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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1933
Page
1
By Arthur Brisbane Clear by Kine Fear Syn Inu reports on modern ambition and irony as a man retires at 81 after a long journey. The piece blends social observation with a wry tone about life choices and the pursuit of purpose in an era of progress.
The article surveys early dreams of rocket travel to the moon and high altitude flight. Ernest Lotbelt and a German engineer in Cleveland pursue a gasoline oxygen rocket reaching stratosphere while noting the need to overcome gravity. It reviews daring feats of Jimmy Wedell, Ed Howe, and others, plus Italian and French curiosities, and ends with a collage of odd incidents and reflections on science, risk, and entrepreneurship.
Texas Railroad Commission members opened a hearing on January oil production limits as they debated whether state or federal authorities should govern spacing and drilling. Attorneys argued the issue belongs in court, while commissioners said they would enforce their own orders until federal guidelines arrive.
Cloudy with occasional light rain in San Antonio and vicinity. Thursday night and Friday slightly warmer with low around 38 on Thursday night and high near 60 on Friday. Northeast winds light to moderate. High Wednesday 41, low Thursday morning 38, high Thursday about 46. East Texas east of the hundredth meridian cloudy with light rain Thursday night and Friday, warmer in the south. Moderate north and northeast winds on the coast. West Texas partly cloudy with possible southeast rain Thursday Night and Friday. Additional Weather on Page 8.
Washington reports that Section 28 depository insurance, effective January 2, was halted today by Walter Gummings, director, as a boon to business and protection against bank runs. State banks pushed to join the Deposit Insurance Corporation, with government ready to supply resources to ensure success by December 31 the banks have been pouring in.
Det 30 V The operation on Little Sue Trammell a six month old hydrocephalus patient from Houston Texas was tentatively planned for Friday at Johns Hopkins Hospital Dr Walter E Dendy a noted brain surgeon avoided comment on the alleged incident and said the operation would not be performed before Friday Little Sue was brought to Baltimore Tuesday night by Jimmy Wedel the famed speed aviator who flew the 1400 mile course in 41 hours
Washington December 28 The congress returning to the capital next week will engage in several sanguinary battles but none threaten the administration’s grip which remains strong as last session The principal battles readers expect will be over taxes continued large appropriations to finance the recovery program money and currency the monopoly aspects as the NEA veterans compensation
In Miami on December 26 Frances Marsalis and Helen Rich faced fierce nerves and vivid visions as they neared breaking the women's refueling endurance record. Their "Flying Boudoir" aimed to surpass the eight days four hours five minutes mark by 5 08 p m, with an official new record expected an hour after.
President Roosevelt writes to Grace Morison Poolt of the General Federation of Women's Clubs stating the nation has crossed into a new era as the year begins. The letter reflects a hopeful appraisal of the country’s direction and its evolving role in public life.
Police report four raids on cafes Wednesday night. Eight men faced charges related to liquor violations. Authorities described the raids as part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal alcohol activity in the area.
The winter onslaught kills by unofficial counts over 100 nationwide as blizzards and cold relax across the nation. New York clears 10.7 inches of snow amid freezing streets while Chicago reports 12 below and 12 deaths yesterday.
Fragments describe ongoing drizzle in Los Angeles with light rainfall in San Antonio for two hours not expected to end drought. Temperatures fall to 35 with 50s forecast by Saturday, while Minnesota and North Dakota endure severe subzero in a cold snap. Fort Smith and Fort Simpson report record cold with 60 below and similar extremes. A Chicago carrier faces charges for burning flags and warrants amid the chaotic weather notes.
Professor George Filipetti of the University of Minnesota warned at the American Economic Association that the NRA might lead to poverty. He argued code regulations could disrupt price relations and reduce interindustrial competition, with markets for producers’ goods becoming more restricted as the provisions penalize machinery and new units in over expanded industries.
William L Ellwood a West Texas land owner cattle raiser and banker died here today at his home He managed Spade Ranch a 265000 acre holding west of Lubbock since 1891 He leaves an estate valued at about 20000 dollars The obituary notes his long service in Texas agriculture and banking near Lubbock.
The federal government sues twenty banks of the New York Clearing House alleging they guaranteed full payment of deposits for the Closed Harman National Bank and Trust Co. after the committee arranged with the controller of the currency in late 1932 and early 1933 to avoid closing Harman Bank.
Raymond Miller of Newport Kentucky was fined 100 dollars after police testified he begged from passersby while his barefoot child danced in a snow covered street. The court described the act as a few busy dollars.
Des Moines dispatch reports Second Lieut. John Price age 21 and Private Roy D. Aven age 22 were killed when their car returning from Christmas furloughs crashed into a pipe lad en truck near Walters Oklahoma Wednesday night.
Moscow reports a drive by Ivanov, a Reverremont truck operator, who sped into a Red soldier detachment on the Leningrad Road. Four soldiers killed, five wounded. He was captured, arraigned, and sentenced for mutiny to death by firing squad.
In South El Paso near the Rio Grande a deadly shootout between U S powder patrolmen and Mexican smugglers left Patrolman Bert G Walthall dead and a smuggler identified as Jose Estrada fatally wounded A second officer Louis A Smith was slightly injured Authorities captured three more smugglers four men wounded one seriously with officers arresting an elderly man at the hideout Walthall 35 came to El Paso from Flagstaff Arizona two years ago leaving a widow and a four year old daughter
Washington March 28 The APO offered today 34.08 an ounce for newly mined gold as the price remained steady for the eighth time amid abroad strength in the market.
About 117 workers on the Arizona creek project faced a dispute over hours and tools. A group of roughly 12 walked off in protest, saying they faced overtime demands, lack of tools, and harsh treatment while warm by a fire on relief headquarters premises.
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