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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1933

Page

4

Boy Scouts Rescued From Wallfac Mountain Cliff

Three Boy Scouts Glenn Tyler Grey and William LaDue were stranded on a sharp ledge on Wallfac Mountain in New York for two days after a rock broke free. Rescuers lowered a 225 foot rope to haul them up to safety. The youths, near exhaustion, were brought down to their Pittsburg homes to recover from hunger and exposure.

Tlatsburg N.Y Wallfact Mountain Pobri Glenn Tyler Grey Wiliam la Dve Elléf Pistisburg William LaDue Conn Josh Bun Li Due Uheo Robert

NRA 3 AMPS ARRIVE IN O A San Antonio

Postmaster F G Lucas received 200000 new stamps for San Antonio on Thursday. The stamps depict workers and a united front with a motto about common determination. They aim to bolster support for Roosevelt's recovery program.

San Antonio NRA P G. Jincas Thursaar F. G. Lucas Sam Washington Amertern Dst Campron Roosevelt Lijeas

Woman Beaten Found Unconscious Near Auto

Mrs. Veling Espingsa aged 20 of 617 West Lultwoot Avenue was found semi-conscious in a car on Worth New Braunfels Avenue Thursday morning with several teeth knocked out and multiple head gashes. Felice is investigating.

Veling Espingsa West Lultwoot Avenue Worth New Braunfels Avenue

Arctic Explorer James Maurier Scott to Wed Sister of Watkins

An engagement was announced involving James Maurier Scott, an Arctic explorer, and Miss Peme a Mary Watkins, sister of H G Marking. Scott participated in an Arctic expedition led by Watkins on the British Arctic air route project 389b-31, with Scott aiding the voyage.

Watkins London James Maurier Scott Mies Peme Mary Watkins H G Marking Scott Dagen River Watkins

Auto Radio Taken by Thief in Garage Break-In

A thief entered a garage and removed the car radio from an unspecified vehicle. The incident occurred late Thursday night or early Friday, with no arrests reported and no further details available.

John Ger- Yr Euale

Thief Steals Lawn Mower in City Park Incident

A dawn theft in the city park saw a mower taken by a thief. Police responded but details of the suspect and recovery remain sparse. Detectives urge residents to report similar incidents.

Thinger Garien

Wholesale prices edged up in late August

Washington August 31 wholesale price movement shows a steady decline reversal with farm and food products firming for the week ended August 26 signaling a broader rise in overall wholesale price levels.

Washington, D.C

New Texas Laws Take Effect Amid Revenue Changes

Austin reports that 50 new state laws became effective at midnight, including the long awaited boxing and horse racing allowances. Revenue measures shift oil tax to two cents a barrel, tax vending machines, and expand the state tax commissioner's powers to collect delinquent taxes, with a push to fund public works via federal funds.

Austin Reguem Bre Einte Texas

S P Objects to State s Ruling on Cotton Shipments

AMISTIN Aug 3 The Southern Pacific railroad and all lines recorded their opposition to an emergency order of the Texas railroad commission setting a minimum weight of 75,000 pounds for cotton load shipments. Rail lines argued the 75,000 pounds minimum was unnecessary and would raise handling charges beyond transport costs.

Amistin Southern Pacific Railread Med Texas Railroad Commission

Murder Charge Upgraded in Widow Case at Lunvgsey

In Lunvgsey Texas authorities altered the charge against Mrs Dallas Barwood from assault with intent to murder to murder after investigating the head injuries that led to her husband’s death in a local hospital. A similar complaint was filed against Cassie Red Smith, a railroad shop man. Two others were detained but not charged.

Lunvgsey Texas Dallas Barwood Cassie Red Senilh

Five Girls Rescued At Sea After Boat Breaks Down

Five girls from Massachusetts era were rescued when their outboard motorboat stalled miles off shore. Darkness and ebbing tide carried them away until a long, shadowy hull approached. A speeding craft of rumored rum runners towed their boat ashore, then sailed away without thanks. Rescued by the crew, the girls include Florence Breslin, Helen Chenielinski, Rita Pryan, Filen Goodwin, and Mary Lyons.

Mass San Giles Florence T. Breslin Filen Goodwin Mary Lyons Bostoc Rita Pryan Bomerville Helen Chenielinski Brookline

Police recover stolen guitar and hat. several losses noted

Police recovered a stolen guitar and Chinese style hat from Jake Powell at 417 North Mesquite Street Thursday morning. The report lists other losses including $31 from M. B. Burkhart at 215 Best Park Avenue, a flashlight and tools for A. H. Roberts, tires and tools for J. Le Price, a radio and cigarettes for J. I. Vicar, blueprints and patents for George Wood, with multiple minor items at various addresses.

Jake el Powell North Mesquite Street Putce M. B. Burkhart Best Park Avenue A. H. Roberts South Mesquite J. le Price J. I. Vicar West Martin Street George Wood Lamar Street

Freed Nazi Chief Arrives in Italy

Reports from Bolzano indicate Frong Hole, previously jailed in Innsbruck, crossed the Italian border last night disguised as a member of the Fascist home guard. He had a bullet wound in his right leg from crossborder gunfire as Nazi responders moved the escape.

Italy Innsbruck Austria Bolzano Ita Frong ‘Hole Tialese Navi Ireder Tonsbruck Facist Home Guard Arsand Heelng

Stork Expected by Joan Bennett Couple

Hollywood report says Joan Bennett and her husband Gene Markey expect a visit from the stork early this coming winter. The notes reference recent privacy and pregnancy rumors surrounding the film couple in Hollywood.

Joan Bennett Hollywood van Bernett Mm Stery Gene Markey Stork

Welch's Fruit Juice Diet Ad Promises Weight Control

An old Welch's advertorial urges readers to drink Welch's Pure Fruit Juice to reduce weight and gain vitality. It touts higher vitamin content, red blood benefits, and urges consumption before breakfast and at other times. Readers are offered a free booklet “Keep Day Your Weight Down” by writing to Welch’s.

Welch Welch Grane Juice Co Deni FRB Westfield. Md

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