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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1932

Page

3

Report on malt workers employment stirs Senate debate

Washington, Jan 13. Senator Hinghan of Connecticut criticized a commerce department study on beer industry employment. The report cited 7,540 workers in 1914, 42,689 in 1919, and 60,725 in 1910, with declines into 1920. Census figures also show dramatic drops in beer related occupations since 1914, amid prohibition debates and regulatory shifts.

Washington LD. C Hinghan Connecticut Commerce Department New England Republican Ohia Bose

Bulgaria Quits Debt Payments After Reparations Note

London report states Bulgaria, led by Premier Munctiane and chancellor Mei deh Vruening, declares it will cease debt payments as part of reparations, signaling a major shift in postwar obligations. The dispatch from Sofia notes the move follows the government’s stance on reparations.

Bulgaria London Meideh Vruening Derminy Munctiane Bulgiria Sofia

Writer J Grubb Alexander Died Of Pneumonia Tuberculosis

Coroner's postmortem confirms writer J Grubb Alexander, noted for Wallace Weed screen work, died from pneumonia and brain tuberculosis. Death announced January 12 in Molly Wood. Authorities say no external injuries or foul play suspected.

Molly Wood J. Grubb’ Alexander Wally Weed

Moving Fire Tanks Opposed In City Dispute

State health inspectors and law enforcement visited San Antonio asserting that two water tanks threaten public health. Officials claimed tanks could contaminate the city water supply, while Wright denied any menace and promised regular inspections and maintenance.

San Antonio Kiyce Meier Wright

Blackwell State Bank Fails in Oklahoma City Schedule

The Security State Bank, the largest financial institution in Blackwell, Oklahoma, failed to meet state banking department requirements. Officials report the bank ceased operations after struggling with liquidity and regulatory oversight, affecting customers and stakeholders in the region.

Bragewelt Oklan Blackwell

Tornadoes strike Texmo area kill two in Texas

Tornadoes in two Southeast Texas sections killed two people and injured 17, three seriously, with minor property damage. A storm near Eagle Lake tore 100 yards wide, destroying several tenant homes and a plantation, killing a wife and infant. Rescuers planned to reach victims as mud blocked access and rains fell in Houston area.

Houston Texas Eagle Lake Voto Bayano L OC. Worcencratt Sine Pergons Engle Lake Ay Eldridge Harrisburg

Renewal of German Loan Is Expected

NEW YOU January 12 The New York Federal Reserve Bank was reported in banking quarters to renew its portion of 104 000 000 international loan to the Reichsbank Bankers said the Bank of France would block renewal due to Reichsbank reserves The move was seen as potentially triggering a fall in German markets and adverse repercussions in France on Wall Street

New York Federal Reserve Bank Theichsbank France Wall Street Hundt Germany

Brownwood National Bank Opens Under New Plan

Citizens National Bank in Brownwood Texas reopens under new ownership with capital of 100000 dollars. Fred S Abner serves as president as the bank resumes operations after reorganizing following a depositor rush.

Brownwood Texas Citizens National Oviniar Glaw Fred S. Abner

Cabinet Reshuffle Triggers French Ministerial Changes

Paris reports that the entire French cabinet aligned with premier Tanyal after Briand’s request to retire as foreign minister amid unexpected cabinet tensions. The move follows Briand’s illness and the death of war minister Andre Atnginot, accelerating restructuring of the ministry.

Paris Ariétite Ariandoniyncod Tanyal Cod M. Briand Andre Atnginot

Pistol Testimony Heard in Trial of Heiress on Slaying

In Flint Michigan the trial of heiress M Finley Joy Morgan features pistol testimony about the slaying of Tessie Onsteed at a hardware store. Asa Farrow, manager, and another clerk identified the pistol and described cleaning, loading cartridges, and how to operate the weapon.

Tan Alnte Reste Todas M Finley Joy Morgan Utter Tessie Asa Farrow Aml Thani Casleel Misa Moron Teanestt

Gunboat Rescues Oil Launch in Yangtze River Tale

Pirates boarded an Oil company launch 180 miles above Hankow on the Yangtze. The American gunboat Oahn intervened, driving off the brigands after they captured and harmed four crew members. The launch badly damaged but all aboard survived.

Yankow China Hankow Yangtze River Iepont Hell Causam

Hutto Re-elected as Harlandale Superintendent

TL. L. Watto was reelected superintendent of Harlandale Independent School District at a board meeting in Marlandale Senior School Auditorium Monday night. Hutto’s salary remains at $1000 per year under contract. The board voted to reduce the tax assessment by 20 percent and to pursue strict economy to meet revenue limits.

TL. L. Watto Harlandale Noponting Board of Education Marlandale Hutto

Rehabilitation of Flood Area Begins in Mississippi Delta

Rehabilitation efforts start in the flood ravaged regions along the Tallahatchie river valley in Mississippi. The program targets damaged homes and farm lands across Leflore and adjacent counties as authorities push to restore livelihoods and reduce riverborne threats to communities and crews.

Glendora Miss Tals River Meade Leflore Comix Vallahalelie-Quititoan-Manala Renardil

Canada Urged to Quit Gold Basis at Annual UFA Meeting

The United Farmers of Alberta plans to urge abandonment of the gold standard and pressing unification of farm groups at their annual convention in Edmonton starting January 10 as part of campaign efforts for the next federal election. The move signals alignment with broader stabilization strategies and farmer advocacy.

