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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1932

Page

2

Geared to Force Vote on Repeal Proposition in House

Washington reports Speaker Garner presses ahead with a plan to force a house vote on repeal. The judiciary panel rejected Sumners authority as debate looms. Garner vows to keep faith with the American people and indicates adoption hinges on appeals and votes from party members.

Washington, D.C House Garter Raines Alnois Rainey Sumners Dishmud Brumnere Sik Eupera Garnet New York Lester

Policeman Loses Finger In Hunting Accident

Policeman George C. King of 3807 West Ashby Place suffered the loss of an index finger when his shotgun discharged while moving turkeys on a Friday. He received emergency treatment at Robert B. Green Hospital.

George C. King West Ashby Place Satay King Robert B. Green Hospital

Man Stoned on West Travis Street

A mob attacked Joan Hols, 37, of 2 North San Marcos Street as she walked a block of West Travis Street early Saturday. Bolly was struck in the head and severely wounded and taken to Robert D. Greet Hospital for treatment.

Joan Hols San Marcos Wil West Travis Street Bolly Robert D. Greet Bos- Pite

Tax slash plan outlined for CHPSCO asset values

The plan estimates a 20 percent annual depreciation on municipal automobile equipment, with 1984 taxes reduced from 81,570 to 5,800 and county-wide assessments on streetcars, track nets, and fuses adjusted. New buses to replace streetcars in 1933 will face ~194,600 in assessed value taxes for 1934, with about 50 to 86 buses to be purchased.

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Chicagoans Golf in Balmy Weather

balmy Chicago weather brings golfers to courses as midwest winter looms. scattered reports note mild temperatures, light winds, and light crowds across the city’s courses with players hoping for extended outdoor play before harsher conditions set in.

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Women to Launch Dry Law Campaign in Washington

A women’s group in Washington plans to start a campaign to press for federal dry law enforcement. The initiative aims to curb alcohol distribution until measures are enacted, signaling organized action by the Women’s National Committee for Law Enforcement.

Washington, D. G Java

Open Forum on Street Lighting Economy in Detroit

In this Open Forum letter the Light editor urges city officials to address street lighting as crucial to safety. General Superintendent Louis Schrenk notes a 22 percent drop in daytime fatal accidents but a 23 and a half percent rise in late night incidents during reduced lighting. He argues the $9000 monthly savings was wasted, prompting restoration of lighting levels to previous standards.

B. C. Porbes Domic Keble Detroit Louis 7 Schrenk

Bolters May Be Punished in Texas Democratic Shakeup

In Austin a Texas Democratic executive committee meeting planned disciplinary action against members who bolted the party ticket for governor last month and backed the Republican. Maury Hughes of Dallas chairs the committee, with many backing governor-elect Miriam Ferguson, as a faction sought to replace the Democratic slate by endorsing Grady Bullington. The panel may target county chairs who did not vote straight Democratic.

Austin Texas Democratic Goveror Maury Hughes Dallns Lubbock Miriama Ferguson

Lumber Freight-Rate Hearing Set for December 14

Texas railroad commission schedules a hearing on December 14 regarding the Lumber Industry Association of Texas and others petition to revise lumber freight rates from East Texas to regions including South, West and Northwest of Houston.

Austin Der Texas Failtract Commission Luiborindti's Association of Texas East

Hotel Men Favor State Sales Tax Proposal

State sales taxes were advocated by the Oklahoma Hole Men's association as a means of funding other taxes. A revolution adapted yesterday at the annual convention here. Dallas notes report Galverton Wes awarded the forty-fourth convention of the Texas Phare mathematical association today.

ST. Louis Oklahoma Hole Dallas Dre Galverton Wes

Senate Hag Full Program Faces Short Session

The Senate opens a short session Monday with a branded calendar of business. Ratification of treaties and nominations will frame its agenda alongside house actions. Two controversial treaties and weighty nominations loom, including Philippine independence legislation already set for Thursday.

Washington, D. C House Senate St. Lawrence Philippines Benale Farm Board, Elections Reconstruction Corporation

Budget overhaul eyed for nation’s budget process

At Warm Springs Georgia, advisers to Franklin D Roosevelt study a drastic shift to a single national budget with congress and the president sharing origin and approval. The plan would fix overall spending, assigning allocations to departments to reflect national needs, aiming to curb piecemeal appropriations and pin responsibility on whichever party is in power. Roosevelt held talks with lawmakers and officials, including Senator Cutler of New Mexico and Admiral Cary Grayson, as he prepares for an inauguration plan and a special New York legislature session.

Warm Springs Dea House Senate Dm Congress Roosevelt Warm Springs Congress Addit Washington Benetor Cutling New Mexico Senator Cutling Rezr Cary T. Grayson Iausural Mar Hoosevelt Wann Springs Albany New York

Pullman Revenue Decrease Reported

The Pullman company, carrier subsidiary of Pullman, Inc., announced an October drop in gross revenues from transportation operations by 1,072,442 compared with October 1931. The October press was RUI20859. reported gross revenues were 4,499,401 in 1931. Net deficit after taxes, 273.10, vs 28274 previous year.

