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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1933

Page

8

Whiskey 3 uck Pool Dared by Probers

Senate banking committee investigators report pools in whiskey stocks peaked last summer as repeal momentum rose. Ferdinand Pecora plans to trace wild gyrations in distillery stocks with public hearings to expose manipulation and thwarted markets. New York indicts dramatic gains in American Alcohol and National Distillers stock. Dr Shirley Wynne seeks federal help for honest whiskey labels and considers a black list, withholding brands while compiling data.

Universal Service, Inc Washington, D. C New York Shock Exchange Senate Banking| Committee Ferdinand Pecora Wall Streets Pecora Senate Perora New York Shirley W. Wynne

Creamulsion Promises Quick Relief for Coughs

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a powerful, non narcotic cough remedy. It claims rapid germ fighting action, pleasant taste, and a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved. The copy stresses modern science origins and urges readers to consult their druggist for purchase and refunds.

Seventeen Elephants Die After Eating Corn in Madura Field

In the Cum bum valley Madras a group of seventeen elephants were found dead after an all night corn feast. Authorities weigh whether poisoned corn or scent lure from ripening fields caused the mass death.

Madura Madras Cumbum

Texas public works board approves loan and grant totals

Fort Worth report states the Texas advisory board of the Public Works Administration received loan applications totaling 4 597 324 dollars and grant requests totaling 1 757 834 dollars at its offices last week.

Fort Worth Texas Advisory Board of the Public Works Administration

Oklahoma Adds Crude Oil Output While U.S. Production Rises

Tulsa report notes United States crude output climbed to 2,413,578 barrels daily, up from 3,390,888 last week, with Oklahoma rising to 649,965 barrels daily. Texas fell to 951,811, California above its 450,000 allotment, Rocky Mountain down to 79,790, and Eastern at 123,200 against 123,? allocation details.

Tulsa Okla Oklahoma United States Oil and Gas Journal Texas Kansas California Rocky Mountain

Peacock's Dallas School Sold and Name Change Announced

Dallas report states Lieut. Don W. Peacock sells his share in North Texas Peacock Military Academy and resigns from the Dallas school. He will return as associate superintendent and commandant of cadets at the San Antonio Peacock institution. Col. Louis Davidson leads the Dallas corporation steering the deal. the Dallas campus becomes North Texas Military Academy.

Dallas North Texas Peacock Military Academy Peacock Military Academy San Antonio Don W. Peacock Louis Davidson Davidson North Texas Military Academy

Plight to Rome Pilot Is Missing

Captain George R. Pond and Cesare Sabelli planned a Night to Rome flight across the Atlantic but are missing after waiting over two months for good weather. Sabelli told police Pond asked him to ready the plane and promised a final weather report last Saturday night.

Brooklyn George R. Pond Atlantic Cesare Sabel Pond Sabelli Rome

Elliott Roosevelt and wife visit Fort Worth during Christmas

Elliott Roosevelt son of President Roosevelt and his wife arrived in Fort Worth to spend the Christmas holidays with her mother Mrs. J. B. Googins. They came from Los Angeles and stopped briefly in Tucson Arizona and Santa Fe New Mexico.

Elliott Roosevelt Ft. Worth Fort Worth President Roosevelt J. B. Googins Los Angeles Tucson Ariz Santa Fr, N. M

Cotton price slashed to spur sales in China market

In Shanghai the National Government Cotton Syndicate cut United States Juan cotton prices by 212 percent below market quotes to lure buyers. Japanese purchasers showed continued reluctance despite the cut as the move aimed to stimulate sales amid weak demand.

U. 8 China Bhanghai National Government Cotton Syndicate United States

Rejected Suitor Kills Wife Then Flees

In Chicago a rejected suitor Pred Bellinger shot and killed Irene Hard, 26, wife of his close friend, at a suburban tavern early today and then killed himself. The crime followed the rejected marriage proposal and the fleeing suspect’s escape attempt.

Chicago Bellinger Irene Hard

Industrial loans by U S favored in study

Washington December 18 reports that the idea of direct governmental loans to industry to boost payrolls and activity is gaining strength amid a lack of new corporate and bank financing from private sources.

Washington, D. C

Lily Pons Plans Ten Years More in Opera and Film

Lily Pons spoke of tiring of a diva life and outlined a decade more of work in opera and at least one film, then retirement to a farm in southern France to care for a jaguar. The star signaled continuing performances before stepping away.

Lily Pons Philadeliha Ver Petite Lily Pons France Zoa

Dr A Greenberg to Speak on My Impressions of the Soviet Union

Friends of Soviet to Hear Speaker Dr A Greenberg discuss impressions from a Russia visit. The talk titled My Impressions of the Soviet Union will be held at the Union on Tuesday at 8 15 p m located at 1131 South Alamo Street.

Soviet Union A. Greenberg San Antonio ‘Union South Alamo -Treet

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