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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1932
Page
1
The article surveys postwar financial strains across nations, noting falling incomes in the United States and rising government expenses. It cites Accretary Millar, warns of budget cuts, and references England’s debt payments. It also touches on Austrian wine regions, Persia tensions, Napoleon’s legacy, and social musings on marriage and culture.
A sweeping cold wave from the Pacific Northwest drives subzero temperatures from the West to the East. Across Montana and Idaho record lows of 30 and 25 below strike, while northern states endure blizzard and snow. The East faces a cold snap with cities like Denver and Chicago noting freezing conditions as forecasters warn of a continued deep freeze.
Mrs Leoni Mowers of 803 East Cincinnati Avenue was slugged by a young man posing as a visitor. Gems and money were not stolen. police believe the suspect fled in an auto with another man. She was treated at Fort Sam Houston base hospital. skull not fractured.
The Ways and Means hearing branches into Volstead modification with 3.2 percent beer and non intoxicating beverages under study. Representatives Stafford Dyer and Boland push for action ahead of Christmas as experts debate intoxicating limits and state enforcement while Patience with hearings continues.
Weatherman J H Jarboe reports cloud cover and a shift in forecast due to a new low pressure area. Expect cloudy skies with possible rain and temperatures from the mid sixties down to around forty degrees tonight into Friday. Moderate winds accompany the front as other regions report cold snaps and shivering.
In Chicago last night, Teddy Heller prayed by his bed when a bullet crashed through the window and struck inches from his head. A second bullet narrowly missed his mother, Mrs. Theres Heller. Police say Leo Norgan was arrested after the shooting. they believe him demented.
Ann Arbor, Mich. Dean Joseph A. Bursley of Michigan urges reform for student welfare noting some University of Michigan pupils subsist on meager diets of milk and bread. He calls current education at privation a folly and suggests taking a year off to earn funds for decency.
A tear gas threat quieted about 140 prisoners at the Maryland penitentiary as they jeered and refused to work. Prison officials said most of the men on strike, angry at wage cuts, would return to work after the announcement they must work or face solitary confinement.
Chalkley, a pylumber and heating contractor listing 125 Broadway as his address, filed for bankruptcy in the federal district clerk’s office Thursday. Debts total 38,905.97 with 19,672.00 secured. assets listed at 47,821.72, including exempt 9,000. Real estate valued at 16,500. Personal property and stock, tools, and household items noted as exempt.
Baraboo Wisconsin December 6 Mrs Henry Wedekind reported the birth of a second son and funeral rites followed hours after her first son drowned. The notice notes a family event amid a sorrowful scene with brief local details.
In Matamoros, Jose Buran and others were jailed and sentenced to be executed if their accomplice Duran is captured. The plan hinges on Duran’s capture. if he remains free, the expected executions may be averted. The chaos centers on the alleged bakery robbery and cross border actions.
Ovie Speer attorney for Fargusnt and allied plaintiffs challenge the commission’s spending on road work. The Third Court of Civil Appeals dissolved a Travis County order halting expenditures as the state seeks to determine if contracts exceed available funds for the current fiscal year. Attorney General James V. Allred advised the highway commission while in Austin to proceed with formal review of the contracts valued around four million dollars.
Twenty four prospective speakers including Garner and Brisbane are being considered by the San Antonio chamber of commerce for a National meet in January. One speaker will be chosen from the loan list, according to Porter A. Whaley. Also considered are Dr Adtolta RNY Murray, governor of Oklabont, and former United States aviator Him Reed, of Katinas City.
Defense witnesses were called in federal court today regarding the Leavenworth prison escape. Prosecutors and the defendant referenced an alleged outside contact responsible for smuggling firearms used in the daring raid that left three inmates dead and Warden Thomas B. White wounded. Former inmates testified about a claimed connection to the plot as the government rested. The case continues in Kansas City.
Cloudy with possible showers Thursday night and Friday. Temperatures range from around 40 to the mid 50s, with higher highs near 60 expected Wednesday. Northward portions stay cloudier and slightly colder, while coastal areas see lighter winds and partial clearing.
Three masked machine gun bandits robbed the Plaza Bank of Commerce in Kansas City, taking cash and American Bankers Association and American Railway Express checks. Police speculate Charles Floyd may have led the raid due to its speed and lack of a fight, suggesting a leader’s involvement.
Washington dispatch notes President Patman leads a push in Congress for a cash bonus payment to veterans. The effort aims to accelerate distribution, with officials signaling steps to fund the measure and expand currency relief amid wartime economic pressures.
A report from the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America notes renewed worship interest. Its worship committee interprets the trend as a revival of Christian faith and spiritual vitality in the nation.
The Interstate Commerce Commission recommended to Congress an investigation of government subsidies to airplane carriers water carriers and rail and motor vehicle operators in its annual report dated December in Washington U S The recommendation urges scrutiny of subsidies across multiple transport sectors.
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