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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1932
Page
5
Washington reports Rep. McClintic of Oklahoma, chair of the House subcommittee probing airworthiness, fears the Akron was permanently damaged after its ground strike at Lakehurst. He recalls the Shenandoah crash and says he won’t ride in the Akron.
Senator Brookhart of Town urged the Senate to investigate the motion picture industry as a whole. He warned revelations could rival Teapot Dome, denounced Will Hays as a "smoke screen," and charged films have been monopolized under a passive government.
A 13 year old boy, Ban Pranciaco, shot a Private Thames Tobin near Fort Funston while hunting. The boy, Robert Spencer and Gordon Atkinson testified he aimed at the soldier and fired with a rifle. Tobin was wounded in the back and expected to recover.
An annual report by the Texas prison board chaired by W. A. Paddock shows 1931 operating losses for prison properties dropped nearly 10 percent from 1930. Expenditures for improvements totaled $335,092.26, included in losses. Last year’s loss was $859,825.82 or $160.32 per convict, with prisoners rising to 5,550.
Four kegs of gold worth 200000 fell overboard from the liner Berengaria while being landed at Cherbourg France. The treasure formed part of a 24000000 shipment consigned to the Bank of France. Divers began immediate salvage operations.
Representatives Williamson Johnson and Christopherson of South Dakota urged Congress to authorize the distribution of five million bushels of wheat held by the federal farm board to those in distress, seeking urgent action on the relief measure.
Hollywood, February 23. George McFarlane, 52, a screen character actor and former director, was struck by an automobile while crossing the street yesterday. He died last night from his injuries. The driver, Harald Davis, was not held.
Edna Park and Jack Edwards entertain the San Antonio Optimist club at the St. Anthony hotel Wednesday noon with a Bargain Day skit. Bunny Blevins and his quartet perform, and the Ducos mnis will perform tap dancing numbers.
Berlin February 23 Madame Johanna Gadski noted opera singer was seriously injured in an automobile accident yesterday She was 59 years old renowned for Wagnerian operas and considered one of the early twentieth century Bravilles of the era
Mexico City Feb 23 The 13 million pesos returned to the federal government by the International bankers committee of New York under a new moratorium on Mexico exterior debt will be used to aid the unemployed. A parade of unemployed will be conducted February 3 to push the demand.
New York February 23 The United Action group for employment moved closer to its goal of 1 000 000 jobs as 18 railroad presidents pledged their support. Since the campaign began the effort has helped 88560 unemployed find work across various industries.
Washington Feb 24 The Foreign Policy Association reports a broad shift away from free trade. Britain stands among a group of about ten nations and colonies that have established tariff barriers since July 1, 1931, reflecting a significant change in postwar trade policy based on the survey findings.
President Hoover signed a bill transferring Lavaca county Texas from the Houston to the Victoria division of the southern judicial district of the state. The action redefines district boundaries within Texas for judicial administration.
Robert Whalen, of Aston Tb, marked his fourteenth birthday on February 23. He stood seven feet three inches tall and continued to grow, celebrating with family and friends in a local ceremony.
An advertisement touts Aspironal as a superior remedy for coughs and colds with rapid relief comparable to whiskey. It claims authoritative endorsement, wide drugstore availability, and a money back guarantee if relief is not felt, urging readers to stock for family use and children’s safety.
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