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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1933
Page
3
Readable fragments describe a social dance with costumes citing varied outfits from humorous to formal. Notable mentions include a hangman theme, prisoner suits, pajama looks, and a loin cloth display. Celebrities and locals such as Jake Dowd and Gilbert Lang are noted, with references to Texas humor and radio era figures.
Friday afternoon report notes Woodlawn Lake harvests rising as water depth and fish density increase. Local wardens observed perch numbers doubling from around 20,000 to 40,000, with anglers claiming easy catches of snails and flounders.
Druggist R Fe Burges at 1025 goat Deazon Alred Boo Antonin dingalst, recently warned for Polvianent ax Snyeabigalor, refuses admission to hospital. The incident involves a denied appointment and the sequence of events led to detainment and a court action. Mary fell in Fannin 1931 is noted with financial details £ 00.
In Austin on February 4, Texas legislators huddled over committee work as both houses adjourned until Monday. The senate committee on Ivernoy's nominations cleared FL. Denison of Temple for a gubernatorial highway post, while a protest lingered against R. L. Daniel of Victoria becoming life insurance commissioner. Debate over several confirmations and bills continued, with a quorum issue delaying action on abolishing the child welfare division. The tax agency consolidation plan received a favorable report, projected to boost revenue by about ten million dollars.
Mrs Mohandas K Gandhi is reported arrested again in Bombay on February 4 with authorities silent on charges. This marks her third arrest in thirteen months related to her husband’s movement and protests by women followers aligned with the Noncooperation Congress.
A prowler suspect was taken into custody after multiple calls in the Vo block and West Poplar Street. The 24 year old could not account for his presence in the neighborhood amid a pollen raid. Local residents Gipson, Milrose, and Levey Milrose are noted in connection with the investigation.
The Light argues against punishing women with job loss over marital status. It recalls the constitutional promise of life liberty and the pursuit of happiness, urging merit over marital status in employment. The piece cites 12 years since an amendment granting citizenship duties to women and warns against threats to working women. Rena Maverick Green signs.
A reader's tirade targets County Attorney D. J. Davis and officials for high taxes on non taxpayers and voters, condemning costly projects like a Woodlawn Lake island and a new bridge. The letter argues salaries and unnecessary improvements strain those already unable to pay, with claims of 200 suits daily and calls for salary cuts.
Theo W. Smith laments wasteful commissions and high pay for nonessential officials. He criticizes a commissioner’s stance against abolishing the office of lighthouse inspector and questions the need for motorcycle deputies conducting election duties, urging action against government waste.
Fragmented OCR shows financial figures for February including a large balance around 448 700 621.47 and entries labeled as receipts or expenditures. The text is garbled with stray letters and mis-spellings, but indicates a state or federal treasury accounting snapshot for two days of Pob- TURry Pare and similar lines.
Washington D C February 4 Adolf Hiller’s government expected by observers to launch a vigorous campaign in Geneva for the return of former German colonies a move that could affect the League of Nations status of Pacific islands. The issue centers on Japan’s threats and the League’s response amid Manchuria. The American government shares interest due to proximity to Guam the Philippines and Hawaii. Hear the Job Seeker each evening at 9 15 over KONO.
Long Beach Cal Feb 4 State introduces motive theory in the yacht murder case of Alpha Wanderwell. Widow testified that William James Guy, a Welsh soldier, killed her husband Carl Wanderwell aboard the Wanderwell travels. State seeks to connect a South American venture and a cited money dispute to explain the killing.
Receivers report the funeral business has been converted to a credit basis following court action. The court ordered a sale of assets to settle debts as of February 4 in Oklahoma City.
Austin reports a fragmentary record of a legislative session with proposals from representative Anderson including district executive committee meeting rules and bid valuation penalties for sales of property and notes. The text references rules on freight operations, toll crew configurations, and anti fraud provisions for property sales and loan balances.
New officers were elected at a Liwenoxpnor fraternity meeting. Officers include Claude Graves as president and Jerry Chapman as vice president. Other roles named are Paschal Walthall recording secretary, Reagan WieMAN corresponding secretary, Wale ter Lehr parliamentarian, Bonet Davis sergeant at arms, with Turnbill and Ratply as reporters. The election followed a prior meeting and officers will be installed at a weekly Sunday event at Lettirl Staw, 408 Wast Myrtin Street.
In Waterbury a watchman shot at two prowlers after a break in at Quality Plow and Feed. The suspects fled as he fired. radio patrolmen later encountered them. A separate report notes two property inspectors were rousted from a cellar. a bystander narrowly escaped injury during a struggle.
An overwhelming Senate majority backed the Buy American policy to require federal purchases be of American made goods. The Johnson amendment directing domestic procurement faced mixed support with several Democrats and Republicans voting yes while a long list of named opponents from multiple states opposed. The final tally showed cross party backing for the measure with Blaine of Wisconsin as the sole Republican crossing the aisle.
In Medford Oregon the census will employ 37 solicitors across 24 districts to canvass door to door starting March 1. Each agent may carry credentials from the Superintendent of County or public schools. They may paste photos on letters, but signatures may suffice. Rivas, in charge for 35 years, expects to collect about 52 000 names at 4 1/2 cents per name, a cut from last year. Apple trade at relief sale: dry apples exchanged for tax payments at 30 cents a sack.
Senate debates continue on a treasury and appropriation bill while committees hold hearings on relief and aid. Banking and agriculture panels discuss veterans expenditures and farm relief as the House advances a one dollar independent offices supply bill and coinage committee mulls silver designation.
Los Angeles dateline reports gossip about Bebe Daniels potentially playing Madame de Pompour opposite Godfrey Arbss in a George Arliss film. Darryl Zanuck pursuing Daniels for the role. George O’Brien and Captain Dan to co star. plans include Daniels returning after Missouri project. Hollywood buzz covers Yvonne Valice, Gilbert Miller’s Columbia bid, and several rumored romances without confirmations.
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