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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1932

Page

8

Plan to Slash U. Defense Sum Doomed

Washington February 13. Plans in Congress to cut government spending at the expense of national security are fading as world tensions rise. Army funding likely kept at current strength with support for Citizens Military Training camps and reserve activities. Navy construction may be adopted before adjournment. American Legion defense report brands current defense as a national disgrace and urges a congressional poll on defense attitudes. The Light's Free Hearts Directory is out at Pigely Wiggly.

Thomas Wrigley Washington, D. C Congress Citizens Military Pational Defense Committee The American Legion America Legionnaires

Rubio Shuts Oil Exploitation In Mexico Fields

Mexico City February 13 President Ortiz Rubio ordered a decree to halt further exploitation of Mexican oil fields and deny new drilling permits until further notice Existing production areas may continue but the move, though not required, aims to shield Mexico's petroleum reserves from what officials called production anarchy harming public interests The decree appeared in the Diario Official and followed criticism of current practices.

Autogiro leaves Brownsville on way to San Antonio

Browntown Brownsville Texas February 13 capt Lewis Yancey a New York to Rome flyer who arrived after a two week Latin America tour plans to depart Harlingen tomorrow for San Antonio via Corpus Christi in his autogiro plane this week.

Autogiro Brownsville Texas Lewis Yancey New York Rome Latin America Coon Harlingen San Antonio Corpus Christi

Tight's Food Show Promises Home Maker Help

San Antonio homemakers are invited to a 2:30 p.m. Wednesday food show at the St. Anthony hotel roof garden directed by Mildred Kitchen Home Economics editor. The program features a fashion revue from Frost Brothers, a modern kitchen demo, free samples and printed recipe guides with questions encouraged.

Mildred Kitchen San Antonio St. Anthony Hotel St. Patrick's Day Frost Brothers South Hazel Elser Frost's W. A. Shelton Household Furniture Company Wright Brothers General Electric Gebhardt Chase Sanborn Brown White House

Canopus Tourist Club Names Hostesses This Week

Mrs. Hf. R. Fuegler, secretary, announced that Canopus Tourist Club hostesses from New York, Oklahoma and Wyoming will greet winter visitors this week. An informal reception Thursday afternoon opens the schedule. R. S. Maxwell will lecture on contract bridge Tuesday afternoon, with dances Tuesday and Friday nights at 8:16. Progressive auction bridge is planned for Wednesday afternoon.

Canopus Touris Club New York Oklahoma Wyoming Hf. R. Fuegler R. S. Maxwell

Glitzens State Bank to Open in Range Texas

The Glitzens State bank will open Monday February 15 in Range Texas with a celebration planned Saturday night. All shares are sold and a charter issued by the State Banking Commission. Officers named include John Yanta president Arthur Willbera vice president EZ T Long cashier. Directors listed with several local and San Antonio figures.

Arthur Protend T. Long John R. Wibern H. H. Steves W. E. Dickergson E. B. Nie Swanger Central Power and Light Company San Antonio Robert Barclay The National Bank of Commerce Howell W. Jones San Antonin

Sickness Sparks Small Loans Burden Rise

Washington report says sickness or death causes 28 of every 100 small loans. Interest rates rising to 18 to 42 percent increase the burden on workers. The national commission on medical care led by Secretary of Interior Wilder urges widespread adoption of installment payment for medical costs.

Washington, D.C Toda Wilder

Mad Trapper of Canada Escapes Across Yukon Divide

ADLAVIE N W T Feb 13. Following a dangerous trail over Arctic mountains Albert Johnson the Mad Trapper has escaped into the headwaters of the Yukon and is Alaska bound Mounties led by Staff Sergeant Hersey with a portable radio say they have raised Johnson more than 16 miles from the Rabid river barricade where he killed Constable E Millen on January 31 The pursuit continues with the posse tracking the fugitive through harsh terrain.

Adlavie Arctic Mountains Albert Johnson Yukon Hereey Hersey Johnson Rabh River E. Millen Shee

Brother Held in Shooting at Hazel Home

Dallas February 13 18 J D Hazel 34 operator of a dental laboratory was in critical condition in a hospital here. His brother FR Hazel 40 telegraph operator was in police custody after a shooting at the Hazel home. An operation was performed to save J D Hazel and Mrs R C Hazel said her husband acted in defense of his home.

Dallas Joseph D. Hazel Hazel J. D. Hazel R. C. Hazel Wee

Catalonian Strike Declared Ahead of Monday Action

Catalonian syndicalists call a nationwide strike for Monday. Officials fear disruption may be limited to coastal areas while government braces for possible unrest and enforcement of laws against strikes.

Barcelona Bpaln INS

Boston Authoress Sues for Divorce

Reno dispatch reports Nancy Hoyt, noted author and playwright, files for divorce from Edward D. Curtis of Boston. The complaint alleges cruelty and seeks full custody of their daughter Edwina Curtis, age 3. Police or court record details not disclosed.

Reno Nancy Hoyt Washington Edward D. Curtis Boston Edwina Curtis

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