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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1932
Page
1
A Washington hearing features Dan Waldington and Morgan Morganson arguing for beer legalization as a remedy to current conflicts. Testimony questions how many glasses per day could be consumed without harm, with physicians contradicting caps and noting variable health effects.
Admiral V Pratt told the House Naval Committee that expanding the fleet would grant bargaining power at Geneva. Representative Darrow pressed Vinson bill questions on arming operations and the 2670/20 0.000 appropriation to raise the navy to strength. He argued lack of a building program doomed future success without congressional approval, warning delayed action harms power.
Washington pronouncements indicate the Democratic majority backs the senate resolution to abolish the short term of Congress. The House has moved toward approving the constitutional amendment, making passage likely. The House committee on election of members plans hearings next Monday with a goal to advance the bill rapidly.
Searchers comb the Gulf coast for Oliver D. O’Bryan after a small skiff capsized near Brazos River mouth. Winds shift may push signs of the body to accessible shorelines, as crews hope to locate the missing man swept from the gulf into the waves.
An elderly Texas woman died from injuries after a fall at her Christmas day residence. The incident occurred at her home as relatives and local emergency services were alerted. Investigators are reviewing the scene for contributing factors and safety concerns.
Neatly garbled OCR notes Captain Carmichael reporting for duty amid unclear details. The fragment hints at a wartime or naval context with names and places but provides no verifiable events, dates, or affiliations suitable for a complete summary.
A Rendall County man completed payment of a $1000 fine on November 4 after a recent court action. The docket indicates the case involved a local legal proceeding with the defendant meeting the financial obligation noted.
Senate considers reconstruction bill order and votes today. Manufacturers subcommittee continues hearings on beer bills. Finance committee reviews foreign bond sales. Debates President Hoover's 1000000000 version grounds National.
Governor R B Sintling stated the state treasury deficit would soon be wiped out by payment of cure rent taxes. County collectors are making remittances, with hopes of a balance in hand by the time funds from Vienna arrive. He noted officials estimate about $30,000 monthly in claimed fees and mileage payments, tied to the state’s enforcement of pay rules.
President Hoover backs revisions to reconstruction and bank relief bills as Congress debates funding, relief for insolvent banks, and a new system of town discount banks. Key figures include Senators Gray Walcott, officials from the Treasury, and witnesses Thompson Hobingon Til Kissell in hearings.
City council authorized advertising for bids to outfit the police department with radio transmitting and receiving sets. Bids will be opened February 1. Police cars will be equipped with the new radios.
A woman identified as Mrs Canteel suffered a severe hiccough episode on the seventeenth day, becoming dislocated during a convulsion while those present endeavored to cure her. The report notes the ongoing medical attempts and the perilous moment.
A centennial era civic effort plans stockings for the hungry with public collection boxes in neighborhoods. Mrs. Pyne leads the effort with Mrs. Roxeau in charge of distribution and Judge Quinny as general chairman, with funds routed to central committees for relief.
Officials from the Railroad Credit Corporation expect discussion of loans to needy carriers at the upcoming directors meeting in New York on January 4. Normal funds from fire larges for freight will be available effective January 4 and mid March. There is word some railroads may need financing before then as the Railroad Credit Corporation was organized in December by cabinet emergency subcharges to law them to extend aid.
Danforth and Grigadier at Charles u. Dan forth command Air Corps Training center and Piest Glewtens at RW Douglaes Jr. took off from Miami for Arcadia Fk on Monday morning to inspect field. Returning from Florida they will stop at Pensacola where Danforth will confer with training officers on flying instruction for Navy pilots.
Paris January 11. France and Romania reach a pact in which France agrees to buy a minimum of 400000 tons of oil from Romanian producers. The agreement was signed by France’s Minister of Commerce Wallin and a Romanian representative.
The Route irrigation committee reports the Stowaco rate district refinancing bill by unanimous vote. The measure aims to restructure funding for drainage projects and improve irrigation efficiency within the district.
Fragmentary OCR text describes temperatures and precipitation with garbled names and dates. It mentions totals, daily readings, and a possible forecast pattern, though many words are unreadable.
Los Angeles reports the death of Martin Keller a nationally known painter at his home after a prolonged illness. The item notes Keller’s prominence and his passing in the early hours of January 13.
A garbled police report notes a suspect boasting about a weapon described as deadly and capable of killing. Detective Albert Kohr tests a 22 caliber pistol to confirm its operability and assess threat level.
The widow of Arkansas senator Caraway is anticipated to win the upcoming special election following his death. If elected, she would be the finest woman to serve in the senate, according to supporters.
Three burglars entered the Peoples Bank of Bevier during daylight hours and forced open a vault or safe. They removed cash estimates range widely but secured a large sum before fleeing. Local authorities, led by Sheriff James Seizer, launched an investigation amid tense community reaction.
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