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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1933
Page
8
Burke, identified by an assumed name, was found Friday night in a Heverly tourist camp cottage on the Austin road with a razor-tuned knife near him. Doctors said a minor adjustment would have caused immediate death as he slashed from ear to ear. Officers report the act occurred after he whetted the knife by the stove edge.
County Attorney D F Davis issued a statement defending a court of inquiry into the county clerk's trust fund and rebutting District Attorney Walter Tynan's charges. Davis argues the inquiry serves public interest, that indictments are pending, and that public officials charged deserve full disclosure even amid criticism that the probe is publicity seeking. He notes no fees are paid for court of inquiry and vows to continue the proceeding to expose facts for public welfare.
Washington Congress leader Couzens Michigan says a bill to domicile 200,000 jobless youths in the army will be offered soon. He recalls World War service providing land and shelter, warning the current condition may be worse than war.
Henry L. Southwick, longtime Emerson College president for 30 years and noted Shakespearean actor, died in Boston. The obituary highlights his leadership, stage career, and impact on the college and theater community.
Funeral services for Lissette Bebero 64 of 44 Santa Clara died Friday at home. Ivill be held at 3 p m Sunday at the Riebe chapel with Rev A L Weill of St Johns Lutheran Church officiating. Bebero came to this country 42 years ago and to Ben Antonin 30 years ago. She was a member of the Lettise Echue toe Judge No 3 of Hermann Sons. She is survived by daughters Mesdemes E Mergel Marie Jessop and John Cushman plus son Charles J Schera.
Lorelen actors and actresses in Hollywood face deportation for immigration violations or overstaying. U S immigration supervisor BP Clark says a wide probe is under way and names Maurice Chevalier and Marlene Dietrich as not involved. He adds the process will take time and cannot name individuals yet.
Washington reports Ways and Means Committee will review a broad study of government taxation next week. Representative Collier of Mississippi, chairman, said he would back a sales tax only if supported by justifications, despite Governor Roosevelt’s opposition.
John D Rockefeller walked about half a mile from the Omar Boardwalk golf course in Ormond Beach Florida to a private entrance to avoid music at the club. Police would have arrested trespassers if he pressed the issue, the 94 year old Rockefeller reportedly faced a dented mood and a group of friends observed the retreat.
The Canadian government received a definite proposal from Canadian farmers to supply a vital quantity of livestock to the Soviet Union in exchange for payment in Soviet products over a period of two years. This bid reflects a growing push for interwar economic cooperation between the two states.
The report describes a man named Dee Ang Francisco 31 revived by methylene blue after suspected carbon monoxide exposure. Another man, Mabry 54, improved after attempted poisoning. The text also mentions a large sum of money and a ship shipment to the United Kingdom, with unclear details about parties and outcomes.
San Antonio records show 1932 violent deaths totaling around 300 with 63 personal crisis reports and 4 traffic fatalities. Sixty-seven slain by gunfire, 18 accidental burns from clothing catching fire, six dwelling fires, four drownings, eight accidental gunshot deaths, seven railway victims, 25 fall injuries, five food poisonings, and 23 suicides by firearm. One death from drinking soap. Some airplane crash deaths noted near local Army fields.
Former Mexican president Ortiz Rubio, recovering from influenza, will attend the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena as an honor guest with wife Lenora Rubio. They will dine with Mrs Albert Sherman Box and occupy special seats on the reviewing stand to watch the parade. Rubio recently returned to his San Diego home from Yosemite.
Fort Worth Texas December 31 two justices of the peace R B Dean of Freryman and J M Maxey of Keller were indicted by the Tarrant County grand jury on charges of misappropriating and secreting county funds Maxey faces 11 counts covering June 1931 to September 1932 Dean faces one count alleging an offense on June 30 1930
Irlin Allens Dec 31 1932 Dr Alexander Barclay the physician and surgeon announces a gift to patients. He will never bill for services rendered before January 1 1933. The move amounts to about ten thousand dollars in foregone charges to patients seen over the last sixteen years.
