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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1932

Page

2

Texas Leader Garner Deflects On Eighteenth Amendment Question

Feb 25 Austin report details John N. Garner avoiding direct answers on repeal of the eighteenth amendment. He declines to discuss party policy or current political plans, stressing harmony and personal duty over speculation. He says restoring ease to Americans is his primary aim and declines to reveal future positions.

Austin Temipers Ubloh John N. Garner Rtp P.qealer Texas

Seattle to Form Garner Boom Club

Seattle officials announce plans to launch a Garner for President club led by John N. Garner to energize support amid illness and public concern. Local organizers emphasize unity and civic engagement to rally backing.

Seattle Garner Boom Club Sattle Wash John N. Garner Icy

Hunt Mann Fatal Crash and Prison Escape Ties

Chicago police launch a hunt for Ralph Root 43 after a car crash killed Mrs Herel Beckner Root and her daughter Mazel in a suspected homicide linked to a prison escape. The inquest cites life insurance totaling 5000 dollars and Root’s prior suicide attempts and evasions after the crash.

Chicaqd Wes Ralph Root Bighmy Jans Root Herel Beckner Root Mazel Mpy Root Jané Hoot Chicago Autormo Biles Spencer Ind

Garner center urged to remain in San Antonio

Members of the permanent committee appointed Monday urged retaining both state and national headquarters in San Antonio to boost John N. Garner as Democratic presidential timber. They reported to Congressman Ham Rayburn that San Antonio should be the center of Garner activities while national headquarters remain at the Gunter hotel and a local headquarters at the Plaza.

John N. Garner San Antonio C. M. Chambers Ham Rayburn Garner Ager Gunter Hotel and Rats Plaza Tel

Officers Elected By Heroes of '76

Capt. PD. Mathisas was elected commander Maj. E. T. Gamegys vice commander and Lieut. Laher H. Storey adjutant of the Alamo Camp Heroes of '16 at a Thursday meeting in the Blue Bonnet hotel Nat M. Washer gave the principal address A tableau The Spirit of G was presented New members admitted include Capt. Jon C. Christopher Lieutenant James H. Bickle James O. Banks Harry E. Hagan Gordon W. Mileod George C. Vernon and Harry A. Richmond.

PD. Mathisas E. T. Gamegys Laher H. Storey Alamo Camp Nat M. Washer Blue Bonnet Hotel Spirit of Jon C. Christopher James H. Bickle James O. Banks Harry E. Hagan Gordon W. Mileod George C. Vernon Harry A. Richmond

Senate Approves Cardozo as Judge for Supreme Court

The Senate approved Judge Benjamin N. Cardozo of New York as associate justice of the Supreme Court with expected unanimous support. He will not take his seat until March 24 after finishing duties as chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals.

Washington Nv. C Benjamin N. Cardozo New York Supreme Court Senate Cardoz Cours of Appeals Ater Supremeeur

Garner Landslide in California Seen by Leaders

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 25. Democrats statewide predict a Garner landslide with party leaders pouring into the Garner headquarters in San Francisco. They claim strong support for Garner in the May primaries and a pledged delegation to the Democratic National Convention.

Garner California San Francisco Bah Francisco House of Representatives Sdid United States

General J Fred Pierson Celebrates Birthday in New York

In New York on February 25 General J Fred Pierson one of the two surviving generals of the Chai war celebrated his birthday. A 93 tier birthday cake marked the occasion and Pierson is a descendant of Abraham Pierson the first president of Yale University.

New York J. Fred Pierson Abraham Pierson Yale University

Parachute Breakthrough Cuts Weight for Heavy Load Drop

In Alhambra California Harold M Kanl unveils a tiny high compression parachute able to drop 185 pounds from 260 feet in two minutes and 86 seconds. The device weighs less than three pounds and is claimed to work with remarkable efficiency despite its minuscule size.

Harold M. Kanl Alhambra Calif Grouna

Georgia Delegation Quiet as Garner Supporters Plead for Unity

Washington February 2 The Georgia delegation to the Democratic National Convention faced pressure from Garner backers to support him in the Georgia primary. Sam Rayburn urged Judge A. H. Howard to withdraw his proxy candidacy while clarifying he is not a candidate. Georgia's stance remains unclear as Garner’s influence meets resistance from party leaders.

Washington, D. C Apertarre Boesker Garnér Géorgia Sam Rayburh Texas Dogen Lepier A. Ht. Howard Atlantic Georgia Judge Howard

Mexico to Canada Road Plan Takes Stage in Midwest Meeting

Oklahoma Kansas and Texas road groups meet at Glinton to push federal recognition for an international highway connecting Mexico to Canada. The session resumes after yesterday’s postponed discussion and outlines routes along state highway numbers in Texas Oklahoma the Dakotas and Nebraska.

Glinton Okls Oklahoma Kannas Texas Bagatéra Mexico-to-Canada Texan Oklanonik Korena Rebraske South Dakota North da

New York Producer Charged With Valentine Fund Theft

Michael Minglin, theatrical producer, was arrested in New York on a telegraph request from Captain William Shoemaker head of the Ghidhgo detective bureau. He is charged with stealing $2600 intended for a Rudolph Valentino memorial fund.

New York Michael Minglin William Shoemaker Ghidhgo Detective Bureau Minglin Rudolph Valentina

Two New Arrivals at Reno Colony

Two new arrivals were added to Rent's divorce colony in May. They were Mrs Bert Lown wife of a New York radio singer and Mrs Dor othy Pyle Hort wife of Walie Hoyt former New York Yankees pitcher.

Reno Bert Lown New York Sind Dorothy Pyle Hort

Fragmented OCR Themed Weather and Places Entry

A hazy OCR snapshot lists places and names including Abilene Texas Monteimery Florida and Clear Lake areas with scattered weather notes and time hints plus stray surnames and locations, conveying a fractured historical weather and travel fragment.

War's Toll Evident in Quiet Everyday Moments

Fragmentary report notes Chinese people amid conflict showing fatigue in daily life as tensions rise. Observers describe subdued movements and wary expressions reflecting broader wartime strain.

Ripley Sued for 500000 in Promise of Marriage Case

New York reports entrepreneur Ripley, former head of Believe It or Not, is sued for 500000 by Merion Ghruck a 37 year old former Madame Butterfly actress. The breach of promise suit details were revealed as Paul B Tuthill, Ripley's attorney, died in U S district court as transfer from the state Supreme Court to federal court proceeds.

Ripley New York Robert L. Ripley Merion Ghruck Prima Gohha Bad Carlo Paul B. Tuthill Sipley U. S. District Court State Supreme Cour

Bandits surrounded after robbery in Mississippi bank

Bandits who robbed a Mississippi bank of 4806 were cornered by police twelve miles from the town. The pursuit covered swampy terrain as officers closed in on the suspects. Authorities urged vigilance and offered no immediate arrests.

McClain Mise Inbs Lumberton Ississippi P Genes

Misuse of IML Sparks Crime Prevention Debate

Washington lawmakers hear from Midwest cities about violent threats and ransom letters linked to mafia influence. Representative Cochran presents a bill to punish sending such letters, citing police concerns and business groups urging action.

Washington D. C Ayalar House Post Office Committee Mid-West St. Louis Chicago Cochran Penncrat Missouri Citizens Computers Chambers of Commerce

France to Seek Party’s Toga for Presidential Nomination

Fragmentary text indicates Joseph Francé of Maryland announced his candidacy for the public nomination in a banner political bid. The filing would occur in every state as part of a presidential primary process.

France Joseph Francé Maryland Brimary

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