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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1932

Page

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Einstein among quiz suspects at German consulate

Germany’s famed scientist Albert Einstein faced questioning by an American consular officer seeking a visa for a U S trip. Einstein refused to undergo a so‑called third degree and warned he would not go without a visa within 24 hours, amid a state department demand he be barred for alleged Communist ties.

Parlin Dee Buim Albert Toestel Germany Oamb Uké Nm Ore United States America Professor Einstein Yinger State Department Washington

Police Seek Four Missing Teens After Spree of Reports

Police hunt four missing youths in a string of reports filed Monday. Hontee Grane aged 17, Ras hmond 16, and William Flume 17 were last seen leaving their homes likely hitchhiking toward El Paso or Dallas. Earle Seade 15 was also reported missing after leaving home Sunday.

Paul Grana Hontee Grane Duke Carver Warwick Fhoulevard Rashmond William Flume H Paso Dallas J. Seade Lamer Street Earle

Snuth for Mayor Drive Is Launched

A campaign to draft Alfred E. Simith as New York City mayoral candidate for the next regular election was launched by a committee of six young business and professional men. The leaders include Democrats Republicans and independents.

New York Alfred E. Simith York City Poong Ube Movement Democrats Republiens Indefendenla

Two Fatally Stabbed in El Paso Robbery

A man identified as Walter E. Barnes of Resende Calif was fatally stabbed in El Paso early yesterday by robbers about a block away. An unidentified young Mexican was also stabbed to death in the same incident. Both victims appeared to have been robbed.

EL Fabo Walter E. “Barnes Resende Calif Rbbers

Seduction Trial Tangles Promise to Marry Sealed in Case

In Birney Homewood case, the indictment faces a key objection from Homewood's attorney over alleged marriage promise to Miss Charlotte Gibson of Tappan. District Attorney Stebbins calls expert MacKellar to testify as a mutual friend who hosted the pair, while a separate death report notes Dr. George W. Brown, 62, head of the India department at Hartford Theological Foundation, died of heart disease.

Mary Charlotte Ross Maj Edward Ross Charlotte Gibson Rockland County New York Miss Gibson Sidney Homewood New City Birney Homewood Hiss Charlotte Gibson Robert Gloron Tappan Miss. Gibson Henry V. Stebbins de Waller Mackellar New York University Mackellar Mise Giteon Thad Lier Hariford Vom George W. Brown India Hartford Theological

Weather snapshot and distances from January to early February

The report compiles temperatures, rainfall, and atmospheric conditions across many U.S. locations from January 1 to early February. It notes inches of precipitation, daily highs, and general weather patterns including cloud cover and wind directions. Multiple cities such as San Antonio El Paso Houston Dallas Des Moines Chicago and New York appear, with scattered forecasts and past readings, reflecting a broad regional weather summary.

Fan Antonio Tallea Antonin Antonio Ottmann Fem Finn Antonin el Paso Virializ Dryden Abie Denver Cola Des Moines Trias Port Simith Ark Atteadery Galveston Houston Tepes Smckwoville Flay Hamar Cis Joe Angely Hanhenins Stemphin Cate Momikomery Mla Vay Nowillya Aris New Lineann Eccenudy Nive York Wear Oshomm Uy Piiaboreh Aston Cy Weber Paul Mion Tate Beatie WiMiwun Esacae Thar Wren

Too Many Doctors Commission Finds New York Report

A commission on medical education reports about 168,440 physicians, with one per 750 people projected by 1940. In Wellesley Massachusetts, Prof Flora Mackinnost, a philosophy professor at Wel lington College, died yesterday of pneumonia.

New York Det. C JuBi Commission On Medical Edu Reson Prylozopner Wellesley Mass Mackinnost Navorlate Whollening College

Crown Zellerbach to Build $75,000 Plant in Harlingen

Harlingen Texas December first Substantial recognition of the Rio Grande valley fruit and vegetable industry comes with Crown Zellerbach corporation announcing a $75,000 plant for manufacturing wraps for fruits and vegetables San Francisco executive PLA McDouall vice president wired Stanley G Yount that $26,000 would be spent on a plant including a $25,000 special type press About two persons will be employed the plant expected ready for the next season.