Catlgaily, Min, Inc Unitedl Farmers of Alleria Edmonton

Jurists Laud Court Method In Omaha Visit

Judges from Omaha praised the city court system during a visit by Dundee C. Holmes and A. L. Matlock. They lauded the traffic board, Loy machines, and uptown enforcement as among the best methods observed, and Holmes planned further tours to Canada and Mexico City.

Dundee Cenrge Holmes Animal Court Omaha Neb A. L. Matlock Rolues Hunt Canada Corporation Court

Winds Lash Mountain West Region Snow Drift Records

A severe winter storm swept the Northwest and West yesterday with high winds up to 60 mph, breaking windows and causing damage from Idaho to Montana. Snow melted into blankets in Helen Montana a record January 12, while dust clouds and traffic slowdowns disrupted Great Falls and surrounding roads. A 5 year old boy in Livingston Montana was swept by the wind while biking, but reached home with help. Farther south, a strong wind tore through streets of Ratan.

Kansas Boneda Geros Cai Trenry Ginensa Iil Vail Adal Washington Great Walla Mout Idaho Montaia Helen Mont Blazzand Wii We Collins Livingston Lotephane Iite Ratan

11 000 000 Bales of Cotton Seen This Year

Production of 11,000,000 bales of cotton was forecast by the manager of the American Cotton Producers Association. Acreage was seen to drop 10 to 13 percent, with prices remaining below normal. The manager projected yields to be around 150 years, and fertilizer use would decline this year.

Fbfl Teil Amnager Anerienn Cotton Canpera Live Association Creekivore Tie

Air Field Photos Sent to Hollywood

Photographs and pictures from Itnns Morph field are being sent to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer after a request for information from Tandalph and Kelly fields. The Twentieth Photo section provides views of hangars, airplanes, equipment, interiors, and buildings for a proposed moving picture depicting life at an air field.

Metro-Gollwyn-Mayer Company Tandalph Field Kelly Field

Two Boys Hurt in Auto Collision on West Hollywood Avenues

Police report two youths were injured when their automobile collided with another vehicle on West Hollywood avenues. They were taken to Mercy Hospital by ambulance. Mrs Steaus escaped injury.

Muilins Barclay Tr West Uollrwood Avenue David Strnnk West Rollywomk Avenue Sivan San Peden Agetiue Waisache Street Pelyse Mediexto Snrgica Steaus

Legal Tender Ham and Sausage Case in Chicago

A Chicago judge heard a case by George Kluptawan who claimed he could not pay alimony and was paid with hams and sausages. The judge ruled that hams and sausage can be legal tender in the circumstances shown.

Chicago INSI Tedsy Hans and Sausage George Kluptawan Jin Hinpta Jude Heridet

Blizzard Sweep Hits Wyoming Tonight

A blizzard is expected to sweep Wyoming tonight with strong winds from 40 to 60 miles per hour and heavy snow. Temperatures are forecast to plunge to near zero in a severe cold wave across the state.

Wyoming Cueyuarr

Blizzard Rages in Utah and Idaho Deep Snow Affects Travel

A ferocious early storm blankets northern Utah and southern Idaho. Snow depths rise rapidly through the day as wind-driven snow disrupts air mail service and transportation. Reports vary for several towns with scattered outages and hazardous travel conditions across the two states.

Cave Vane City Utah Idaho

Capone Judge Promoted in Recognition of Service

Judge James H. Wilkerson of Chicago, who recently sentenced Al Capone, was advanced from circuit to the federal bench as a reward for official services in securing the guilty plea and sentence. The promotion follows a recognition by federal officials amid controversy over the plea and the lengthy sentence imposed on Capone.

Inez Li. Wilkerson al Capone Tresifend Hoover Washington, D. G James H. Wilkerson Chicago AL Conane Wis Iriel Wilkerson Capone

King Carol Fined By Prince In Exile Paris

London dispatch reports claim Msgr Magda Lupescu, a pardon beneficiary, is a principal figure in a protest against Romanian leaders led by Prince Nicholas. Nicholas vows not to give up his bride Jana Lecia Deletj and may leave Romania. He urges Liberal and National Peasants' leaders to act to secure the country and end the king's influence.

London Magda Lupescu Carol Paris Linco Nicholas Nicholas Mme Jana Lecia Deletj Caral'n Fie Aod Romania Vie Nicholas Gipu J. G. Duka Don Mibilace Penennls Corot

British Swindle Suspect Is Held

COIGALO January 12 John Factor alleged swindler of British inventors in a $7,000,000 mining stock fraud was committed to the county jail at Sycamore Clingin for removal to England under no extradition. United States Commissioner Idwin Ky Walker directed deputy federal marshals to deliver him to De Kath county in pending outcome of tn Append.

Coigalo John Factor Sycamore Clingin England United States Idwin Ky Walker Anl Thase Depuy de Kath

Tokio Bank to Send Specie to United States for Settlements

Finance Minister Takahashi announced that the Yokohama branch will obtain special permission to forward 23.000,000 yet to be market final settlement of the dollar account with the United States, subject to exnact terms.

Tokio Bank Takahashi

Civil War Veteran J A Huby Polley Critically Ill in San Antonio

Civil War veteran J A Huby Polley of Braithgow Valles, a well known figure in San Antonio, is critically ill according to information received by friends. The report notes Polley’s long service and local prominence, with no further details available at this time.

Hub Y Polley Braithgow Valles Esns San Antonio Aeriovaly Il

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