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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1932
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane comments on Prohibition era debate as the House backs beer legality, while wine remains restricted. The piece discusses bootleg pressure, church sacraments, and a broader shift toward alcohol regulation across states. It cites Georgia criminal cases and a publicized chain gang fugitive, plus a Jacksonville widow’s tragedy and ensuing family strife.
MIEAN Sealy report notes a quirky addition to Mussolini's list of interests. The item described as an expert automobile airway and Haven motorunit plot appears in a fragmentary paragraph. The passage is garbled, with several nonsensical phrases and unclear attribution.
Paris reports Premier Paul Boncour met with United States Ambassador Edge and launched debt negotiations with America. The chamber backed his program 365 to 715, despite uncertainty over Hoover Roosevelt talks. Boncour pledged cautious handling amid domestic political tensions and halted this month’s US payment until a conference is assured.
Albert Michael Tomforde a 7 year old Houston boy underwent a brain operation at St Louis Children's Hospital after being flown in from Houston for treatment of a football practice injury. He arrived last Saturday for care and the procedure was performed today.
LiMa Peru reported Premier Carlos Zavala Lonyza has resigned his posts as premier and foreign minister. The move, anticipated for some time, follows his documented ill health since taking office last September.
Weather outlook shows rain and colder conditions Friday night with a low near 68 degrees and a high around 61 degrees Saturday. Winds from the south to southeast shift to northwest, with varying cloudiness and cooler temperatures across East Texas and West Texas regions, and a coastal southeasterly breeze.
In Philadelphia Dee reports the president's wife will receive a monthly annuity from Henry G. Freeman's will, a provision judged premature to rule on until all 18 beneficiaries die. The clause sparked controversy as a potential pitfall for the highest office.
Weatherman H. Jarhoe forecasts a light norther this Friday evening bringing clearer skies and a fall in temps. Friday low near 66 with a high around 74 before night rain, Saturday 66, and Sunday expected bright sunshine in the 60s for Christmas with light precipitation Thursday night.
Manila observers offered cautious reactions to the Washington compromise on Philippine independence. Congressional leaders and senators approved the plan, but Filipino lenders and officials declined public yes or no as the measure awaits House action to forward to the president.
Washington on December 23 reports new advertisements for site bids by the treasury for post office buildings at Waco and Dustin. The interdepartmental committee will decide if extra land is needed or if new sites should be purchased in these cities.
Chicago dispatch reports Edward Wessling was held as the alleged driver of a car that struck a crew of street laborers. One man, Frank Lombardo, was killed, while ten others suffered injuries. Frank Polina was in critical condition at a hospital.
New York brewer Ruppert, owner of the New York Yankees, argues 3.2 percent beer would be an excellent drink as most beer historically ran around 9.2 percent by weight. He says he is ready to resume basingsa as soon as the beer bill is laid.
J Bester 60 returned from Houston to Corpus Christi and killed his wife, about 32, then shot himself in their home. Their 6 year old daughter Florida was unharmed. Officers broke in after the gunshot and found Bester dead. Catherine Bester had filed for divorce earlier alleging threats to her life.
James P. Luby a 47 year old civil engineer and prominent Southwest Texas resident died at his home in San Diego Texas on Thursday night Burial is planned for Saturday morning in the Luby family vault He is survived by his widow four daughters Annie Marie Lucille Catherine Patricia and two sons James Luby Jr and Jasen plus two sisters Mrs Alex Shaffer and Mrs Addie Whitman and one brother Capt John M Tary of Corpus Christi
Federal agents seized a distillery and a brewery on Guadalupe street and Nogalilos street. Olila C DeVega was charged with stealing a 100 gallon still and 900 gallons of mash. Jose Morin and Annie Rodriguez faced charges for possession of 216 bottles of beer and beer making equipment.
Washington Dec 23 reconstruction finance corporation authorized relief totaling 11,000 to Indiana and Minnesota to aid relief needs during January and February.
John Ringling announces a 33 600 acre tract in Sarasota County Florida to be opened for immediate colonization by farmers. The Ringling Trust will accept trusteeship, with no foreclosures anticipated. Purchasers may return unused land, and the land is described as drained and capable of three crops per year, with sale open to Americans or aliens.
Two men killed and seven injured in a $1,000,090 blaze at the Santa Fe grain elevator in Chicago. A grain dust explosion sparked flames that tore through a large brick elevator, with 35 fire crews and fireboats battling the fire as walls threatened the river.
The Federal Reserve reports the nation's monetary gold stock increased by 430 million dollars from last June’s low, totaling 4.9408 billion by end of November. Past month fuels growth in member bank reserve balances, with reserves hovering near the 500 million level as wholesale prices stay about one third below 1929-1929 peaks.
Fort Worth police report Otis Pope also known as J B Smith found dead Tuesday with between 16000 and 20000 hidden in a Jerry Street hovel already visited by thieves.
Merton Munn, a Spanish American War veteran serving life for murder, sent $25 to a relief fund in Buillwater. He believes more people in similar dire circumstances deserve help, noting his own case where a governor commuted a death sentence to life imprisonment.
Central West Texas endured severe storms with lightning and sleet. Abilene reported 2.10 inches of rain, Dallas 0.98, Big Spring 1.13, and Alpine rain near one inch with snow on Davis Mountains. Widespread rainfall paralyzed traffic. one Dallas resident escaped injury from a struck window.
A severe storm sweeping from northern California to southeastern Alaska crippled central Oregon with heavy snowfall and winds up to 75 mph. Roads on the mid-Oregon plateau shut, one inch of snow per hour, widespread damage to homes highways and wires, at least two deaths including Captain J A Soderburg and Roland Girling, and extensive wreckage along Vancouver Island and along British Columbia coastlines.
Det 29-01 reports Miss Rose Gendler a 22 year old department store clerk was killed in a river-bridge area. Her body stuffed in burlap bag was found yesterday, injuries to the head and torso indicated foul play. Police say few facts are known and investigators seek clues to solve the case.
In Jacksonville Pennsylvania on December 23, a suspended narcotic chief from Florida and Georgia, R Frazier, awaited his return after his wife allegedly killed his secretary Miss Manona Murrell. Frazier suffered a reported nervous breakdown en route from Miami to Jacksonville. His wife Mrs Leah Frazier remained jailed on a murder charge claiming she acted to protect her children.
A devastating blaze in the Tekin Pukaguwa district left 19 dead and 32 missing with 18 injured as police hunted for bodies. The fire destroyed 20 tenements housing 92 families in Dallag hone after dawn. Most casualties were Korean locals.
A construction worker identified as Ty Neyland was injured in an accident near 1410 West Magnolia and brought to Nix Hospital for treatment. His condition is reported as not serious.
Washington reports the senate refused to consider beer legislation before Christmas with a 23 to 45 vote. Republican Benatar Bingham of Connecticut tried to bring up the house passed measure for a 8.2 percent beer price, but Democrats opposed. Senate leaders pledged action after the holidays.
Senate Democrats back a committee study before action on Senator Bingham's 3.2 percent beer bill. Democratic leader Senator Robinson says the bill cannot be taken up now and would recommit if pressed. House bill already sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee with Norris chairing a Monday meeting, as Bingham seeks to use beer legalization as a vehicle for House-passed legislation.
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