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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1933
Page
12
Complete election returns show Bexar County delivering the largest repeal majority in Texas with 15,177 yes votes to 4,428 no, out of 37,583 total in 163 precincts. Beer legalization and several state amendments also carried, including a $20 million relief bond and home rule for large counties.
Final tallies show repeal 988177 in favor, repeal 4478 against. 3.3 beer 33645 in favor, 3624 against. $20,000,000 bonds 23474 for, 4481 against. home rule 28200 for, 6832 against. Take exemption 39750 in favor, 2852 against. Drys failing to carry any box in Bexar. bond issue backed by officials won many city boxes but failed countywide. Home rule will allow future consolidation with another election required to proceed.
El Paso mulls how to secure cross border beer trade as Juarez bar owners plan to open beer parlors on the American side while retaining existing Juarez whiskey tequila and other beverages. The looming cross border sale follows decades of prohibition era travel to Juarez for drinks and the plan aims to keep El Paso residents from crossing for alcohol.
A dramatic push in the NRA drive showcases the blue eagle program as Johnson warns of boycotts and intimidation while pursuing enforcement. Officials report progress on the automobile code and new labor talks with nonunion operators, amid union pressure for a 30 hour week and higher pay standards.
The Crusaders, an anti prohibition group, press for ratification or repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and state control of beer in Texas. Led by Wilbur D. Bacon, they vow a campaign to push legislature in September toward state regulation to curb excess and maximize tax revenue.
Four persons picketing an establishment displaying a blue eagle NRA emblem faced arrest amid a protest. The speaker asserts commitment to peaceful picketing and states intent to seek more information on the case as investigations continue.
Mayor C K Quinn and City Attorney Thomas D Dobbs Jr visited Port Worth on Monday to prepare a formal application set for Tuesday seeking 3.8 million dollars in public works fund loans for about 16 San Antonio projects.
Falfurrias Texas August 38 in an early morning report a man age about 23 was found dead beside a railroad track one mile south of Falfurrias. He appeared to have attempted to board a southbound passenger train at dawn.
Official vote tally from Missouri prohibition repeal election shows For repeal nine hundred sixty four thousand six hundred forty two and against one hundred forty six thousand nine hundred sixty one a majority of three hundred forty six thousand six hundred eighty two voted yes.
Former county judge Robertson and Teagarden join in law practice after a said association. In Philadelphia three bodies of small children found in the reservoir at the North Roxborough filter plant by harbor police following their disappearance yesterday.
Pro repeal momentum grows as Texas leads a weekend wide vote. States across the nation set referenda dates as prohibition foes aim to erase the Eighteenth Amendment with possible November action. Postmaster General Parley predicts repeal by November 7 as supporters cite better business prospects.
Kerrville Texas August 28 precinct results show Precinct No on the Guadalupe between Cam fork and Center Point gave 120 votes for repeal and 19 for the regulation of beer with net votes against the amendment.
City officials expect a windfall after 3.2 beer legality in Texas. Miss Maltle Goggin, collector, reports heightened interest in beer businesses and anticipates about 25 000 dollars yearly from new licenses. Previous 1917 liquor licenses yielded 40 000 dollars, while beer revenue was limited to 6 000 in the city quarter.
Paris reports the Aero club of France validated a new world non stop flight record by French aviators Paul Cados and Matrice Orssi. They completed the New York to Rayak Syrin route on August 7, covering 9104 kilometers or about 6500 miles.
Springfield, Mo. Aug 28. A lone bandit looted the Lie bank at Galena after holding cashier Stone and his family prisoners. He forced a guard to open the safe, then locked Stone in the vault and retrieved two accomplices from Stone's home. Guthrie, Oklahoma Aug. 23. Officers form posses to hunt three unmasked men who robbed the First State Bank of Lovell, escaping with 300 to 400 dollars.
Police were called to quell the first disorder since 409 garment workers went on strike four days earlier. Twelve workers, many women, were bruised in the scuffle outside a pajama shop as strikers faced shop personnel.
A vintage ad touts Nurtito as fast relief for schtiza neuritis lumbago rheumatic pains and related aches. It claims rapid improvements after two to three doses with a money back guarantee and urges readers to visit their druggist now for neuritis and associated pains.
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