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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1933

Page

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Sunset prose and roam notes from Hearst ranch coast

The piece blends lyrical Pacific coast reflections with social commentary. It notes Governor Rolph's role amid a lynching incident in San Jose and discusses public thought versus action, adding digressions on marriages and mining schemes as a travelogue voice observes California scenery and events.

Hearst Ranch San Simeon Crit Mec Pacific Ocean Clemmly Lebles Pacific Siasi Rolph California National Advisory Board San Jose Calif

City Fathers Reject Noise Code in San Antonio

City officials meet as Frank J. Bushick's 16 section anti noise ordinance draws silent display of opposition. Mayor Quin and commissioners vow to vote against it, delaying action for a public hearing next week. Provisions include curbing dog and donkey noise, radios, peddlers, church bells, firecrackers, and street serenaders.

Frank J. Bushick San Antonio She Ely Bushiek G .K. Quin Don Hushick Bushick 15 Bushirk Uney Bushick

Border patrolman killed in El Paso clash with smugglers

A gun battle at the Rio Grande near El Paso left border patrolman Melton and two suspected smugglers dead and another wounded. Flanked by 18 bandits, the attackers fled toward Mexico as a sniper from the U S side fired on them. About 150 gallons of whiskey were recovered from dropped bundles. two bodies believed to have fallen in the river remained missing after the five minute confrontation.

EL Faso Dec Tia United States Megetigues Park Stecet el Dag Mead Dore MeKtay Conyers Francisco Gourgles Juarez Higino Perez Juares Francisco Monquero Melton Dive Rio Grande Mellon Wes Falal Ralling Nichols East el Paso

Rum-Runners Escape After Seizure Near Mint Island

Four Canadian coast guardsmen were captured when a suspected rum-running vessel burned them during towing. The craft, the Kumul, was seized by the guard cutter Stumble Inn about seven miles off Mint Island early today before the crew escaped.

Glace Bay N.S. Cre Stumble Inn Kumul Mint Island

Weather Forecast San Antonio and vicinity

Partly cloudy. Thursday night and Friday warmer. Thursday night low around 90. Friday temperature about 100 in East Texas and near 62 Wednesday high with 41 low Thursday morning and about 68 night Thursday. Varied winds mostly southerly. Northwest cooler in northwest portion. West Texas partly cloudy Thursday night and Friday slightly warmer in south portion. Thursday night colder. Additional weather on page 2.

San Antonio East Texas West Texas

Five Year Drunk Forecast For U S

Springfield dispatch reports George B. Safford, superintendent of the Tilinnis Anti-Saloon Scarur, predicting a five year drunk era for the United States. He warns that after sobering up the country will seek restoration of prohibition. W E dotin son, who lost an eye in the cause, echoed the forecast in Centralia Illinois, warning repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment was a grave error.

Springfield George B. Safford Tilinnis Centralia Ehag

Morgenthau Declines Comment on Hewes Resignation

Acting Secretary Morgenthau said the internal revenue bureau and the Secret Service are no longer under Assistant Secretary Thomas Hewes. He refused to comment on rumors of Hewes resignation. He said he sought direct supervision to familiarize himself with the work and have direct contact with those in charge.

Washington, D. C Morgenthau Internal Revenue Bureau Secret Service Thomas Hewes Treasury Hewes Revere Bureau Secrot Secretary of the Treasury

Hitler Honored by 20000 in New York

Twenty thousand people attended a Steuben Society Nazi salon in Madison Square Garden last night to salute Adolf Hitler. Police, including 200 patrolmen and 16 mounted officers plus 30 plainclothes men, were present to prevent disorder, but no incidents occurred.

Hitler N, Y New York Adolf Adolf Hitler Steuben Society of America Madison Square Garden

Nominate Cardenas as Mexican Chief

Queretaro Mexico December 7 Gen Lazaro Cardenas of Michoacan was to be chosen presidential candidate by the National Revolutionary party at the party convention in the Republic theater. Cardenas appearance before the crowd sparked a wild demonstration.

Cardenas Queretaro Mexico Lazaro Cardenas Michoaeaa National Revolutionary Party General Cardenas Deisrates Republic Theater

Roosevelt Sets 4 Million Unemployed to Begin Work

President Roosevelt announced progress of the Civil Works program and said the goal of 4 000 000 fully employed people would be reached by December 1. The plan aims to remove that number from relief rolls and put workers on regular wages through public works projects.

Washington, D. G Roosevelt

McKay Resigns as Oil Supervisor in Texas

A Texas Railroad Commission report from Austin notes Leslie McKay resigns as chief tenuity supervisor of the oil and gas division. RD Parker, chief supervisor, announced the move and said a current employee would be advanced to McKay’s position.

