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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1933
Page
1
A fragment titled Today' By Arthur Brisbane presents a brief look at opinions and observations. The unclear line breaks and garbled text obscure the exact content but imply a column or feature by Arthur Brisbane with speculative or reflective notes.
The piece lauds Lloyd George as Britain’s ablest leader, notes his 70th birthday and possible future work, contrasts with Mussolini and Stalin, and comments on revolutions in the US. It mentions Dr. A K Rohrbach’s revolv ing-wing airplane, a Berlin pope’s holy year bull, a wage story of Castalano, and a Chippewa Falls girl, ending with a reflection on the human body as a complex machine.
MA Ferguson takes office as governor amid a diplomatic tangle over claims the United States supplied China with arms and money. American and Japanese officials sought to explain a war office statement while Ambassador Grew denied any U S policy linkage with arms sales. No protest was planned in Washington.
Japanese airplanes bombed Chinese troops in the Kailu district of northeast Jo hol provinces Monday for the second day in a row. The dispatch from Tunglao reports the attack ongoing as of early today, with details continuing on page 2.
Mostly cloudy conditions across San Antonio and vicinity with probable rain in Tuesday night and Wednesday. Temperatures range from around 6 degrees Tuesday night to about 14 degrees Wednesday with highs near 72 to 74 degrees and southerly winds.
The Philippine Islands independence issue moved forward as the Senate voted to override President Hoover's veto. A two thirds majority was needed, and the tally showed a decisive margin in favor of independence, signaling a major constitutional moment.
Winnie Ruth Judd arrived in Phoenix on January 17 to confront J Halloran at his preliminary hearing. The so called trunk murderess was transported from Morones prison amid heavy rain, aiming to testify about her alleged involvement.
Visitors from across Texas gathered in Austin for Miriam A Ferguson’s inauguration as governor. Farmers, ranchers, and city folk, joined by Pat the bonus donkey from San Antonio, filled the state capitol to witness the ceremony under drenching skies and the backdrop of the Old Gray Mare song.
The weather bureau had forecast near freezing Tuesday night but the cold front veered east, sparing San Antonio. Temperatures were to dip to the mid to upper 60s Tuesday night and Wednesday with a remote chance of sunshine and moderate south winds.
A fervent denunciation urges Congress to abandon endless, unproductive debates. It laments wasted time and money, warns of revolution rhetoric, and demands immediate focus on unemployment relief and the budget while urging lawmakers to fulfill their duties and restore public trust.
Miriam A Ferguson was sworn in for a second term as Texas governor in a brief inaugural at the state Capitol. She urged rapid tax reductions to ease government burdens while emphasizing cooperation with the legislature and noting Sterling’s absence.
A damaged OCR shows a clutter of real estate and rental items with scattered numbers and street references. It mentions addresses like Main Street and Bay areas, prices such as 20.00 and 45.00, and various names appearing with rental terms and dates. The fragmentary text hints at a classified notice for properties, possibly including parcels and tenancy details, but specifics are unreadable.
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