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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1932

Page

4

Britain to Pay Debts and Seek Global Economic Repair

Reports from Washington and Warsaw indicate Britain plans to pay the 95.55 million owed to the United States on December 15 and may urge France to pay 20 million, with a condition that the United States be last amid negotiations. A Polish note seeks postponement and debt revision, while U.S. officials weigh extending the war moratorium as negotiators study payment likelihoods. Secretary Stimson nears finalizing France’s war debt reply for delivery to Ambassador Claudel.

Parie Fremier Berriot MacDonald Great Britain England United States Amerina Unis Biso Warsaw Poland Washington Cinteins Additionalista D. C Congress Stimson Ins Alaap Ronald Lindsar Britain Washington, D. C Stimson France State Department Claudel Tomorror

75 000 For Coast Waterway Work Approved

The War Department approved an allotment of 75 000 dollars for work on the Louisiana and Texas intercoastal waterway from the Mississippi near New Orleans to Corpus Christi Texas. The money will be spent chiefly for dredging operations.

Washington, D. C CINE War Department Texas Intercoastal Waterway Mississippi River New Orleane Corpus Christi Texas

Uncertain Carter's Patent Remedy Prompts Wary Guidance

Fragmentary OCR describes a medicinal claim about Carter's product lines. Mentions PALES and Lele ata yer bowl and advice on digestive issues and blemishes. References distribution and price points 252 at all stores 19910 ML Ce.

Anita Trier Ghent Tata Old Carter's Aitrie Lyte Wonder Carr Carter's

Beer content and tax measures spark House hearings

The House considers a 2.75 percent beer content bill with a $5 a barrel tax and debates 3.2 percent content proposals. Proponents cite revenue, brewery jobs, and enforcement issues while opponents urge swift Volstead Act modification. Participants include Rep O'Connor, Collier, Dyer, and lawyers from the Brewers association.

Sfeer House Senate Democrats Senate Judiciary Committee Leoi Cooke Washington Ir. A. Huber St. Louis United States Brewers Association Federal Treasury Mitchell O'Connor New York Stafford Collier Representati Treadway Massachusetts Dyer Massouri Congress Judiciary Colomitier Ways and Means Ragon Sykansag Supreme Court Boland Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Co

Senate Democrats Move to Repeal Vote Before March

Senate Democrats urged a vote on resubmitting Prohibition repeal before March 4. An IN S poll shows a seven to one Senate majority for submission, provided federal authority protects dry states. The Senate judiciary committee will draft a resolution next Monday.

Andhington D. C House Senate Senate Judiciary Committee

Assault Charge Brings Fine in County Court

Charles Lewis, a Black man, pled guilty to simple assault before Judge McCollum Burnett in County Court at Law No 1. He was fined $5 with costs totaling £27.45 for an offense dated November 12, 1931, charged November 7, 1932 after an encounter with Constable Peter Gorzell over license plates. He had been jailed since arrest, and the judge reduced the original charge from aggravated to simple assault.

Charles Lewis McCollum Burnett Peter Gorzell Gorzell Justice of the Peace John F. Uni Burnett

Outraged Citizen Seeks Postmaster Aid in Family Matter

An irate North resident appealed to Postmaster BP G. Lucas on a marital dispute claiming his wife and daughter are in San Antonio for his wife’s health and that the daughter has a job here. He seeks verification of the daughter’s employment amid ongoing bills and requests for money on a wholesale plan. The letter ends with a remark about ice cream and skimmed milk.

Frozen North BP G. Lucas San Antonio Lucas Ian

Raid on Dugout Nets Still Mash Ban Antonio Distillery Raid

Federal agents raided a distillery dugout on a farm about 14 miles south of San Antonio off the Somerset road on Wednesday. One man was arrested as officers reported two stills and hours of equipment hidden inside the dugout. Deputy administrator Dillon said the raid targeted illicit mash and equipment as part of ongoing enforcement.

Ban Antonio San Antonio Somerset Road Verne Milicy Pro- Dillon Sid

New York Officers to Pursue Pair in Saloon Case

New York police chief inspector O Drea announces charges against Adolph Merida and Joseph Derico. They are accused of involvement in a saloon incident yielding over $800 in losses. Details remain unclear as investigations continue in the Pence district.

Ow York Iy Comeo San Antonio Adolph Merida Tod Joseph Derico John Ph.enion Tran Dall O'Drea New York Police Hat Etficers Ani Na Sid Dacs

Housing need for jobless sparks eviction fears

The central relief committee reports thousands of idle workers face winter evictions due to unpaid rent while 10 000 unemployed register for aid. Maverick says 1200 work daily with potential to rise to 1500. fund drive nears only a fraction of its 100 000 goal as volunteers plan a tearoom project in Brackenridge park.

Central Relief Committee Maury Maverick Maverick Oscar Powell H.H. Ochs Hannah Hirshberg T. J. Turner Registration Bureau Rami Turner San Antoninns Remonstruction Finance Corporaton John Bickett William M. McIntosh Brackenridge Park Witle Memorial Rouseur

Cotton Crop Estimate Up In United States Report

The Department of Agriculture estimates the year cotton crop at 12 727 000 bales of 500 pounds gross weight, up from 11 947 000 bales. Last year’s crop was 17 096 000 bales, with yield at 1621 pounds per acre versus 206.2 previously. Acreage on July 1 totaled 28 427 000 and 37 589 000 left for harvest, with 1.7 percent abandoned after July 1. State projections include Virginia 28 000 and Texas 4 445 000 among others, plus 13 000 in Mexico. figures do not include Lower California.

