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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1933
Page
9
Kansas City real estate dealer Luther D. Marr, 67, was slain near Pleasanton Kansas. Investigators cite two possible motives after Mrs. Marr, his widow, said he feared for his safety and worried about a trip to Mound City to attend a mortgage foreclosure sale. The report notes Marr previously expressed concern about his safety.
North charged by complaint with swindling over 80 dollars, held in Bexar county jail in default of 400 bond set by Justice John R. Shook after examining trial. His wife Ceorgh-Mae North was freed on the same complaint. The case alleges North fraudulently claimed ownership of Salamint Products, sold one third interest for 1800 dollars, and promised employment to James and Margaret Byajda. North had prior fines in two swindling cases.
The Light prints signed responses to criticism by a prominent society woman over a proposal to reduce workers not in need due to independent income. The writer argues an emergency plan is needed to restore balance and cites 12 million unemployed. A critic from KR. F. Liljgren defends a fireman seeking $50 monthly Reno grant while Mayor Chambers says he already gets $17.50 federal support.
Washington Feb 1. A new speaker of the house to succeed Vice President-elect John Garner will be chosen at a Democratic caucus March 3, under a tentative decision by party leaders. Final decision awaits word from newly elected Democrats whether they will attend Inauguration festivities.
The Poultry Producers' Association of Texas elected F. Blaschke of Nordheim as president, H. Bleves of Range as first vice president, H. Harpin of Victoria as second vice president, Herman Voges of Wetmore as third vice president, and R. B. Klecka of Wilson County as secretary and treasurer. Dr. E. H. Orchard of San Antonio and H. Rippen of Shiner were chosen as directors at large. The one day convention at the Plaza hotel discussed poultry raising questions.
Roscoe Cupp, once of Dallas, is held in Stephenville after the death of J. M. Gamble a former Dallas traffic policeman fatally wounded in the courthouse square. Gamble was testifying in a divorce case where Cupp was a witness for Mrs. Cupp. A bullet struck him near the heart and he died within hours.
An advertisement touts KLUTCH as a comfort device for dentures. It claims the product secures a plate so it cannot rock or chafe and allows eating and speaking as with natural teeth. Available at drug stores for 25 cents or one shilling.
A short note touts 666 liquid tablets and salve for head cold relief. Claims include rapid action for headaches colds and malaria like symptoms with promised speed and remedies. Strong entities include 666 and salve for nasal or head ailment with unspecified origins.
Editorial argues against blaming Mexicans for economic woes. It criticizes American wealth priorities and underpayment of workers, noting many Mexicans are U.S. citizens with equal rights. It calls for fair pay and equal opportunity within the land of the free.
A letter argues drastic salary reductions for federal state county and city officials to balance the budget. Citing a radio talk by Representative McDougal of Kansas, the writer urges loyal Americans to sacrifice and endure financial hardship to save the government. The tone expresses frustration with public officials and signals a demand for reduced pay.
Police halted a narcotics scam in Mexico City that used a fake roll of bills and two boxes of hog narcotics amid a windup ruse. An American leader figure wore the scheme but the plan ended violently when officers stormed the room, killing one of the conspirators during a gunfight. A four door Pontiac sedan valued at 875 was also noted in the drunken description.
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