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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1933
Page
11
Reproductions of two ballots appear for voters at the polls. The long ballot lists delegates and alternates to a convention to ratify or reject the Twenty first amendment. The other ballot presents four Texas constitutional amendments including home rule authority for populous counties, $20 million relief bonds, 3.2 alcohol, and a $3000 homestead exemption.
Roosevelt faces pressure as critics claim the aeronautics branch of the commerce department is being disrupted by a politically driven shift in staff and reduced navigation aids. They warn of harm to pilots, passengers, and the air transport system, urging a joint congressional inquiry.
The Congress proposes an amendment repealing the eighteenth article of the Constitution and prohibits transportation or importation of intoxicating liquors into any state or territory for delivery or use in violation of local laws. The amendment must be ratified by seven years from submission by Congress.
Instructions list nominees for delegates and alternates in favor or opposed to ratification. Voters may select up to 31 delegates and 31 alternates by striking out unchosen names on the ballot.
A fragmented and derailed monologue laments a difficult era. The speaker blames social hypocrisy and failing institutions for widespread unease, urging readers to face a long, demanding period and confront personal greed and inadequacy. The piece frames history as repeating cycles of challenge and change.
An early 20th century piece warns of manipulation by collective thinking and “the Mass Minds” shaping belief and behavior. It urges readers to break from harmful patterns and take personal responsibility to think and act independently.
A summary of proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution including Home Rule Charter adoption for counties over 62 000 population, legislative bond authority up to 20 million dollars to fund unemployment relief, a liquor content limit for sale, and an exemption of 3000 dollars of assessed value on homestead residences from state taxes.
A columnist ponders marital dynamics noting not all henpecked husbands are unhappy and some prefer wives who handle money and decisions. The piece argues compatibility over intellect, suggesting two strong, high achieving partners can clash, while a gentler pairing may yield happiness.
A stream of whimsical observations from New York about players, actors, and socialites. Mentions Ed Wynn, Lester Allen, James Thatcher of Columbus Ohio, Mrs Faul Whiteman, Solomon, Frank Philips, Robert Coleman, Emil Coleman, Mrs John P Medbury, Ivy Sawyer, Esmond O Brien, and others. Notes on radio, Paris, and the upcoming restaurant in Radio City. A playful tour of figures and scenes with a few sharp jabs at fashion and society.
August 25 1023 notes from The San Antonio Light show a Bexar County grand jury inquiry into Pail Killday a young man and a judge's informal dialogue. The piece also mentions wholesale grocery price trends a branch house plan and a trolling party at Camp Bluebird on the Ban Antonio River with Mrs Garvien Tavernler praising Miss Virginia Week and Miss Ruth Adams. The grocery movement and high consumption of canned goods are highlighted as well as river camp activities this summer.
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