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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1932
Page
5
Chief Owen Kilday issued updated radio instructions for police operators. The changes require denoting wrecks as such in broadcasts to prevent unnecessary wrecker dispatches. Duty hours for three operators are set from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.
A new tropical disturbance, about 1100 miles from Florida and 120 miles north of the Virgin Islands, was reported by the Washington weather bureau. Miami meteorologist Richard W. Gray said it will take at least three days to determine any threat to the Florida peninsula.
Victim recovers and urges readers to enjoy holidays by consulting Light classified Used Car ads for guaranteed deals. For housing needs, contact Mary Lou in Crockett 2400. service is free.
The National Woman's Christian Temperance Union denounces Governor Roosevelt's repeal policy as surrender to the liquor lobby. It recalls past wartime pressures and warns against licensing liquor as a return to prosperity, urging opposition to the second Roosevelt in the White House.
A political screed attacks Governor Roosevelt and the push for state control of liquor and government, arguing racketeers and city bosses back repeal to gain power. It warns that saloons will rise and federal and state laws will be defied, linking such aims to Tammany and graft. A brief item notes Potlatch Forests to reopen Lewiston sawmill October 3.
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