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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1933
Page
2
Washington December reports say Secretaries Dern and Ickes are resting comfortably in separate government hospitals after Ickes slipped on ice injuring his shoulder. Dern is said to be recovering from an eye infection alongside the other cabinet member.
The Texas highway commission sent bids to the federal bureau for approval of emergency road work. The commission will receive bids next Monday and Tuesday on another part of the federal program estimated at $1,925,000.
December 12 report that the International Aeronautic Federation approved the 61 237 inch stratiscope mark of Lieut. Commander T G W Settle. The notice also urges readers to advertise vacant property and find a tenant before December 15 by calling F 1242 and placing an ad in The Light.
Jack Wisdom a 26 year old cowboy is held in the Kansas state reformatory under tight guard after signing a statement admitting the slayings of Mr and Mrs Harry Pritchard. He feared prosecution for a worthless 21 40 check given to Pritchard. Wisdom said Buck Smith killed the couple while he fled. Authorities deem Smith fictitious. Bodies found in Oklahoma after disappearance on a Sumner county highway near Wichita. Wisdom arrested near Jay Oklahoma hills.
Park Commissioner Rubiola clashed with Houston Street association officials over whether the downtown area gets a daily street sweep. Edward s says mornings show litter despite eight to twenty workers in the past. Rubiola argues he has reduced tools and funds, noting three to four swee ping machines and eight workers now.
Earle Wynekoop, freed from county jail, vows to help vindicate mother Dr. Alice Wynekoop accused in Rheta Wynekoop’s death. He was released after state dropped accessory charge and plans to seek clues. Dr. Wynekoop awaits trial January 4 while ill in jail.
Dallas dispatch reports the Anti Saloon League and allied groups challenge Democratic leaders to force candidates for the legislature to state their position on repealing the state dry amendment. They urge pledges to vote against referring the amendment to voters, regardless of party demands or district results.
In Cleveland Mississippi a young farmer was killed when Archie Cunningham fired at a car to protect himself after a pedestrian protested being forced off the road. District Attorney Greek L. Rice reported a signed confession stating Cunningham fired about four shots into the vehicle, killing J C Brock of Boyle. Cunningham said he acted to stay the car after Brock and Sydney Woolfolk jumped for safety and he did not know who rode the car until after the shooting.
A belated notice indicates a city news event at the Milani Building on Tuesday featuring Warwick's Orchestra Admission 25 cents. The fragmentary item suggests a local cultural listing with a small gate price and venue details.
Two federal departments report signs of rising economic activity. The commerce department notes a possible end to the industrial production recession in November. Labor Secretary Pertins cites wage gains, with about two billion dollars added to pay envelopes from April to October 15. Moorhead joins the Southern Collegiate All-Velien operation, expanding membership to include Moorhead colors, Kentucky.
Albert Hensley of the Bexar County Red Cross says about 4500 families in San Antonio will rely on private agencies or federal relief. The group includes widows with dependents and families of men totally or partially disabled. He urged donations of beds and stoves for winter support.
In Spain the government reports four days of violence ending with 94 killed and hundreds wounded. A planned general strike failed and martial law is unlikely. The unrest began last Friday with bombings and riots spreading through central and northern regions.
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