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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1932

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Finland under guard as fascists mass near Helsinki

In Finland 25 miles from Helsinki government troops faced thousands of Lapua fascists marching on the capital. Entrances to the city were guarded, and artillery detachments prepared to defend. Lapua leaders planned a rally at Mantsala as 4000 armed men gathered elsewhere, with potential to muster 20,000 for a capital march.

Helsingfors Finland Gommunis Freims Lmits Hally Hameenitona Heisingfors

Former Hungarian Officials Duel With Sabers

In Budapest two former high government officials, Ellemer Hanke and Imre Drehy, fought a saber duel after Hanke called Drehy a swindler. Hanke suffered severe injuries, with Drehy recently expelled from the social welfare ministry for dishonest practices.

Budapest Hungary Igh Ellemer Hanke Hanke Imre Drehy Dreh Banke Drehe Welfare Ministry Prac

Gandhi's Wife Freed From Jail In Civil Disobedience Campaign

Ahmedab ad Feb 29 The wife of Mahatma Gandhi was released after six weeks in prison for civil disobedience. She described her experiences as very happy and said she would visit her husband in Yeroda jail once she completes the term and enjoys first class prisoner privileges and access to vernacular newspapers.

Ahmedabad India Mahatma Gandhi Saiap Yeroda

Garner Seen as Oregon Favorite

Oregon political note credits Garner as the favored Democratic hopeful. Walter M. Pierce, former Oregon governor, named Garner and Roosevelt as potential nominees who can carry Oregon against Hoover, stressing Garner’s viability for the national nomination.

Garner Oregon Doho Walter M. Pierce Pierce Roosevelt Hoover

Housing bill framed for army housing expansion in 1940s

Washington Feb 24 Rep James of Michigan introduced a military housing bill proposing 15 million dollars for six construction projects to support an established program funded at about 72.5 million dollars. The plan adds housing for 245 officers 247 noncommissioned officers 3575 enlisted men 332 hospital patients and 78 nurses. He hinted a later bill for air corps construction. Key allotments include Fort Bliss Fort Sam Houston and other Texas bases plus Oklahoma and Kansas locations totaling hundreds of thousands to over a million dollars.

Washington, D. C James Michigan House ‘Military Committee Congress Jamax Air Corps Jamés Bil William Beaumont Gertralhos Pila

Budapest critic dies of influenza in capital

Budapest, Hungary, Feb 29. The current influenza outbreak claims a notable victim, Zoltan Ambrus, 71, a novelist, critic, and former director of the National Theater. In the past three days, influenza fatalities reached 33 as death toll rises over the weekend.

Budapest Hungary Zoltan Ambrus National Theater Inluenza

Hope for Gillespie Banker Recovery After Wounding

PREDERICKSBURG Feb 29 Hope remains that Albert Kosmacke former president of the Bank of Fredericksburg may recover from slash and stab wounds inflicted Saturday. DALLAS Feb 29 Ernest Beextr Dallas lawyer announced his candidacy for attorney general of Texas. He previously ran two years ago as a Democratic candidate for the same office and would again oppose on an anti trust platform.

Gillespie Predericksburg Albert Kosmacke Bank of Fredericksburg Dallas Fey Ernest Beextr Texas Wenr Unis

Tourist vows war on San Antonio racksters after robbery

Dr B L Helper of Colorado Springs, visiting San Antonio en route to Mexico, fell prey to a group of racketeers at a cathedral dice game. He was robbed of 3480 and, incensed, announced a one man war on the gang, promising to stay in San Antonio until he exposes them. F L Booten of Colorado was also robbed nearby.

Dr. B. LG Heipel Colorado Springs Dientist San Antonio B. L. Helple Colo San Fernando Cathedral Agon F. L. Booten Colorado Bunday Dr. Helper Eteers

Arizona Garner Club Organized for President Bid

Arizona announces formation of an Arizona Garner for President club in Phoenix led by Kirby L. Videine with E B Pryor of the Texas society of Arizona stating he will call a meeting to decide endorsement. In Long Beach California Betty Jane Kurkle age 2 died after choking on a swallowed walnut.

Phoenix Ariz Arizona Kirby L. Videine E. B. Pryor Te Texas Society of Arizona Walnut Long Beach Galif Betty Jane Kurkle Ray Kurkle

Connally Says End of Nation's Political Truce

Washington Feb 29 Senator Connally Democrat Texas carried to the senate floor the weekend political break between Speaker Garner and Senator Moses Republican New Hampshire and gave notice he endorses the end of the nations political truce. He denounced Moses for attacks on the speaker and reiterated Garner's charge that President Hoover was responsible for the Sheile press ion policy. Connally cited speeches and urged continuation of the fight over tariff and prosperity claims, noting Hoover's Palo Alto speech and Lincoln’s birthday references as partisan.

Washington D. C Uff Connally Texas Garner Moses New Hampshire Democratic Party Askei Garnner Hoover Sfeeches Hesen Moses Palo Alto Congress Easter Lincoln Valley Forge George Washington Tydings Meryland Ike Fenator Baaler

Fare slash by American Airways cuts per mile rate

Dallas Feb 29 American Airways announced an 8 12 percent fare cut across its system effective tomorrow. The price drops from 7 cents per mile to about 6 cents, and round trip fares will be reduced by 10 percent.

Dallas American Airways Addittion

Weather and travel notices across multiple regions

Fragmented OCR lists winds weather and travel notes for Texas California Florida and several cities. Mentions Te time Vopemmeceess and dates February 29 and August. references Wind and weather conditions plus routes through Amarillo Dallas Memphis and Seattle. includes scattered place names and numbers with unclear context.

Tatatow Erliclemey Noreoml Homy Toulgiana Celine Rerenn Ammarillo Dallas Jeners Pam Fort Elmer Anseles Cail Ilasar Fourie Miami Fla Mangeomers Ain Ida Niei Celui Amitha Raleithe St Paul Den Balt Lake Cris Ulan Coola San Francisco

Mrs Herbert Hoover Attends Funeral in Brunswick

Mrs Herbert Hoover interrupted a southern cruise to attend the funeral of her old friend Mrs Howard E Coffin widow of the Detroit motor magnate in Brunswick Georgia.

Brunswick Herbert. Hoover Howard E. Coffin Detroit Motor

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