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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1932
Page
3
In Hartford a doctor lashed by a frantic lobby scene chased a railroader who wore a doctor's badge and unknowingly carried $10,000 worth of radium on his face. The man wandered off, leaving the radium exposed as the doctor shouted for the missing patient.
The report notes a camera enthusiast who photographed a famous pilot near Winnum field restaurant. Sikorsky requested a formal photo beside the craft while others crowded for the shot. An advertising man from Los Angeles, Eugene Howard, and attorney Hec Benwell are mentioned amid scattered local details.
Henry Ford’s doctors report he will depart the hospital Tuesday after undergoing surgery Saturday for a complex hernia and related complications. The patient is described as a prominent automotive figure whose condition is listed as improving following the procedure.
In a detailed annual report, Hurley criticizes global military trends and argues U S land defenses are near minimum needs while urging Congress to amend the national defense act and pursue reductions only after careful weighing. He cautions against unbalanced expenditures driven by partisan aims and calls for comprehensive arms policy reform.
The piece cites Will Rogers critiquing banking profits and loan interests while discussing the Philippines independence and Asian chaos. Rogers questions the logic of per centage profits and warns against bills extending Philippine independence, arguing such moves neither aid Filipinos nor the United States.
Twenty five of the original band meeting since December 4 1923 will attend the Temple pews as Park Presbyterian Church marks its Sinkh anniversary. The church with 415 members and 400 Sunday school enrolment will host tributes to pastors and workers. Rev. Bexler Gmer has been pastor since April 1928 succeeding Rev. G B Strick Ter. The Pine Street church joined with Park in 1927. The Home Missions committee aided China a phe a tia since the church’s founding. it became self-supporting in 1925.
Baxter Lee, a Black man, was fined 25 for resisting an officer during civil process by Judge McCullan Burnett in County Court at Law No 1. Deputy Z J Ginder testified he attempted to execute writs of sequestration on September 17. The defense claimed an attorney advised the defendant to act as he did.
An 8 year old boy died after being struck by a car near Bonham school on South Elm in Bonham. The wreck occurred Friday afternoon as the child crossed the street. bystanders attempted aid but life could not be saved. The driver who struck the boy was found guilty in a local court and awaits further action.
A special prayer service will be held Sunday afternoon at Westminster Presbyterian Church led by J M Allardyce. Evangelistic services continue through the week with Rev J Reed of Plarr Texas preaching nightly at 7 20 p m. Mid week programs directed by J X Valentine. No services Saturday night.
About 2900 Hyde Park High students sign petitions protesting plans by apartment owners to evict Miss Mary L. Leitch. The pupils argue the eviction affects their education and accuse owners of mishandling taxes while Chicago leaders face financial strains amid the dispute.
Los Angeles gossip notes discuss Hollywood stage and screen figures. Heather Angel joins the cast while Victor and Anita Loos stories hint at marriages and rest breaks. Reports cover Jean Harlow projects Nora and Wild Party, Karen Morley, Cecil Beaton opinions, and ongoing on-set chatter with fashion and restaurant stops in Beverly Hills.
In Austin on December 3 opponents of the Texas Highway Commission laid out their legal positions for a Third Court of Civil Appeals hearing. The case seeks to halt further construction spending under an injunction obtained by James E Ferguson and others. James W Allred and Neal Powers argued for the highway commission while Ocie Speer led Ferguson's side.
Maurice de La Rie Beauerches, 60, French ambassador to Italy, died at his Paris home after a long illness. He was the great grandson of Beaumachals, author of The Bard of Seville.
Berlin reports General Kurt von Schleicher formed a new cabinet to steer the Reich from internal strife. He aims for a government of conciliation with Von Papen and hints at dissolving the Reichstag if needed, while coalitions with Nationalists Centrists Bavarians and Populists are discussed.
In Chicago a 24 year old, William Kuhn Jr., sued for 100000 in damages over false arrest and extortion claims connected to a broker’s clerk and a social circle. Marion Wright, 20, and three "Secret Six" members were named. Kuhn was arrested but charges were dropped for lack of evidence. The case involved family money and a wealthy steel executive father.
Tec 4 Ralph R. Fenapp a former state representative and speaker notes he has never forgotten his wife's birthday and it also happens to be his own birthday, in a light personal remembrance from Seattle.
Local postoffice and the Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce kick off the air mail sticker distribution during December five to twenty. Postmaster G. Lucas announced a campaign to raise air mail use and assemble a committee including Lions members Tack Cerelta Kenneth Wendler William B. Siathe and G W Johnson to advocate during Lincomings week.
Millville city commission repealed an order last night that barred trains from passing through the city at more than eight miles an hour. The move shows the town shifting away from strict speed limits for rail transit.
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