Harlingen Texas Rip Grande Zellerbatn Corporation PLA, McDouall San Francisco Stanley G. Yount Weent

Patients To Keep Tonsils For Month Delay In Operations

At Robert B. Green Hospital influenza cases prompt cancellation of operations through January fifteenth. Miss Homer C. Harris, superintendent, says patients needing tonsil removal should call to set alternate dates.

Robert B. Green Hospital Homer C. Harris Brouday

Federal Officials Detailed in Waco

The report states that two number of federal officials may remain in Waco until Christmas, revealed Monday by Jack Davis deputy district clerk after weeks of clerical work. Officials anticipate the ongoing session will last long enough that locals may have time to mash back and eat Christmas turkey.

Gan Antodio Waco Waa Jack Davis Dieteiet Davis

Real Estate Cup Won by 8.4 Man

The Real Estate Cup was won by Marvin Watson of 1739 South Flares Street at the Waco convention. The cup, now at Amarillo, honors the member giving the best five minute talk on home towns. The prize comes to San Antonio for the sixth time as a result of Saturday night’s award.

Burley Tobacco Market Opens in Lexington

The Lexington burley tobacco market opened with early prices around 12 to 13 dollars per hundred pounds, higher than last year’s first day average of 11.74. Sales were disrupted by disorders and dissatisfaction as police guarded the four auction warehouses at the start of sales.

Burley Tobacco Lexington By. Des

Customs Officer Dies of Wounds in Rio Grande Shootout

United States customs officer and former Texas Ranger Carmel Ulrd, age 53, died of six bullet wounds after smugglers fired on him while crossing the Rio Grande near Ysleta, 13 miles east of El Paso. He and colleagues intercepted the men. the smugglers escaped into Mexico.

EL Pas Carmel United States Texas Ulrd GE Rio Grande Ysleta Here Mexion

Suspended Term Given for Theft Case

Tewis Burke, 19, of New Orleans received a five year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to theft over $50 in connection with the theft of jewelry valued at $110 from Mrs. H. Karotkin of 212 Last Cypress street on October 1. The stolen articles were recovered.

Tewis Burke New Orleans H. Karotkin Last Cypress Street

Escaped Convicts Reported Headed Toward San Antonio

Police were asked to watch for three convicts who escaped from a Harlem jailery at Richmond Texas. A long distance call from the farm to sergeant W. Fitch stated the men had escaped in an automobile and were believed headed toward San Antonio.

Monnay Richmond Texas W. Fitch San Antonis

City Bank Announces Appointment of New Oslo Branch Manager

Kanhar Bank Clospr Toppa Lee announces the opening of a new banking department in Osmarron Kan. The bank reported resources of 3220140 and unveiled day of presentation by Cilzena Alat.

Toppa Lee Im—Tne Cilzena Osmarron Kan

DAY SHAKE UP LOOMS IN PROHIBITION OFFICE

United States District Attorney John D. Hartman says a shakeup could move deputy administrators after March 4. Reports say Capt. Verne Piller and others may lose jobs with a Democratic change. Civil service limits mean discharge is unlikely. deputies could be reassigned to other prohibition work. Deputy salaries range from 7500 to 8500 dollars.

Prohibion Department Marth United States John D. Bartman Verne Piller Hartman Miller Wan Rudolph Luckenbach Ingal Civil Service Prohibition Prohibition Department Amos W. W. Woodcock Service Washington

Negro Wife Slayer Sentenced to Ten Years in Court

Levi Porter, a Black man from 7 9 South Hackberry street, was given 10 years in prison by the Thirty seventh District court after pleading guilty to a charge connected with the slaying of his wife Floris Porter on May 15. A special 100-man jury was dismissed when the defense and district attorney reached a deal to accept a ten year term.

Levi Porter South Hackberry Street Floris Porter

Army Y Still Duties Tractor Demolishes Old Federal Building

A tractor cleared remains of the old Army Y as pillars resisted removal while workers leveled debris for a new federal building. Contractor E M Dyal works to prepare the site for a planned 944 000 building project.

E.M_ Dyal

R E C Crop Loans Being Repaid By Texan Farmers

Texan farmers who borrowed from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation last spring are repaying their loans conscientiously. Field inspector Myre Ward of the Corn Production Loan office said the fund appropriated for farmers, $7300, is being utilized. Ward spoke at the chamber of commerce detailing the repayments and visit to Texan communities.

