29 Dec 1933
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1933
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane writes about aviation and social issues noting surprising trends in communication. The column blends observations on language, public attitudes, and civic topics with social commentary reflecting early 20th century concerns.
The article argues Congress should bolster the U.S. Navy to meet a London Agreement standard by 1932, with a focus on expanding air power to surpass other nations. It mentions a proposed nonstop flight from San Francisco to Honolulu under Lt. Cmdr. Knefler McGinnis, and notes varied topics from aviation feats to commentary on justice, language, and social issues of the era.
A 1-year-old girl confessed to strangling and stabbing her 8-year-old friend Josephine Woropay after an argument over stories the day after Christmas. The incident occurred under a porch in Bastings-on-Hudson. District Attorney Prank El Coyne said the confession implicates no accomplices. The case raises first-degree murder questions as authorities review the evidence. Also noted is the death of British diplomat Sir Arthur Hardinge at East Sheen.
Washington will not provide further relief funds until states contribute, Harry L Hopkins warned Texas Missouri and Colorado fall behind in cooperation. He urged Texas to convene a legislative session to raise taxes and said banks won’t buy its bonds. Kentucky’s situation was noted as similar but would be weighed.
Cloudy with occasional night rains Friday night and Saturday. Temperatures 44 Friday night rising to about 64 Saturday with a Friday high near 46 and Friday low around 42. Winds light to moderate northeasterly to easterly. East Texas shows similar trends with some morning rain and warmer conditions on Saturday. West Texas expects mostly cloudy Friday night with possible local rain in western areas and warmer conditions Saturday.
Pittsburgh December 29 report from the annual Society of Rheologists convention. Dr Eugene C Bingham Lafayette College FP G McNelly Westinghouse laboratories and Dr S J Sheppard Camera Medlogix discuss creep or flow of solids like concrete steel and marble under their own weight.
Misty rains and rising temperatures are forecast for San Antonio on Friday and Saturday but drought remains severe across Southwest Texas. Winds from the north and east at 18 mph accompanied intermittent showers, totaling 0.5 inch in 26 hours to Friday morning. Weather officials caution continued showers through Saturday with a break Sunday. Temperatures will edge up to 54 by Friday and Saturday afternoons, then fall to 44 Sunday morning.
Heavy shipments of silver from Monterey Mexico to New York passed through Laredo this week. Four hundred ninety four bars, worth six hundred two thousand eight hundred one dollars and fifty four cents, were cleared. Yesterday's shipment totaled four hundred twenty three bars valued at seven hundred ninety nine thousand eighty one dollars and forty one cents.
In Washington D C the government's domestic bid price stayed at 836.00 an ounce for the ninth straight morning. Acting Secretary Morgenthau issued a new order aiming to bring into the treasury all monetary gold held by reserve banks and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
More than 600 workers on Vatican City construction and repair projects were discharged today as part of an economy program instituted by Pope Pius XII. The move affects laborers at various Vatican sites as officials seek to curb expenses.
Paraguay agrees to an eight day extension of the ceasefire with Bolivia under the Chiaca agreement. The extension runs from midnight Sunday, maintaining regional talks and reducing tensions in the border area.
Reported in Buenos Aires on December 20, the revolt by radical factions leaves at least 20 dead mostly soldiers and hundreds wounded across Northern Argentina. Authorities say 300 to 500 arrests were made as a censorship-driven crackdown unfolds.
Washington December 26 Hugh S Johnson proposed registering every inaching gun barrel with the department of justice at manufacture to aid anti crime tracing. The NRA supported the idea as easily adoptable under the arms and ammunition makers code to quickly trace responsibility for violent crimes.
In Miami Frances Marsalis and Helen Richey push past a week in the air, extending the women's fueling endurance record. They surpass the prior Valley Stream mark of 4 days 4 hours 44 minutes and on 108 p.m. match the old record, planning to land only after rest.
Washington December 29. A measure to amend the farm administration to classify ertin sorghum and barley as basic agricultural commodities and provide a means of controlling production was being prepared today by Representative Clifford Hope Republican of Kansas a member of the House Agricultural Committee.
In Washington a Texan observer notes the blue eagle emblem on a Senate office door was removed after an order from the Senate rules committee. Senator Copeland of New York, chair, criticized a plan to display signs, while a local official rejected the display as inappropriate.
Four American guests at the Hotel Plus in Havana escaped unharmed as bullets peppered their rooms during labor disorders in the streets below. The shooting came after clashes involving former employees at a Woolworth store on Woolworth Street in Haron Ind.
Two San Antonio firms won bids Friday for Fort Sam Houston prison work. Caplin A F Dershimer secured $48,411 to build a quartermaster facility, while SheeSathern Prison Company won $57,750 to supply cells and related materials. The existing red brick prison has housed army prisoners for about 60 years and may be converted into barracks.
The two year old son of Pio Purdy, a San Abtento baseball player, residing at 841 Brat Ashby Place, was brought to Robest B Grea hospital Friday after his face and sanfiers were severely burned when a can of burning medicine for colds overturned.
Chicago authorities updated the public enemies record list today showing the notorious outlaw John Dillinger with his name and picture at the top. Police were under orders to shoot to kill on sight as a manhunt intensifies.
In Houston on December 29 C W York a 30 year old meat cutter was found dead in his jail cell. He reportedly hanged himself with a belt, the body discovered by guards after guards failed to find him earlier. Believed suicide, investigation pending.
A Canada wide cold wave pushes temperatures to 50 below in Montreal and Albany with dozens of readings below zero across New England New York and New Jersey. Snow storms and freezing rain disrupt transport. hundreds endure wind chill while ships freeze along the Hudson and a winter storm capsizes routine daily life.
Arrow Barber shop manager Pat Finvin reported vandals smashed a window at 105 West Commerce while a bottle hurled through the pane. police recovered the bottle and no major damage occurred. Suspected retaliation over a recent barber war surfaced as officers chased leads and questioned witnesses.
Texas unemployment relief activities stall as bankers authorized to sell state bonds face delays. The dispatch notes uncertainty and limited action as officials pursue funding avenues. Further details expected on page 5.
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