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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1933
Page
13
A fragmented column hints at science progress and leadership names, mentioning Arthur Brisbane and potential power shifts in women’s roles. The garbled text suggests a dated editorial voice and place names blurred in OCR.
The Brooklyn Eagle cites an authoritative source claiming Chief of Police Steve Webber of Port Washington was the Long Gland party puncher. Reports also recount a boxing-minded New Orleans fight club training Lucy P. Long amid ongoing crime and Prohibition debates, plus commentary on U S gold policy and a wave of gangster violence.
President Roosevelt weighs action as Ford remains silent on the auto industry wage and hours agreement. General Johnson notes efforts to unionize plants and hints that public pressure could turn the tide. Roosevelt plans vacation before returning to Washington while awaiting word on enforcement power.
New York August 31, senator from Louisiana Huey Long, famed for pugilistic exploits, was reportedly offered a thousand dollars nightly to appear as a freak attraction at the Coney Island Luna Park by telegram from Air Line park management.
Government forecast calls for cooler conditions with showers in San Antonio Wednesday night and across East and West Texas. Lows near 72 and highs around 90 with light northeast winds.
Hollywood gossip notes Genevieve Tobin set to marry Felix Chappell of a prominent town in a forthcoming ceremony. Friends remark on a new hairstyle signaling the romance, with speculation mounting about a quick wedding forthcoming.
Coast Guard vessels and planes scoured the Atlantic coast for three boys from Manhattan believed to have left Manasquan New Jersey in a 23 foot sloop after last week’s hurricane. The Roosevelt neighbors named Trese idenl Roosevelt are among the youths Irving Charles and Jett Niles.
An OCR read describes NRA branding near Katy registering as an official brand. It mentions changes in Joliet and a note on criminal activity as candidates seek positions related to a state penitentiary administration.
Forecast calls for partly cloudy to cloudy skies with local showers in the southern area Wednesday night and Thursday. Highs reach around 82 degrees on Wednesday with cooler readings Tuesday at 63 and a high near 74 on Thursday. winds from the northeast to east, light to moderate.
Guy Bonham announces a probe into relief rolls revealing many able individuals fraudulently claiming benefits. Prosecutions are planned for misrepresentation and aliens weeded from the rolls. The relief office will coordinate with migration officers and employ reemployment efforts at local employers to align with NRA programs.
The United States liner Washington was kept in port beyond its sailing time as Norman H. Davis the ambassador-at-large awaited a verbal message from the president for European leaders. Davis rushed toward the ship after a telephone call to President Roosevelt.
The flyer Charles A. Lindbergh may attempt an eastward winter flight across the North Atlantic following a summer survey of air routes. He plans to head toward Greenland as far as possible, weather permitting, continuing the research for safer long ocean hops.
Philadelphia Athletics pitcher George Earnshaw says he retired for the season at Connie Mack's request. He reported receiving a letter from Mack and added he hid personal belongings at his Swarthmore home while dealing with the setback.
A note states two pigs weighing 40 pounds each. Under plan L3 they would fetch $4.36 apiece, though the true value appears around $1.76. The plan targets young pigs and related stock adjustments for farmers.
U S warships move to safeguard American nationals following Communist incursions into North Fuklen and Yenping. The United States seeks protection for its citizens as Japanese forces advance, with destroyers and vessels deployed to shield American interests and colonial residents.
Danish and Australian dispatches report Charles Lindbergh plans remain private as he stays in the area for several more days. The journey prompts mapping and route talk, with Mrs. Lindbergh reportedly making no public statements.
A fragment reports on Viscount Grey of Farladon, British foreign secretary at the outbreak of World War I, with a note from Christon Bank in England dated August AO. It mentions payment arrangements and hints at details of the viscount’s plans, but the rest is unclear from the damaged text.
Washington reports a tropical disturbance of considerable intensity about 178 miles east of Grand Turks in the West Indies moving westward with a potential revival near Tampico. Crescent observations indicate no threat to southeastern Texas, while Grand Turks and the southeastern Bahamas are advised to monitor for the next 24 hours. Also noted is a garbled theft report from Kroken Farm Core mit Intri tind Tall of Liem involving 142 eggs.
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