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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1932
Page
1
Local reprint presents brief column by Arthur Brisbane with commentary on contemporary events. The piece appears under a syndicated byline and references a 1593 marker within a stylized header.
Former British PM Baldwin warned in the Commons that any town near an aerodrome could be bombed within minutes in a future war. He urged awareness of air power gaps and morale risks, urging vigilance before a supposed impending global conflict. Babson spoke in Philadelphia on deflation, recovery, and resilience. Henderson advised that beer strength is low and addiction risks exist, while New York faces potential forced budget cuts and looming tax pressures. League of Nations lacks teeth against powerful states, as Japan warns of Manchuria’s defense and limited response.
Severe winter weather grips Texas with snow in the Panhandle and northern plains. Cold snaps bring subfreezing lows from Pampa and Amarillo to Dallas, Fort Worth, and Lubbock. Wheat here damaged by the cold, livestock spared. Weather bureau predicts more rain or snow tonight then warmer conditions tomorrow.
A weather report notes persistent wintry conditions across the nation with slow relief expected. Temperatures remain extreme from the Dakotas to Texas as readings dip to 11 below zero in Amarillo and Lubbock, and forecasts predict a gradual warmup spreading to the east and south.
Cloudy with likely rain Friday night and Saturday. Friday low around 8 to 42 degrees, Saturday high about 4 degrees. Moderate winds. Thursday high 35, Friday morning low 44, Friday around 60. East Texas: cloudy with possible rain south, rain or snow north Friday night and Saturday, northeast winds on coast. West Texas: cloudy with rain south, snow north Friday night and Saturday, very cold on the Panhandle. Additional weather on page 3.
Witnesses urged beer legalization as a boon to employment and rail traffic. Rep. Amlie proposed states set their own alcohol content, but no action was taken as opposition looms. Edward Verdi of Hoboken estimated 60,800 rail freight carloads would rise. Mills to testify tomorrow.
The weather forecast notes Friday night will be cloudy with light northeast winds and a mild temperature rise. Saturday morning is expected to be about 38 to 42 degrees, with low temperatures around 44 and Friday’s high near 80 degrees, Saturday’s 54.
President Hoover was reported to be considering a Christmas vacation trip to Florida but has not decided definitely on such a journey. The report notes no firm schedule or confirmation from the White House.
Ex Ohio figure Alfred G. Allen, once a congressman from the second Olio district, died after two heart attacks. A garbled Denver report notes a 1932 prohibition vote where Judge Alvin F. Pickens fined James Lewis $25 after a test bottle challenge.
Arthur Cobleigh, 22, Los Angeles hitchhiker, claims innocence after being linked to the December 4 slaying of Car Genter near Richmond, Texas. He says a gun went off during a sleep pause, killing Genter, and that he abandoned the body and fled toward California. he was nabbed in Matamoros, Mexico, then returned to Houston as authorities unfold a tale of escape and alleged accident.
An oil man in Los Angeles promised to marry Liga Cundendo of Quilo Chile but the ceremony did not fullfil the law. He was in Vienna at the time, and Liga remained his lawful wife under Mexican law as reported by a family cable. The couple had been engaged for two years according to the record.
President Hoover sent to Congress a plan to consolidate executive agencies in the largest government reorganization to date. The measure, automatic in 60 days unless vetoed, would reshape the Interior Department with two new divisions for public works and for education health and recreation, shifting many offices and functions to become title and pay only. The effort targets major agency economies, with a total annual appropriations around 700 million dollars and broad realignments across Interior Commerce Agriculture and the Navy War departments.
President Muover outlines major reorganizations in a plan to streamline government. Proposals include a public works division in interior to supervise construction, a combined education health and recreation division, land utilization units in agriculture, a merchant marine division in commerce, transfer of the weather area from agriculture commerce, and moving budget functions to the bureau of the budget.
Washington dispatch reports the Judiciary Committee will submit a plan for repealing the Eighteenth Amendment, signaling a Senate vote this winter despite the House rejecting the Garner plan. Senate action is expected to prompt another House action on the repeal during the current session.
NEW YORK December 8 A 7 14 pound son was born at Harbor Hospital at 2 55 a.m. today to Barbara Bennett actress wife of Morton Downey radio and vaudeville singer. Mother and child were reported doing well.
In Hollywood on December 9, 5 character actor Harry Lee jumped from a hotel fire escape on Hollywood Boulevard. A note found in his pocket cited despondency over inability to obtain work as the cause.
Listings of apartments with weekly and monthly rates listed in a dated classified ad. Various properties show rents from 14.00 to 1600.00 per month, with locations and contact notes scattered amid garbled OCR details. A Mary is noted as the contact and a rental assistant is referenced for scheduling.
Washington line: Veterans Administrator Frank T. Hines told a joint congressional committee that there is no justification for paying widows or other benefits to veterans whose disabilities are not connected to military service. He outlined a national policy prioritizing disabilities incurred in service and those who, due to age or disability, cannot support themselves, arguing against broad rewards for duty. He warned that hospital capacity and costs demand cautious, targeted relief rather than sweeping increases.
A young man, Eugene Mrcher, 20, of Winehers, sustained injuries after falling from a horse. He was frialed on the Robert J. Green van and transported to a hospital where doctors prevented further complications. Mrs. TR Storer of 411 Pedrarte Toll was located at the County Dale nin Atlee tasting on orm we fall.
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