23 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1933
Page
1
A compact note hints at a playful puzzle titled Puzzle for Gabriel and Arthur Brisbane 4p35 authored by King Boas Aya. It reads like a quirky literary snippet with no clear event or outcome.
A polarized column derides religious beliefs while praising strict Christmas work attendance. It likens state atheism to Napoleon and Marxist critique, rails against Christianity as counter-revolutionary, and argues for a silver monetary system to curb bank power. A Nebraskan suicide after a Christmas dinner and Lindbergh’s airplane find screen the era’s ambiguities.
Vatican City December 23 Pope Pius XII urged prayers for peace amid a tense international scene. He criticized German sterilization programs and called for faith, penance, and continued prayer. The Sacred College and Roman prelates welcomed him. the pope spoke briefly, noting the year’s spiritual work and redemption.
Partly cloudy through the weekend with cooler nights. Saturday night temperatures near 52 degrees and Sunday highs around 76. Light to moderate southerly winds. Cooler by Monday. Friday high around 78, Saturday low 68. East Texas area unsettled and warm, cooler Monday. West Texas fair with a warming southeast portion, then cooler in Panhandle.
In Paris, debates flare over the spread of Americanisms in French usage. The Bible is shown adapting English forms, while new French verbs like supervisionmes and terms such as visionner provoke purist reaction. A fresh coinage comingman signals a hopeful future amid the linguistic shift.
In Vienna a published Episcopal letter lambasts enemies of Chancellor Dollfuss. Bishops denounce "falsa doctrines" of popular sovereignty and the racial mania. They urge Austrians to reject Hitlerian religious errors and turn away from enemies on both sides.
Montevideo Dec 23 In a bid to end the Chaco boreal conflict the League of Nations commission will formally open negotiations on Christmas Day with Paraguayan and Bolivian representatives present. Bolivia and Paraguay accept the Pan American Conference proposal to submit Bolivia’s bruce violation charges to arbitration, with leaders offering to extend the meeting into the new year if needed.
Paris dispatch reports two Americans, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Switz, asked to justify their innocence before the Investigating magistrate as the case of eight others linked to an alleged spy plot is prepared. The proceeding appears influenced by interest from the American government.
Lieutenant Ralph N. Read, after engine trouble forced a crash in Randolph County, WV, bailed out near a pursuit ship. He walked 20 hours to a farm house before authorities at Langley Field, Virginia, dispatched a relief plane. The burning aircraft was destroyed on impact.
Frances Martally and Helen Richey fly toward a Christmas full course turkey dinner aboard their craft as they chase the endurance record of eight days and a half. The Miami dispatch notes their three day mark in the running.
In Istanbul during a severe blizzard, a Turkish mosque and several old houses collapsed. Officials report at least one person killed as rescue operations continue in the aftermath of the storm.
Japan celebrated the birth of a male heir to Emperor Hirohito, weighing about 7 1/2 pounds, amid crowds in Tokyo. Diplomats and officials arrived to offer congratulations as the nation awaits the line of succession and the symbolic crown prince. The newborn was presented with a ceremonial sword and cymbal, with a formal proclamation likely years away.
Midland Texas December 23 17 ABA Butland aged 36 pardoned recently by Governor Ferguson was shot and killed here last night a man surrendered to police after the shooting Appeals to churches Geneva December 33 Churches remain reluctant to talk of war Arthur Henderson president of the world disarmament conference urged action on disarmament today in a Christmas appeal
Louis Ferdinand, a prince of the Hohenzollern dynasty, landed at Winburn Field aboard an American Airlines plane amid a San Antonio greeting by H. H. Ochs and Porter Whaley. The Ford employee and German royal heir spoke briefly of business and his first impressions of the city while noting Germany’s economic condition.
Weather expert Weetherman J. H. Jarboe foresees colder conditions and fair skies for Christmas. He predicts a high near 78 on Saturday and Sunday, with temperatures dropping to the 60s and lower 60s Monday morning, and gusty south and southwest winds over the weekend.
President Rodriguez presented the next year’s budget to the senate showing expenditures of 249,001,893 pesos, about 68 million dollars, up from the current year by 9,289,622 pesos. Income was estimated near 242,000,000 pesos, aiming for balance. Treasury cuts totaling 10,000,000 pesos and army allocations rising to 55,000,000 pesos were noted.
Cpl Louis M Galick 94 of Philadelphia former commander of the US Marine guard in Peiping died of chronic nephritis. Colonel Jerlick served in Nicaragua where he commanded the United States marines.
An avalanche of snow rolled down from the mountains today and buried cattle and several homes near the town of Anlero in Santander. The event disrupted daily life as residents reported property damage and danger to livestock.
President Roosevelt seeks a mixed bimetallic approach to lift commodity prices, aiming to extend silver stabilization to other media and potentially regulate the dollar. He and advisers believe continued gold and silver value control could curb price swings. Sixty six nations signed the London conference accord on gold backed currencies, a pathway the US has often resisted.
The Dutchman Marinus van der Lubbe was found guilty and sentenced to death for the Reichstag fire after a three month trial. His four co defendants were acquitted. The court described his guilty act as the key cause of the catastrophe.
Washington December 23 President Roosevelt approved a new section of the oil code to stop secret agreements rebates or discounts in drilling and to require cash wage payments and representation for drillers on subcommittees under the code administration planning.
Madrid reports El Sol urges Spanish government to take immediate steps to safeguard the lives of Spaniards in Cuba amid tensions and safety concerns for nationals abroad.
Public notice of advertising terms in The Big Sunday Light claims 495 percent higher circulation than other local Sundays. It advertises the lowest rates and proper classification deadlines, urging readers to submit ads by 1 p.m. Saturday and 9 p.m. for late morning editions. The notice directs readers to contact Adwriter Fannin at Broadway and Firth Street.
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