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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1932
Page
1
The readable fragments describe an odd captioned item with names and places, suggesting a local note about a person or event. It lacks clear action or outcome but preserves several proper nouns for potential identification. Further readable context would clarify the main incident or announcement.
The piece argues that removing prohibition to allow beer would help balance the budget, with claims beer taxes could ease Uncle Sam's finances. It notes General Motors and Fisher Brothers' auto body work, a demonstration with a new car on the George Washington Bridge, and the notion of a draught control device benefiting health and reducing cold-related deaths. It touches on national debt, potential inflation remedies, and international tensions involving Japan and China.
Detectives pursued a national leads appeal for the arrest of "the man in gray" in the Vanderwell yacht slaying. Mrs Wanderwell and Seattle witnesses tied Guy to the motive and quarrels with the globe trotter. Long Beach police also questioned crew and adventurers aboard Carma as authorities sought to identify other suspects and clear witnesses.
WEW YORK, Dc. 7. Capt. Nileolaua Johuasn, skipper of the North German Lloyd liner Europa, died today after complications from an attack while crossing the Atlantic. The veteran commander remained at his post during a severe illness and was operated upon after a rupture caused by the voyage.
New Jersey's 19 year old prohibition enforcement act was officially wiped from the statute books. The board of canvassers announced repeal by referendum with 1,012,536 in favor and 223,855 against. Attorney General Stevens noted officials are no longer obligated to enforce the law.
In Haukhsack New Jersey on December 7 Cited in local notes Alice Feisheiven returned home after requesting aid from the overseer of the poor. She learned her husband Paul Feisheiven, 43, had hanged himself. She went back to ask for burial funds.
Forecast calls for Wednesday night into Thursday very cold with a cold wave along the coast. Temperatures range from about 4 to 26 degrees as the day highs. winds from the north will be fresh to strong, with colder air spreading inland and a potential snow risk in parts of the Panlandtie area.
A sharp cold front is pushing into Texas and Oklahoma with temperatures plunging. Forecasts predict a break of 24 to 28 degrees and frost in sheltered spots as a record low threat looms, while cities report subfreezing readings across the Panhandle and central regions. Local temps include Tulsa 21 and Ardmore 32 with many areas in the 20s.
Testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee claimed that legalizing beer could cost 360 million dollars for brewery rehabilitation and employ 300,000 workers. Brewers argued a 3.2 percent beer would be a balanced choice, while critics pressed for states’ rights and warned against federal overreach in setting alcoholic content.
Washington reports the Farm Board urged Congress to raise aggregate agricultural prices to lift farmers' income. The board warned stabilization operations cannot achieve this, and proposed a self sustaining regulatory plan and debt compromise for co operatives. It outlined a five point program to boost farm income including trade relief and reduced costs through stronger cooperative expansion.
LOS ANGELES December 7 A man named Hamlin was pronounced dead by Dr AW Lindberg after choking on food. A later procedure severed the windpipe and restored life with artificial respiration. He was rushed to a hospital where doctors said he would recover.
Washington December 5. President Warner's budget asks Congress to watch deficits and continue current taxes. It predicts a $1.25 billion shortfall this fiscal year and a $307 million shortfall next year with additions to the tax program and economy plan. Next year federal war debts were not mentioned.
Chicago police investigated a daring hold up near the post office in which five masked men overpowered a postal messenger and guard and escaped with a pouch of registered mail. Officials said securities likely totaled 500000 in value, mostly non negotiable.
Treasury announces a $600 million financing program to cover December debt needs. Four year notes at 2 3/4 percent and one year certificates at 6 3/4 percent offered. About $60 million in notes and $100 million in interest payments are due this month.
Manila report says Philippine solons clashed over a proposed 11 appropriation to raise representative salaries. The Insular House failed to convene on schedule, with the Senate meeting briefly before President Quezon called a caucus to mend differences.
Bolivian forces see leadership changes as Gen Hans Kune of Germany is named commander in chief by the cabinet. General Kundt, who built the Bolivian army, has been exiled years ago amid ongoing wartime concerns.
President Hoover presented a drastically reduced budget to Congress proposing a 21-4 percent manufacturers excise tax a re tension of the gasoline tax rigid economies including an additional cut in government salaries and a large slash in veterans benefits. He forecast a deficit of 307 million dollars with new taxation proposed and no beer mention.
A jumble of OCR fragments references housing relocation and public notices. Names such as Eran, Gould Nines, Wesdala, and Pheen lhcen appear among scattered terms, with amounts like 404 and 100 dollars and vague dates. The text is fragmented, with multiple incomplete names and phrases, suggesting a local classified or public notice page.
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