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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1932
Page
1
A huge Aztec tomb uncovering 95 lines of inscriptions and riches prompts theories of a hidden gold treasury. Reports claim Spanish conquerors never found such hoards, with crowns, pearls, and gems fueling speculation on Mexico's ancient wealth and global impact.
City officials delay court action on an advertising tax as the Supreme Court of Texas reviews a Fourth Court ruling. Mayor G M Chambers says the tax rate will be set by March 4 with budget deadlines, while plans to retire $80,000 debt proceed. Retrenchment cuts reduce city payroll by 20 percent for higher earners and 30 percent for lower earners.
A cluttered rental column lists apartments and houses with monthly and weekly rates in numerous streets and cities. Names like Mary Lou advertise units such as 1254 Main and 347 E Telus with payments ranging from 30 to 78.48 per month, urging readers to contact for complete information as a “Tight's Free Tents” directory teaser.
Western U S Army air units poured six thousand pounds of provisions over marooned Navajo and Zuni communities in Eastern Arizona and West New Mexico. Aerial bombardment campaign involved seven large aircraft delivering aid as crews fought poor weather and snowbound terrain to reach isolated settlements.
General Frank Hines, veterans administrator, told President Hoover that 5460 additional beds will be added to veterans hospitals by year end. The project costs 13 million dollars and proceeds are planned with urgency.
In Bombay and surrounding areas, women picketers were detained today outside the government mint as authorities moved to halt the shipment of Indian gold abroad. Earlier, fourteen women faced arrest for the same offense, reflecting a broader crackdown on anti-export protests.
Jas FA Beane Vig XT will celebrate the tenth anniversary of his coronation with special pontifical masses at St. Priecs cathedral in Rome. Services are broadcast to a broad audience.
The grand jury on Tuesday returned 32 no true bill and 3 true bill indictments in its session. The action covers 35 formal charges reviewed by the Ninety-fourth district court grand jury.
Udo Murde cases opened as 27 jurors chosen for the first degree murder trial of Mrs Agnes Judd, accused in the killings of Mrs Leroi and Erdvig Semuedson. Witnesses and relatives attend in a tense courtroom as details of the dismembered bodies and alleged motive emerge, with Mrs Judd's husband by her side.
A physician traveled by air from Los Angeles to the Wrigley estate in Phoenix area to treat William Wrighy who suffered indigestion. The doctor arrived with an airliner carrying a fat air crew and proceeded to the Arizonm Biltmore vicinity. The incident occurred January 19 near the Wrigley residence.
Reports from Paris Berlin and Washington describe limited moves toward delaying war debt payments. France seeks a broader agreement with creditors while Laval probes American views on a possible moratorium. Berlin insists on a year extension as part of a broader European settlement. Athens plans talks with Mussolini and then Paris to pursue wartime debt relief.
CHICAGO. Weight divorce case features a ruling that the 200 gallon stock of year old wine may be tasted only once a week. The judge approved Wright’s request after his ex wife barred him from the cellar, amid the ongoing dispute over access to the wine.
The New York Evening Sun editorial from January 18 urges the League of Nations association’s aggressive push for American membership. It notes attendees including Baker, Wickersham, Norman Thomas, and Irving Fisher, suggesting League themes could energize a 1932 Democratic platform and lift Republican spirits if adopted nationally.
Newspaper report details the death of Mrs. Mabel Var, wife of Kalin Var, in Tacoma Washington. The body was found in a deep pond near Maria Manegea, with officials uncertain whether she was murdered or fell in accidentally. Investigators note bruising on her legs and skull fracture, while relatives from the Pacific coast linked to a man identified as Pair, a known figure, complicating the early inquiry.
A United States navy gunboat Obiaha moved to a point on the Yangtse River to rescue Captain Kitpapid by Charles Hager. The incident involved looting and disrupted operations, with other crew members affected as the vessel pressed on along the river.
A Greek and a Turkish woman were charged today with espionage and plotting to assassinate King Carol. They allegedly met aboard the German steamer Phi mana and planned actions in Kanatanna, gathering support from Greek and Turkish circles.
Police pursue Hunt Edwards and his companion A Solin after they flee Husk State hospital and steal a car in San Antonio. Sightings trace them along the Sac Antonio River near General Oak as authorities comb riverbanks and search Mitchell Street area for clues of their location and possible capture.
Early warmer Tuesday night and Wednesday with increasing cloud cover. Lowest temperature Tuesday night and highest temperature Wednesday described. Light to moderate winds from the southeast. North portions partly cloudy, south and east more cloudy. overall warmer conditions for Tuesday night and Wednesday.
Interim appointments dominate the Geneva summit as President Hoover reassigns Ambassadors Gibson and others to lead the proposed 2.7 billion dollar corporation and sets Dawes as key credit official while delaying senate action on related bills.
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