Washington D. C Department of Aericulture Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Missouri Ternnessee Alabama Mississippi Louisiana Texas Oklahoma Arkansas New Mexico Arizona California Mexico

Ranch Owner Halts Right of Way Through Large Texas Ranch

D W Light of San Antonio won a restraining order from Judge Mullakey in Dimmit County to stop a proposed right of way cutting across a 4000 acre strip of his 2000 acre ranch near Catarina. Light contends the action would dam- age property, leave the land inland and unirrigated, and that no statutory award or notice was given by the commissioners court.

Catarina Diramit Catele D. W. Light San Antonio A. F. Mullakey Fortyninth Judicial District Light Einamit Dalaes Dimmilt

Murder case jurors convict boy for four years

A district court jury convicted a young defendant in a murder case tied to the Une ewileheratt slaying. The boy, age 10, faces four years in reform school as the court scheduled further proceedings for relatives and co-defendants.

Vitatuieia Lemma UEC Henry Fela Une Ewileheratt Vontingo CiNeiok Inab

Five Year Sentence For Store Robbery Plea Guilty

Wilhelm G Whitsett pleaded guilty to robbery by assault in the Thirty-seventh District Court and received a five year prison term from Judge W. G. Anderson. The incident dated August 2, 1992, involved a robbery of grocery manager G. O Patton at 1134 North Wilora Street, an attempted escape, a rifle shot by Patton, and Whitsett claiming he drank and had a wife and sick child.

Wilhem G Whitsett Distriet Court Dudge W Anderson Whitsett G. O. Patton North Wlorea Street Ino Lexi Patton Harry Armstrong Pattan

Farmers Demand 500 Million Relief Fund at Washington Convention

Delegates from 28 states at the National Relief Conference in Washington demand a federal appropriation of at least 500 million dollars to aid the distressed farm population. The resolution aims to lift rural families to minimum health and decency and seeks permission to present the demand on the Senate and House floors, urging immediate action.

Washington, D. C Yarmvers‘ National Rellef Confershea Suchilustanty Congress Congress Conference Senate House

Purlough Granted for Slayer Amid Protest

Governor Ross Sterling granted a 90 day furlo gh to Milt Good on the rec ommendation of the state board of pardons. The action followed protests by Mrs Martha Rover Son widow of H L Roberson catire inspector slain while investigating cattle thefts. Roberson and inspector W D Allison were killed during the inquiry. The furlough aims to help Good support his wife and eight children during winter, Austin reports.

Milt Good Ross Sterling Board of Pardons Martha P. Rover Son Medical and Surgical Hospital H. L. Roberson Catire Roberson W. D. Allison Gond

Del Rio Prisoner Transferred After Dallas Arrest

A Del Rio prisoner named Manuel Santana, charged with immigration violations, was received in San Antonio Wednesday night by U S Deputy Marshal Sam C Wolf after his arrest in Dallas. His name will be billed here and he will be lodged on the county site on a transfer, Wolf said.

Manuel Santana del Rio San Antonio United States Sam c. Wolf Santana Dallas Wolf Walt

Successor trustee sought in mortgage bond fund case

Miguel Chanin sues James Shaw and A F Barnes to appoint a successor trustee for a bond fund totaling 432 550 tied to Central Mortgage Company. He argues a court appointed trustee is needed to protect bondholders since receivership began. Shaw aids the move and has no opposition. The fund, separate from other assets, held 24 012 52 in cash and 4222 617 87 in notes.

Central Mortgage Company Miguel Chanin A James Shaw A. F. Barnes Revelver Shaw Central Trust Company Chanin Tle Bandard Federal

County Treasurer to Pay Warrants Friday

County Treasurer Themes G. Leighton announced plans to pay warrants Thursday. The county will retire Robd and bridge fund warrants up to No 848, hospital special tax warrants up to No 197, general fund warrants to No 1503, and all standing jury service warrants to be taken up.

G. Leighton Robert B. Green Hospital

End Bilious Spells With Two Enople Of Dare Mentha Pep

A drug store offer promises relief from nausea gas and stomach discomfort after meals. The ad claims two enople of Dare Mentha Pep sin can end bilious spells and ensure quick relief with a money back guarantee if it fails.

Stolen goods hit Lone Star Joe station thieves report

Milton Feile owner of Lone Star Joe station at 1812 South Diaz street reports Thursday that burglars broke into a store room and stole food products valued at about $20. The incident underscores small scale theft at a local service station.

Milton Feile Diazos Street

Remove the Cause of Rheumatism

Fragmented OCR style notice touts a remedy claim with medical language and a 48 hour promise. It mentions a drug, a drug store named Sommers and a URL, and urges readers to purchase for relief from pain, inflammation, and rheumatism.

Rink Anik Sommers Drug Stores

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