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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1932
Page
4
From Page One of the Hoover era he retained in power to assure fulfilment. Otherwise Congress would cast out any proposal and travel free hand to the Roosevelt administration, which is pledged to have no traffic with the cancellationists.
Aug 3 London dispatch says Norman Mann plans a private unofficial U S visit to push for drastic war debt reductions after the American elections. European authorities insist a US debt settlement is essential before the world economic conference can progress. Norman aims to meet with financiers and seek government financial officials, though no confirmation from the Bank of England or Secretary Mills is given.
In McAlester Oklahoma a temporary restraining order against United Mine Workers officials local unions and a score of individuals was extended for 12 days by Judge Hal Johnson. About 2000 coal miners gathered to hear the petition by mine operators seeking a permanent injunction to prevent interference with open shop policies in the McAlester Hartshorne district.
WARREN Ohio Aug 31 Ralph Red Avterboit 27 of Sharon Pa was found guilty of first degree murder in the fatal shooting of Newton Falls marshal Scott Vasbinder during a gun battle with a trio of bandits last July 5 The jury of seven men and five women failed to recommend mercy making a death sentence mandatory in the electric chair
The Hubbinsons, an aviation family, were reported in Labrador on the third leg of their New York to Europe flight via Greenland. They flew from Port Menier on Anticosti Island to Hopedale, covering about 500 miles in a little over four hours.
Carnarvon authorities sweep the North Wales coast and Cardigan Bay for signs of Clyde Lee and John Bochkon, two missing trans Atlantic fliers. A motor was heard over England the night they were due, and a Cardigan Bay witness heard a distant engine before it stopped.
Paris reports say Prime Minister MacDonald sent Montagu Norman to the United States to begin British war debt negotiations independent of France. The Figaro attacks MacDonald for favoring a maneuver contrary to the gentlemen's agreement. French papers show keen interest in Norman’s activities in America.
A one year old suspect was jailed in Dallas today connected with the kidnapping and assault of 36 year old Mrs Lillie Thompkins. Thompkins was abducted while riding with an escort who was bound and left in a field with five other persons later freed.
The London Daily Herald accuses Montagu Norman, Bank of England governor, of secret talks with American bankers about the economic conference, criticizing Whitehall’s concealed diplomacy. The piece questions Norman’s identity and warns the visit could unsettle markets while noting Skinner’s and Samuel’s hush hush roles.
SALINA Kan Aug 31 Uncle Sam had not hiked postage in the middle of the primary campaign. The expense of L H Wond in securing the Republican nomination for Saline county clerk would have been nearly 50 percent less. His only expense, he certified, was three cents for postage in sending one letter.
SHANGHAI Aug 31 Rumors that Japan ordered ships to Shanghai were denied by the Japanese consulate. No ships have been or are being ordered to Shanghai, the denial states, amid a backdrop of questions over naval strengthening and political talk in New York financial circles.
Fred Libe erly 47 of Merrimac Massachusetts drowned on the first day of his vacation at Sebaco Lake Me after falling from a small skiff and sinking. Efforts to recover the body were hindered by depth of water and darkness. Mrs Maryrill witnessed the event and alerted authorities.
An old health note promotes olive oil as a potent youth aid. It claims olive oil soothes smooths and softens the skin and tones it toward a youthful look.
In New York Aug 21 a gray bearded governor of the Bank of England Montara Norman linked to a secretive visit visits the United States negotiating amid Wall Street chatter. Secretary Mills and Ambassador Mellon held talks with Federal Reserve and National City Bank officials discussing a possible war debt moratorium and potential loans to Britain.
About 500000 visitors have toured Chicago's Century of Progress exposition, paying admission though opening is nine months away. Managers report a nest egg of around 150000 with expectations for increases by June 1, 1933, when the fair opens.
Aug 31 in Tenri reports Rogers Caldwell once controlled properties valued at 400000 dollars and a personal fortune around 7000000 dollars. He announced a new firm Rogers Caldwell and Company in Nashville focusing on investment banking and securities, with capital at 1000 dollars, to be launched tomorrow.
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