Pullman Chicago Pullman Company Pullman, Incorporated Tanes Aie

Problems in IW Networks and Government Debates

Saturday radio programs focus on war debts governmental economy and cost of operating government. Alfred Sloan Jr discusses inter governmental debts on Calumbis Public Affairs. American Taxpayers League covers Political Machinery. Lubin talks What Congress Faces. Erno Rapee performs Hungarian pieces. multiple stations air The Day Before the Matson Game adaptation and Mayhew Lake Symphony In Golden Ensemble.

J. BH McLean Goa Hehodula Alred P. Sloan Jr Rman Calumbis Public Affairs Institute Kiba Taplim Chicago Fingoste Wll NBC Woat Amerikan ‘Taxpayers League Mayhew Lake Symphony In Gold Ensemble Lake

Unclear OCR fragment on Gulf Alton case

Fragmentary text describes a girl or woman who swallowed multiple items during an incident, with mention of medical assessment and possible surgery. The readable parts are garbled and inconclusive about names, dates, or outcomes.

Radio Programs Natural Right and Evening Schedule Review

A fragmentary radio listing outlines a mix of programs and hosts including Mi-Ann Loar, Willie O’Neil, and Betty Bowker. It details show times such as 4:36 p.m., 10:35 p.m., and other segments across stations CX HUB and related venues with orchestras, interviews, and performance blocks.

Mi—Ann Loar Willie O'Neil Tlikpollens Ina HUB HAL Telling Ets Diaahes Anne Dupes Gano Adlel Lexington Arch Gunter Grebestmm Wilson Artely de Toy Organ Raverina Forrester Mimnlss RtaAle Miso mm—Club Forrest Occhestra Rong Teavie Fark Vetper AL Anthony Nelody Sardsr

Judge to Speak at San Antonio Prohibition Meeting

Judge Artur H. Bartelt former Milwaukee assistant district attorney will address a Prohibition meeting at the First Evangelical church in San Antonio Sunday at 9 pm. Other speakers include Mrs Wade Lewis Br president of the Dry Democratic Women Texas Elmer Ware Stehl and Dr Jesse P Sewell. Rev F McP Bayles will chair the Allied Forces for Prohibition event with Mrs A B Wenkley presiding.

Drys Bayreme San Antonio Artur H. Bartelt Millwaukee First Evangelical’ Church Bartett Vday Wade Lewis Br Dry Democratic Women Texas Elmer Ware Stehl Allied Youth Jesse P. Sewell Grove Avenue

Doubtful Value of Pump Frees Man

In the Thirty seventh District a jury considered the value of a water pump linked to Marlon Price, who was tried for hell over $50 and acquitted. The indictment charged Price with stealing a pump valued at $80 from Tony Gambleri at Butterland Springs. Defense witnesses from hardware stores testified the pump value varied, with estimates between $30 and $40. Judge W B Anderson instructed the jury on the proper value and verdict standard.

Berauke Elhless Marlon Price Aloen Water Tony Gambleri Butterland Springa Rand Defense Nbtaneys Witnesack Ardware

Einstein Scorns Women's Protest Leader Comment

A headline notes Einstein dismisses opposition from the Woman's Patriotic Corporation to his planned visit to the United States and Princeton ahead of the year’s events. The article reflects controversy over his stance and the reaction of supporters and critics in the period press.

Aurlin Dee Aber Einstein Hha Ugh Pas Istatic Corporation Hla United States Princstot Veclonnt

GM AND KARI BRIDGE PAIR CHAMPS

The Agrimean bridge league national team championship concluded in New York with GM and Kari bridge pair winning the Cavendish club trophy for the first time in six years. Oswald Jacoby and Louis Watson finished second as Henry Yeager and Edward Wolfe of Cleveland tied for third. The event closed after elimination rounds for men and women, with next year set for Cleveland.

New York Dec Agrimean Bridge League P. Hal Bim Wizard Cavendish Club Oswald Jacoby Louis Watson Henry P. Yeeger Edward C. Wolfe Cleveland Sins Keen Josephine Culbertson Weldemar von Zedbritz Peerless Sant Sims

Soviets vow to avenge informers deaths in mountain town

The Soviet government seeks retribution for Pavil and Feodor Morozov, youths who exposed a state plot by Kulaks. A proletarian court sentenced four individuals to death for the killings of the two youths, none of whom was over 18. The condemned include the grandfather, grandmother, and an uncle, with a fourth Kulak fugitive involved.

Gerasimoveka Oral Pavil Feodor Morozov Josh

Five Convicted in City Fraud Plot

Chicago, Dec 3. Four city employes and a leader of an electrical firm were found guilty by a jury of conspiracy to defraud the city on a fighting contract during the prior city administration. The court charged the graft cost the city about 250000 dollars. For two defendants, Ifsiey A. Johnson and John Mueziing, the jury gave two years in prison and 6000 dollars each.

Chicago Lwad Ifsiey A. Johnson Elecctrical Contracting Company John Mueziing

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