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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1932
Page
9
Weather roiled the lower Mississippi valley with floods sweeping lowlands from Monroe to Pascagoula. Mills like Coldwater, Tallahatchie and Tombigbee areas faced rising rivers. Rivermen say relief is near as waters recede and workers are being dismissed to protect cities.
Readers critique misused capital and blamed profits for wage cuts and layoffs in rail and streetcar systems. The letter argues high pride and attacks on wealth worsen homes and tax burdens while business leaders threaten workers’ livelihoods.
A reader letter argues pacifists lack reasoning and praises patriotism while recalling wartime losses. The writer condemns “higher intelligents” and recounts personal tragedy, noting a Red Cross fundraiser and an assault on a townsman. They urge turning on streetlights at night for safety.
Canberra reports a new Australian tariff schedule cutting duties on 69 items and repealing 12 special duties. Most iron and steel rates revert to pre Scullin levels, but galvanized iron duty remains unchanged. Leaf tobaccos used for manufacture also see reductions.
Philadelphia reports Miss Else Flothmeier 22, daughter of Rev and Mrs Frederick Flothmeier, found dead in park brush after wandering naked in cold. police cite mental lapse as tentative cause, no foul play suspected unless new evidence arises.
Washington February 25 The Reconstruction Finance Corporation drew 20.6 million on February 24 from the treasury bringing its total agency loans to 24.44 million. Although policy bars disclosure, two large loans publicly divulged were to Wabash Railroad and Missouri Pacific Railroad.
In Williamsville New York a hoax claim about abducting Mrs Altin Wooster was carried as a joke. The suspect claimed $195 was involved but the alleged ransom was only a false lead. the matter was resolved with a reply of 14 returned items yesterday.
New York announces the Belmont Stakes horse race, a 575000 dollar classic, set for June 4 at Belmont Park with key organizers confirming the event. Top contenders are expected as racing circles anticipate the race impact on the season.
W. Hoover aged 82 philanthropist and founder of the Hoover Vacuum Sweeper company died at his North Canton home. He built a widely known household appliance business and left a lasting legacy in industry and philanthropy.
An old advertisement extols Aspironal as a superior cold and cough remedy claiming quicker relief than whiskey. It promises easy dosage for children and adults, features dramatic claims of authority and rapid symptom relief, and urges purchase at 60 cents per bottle.
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