McKay Austin Leslie McKay Texas Railroad RD. Parker Ute Parker

City approves two new appropriations Thursday

The city commission on Thursday approved two appropriations totaling 2478.10 to pay merchant bills and 5448 for the retard of Ning Charetta Usenses and two Heer Meenaea.

Eity Commission Ning Charetta

Law Attitude Toward Prohibition Seen Lenient

Attorney General Cummings said the Justice Department will be lenient toward defendants of previously good character but will vigorously prosecute habitual criminal types. He noted 500 of 2219 federal criminal cases pending are prohibition related and 3764 federal prohibition offenders are jailed. He warned of up to 10000 liquor revenue cases next year and stressed each case on its merits with emphasis on essential justice.

Washington, D. C Cummings Mikey Revenue Department Lkely

Senate probes Couch loan collateral and pool dealings

Senate banking committee heard testimony on a Chase National loan to Harvey Couch, now a Reconstruction Finance Corp director, once under collateralization. Charles McCain described the loan’s current value at 193000 with 220900 collateral. a six month period of under-collateralization was noted, as examiner criticism arose. The discussion included a 6100000 pool tied to Louisiana Arkansas holdings and a 1928 stock purchase network involving Dillon Read and others. The pool later involved Chase in a merger- related takeover, with a 1289000 debt remaining, and a 2705000 total exposure. Proceedings continued on the record with dated correspondence referenced.

Washington, D.C Chase National Bank Harvey GC. Couch Re-Construction Finance Corporation Senate Banking Committee Charles McCain Chase Bank Couch Arkansas Federinand Pecora Examiner McCain Seld Naional Bank Examiner Chase Caueh McCain James Bruce Discount Committee Bank Usb Charlie Louisiana and Louisiana and Arkansas Louisiana Railway and Maingasier Company Dillon Read Aod Company R. J. Pack H.C. Couch Rogers Caldwell Coverdale and Gunpitis J. A. Moffeth Ken Poul South REL Chase ‘National Bank McCain Bald National Park Bank of New York Hab Institution Chise Ferdinand Peeers Coineet Cline

Rail Employment at Nov 15, 1982 Level

Interstate Commerce Commission preliminary statistics show 997,502 people employed on U S railroads on November 15, 1982, a slight increase over November 1932. The figures exclude switching and terminal company employment.

Washington, D. G Interstate Commerce Commission

Wife Sues Glendale to Reclaim Her City Job

Mrs Sally Ora Mawler sues Glendale city for writ of mandate to restore her as alarm operator after discharge on October 14. She argues the council unfairly dismissed women whose husbands are employed by the city and asserts a woman's right to work.

Los Angeles Glendale Sally Ora Mauler

Fifi D Orsay Weds After Chaperoned Trial Honeymoon

Hollywood reports Fifi D Orsay, French film star, wed Maurice Hill, son of a Chicago manufacturer, in a ceremony attended by two of D Orsay's intimates and their wives. The couple had lived under one roof with chaperons for three weeks. Plans for an extended trip will be delayed until engagements are fulfilled.

Hollywood Der Honey Moon Fifi D’orsay Maurice Hill Chicago

Red Cross Flag Sparks Inquiries in Green River

Unusually large Red Cross flag hoisted atop the county courthouse prompted questions from the public. Helen Hamm, county clerk, clarified it signified a Red Cross membership drive underway, dispelling storm or Greek flag rumors and urging participation.

Red Cross Green River Wyo Helen Y Hamm Hamma Ured

Spreads Cheer by Cancelling Bills in Sheboygan

Sheboygan December 1. Former grocer Allemsyer, a retired meat market operator, sent 165 former patrons notices that 83600 in bills had been cancelled and their books burned, aiming to spread Christmas cheer by erasing debts.

Sheboygan, Ws Mberl Allemsyer Sheboygan Parls

Sun Warms After Frigid Morning In San Antonio

After the cold snap, San Antonio and surrounding areas saw a rapid warmup as sun returned. Readings ranged from 3 degrees below freezing to 9 above, with Kelly Field at 29 and Randolph Field at 40. Forecaster Jarboe cited a cold pocket causing the freezing temps and light frost.

San Antoniang San Antonio United States Weather Bureau Kelly Field Randolph Field J. H. Jarboe Texas

Four Mexican Suspects Flees Laredo Riverside Shootout

Deputy sheriffs chased four Mexicans who emerged from the Rio Grande last night. The men opened fire. deputies returned fire. They dropped four sacks of liquor and alcohol and escaped into the river under cover of darkness.

Laredo Taredo Texas Rio Grande

Furnished and unfurnished houses listed with monthly rents

The notice details multiple properties including furnished and unfurnished houses with monthly rents such as 40.00 to 1100.00, along with addresses like 1102 Ban Pedra and 1.05 Ostrava Drive. It mentions keeper and cleaning services and invites further information from Peter Gulivan. The sale or rental event is scheduled for next Sunday with a listing of streets and times.

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