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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1932
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane critiques the age of campaigns and idle ten millions, warns of overreliance on machines and leaders. He contrasts American docility with global unrest, questions League of Nations, and ponders future human evolution and self reliance amid political mobilization.
The mystery surrounding Montagu Norman governor of the Bank of England deepens as he toured the United States under a false name. Hidden six days in Bar Harbor Maine then departed under Professor Clarence Skinner. Reports claim meetings with New York bankers and Morgan group, plus with Governor George L. Harrison of the Federal Reserve Bank. Andrew Mellon notes Norman’s visits are often significant as Hoover considers the implications.
Charlie Chaplin testified in Los Angeles Superior Court to restrain his ex wife from forcing their children Charles Jr and Sydney Earl into film work. He argued the boys should grow up normal without undue publicity, fearing spiritual damage from early stardom. The hearing focused on the welfare of the two young sons and Chaplin’s concerns about their future.
In San Francisco on August 27 INS reports Superior Judge Frank N Dunne stating there will be no interference in the Egan case trial. Juror Myra Rand declares allegations against jurors amid testimony in the Frank J Egan and Albert Tinnin case regarding the Mrs Hughes auto murder.
Dutch Harbor Alaska August 27 In a staged world tour Wolfgang von Gronau and three companions hauled their sea plane awaiting gasoline for the next leg of their leisurely flight around the world. The 1000 mile flight to the Kurile islands off Siberia looms as a highly dangerous segment for the German aviator and his crew.
Evangelist Aimee McPherson Hutton announced a temple comeback in Los Angeles, saying to turn on the mile and let the world know she is back. The message noted an appearance at the Angalus temple and referenced prior controversy.
Governor Franklin D Roosevelt lashes at President Hoover and the Republican stance on Prohibition at a large Jersey City rally arranged by Mayor Frank Hague. He calls for immediate repeal and modification, mocks the GOP’s stance as a circus stunt, and urges industrial East support for the Democratic cause with thousands attending and Al Smith unable to attend.
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers a campaign address in GIRT New Jersey as the Democratic nominee for president. The remarks focus on party platform and national issues with continues noted on page 6.
New York Aug 27. The Liberty party formed by minor parties at a Banana City convention in July will carry Absent 11 midwestern and western states, according to Frank Elbridge Wend of California. He is the party's presidential candidate.
In Bexar county Saturday the Ferguson campaign led in a runoff with 21 319 votes to 48 462 for Sterling while Fellbaum narrowly defeated Williamson 19 500 to 19 182. Jefferson beat Mehl by over 4 000 and Teague backers held steady as other races trended.
Partly cloudy to unsettled Sunday with a low near 74 and a high near 100. Light to moderate southerly winds. East Texas shows partly cloudy with possible showers near the coast and on Sunday. West Texas partly cloudy with scattered showers in the west. Details on Page 2.
Official vote totals show Miriam Berguson leading for governor with Sterling trailing. Also reported are results for Supreme Court, Congress at large, state senate and representative contests, including candidates such as W. Gregory Mather, Ernest Fellbaum, and R. L. Reader. Final tallies list multiple district races and candidates with varying vote counts.
Gasoline prices in Michigan were reduced at Standard Oil of Indiana stations. The announcement says drops range from 1 cent on higher grades to 2 cents on third grade. Officials cited a special competitive situation in the state as the reason for the cuts.
Gary Indiana August 27 Charles E James a Negro airplane pilot fell to his death after his plane went into a sideslip over Beacon airport Fugence Gornahns of Niles Michigan a passenger was badly burned when wreckage caught fire Two thousand people witnessed the accident officials said manager of Neon and Jamen air chefs Jacksonville Florida questioned about details
Texas political count shows wets leading two of three congressman at large races while drys win Place No 3. Key figures include Sterling Strang, George Terrell, Pink Parrish, Joseph Batley Jr., and Cyclone Davis. Prohibition remains the dominant issue amid post primary tabulations.
Governor Henry Chulfield and Prof. Walter Burt planned a trip to Washington to request a 760 800 loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The funds would assist unemployed and needy residents of St. Louis, Missouri.
Big Cities Back Governor While East Texas Oil Fields Support Woman. Texas vote counts show Sterling leading Ferguson narrowly as more counties report. East Texas rural vote boosts Ferguson while urban centers mostly back Sterling. campaign names high drama and corruption charges. continued tally expected Friday.
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