades Comc F. A. Rogers Opal Belford Louis Brehmer Donald Fulton Bessies Powers R J.long C. B Dennison

Ex Klansman Stephenson faces new murder witness charge

Indianapolis Aug 20 Us D C Stephenson former grand dragon of the Indiana Ku Klux Klan added a sensational charge to support his bid for a new trial He is serving a sentence for the murder of an Indianapolis woman Attorney B C Jenkins says Stephenson has evidence that another Klan leader killed and concealed a material witness during his 1925 trial A body of a young unidentifiable woman was found but police could not identify her work notes say the man suspects a second Klan chief may be involved

Indianapolis D.C

Senator King Warns Huge U.S. Treasury Deficit

Senator King of Utah warned Congress of a large federal treasury deficit next year forecasting at least 750 million dollars in reduced expenditures and a total shortfall near two billion dollars amid a weak business outlook. He urged retrenchment in commerce and agriculture and the veterans bureau and said new taxes would be needed unless conditions improve.

Washinton D. C Treasury King Utah Congress Commerce and Agricultural Departments Veterans Bureau

Disabled war flyer offers Lancaster home

Milam, Aug. 20. A disabled American World War flyer at the U S veterans hospital in Lake City Florida offered Capt. William N. Lancaster his apartment. Walter H. Lander of Miami wrote Lancaster to stay there until he gets his life together. He said many World War air service veterans share the view that Lancaster is not guilty of the murder charge against Haden Clarke.

Milam Walam N. Lancaster Hns Week Haden Clarke Walter H. Lander Miami United States Veterans’ Hspital Lake City Fla Lancaster

Valley Produce in 20 Years and Patent Totals

Valley Produce reports a hypothetical 20 year period with a total value of 125 million dollars. The article cites patent filings and personnel across multiple states and entities, noting an estimated 25 588 rate related to patent activity and mentions various U S locations and organizations.

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Open Forum rails at trades and calls for city licensing

The letter-writer denounces druggists, builders, and real estate men for infringing on trades, urging a city ordinance to license every profession to restore prosperity and cut taxes. He criticizes the telephony dial system for reducing operator jobs and efficiency, arguing it harms workers and service quality. DJEVAD EYQUB

Harry T. Pitts Digense

Installation of Dial Phones Rapped Editor The Light

The editor The Light warns that not every mechanical invention is a boon to mankind. He argues our generation has learned to doubt new devices and question their impact on general happiness, citing concerns about dial phone installation and its broader effects.

Tearn

Two Fingers Inside Cups and Food Hygiene Spark Debate

A writer in The Light criticizes cafe hygiene noting health inspectors miss issues like counters and pastries left uncovered. The column argues hot coffee could kill germs and contrasts finger contact with exposed foods, urging attention to basic sanitary practices.

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Interstate Commission Studies Switching Charge Proposal

The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered an investigation into Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroad’s bid to raise reciprocal switching charges at Dallas Port Worth Hodge Waco and Wichita Falls Texas. The railroad seeks a minimum of 8.18 dollars per car versus the current 3.15 dollars.

Washingson DO. 1 Missouri

Cotton Spinning Report: Active U S Spindles and Hours

The cenaua bureau announced that in July there were 31,708,510 cotton spinning spindles in place in the United States, with 19,752,252 operated at some time during the month. This compares with 20,561,914 in June and 25,825,718 in July last year. Active spindle hours for the month totaled 3,659,198,582.

Cenaua Bureau United States

Hoover displeases Evangeline Booth on prohibition question

Evangeline Booth commander of the Salvation Army in Los Angeles says President Hoover’s stance on prohibition caused disappointment. She adds conditions are beginning to mend and the economy looks brighter than in two years. She arrived today and spoke about national mood and policy.

Hoover Evangeline Booth Los Angeles Balvarion Army Booth

Relic of War Presented to State Museum

Mrs Nile Saunders Dunton presented to the state a saber and commission of her father Joseph F Gaunders an ensign in the Maine militia during the Bloodless War The relic was placed in the museum of the state house as the first artifact shown in the exhibit

Auqueta INS Nile Saunders Dunton Joseph .F. Gaunders Maine State House

Two Men Arrested in Stolen Car Case at Raham Texas

In Irving Dallas County two men were arrested after officers found a stolen automobile. One suspect had a slight bullet wound in the neck and arm. Officers recovered cigarettes and various articles from the car as part of the investigation.

Raham Texas Ue Sanb Fox Irving Dallas County Gar

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