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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1932
Page
5
A doctor distracted by a missing man searches the Mason Temple and surrounding area after placing a radium pack in a troubling incident. The unnamed doctor, described as frantic and desperate, scours the scene and asks bystander witnesses for help as no one recalls seeing the man.
A railroader with taped face exposure and a patient who wandered out with $10,000 worth of radium on his face. Doctors chased the runaway through a station, fearing the hazardous material. The episode ends as authorities catch the man preparing to depart. Sikorsky referenced as part of the surrounding chatter.
The article profiles Igor Sikorsky, a Russian-born aviation pioneer praised for aristocratic bearing and technical genius. It notes his 29 minutes in San Antonio, his move from South America to New York, and decades shaping multiyear aircraft plans, from early ships to bombers and Pan American lines, with Lindbergh among his collaborators.
The aviator Sikorsky, famed for helicopter design, stopped at Whoburn field restaurant during a 20 minute visit. He posed with the ship after officers attempted to arrange a photo and was described as quiet and polite. Local observers and an advertising man from Los Angeles offered fragmented remarks about identities and stay details.
Washington December 3 194? American defense policy is below par says Hurley in a report urging a comprehensive solution to the Musale Sherif issue and noting the need for stronger military funding. He criticizes minimal budgeting while warning against rushed isolation or imperial aims as Philippines independence debates loom in the Senate.
A fragment from a Will Rogers column discusses college age players and bankers. It notes failed bands due to interest on loans exceeding principal, asks what is wrong with banking business, and ends with a closing sign off to readers.
The Highland Park Presbyterian church marked its ninth anniversary with 25 of the original 47 members in attendance in a new edifice. Services began in a basement and a religious education building was added this year. The church has 415 members, 400 in Sunday school and 100 in the Christian Aindexvor. Rev. Baxter Greer has led since April 23, 1928, after Rev. G B Strickler founded the church when Pine Street Presbyterian consolidated with Highland Park on November 1, 1927.
Baxter Lee, a black man, was fined 25 dollars and costs on a charge of resisting an officer while serving a civil process. Deputy Constable E J Ginder testified he attempted to seize a store from the defendant under a court order issued by Justice John R Shook. The defense argued an attorney advised the defendant to act as he did.
An eight year old boy from S14 Devine Street died from injuries after being struck near South St. Mary’s Street by an object thrown from a vehicle. Authorities say the boy crossed the street and was hit by a car as he tried to retrace his steps. Police are investigating. Parents My and Mra 11 Ro Tish olabaler, Toruler Glpl, expressed grief and requested privacy for the family. Services will be held at the Clea Byala Lene.
A special prayer service will be held Sunday at Westminster Presbyterian Church under the leadership of M Alvardyce. Evangelistic services will continue through the week with Rev J A Reet of the Presbyterian Church at Phat Texas preaching. Services will be held nightly at 7 30 p m with programs directed by J R Valentine. No services will be held Saturday night.
Dec 3, 1900 Putias Ratly reports Hyde Park High School pupils back Miss Mary Ul. Lelleh, a teacher, in a court attempt to stop eviction from her apartment. They sign petitions to present protection for ailes and to argue against tax issues. Local teachers and officials weigh in as the case unfolds with unclear details.
In Hollywood the play The Passing of the Third Floor Back stars Philip Merivale and Heather Angel as their film debuts. London notes praise Blondie and Pempexi receive strong notices, while Anita Loos writes Maxwell into The Kila Bar. Overwork claim on Merivale and Mayer vacation add to studio chatter as industry figures travel between New York Barcelona and London.
In Austin the Third Court of Civil Appeals prepared to hear a writ contest over highway construction funds. James E B Ferguson and others seek to restrain the Texas Highway Commission from spending more money now, while Attorney General Allred and Neal Powers argued for funds under law. Ferguson, once governor, was to present the plaintiff’s side with Ocle Speer as his counsel.
Paris reports the death of Maurice de La Bug Bemimarchais aged 60 at his Paris home after illness. He was the great grandson of Beaumarchais the author of The Barber of Seville.
General Schleicher formed a new German cabinet to steady the Reich amid domestic strife. He aims for a government similar to Papen and could seek dissolution of the Reichstag if needed, while inviting cooperation from the Reichstag to avoid overt factionalism. Agriculture and economics ministries are pivotal, with potential support from Nationalists Centrists Aviatans and Populists guiding policy shifts.
In Chicago a jury awarded 30,000 to 24 year old William Kuhn for false arrest and malicious prosecution. Ruth Wright, a member of the younger set, was acquitted while her father William Van Doren Wright faces conviction along with Secret Six agents over alleged extortion letters tied to a debut party encounter two years earlier.
dE REMEMBERS Seattle reports Ralph Te. Knapp, lawyer and former speaker of the state house of representatives, has remained married 22 years and has never forgotten his wife's birthday, which coincides with his own birthday.
A week of December 3 to 20 features air mail stickers for letters and envelopes. Distributions will occur at post office stamp windows and the Gunter hotel American Airways office. Postmaster G. Lucas announced the campaign to raise air mail usage with local committee members Linas, Zack Beretta, Kenneth Wenner, William F. Salathe, and G. W. Johnson steering outreach to residents of Sui Antonians.
The city commission repealed a long standing ordinance forbidding steam road trains from passing through Millville above eight miles per hour. This change ends a historic speed limit and allows faster traffic through the streets.
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