BEATTLE Dec 41. Legal liquor became sale here for the first time in 18 years when doctors received permits to prescribe whiskey. Roy Lyle, industrial alcohol supervisor, mailed the permits after repeal of prohibition laws.
Janet Gaynor and her husband bid farewell in Oakland as she prepares to depart for Honolulu aboard a farm rest voyage. Accompanied by her mother Mrs. Lalita Gaynor, the actress and her legal advisor Lydeia Peck are described as arranging a separation and travel with parties stating they are separated.
One man named Kincaid was killed instantly and another, known as Shorty Davis, was badly burned when an engine at a gas plant exploded in FASTLAND Texas. The cause remains unknown. Mayor Charles Howard estimated damages at 912,000 with further valuation needed to reopen the mine nearby.
Wat. Diatrauteed By Culverans Mere to WASHINGTON, D.C. Dec. 41. To the regular army, the nominal guard and others' reserve corps, as well as to those citizens identified with the varied activities over which the department has supervision, I extend the Season's greetings. The war department keenly appreciates the selfless devotion of all who have partied patrol in our projects. The efforts contributed to the development of our system of national defense and set an inspiring example in civil obligations.
T. B. Bert longtime local figure dies in Fort Worth. The obituary notes his early ties to T. J. C Stonemal Sunday school, and mentions his Virginia origins, landmark 19th century family ties, and survivors including widow three sons and three daughters. Grandsons Clarence Gosh Jr and Jane George Baker are named among the extended family.
Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton plans a six month solo world tour starting soon from Los Angeles. She denies rumors of divorcing husband David Hutton and says a doctor ordered two years of rest. Her aide says one of them must stay behind while she travels.
Moscow officials announced a 15,000 mile round trip from Moscow to Kamchatka to be attempted in 120 hours within two weeks. The February 10 start marks the first in a series of long distance Nikat schedules under the second five year plan to expand commercial airways.
Hartford report from Travelers Insurance cites 29,000 persons killed in automobile accidents in 1922 from official figures of 42 states and DC. Deaths show about one cent less than the year before, according to the preliminary statistics.
William J Curley Guy, a youth described as cheerful, faces arraignment on February 2 on charges connected to a dining incident with Capt. Walter Vanderwell. Guy pleaded not guilty yesterday as he was prepared for trial.
In Dayton Kentucky Donald Harvey 35 discharged two hours earlier returned with a revolver fatally wounding John J Hartley 30 chief engineer of the Link Pelt company and killing a company aide. The incident followed his discharge two hours earlier.
J R McLean notes the Rose Bowl broadcast on NBC from 2 45 pm local time with WOAI coverage starting 12 18 pm. He reviews Tito Schipa Stokowski concerts on WOAI NBC and other stations, listing programs from Beethoven to Tristan und Isolde and plans for church broadcasts from Canada and various radio features, praising radio’s broad reach in 1932 and fearing what future year will bring.
A dense, era-spanning radio programming grid lists daily show times, hosts, and performances across networks including Columbia Browdear and AM/FM channels. The schedule covers morning to late evening slots with orchestras, choirs, soloists, and various cultural broadcasts.
Two Dallas men were shot near the Navarro Prestone county line along Streetman in a gun battle linked to a rum cargo dispute. Jack Harper, 31, died. Mitkey Nix was wounded. Early arrests were expected as officers identified other participants.
Texas railroad commission reduces overall oil allowable from 780 060 to 757 150 barrels with East Texas cut from 310 000 to 250 000. A 24 barrel per well per day limit is set pending further details to include 10 zones by bottom hole pressure and ensure no well drops below 28 barrels. Other fields see reductions. temporary East Texas rule extends until April 1. “We’re trying to save the industry and save Texas.”
A deserted American tanker named Dortis Kellogg exploded and sank off Frying Pan Shoals Lightship after being abandoned by its crew on Thursday. The 40 crew were rescued by the Steamship Delaware Bun following a coast guard radio dispatch.
Mra Davenport of 19 East Crockett Street reports a theft Saturday at a downtown office building. A purse containing two items was taken.
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