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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1933
Page
3
A bill by Rep J C Duvall of Fort Worth proposes licensed horse racing in Texas with pari mutuel betting. It would levy a license fee to the state and take five percent of the ten percent organizers retain from the pari mutuel pool. The measure also seeks repeal of a market proration law.
Medical scientists plan a new remedy to awaken Patricia Maglar, a 27 year old Oak Park girl who has slept for over 11 months. A blood transfusion from a recovered patient will be given around February 15, the anniversary of her being placed in bed after the last transfusion failed to restore consciousness.
Senator Joe Moore of Greenville proposed enacting an old conservation law based on physical water. Representative Sarah Hughes of Dallas introduced a bill to forbid convict wares on the open market. Representative Savage of Dallas urged revision of legal practice rules, seeking mandatory state bar membership and empowered bar to enforce six rules.
Washington reports Democrats forecast approval of a resolution to block Hoover’s regrouping plan as the House begins three hours of debate. Chairman Cochran asserts a passage despite a tight majority while Republicans promise a party-line vote after the discussion.
The Lone Star Ice station on West Commerce street reported theft of tobacco cigarettes and other items valued around 9 dollars. Louis K. Nelson of Maverick street reported his watch and wallet stolen by a burglar, and J. M. Wasterling of East Park avenue reported a tossed watch, four dollars and other articles taken.
Austin January 18 1925 The Texas legislature started routine business after the inauguration. House chairmen planned to meet to arrange committee room distribution and schedule hearings on bills and constitutional amendments. Senate members debated withdrawing former Governor Sterling’s education board appointments and referred the matter to the governor's nominations committee.
Henry Julesco, Romanian counterfeiter long hunted by New York police, was extradited by order of President Rodriguez. He departed Mexico by plane to Brownsville Texas en route to New York. Julesco had escaped twice before, including from Sing Sing. He was arrested near Mexico City nine months ago.
Weather notes report monthly precipitation totals with deficits since January 1. January 7 accumulated shortfall 0.63 inch. total for the period to January 7 shows below normal, with scattered clouds across Texas and nearby cities. Forecasters note clear to cloudy conditions and variable temperatures across regions including Dallas, San Antonio, Galveston, and New Orleans.
Washington January 19 The House rejected efforts to cut retirement pay for Gen John J Pershing Maj Gen James J Harbord Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd and others to 5000 yearly. Pershing currently earns 13600 with allowances, Harbord and Byrd about 6000. Debate centered on defense funding and national defense policy.
In Washington on January 1, Governor of the Virgin Islands rejected independence, saying there is no strong local sentiment for it. Rep Underhill of Massachusetts proposed at a joint House Senate committee meeting to study the Hingham bill creating a permanent territorial government.
Edith Mason, formerly of the Chicago Opera Company, signs to appear at the Royal Opera House Rome and at Florence and Paris venues. She is set to open next Thursday in Madame Butterfly.
The Interstate Commerce Commission refused the Chicago Board of Trade and nine Midwestern grain markets petition to dismiss the Western grain freight rate case. The case has been before the commission since 1828 with a revision of rates that took effect August 1, 1931. Four months later the Supreme Court overruled the commission and ordered a new investigation under current conditions.
The House irrigation committee approved the Chavez bill to defer construction and interest charges on federal reclamation irrigation projects for the last half of 1932 and all of 1934. Representative Chavez of New Mexico was told to pursue early House action. Penn crude cuts also reported as all grades priced down 15 cents per barrel by refiners in Pittsburgh.
Lew Ayres and Lola Lane plan to seek divorce in Los Angeles courts with Milton Cohen as Lane’s attorney. A property settlement is arranged. The couple wed a year and four months ago after a lengthy courtship. Friends note continued tensions and frequent arguments. In Tokyo Japan Prince Michizane Kujō, a member of the imperial lineage, dies at 63.
A Chicago ad touts White RIT for turning dark fabrics to light with a single wash. It claims stain removal, mildew and black staining elimination, and color change without harming fabric. Includes color card, dealer locations, and a 160 size package offer.
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