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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1932
Page
1
Arthur Briabanve eisil and King Fave are listed as authors in a fragmented note. The text blends potential program or article titles with unclear attributions, offering little verifiable detail about events, dates, or organizations.
A travelogue describes dawn over the desert near Needles and the enduring sunlit landscape across New Mexico, California. It recalls a group awaiting a train, a high school teacher guiding students toward journalism, and a controversial profile of Crowley the killer, ending with a reflection on civilization and violence.
A man and wife led West Side Vice raids against alleged vice districts in Shanghai. They guided officers to locations, resulting in arrests of 3% women and 16 men. The operation followed a long campaign, with 25 vagrants detained and about 200 arrests in two months, many with police records.
Pasadena report details physicist Robert A. Millikan plans to lift small balloons with delicate instruments to about ten miles or more above the earth. The mission aims to gather data to determine whether mankind lives in a dying era or a thriving one, informing cosmic ray study at the California Institute of Technology.
In Ahmedabad on January 24, about 70 000 mill workers walked out in protest under the new emergency ordinance. The strike hit seven textile mills, leaving many workers idle as the union led by Mahone Gandhi demands redress from the government and factory owners.
Vatican officials fear further collapse as repairs continue after a section of the ancient wall gave way weeks earlier. Damaged cement and fallen debris raise concerns about the integrity of the endangered structure and potential danger to nearby areas.
English girl Mist Vamalet was stabbed at her home in Bombay by a man described as Indian. She was taken to a hospital with about 20 knife wounds, none of which were life threatening, according to hospital and colonial authorities.
In Urbana Illinois a new dairy process sweetens condensed milk using corn sugar. Developed after a year of research by Br. Py Tracy, associate chief in dairy manufactures, and J. Ramsey, assistant, at the University of Illinois. The method promises to cut costs and could impact millions of bushels of corn annually.
A Carolina firm announces the dismissal of a pending suit against People's Bank of Charleston and related Depravtors. The action, filed weeks ago by S. W. Furham and others, alleged former bank officials Dowling and the Chemical Bank drained resources at the time of the Charleston bank's closure.
Chicago reports a new weather milestone as temperatures remain above record lows. Since January 2, 1930, there has not been a day with sub freezing readings. meanwhile Kewanee notes hens hatching and strawberries blooming signaling early spring conditions.
Parliament readies for a tariff bill as Prime Minister MacDonald faces a cabinet split over protective measures. The plan aims to tighten national economic policy and is set to be introduced after Parliament convenes on February 2.
A resident identified as Loin Vorres from the M14 South area was cut on the hand and beaten by an unknown man near Concho and Matamoros streets Friday night. He was taken to Hobert A. Green Hospital for treatment.
Chicago officials of the chauffeurs union announced the lifting of the 12 day ban on private cars at colleges. The edict caused friction and at times bordering on violence as several funerals were disrupted.
MOSCOW reported January 24 a revised oil output figure for the Savieg republic showing 142,512,000 barrels, up from 110,141,060 in 1940, marking a notable rise. The figures were issued as part of an annual revision dated January 28.
Honolulu dispatch reports the Hawaii grand jury adjourned without returning an indictment in the Kahahawai killing inquiry. Jurors said they were under oath not to disclose deliberations as the panel, comprising 14 Anglo-Saxons, two Portuguese, four Hawaiians, and one Chinese, weighed evidence after 28 witnesses.
Six of the Mesiang patients in Trepna hospital are gravely ill from a mystifying poison. Four are children. Dr HL M Ginsberg says officials believe barley poison was used and stolen by the victims.
In ADRORA Aurora, a business moratorium was declared by Mayor Conrail Morseth to curb nonessential development and focus on public welfare. The measure, praised by most merchants, keeps only drug stores, groceries, public utilities, and essential services open as the city aims to stabilize commerce and growth.
Capt Hawks begins speed record attempt from Agua Caliente Mexico to Vancouver and back. He lifts off at 4 41 am and heads to Oakland then Portland for refueling before continuing toward Vancouver, circling San Diego en route. Officials granted clearance at Oakland and plan for a rapid return legs.
Secretary of War Patrick J Thirley praised President Hoover before the Chicago Commercial Club, touting Hoover leadership on economic policy. He highlighted milestones such as the reconabine lion finance corporation the 500000000 credit pool the war debt and preparations moratorium and the national relic commission among other programs.
In Chicago, Judge Merry D. G. Milter ruled against Cecil Jory in a custody dispute over his children, noting his ex-wife Isobel could play cards without judgment. The ruling counters old beliefs that card playing marked a woman of low character, saying moral turpitude linked to cards no longer applies.
President Hoover signed a land banks measure to expand federal capital and reassure investors. The plan would provide 600,000,000 dollars to capitalize the federal land bank system and add 1,500,000,000 dollars to be raised for farmers credit, with a moratorium aiding drought distressed farmers and mortgage extensions. The administration aims to convene Congress for quick setup with Dawes Meyer and Mellon involvement.
Coastal observers issued a storm warning today for the Texas coast with advisory notes from sources in New Orleans. The bulletin warns of moderate to strong conditions and urges preparations within the next 24 hours.
Judge Veiderat Jivlee Wilson declined to compel Texas Tunisiaan Lower to resume water service to Yorkwip after a ten hour cutoff. City officials had sought court intervention, noting the firm was already under a state mandamus. The outage followed a dispute over supply and utility obligations.
Denver bakery manager Benjamin P. Dower, aged 62, issued a written appeal demanding $50,000 be sealed immediately in his kidnap case. Police chief Alber Ey Chirk stated Mrs. Mower kept the appeal secret and did not reveal details in Friday morning briefing.
Rail workers plan a formal reply to railroad chiefs amid wage negotiations. The union seeks voluntary wage concessions and employment relief while restating credit needs. The plan aims to present a statistical reply to counter arguments by management.
A garbled dispatch notes Lord Reading contracting influenza or related illness. The report mentions his condition worsening and references a forthcoming public or diplomatic response from officials in London.
A 13 year old girl Misa Manche Tole of 720 South Laredo Street was found and returned to her home Saturday after a multiple day search by her parents and police. The incident prompted a coordinated missing person alert and police confirmation of the safe return.
Chinese authorities vow to resist, Japanese landing force of about 1700 reaches Shanghai to safeguard interests. Demonstrations push for anti Japanese groups’ disbanding, while the French concession and international settlement face growing strain amid multinational governance and a 1.5 million population.
Governor and Senator elect Eloy Tong will leave Louisiana tonight for Washington. His close aide and a member of the official staff will accompany him as a party.
Mixed readable forecast for San Antonio and East Texas with colder nights and cooler days. Winds moderate from the east. North and central Texas expect generally fair but chilly Saturday night into Sunday with freezing temperatures in some areas. West Texas to crash through the day with partly cloudy skies and colder conditions. North and south regions show freezing highs and lows with unsettled portions near the coast.
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