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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1933

Page

4

Al Capone Faces Privileges and Pressures in Prison

The article describes Al Capone in a federal prison, noting his plush privileges, money for the commissary, and isolation from other inmates. He laments his fate, is mocked by fellow prisoners, and struggles with confinement while awaiting a possible transfer to Lewisburg. Also reported is John D. Middleton’s election as chairman of the Louisiana and Texas Railroad Company executive committee in Greenville, Texas.

al Capone Chicago Abid Soracareni Fem Federal Pringn Lewisburg Pata I Middleton Greenvilla Texas John D. Middleton Greenville Louisiana and Texas Railroad Company

Pine output declines in Southern mills in December

Austin January 23 Mills report December output in the Southern pine region averaged 144 000 feet per unit, down 20 percent from November. Weekly shipments averaged 198 000 feet per unit, 6000 feet less than production, and unfilled orders at month end were a record low about 400 127 feet per unit.

Austin Ates University of Texas Bureau of Business Research Southern Pine Association

Senate panel backs Ferguson withdrawal of three prior appointments

ATISTIN Jan 25 reliable source says the state senate committees on governor nominations will favor Miriam A. Ferguson’s request to allow withdrawal of three appointments made by former Governor FR. S. Sterling.

Atistin Senate Miriam A. Ferguson Sterling

Reddy Faces Silent Suspect in Serial Tale at Electric Chair

Parker Holden ponders Reddy in a sensational serialized mystery in the Atlantic Light. The red-headed heroine stands under shadow of impending doom as questions about hospital staff and crime swirl, with the plot set to continue daily starting Wednesday January 45.

Reddy Parker Holden Wealth Aid Reidy Dirse Pondeda Redly

Elgin Constable Chosen by Court

Bastrop county commissioners meet to appoint Mal Burleson as constable of the Elgin precinct to succeed Oscar Byrd who resigned.

Elgin Bastrop Equimissioners' Court Bastrop County Mal Burleson Wen Oscar Byrd

Flour for Needy Reaches McAllen

Jan 22 report notes a carload of flour arrives for Hidalgo County Red Cross chapters. The message describes ongoing relief efforts for needy families and the improving condition in the county as relief supplies move to aid local residents.

McAllen Eminty Red Cross Henord

Chicago Weather Mischief In Mud Rain Incident

Crooked weather in Chicago caused a muddy rain from Kansas described as duck soup. Henry Depape of Libertyyitte faced a dust storm aftermath as alimy min triggered by a Kansas weather front drifted east. A collision incident occurred as depapr drove through the rain mêlée and struck several objects. one casualty reported.

Cmicago Kansas Chicago Henry Depape Libertyyitte Weather Bureau Depapr

A&M to Stage Midwinter Horse Show At College Station

A midwinter horse show sponsored by the military detachment of Texas A M college will be held Saturday in College Station. The program lists 14 classes for regular reserve and national guard officers enlisted men civilians ladies and children. Events include five jumpers three saddle classes fine harness Shetland pony for children under 10 ladies novice cowpony stake and colt class.

Mexican General to Leave Border Transfer to Mexico City

Gen. Gustavo P. Serraine who led the Matamoros garrison for five years is transferred to the general staff in Mexico City. Francisco Gonzales succeeds him in Matamoros, a well known figure along the border.

Brownsville Gustavo P. Serraine Matamoros General Stadt Mexico City Matamores Francisco Gonzales Sorderland

A and M College to Enter Debates

Texas A and M College will enter both sides in the annual debate tournament sponsored by the Southeast Teachers college at Durant Oklahoma in March 1911. A Handler of Galveston, president of the A C and Mf Debate club, announced the entry.

Collage Station Inn Texas A. and M. College Southeast Teachers College Durant Okla A. Handler Galveston

Doom sealed for lame duck session amendment

The piece reports on a proposed constitutional amendment to end the long lame duck period. It explains terms for Congress, the president, and the timing of sessions, noting 1934 as the first regular start for the new Congress and the potential need for an extra session under incoming leadership. It credits Senator Norris for championing the measure and outlines historical resistance. Washington date and context are included.

Congress Senate House Sevanty-second Congress Seventy-third Congreso Roosevelt George W. Norris Nebraska Af Ilpion Norris M A Congress Garner Nichols Longworth

Einstein and Ham Lewis On Radio

Two colorful figures, Albert Einstein and Senator James Hamilton Lewis, appear on radio programs Monday evening. Einstein speaks at 10 16 with college sponsors to boost world affairs interest. Lewis discusses international relations and evils of world inflation on WOAL at 9 30. Others include Lawrence Tibbett on WOAL at 7 50 and Rath Etting on ETLA at 3. The piece notes Lewis’s long career and varied assignments while teasing other radio acts and events of the evening.

H. McLean Albert Einstein Janes Hamilton ‘Lewis Einstein America Stuent California Robert A. Mijiikan William B. Munver Henry M. Robinson Panker James Hetullion Lewis Ilinois Networ Senate Rice Hotel Houston Jim Ham" Lewis Virginis Georgia McKinney Wilson Cuba Europe Conguess P. A Ada Younster Lawrence Tibbett WOAL Metropolitan Opera Company Mephistopheles Faual Carmen Tosti Darkiex Gota’ Homme

Lady Bailey Quits Cape Town Flight for Oran

South African aviatrix Lady Mary Bailey began a leg toward Oran Algeria after turning north to recross the Sahara desert. Earlier she was reported missing for four days after leaving Oran on the second leg toward Cape Town and was found exhausted near Tahpua French West Africa.

Lady Bailey Cape Town Oran Niamey French West Africa Lady Mary Bailey Oran Algeria Bailey Sahara Desert London Capt Town Tahpua French West Afica Ste New Niamey Algiers Oriay Miamey

Strangler Makes Third Appearance Victim Bites Him

Police believe a real strangling pattern emerged after reports of an intruder who seized two women by threat early Saturday and appeared again over the weekend. One victim awakened to the intruder lunging at her, resisted, and bit the man’s thumb to break free.

Mre Mil Vilike

Radio Variety Schedule With Many Programs Listed

A dense roster of radio programs includes The Three Cords, Thea mt 3, Beeres, Hotel SC Regie, and many orchestras and singers. Listings feature stations WHAI, KONV, and WAIS with numerous time slots, hosts, and acts across morning, afternoon, and late evening hours.

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Texas railroad commission on investigation at Provotion

East Texas inquiry from an advisory committee of the Federal Reserve bank is denied by Col. Ernest O. Thompson of the Texas railroad commission. He says the so called committee is a president’s committee to restore prosperity and has no connection with the Federal Reserve bank. The probe was raised during a House committee on air and sea matters inquiry led by Rep. Bob Long seeking impeachable evidence.

Austin INS Texas Railroad Commission East Texas Predera Reserve Bank Ernest O. Thompson House Committee On Air Éa5 Bob Long Thompson Federal Reserve Bank W. B. Hamilton Wichita Falls Man

Efforts to Quell 2 Gassers Blocked

In Conroe two firesites were fought as firefighters attempted to kill two underground gas flares. In Columbus Ohio, schools face financial distress with 10,000 teachers unpaid and 58 percent of districts operating deficits as of January.

Gonroe Columbus Ohio State Education Association

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