R.E.C Reconstruction Finance Corporation Myre FL Ward Dalles R. F.C Fsrmers Ward Om & Visi Chamber of Commerce

Resignation Considered for Central Relief Chairman

W. C. Johnson’s resignation as chairman of the central relief committee was to be discussed at 4 p.m. Monday in the chamber of commerce. Johnson had tendered his resignation but no action had been taken. Possible successors mentioned include Decar Powell, attorney, and Nat Golfsmith, wholesale produce merchant. The post carries no pay.

W. ¢. Johnson Central Relief Committee Chamber of Decar Powell Nat Golfsmith Wholemle

Schleicher Seeks Unity as New Reich Chancellor Takes Helm

Berlin reports Schleicher and his cabinet assumed control with full authority from President von Hindenburg to steer the Reich through a winter of political crisis. The army chief was commissioned to run the nation, aiming to quell discord and stabilize government.

Berlin Schleieher Réich Tole von Hindenburg Reichwehr

Royal Couple in Forced Landing Near Belgrade

Archduke Anton and Princess Ileana narrowly escaped death when their plane made a forced landing near Bucharest due to motor trouble while en route from here to Belgrade to meet King Alexander and Queen Marie.

Bucharest Archduke Anton Priscess Tleans Erefdyke Belgrade Alexander Queerarte

Cuban Teachers to Strike Over Wages Threatens Islandwide Action

In Havana on December 5 officials of the Cuban Teachers' association issued a manifesto calling for an island wide strike by school teachers if six months back salaries are not paid. The warning came during a meeting of about 400 educators at the public instruction department.

Havana Cuban Teachers’ Association Dollee Department of Public Instruction

Galesworthy Kent From Nobel Award Won’t Attend Ceremony

SLOCKHOLM December 5 Joan Galeworthy British novelist was awarded the Prize for Literature but notified the prize committee he cannot attend the distribution on Saturday due to ill health.

Slockholm Joan Galeworthy Frize Committee

Hauser the Musician Struck by Car at Travis and St Marys

Erne O Hauser a musician from BO2 Tinst Ant bey place was struck by a car Monday near Travis and St Marys streets. He was reported recovering from his injuries at the scene and authorities were investigating the incident.

Oklahoma Bank Robbed of 4500 Dollars

A bank in Cyril Oklahoma was robbed today with the assailants fleeing with about 4500 dollars. Witnesses described a quick getaway and a vehicle spotted nearby. Police are reviewing surveillance footage and pursuing leads in this ongoing investigation.

Oklahoma

Victim of Mystery Murder Buried as Slayer Sought

Lena Smiley Buchanan a film exchange booking clerk was strangled in her Dallas apartment. Miss Jn Norwood attended the service. H Buchanan an Oklahoma City worker and others arrived after learning of the tragedy as detectives mingled with hundreds of curious onlookers.

Dallas Lena Smiley Buchanan Bionde Jn Norwood Aleu

Dog Bite Fatal in New York Patient 69 Dies in Hospital

Henry Bowles aged 69 died at Bellevue Hospital from cellulitis and a skin infection believed to stem from a dog bite sustained on November 11.

New York Pre Henry Bowles Bellevue Horplint

Texas Cotton Still Leads in October Mills Output

Texas cotton mills used 4732 bales of cotton and produced 4,158,090 yards of goods in October, per University of Texas Bureau of Business Research. September figures were lower, shipments lagged output by about 1,000,000 yards, and unfilled orders fell to 4,533,900 yards at month end. More spindles were active in October than in September or October 1931.

Austin Dev Texas Cotton Mills University of Texas Buresd Bureau of Business Regare Gulaber Eitter

Crop Production Loans Advocated in 1932 Legislation

Representative Warren of North Carolina announced a bill to authorize four million dollars for crop production loans in 1932. He said Atlee Pomerene, head of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, indicated seed loans of the type used in prior years would not be offered by the new agriculture credit operations.

Washington, B. C Warren Democrat North Carolina Atlee Pomerene Reconstruction Corporation Agriculture Credit

Negro Sentenced in Burglary Case in District Court

A negro received a one year sentence on a guilty plea to burglary in Ninety fourth District Court. He allegedly broke into a home at 1115 Navarro Street on October 1, with the residence noted as the target.

Negro San N Fletcher Grote Place Navarro Street Bentance

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