22 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1933
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane C032 narrates a column with satirical tone about a controversial mix of topics. References to Dickena child, King Peas, Hyn and kno appear as fragmented placeholders in OCR text. The piece hints at cultural tension and social commentary without a clear central event.
A collage of rumors and observations spans Japan Russia tensions over Manchuria and China, liquor laws, religious questions, tobacco use declines, and obituaries. The piece mentions chemical weapons in a hypothetical war, political shifts in dry states, and notes on Charles Dickens kin and polar expeditions, ending with musings on race and population.
Western Union messengers in a temperate walkout protested 25 percent commission cuts and 48 hour week demands. NRA code confusion leaves minimum wages unsettled as leaders say several youths were discharged after the leak of the strike threat. Postal Telegraph offers higher pay and hours, prompting rival comparisons as the dispute heads toward Christmas service.
MORCOW December 22 Russian atheists launch a Christmas season campaign to draw people away from churches while urging workers to attend their Christmas Day event. The drive emphasizes secular celebrations and questions religious attendance.
Washington reports Huck S Johnson condemns the minimum wage as absurd while arguing CWA codes set unfairly high pay. He argues federal aid should not supersede industry wages and calls the situation a farce and an indictment of code wage policy. Johnson warns the discrepancy harms workers and enterprises alike.
Chicago December 22 A federal transportation coordinator Joseph B. Bataille seeks public views on U S travel methods with questions on autos gasoline trains fares and excursions A nationwide questionnaire was distributed for responses to be mailed to Washington no postage is required on the reply card
The weather page reports fair and balmy conditions with summer temps. Santa Claus is said to plan a sleigh dash with wheels after Friday’s forecast. Expect highs near 82 degrees Wednesday through Friday, with Saturday around the 54 degree mark and topcoats still comfortable. The outlook covers the next 24 hours with no cold spell in sight.
Secretary of the Treasury William H. Woodin, ill with a recent ailment, was reported by his physician to be maintaining a slightly improved condition today after a relapse. The update came from Tucson, where he is under medical care.
Brant Harker, former San Au lanky city proscelot, announced his candidacy for the district attorney office in Red River County Texas. He plans to run in Clarksville with a focus on legal reform and public safety while detailing his experience in prosecution.
Generally fair to partly cloudy Friday night and Saturday with light to moderate winds. Low Friday night around 64 degrees. Saturday highs near 82 degrees. Winds variable light to moderate along the coast. Warmer conditions in the central portion. West Texas follows west of the meridian. Page 2 continues with additional weather details.
United States District Attorney W R Smith Jr will launch a grand jury probe January 4 into the $250000 Chicago Mall robbery case that led to the arrest of D B Bonner former bank president and attorney John H Cunningham on bonds complicity charges. Bassam ver and Cunningham posted $10000 bonds as the federal court proceeded amid aggressive defense as hearings and testimony sought to shape the extent of the case.
President Roosevelt issues a proclamation expanding mint access to newly mined silver and outlining a program to push silver’s price toward half its dollar value. The move aligns with a London agreement, aims to boost domestic mining wealth and exports, and signals continued gold purchases. Senator Pittman hails the plan as stabilizing silver and encouraging foreign cooperation.
In Enos Aires on December 22 an INS report notes a newsboy named Foulin winning a large prize during a national Christmas event. The fragment describes long lines of newsies and a whistle of competition as youths raced for a top award of 99000.
Scotland December report on Lord Inverclyde and Lore Inverclyde, amid a high profile separation. The couple’s marriage collapse followed a Reno decree in Nevada in 1991 when Lady Inverclyde sought freedom from the union. She hoped he would relocate to England so she could remarry without bigamy concerns.
The American Railway Association reported that revenue freight loadings for the week ending March 1d reached 554,832 cars, up 17,429 from the prior week, marking an increase after a period of decline and signaling a deviation from the usual seasonal trend.
District official Joe Martin warned horse race betting proprietors today that criminal? and injunction actions would be filed if they reopen. Banks were closed yesterday after an edict and allied supporters were deployed to the areas.
An American envoy Bullitt departs Moscow for Paris with his daughter for Christmas in Paris. He plans to return to Moscow with embassy staff in February as conditions allow.
A garbled notice touts a holiday greeting spread across papers with higher circulation than rival editions. It promises light greeting pages will be synced for $1.60 and offers marketing options via a copywriter or door-to-door salesman, address Mal Fannin 1231.
Brisk profit taking followed optimistic news on President Roosevelt's silver program. Stocks rose early but tempered. American Smelting and American Telephone slipped after opening gains. Copper, steel and grain moved with metals, dollar exchange fell. silver's news sparked sharp swings in corn and wheat.
Two men in Orange County faced grand jury charges after authorities found a sign missing and improper display at a location described in a tax related case. Bonds were set at 400 dollars each as part of the preliminary proceedings.
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