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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1932

Page

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Road Building Booms As Two Billion Handout Debated

In Los Angeles on January 24 the Pacific coast reports fine weather and a rush of workers and machines widening roads for faster automobile traffic to Olympic events. A national two billion dollar handout for banks and corporations is discussed under Hoover administration policy, while Prohibition and political shifts spark debate. A boxing promoter meeting between Schmeling and Shirkey is noted, with commentary on rivals and old champions.

Los Angeles Pacific Coast California West Avener Pacific Sumner Meott

Roosevelt Eyes Presidential Run With Hat in Ring

Albany January 22 Roosevelt signals willingness to be presented as a Democratic presidential candidate. In a conference with party leaders he confirms his duty to serve if called and explains he would not pursue personal political advantage. Wisconsin and North Dakota Democratic groups quickly endorse his candidacy. Continued on page 2.

Albany North Dakota Worth Dakota Woosevelt James A. Warley Fiyon Sarmurf I. Tosemon Louis Howe W. W. BieLean North Dakota Central Democratic Tant Ibn Democracy Hinmane Ritchin Maryland Murray Smith Roosevelt Wisconsin Fond du Lac Roosevalt Antmc Tance Hin Bettes BicLeny Arew

Weather outlook for Sunday and Friday updates

Generally fair and colder Sunday with a low near 96 degrees and a high around 84. Moderate northerly winds. Friday forecast shows generally fair conditions with colder air and strong easterly winds across Wet Texas, including the Lemon Grove valley, with temperature hints and timing unclear.

Sen Antente Vietrliy Exwent Lemer Blo Grande Valley Texas

Bandits Rob Morgan at Red Light Steals Car and Cash

FH. Morgan of 818 Fourth Street was robbed of 212 dollars and his car at a red light near Taylor and Fourth Saturday night. Two white men about 25 and 30 years old, tall and slim, one with a pistol, jumped on the running board demanding valuables. They fled in Morgan’s car as police noted the assault occurred from the shadows near a Baptist church.

Morgan

Printers Protest on Prison Blanks

In San Francisco on March 20, printers protested the use of prison drafted blanks by the state. The demonstration, led by the Printers’ board, was staged at the Letig ensvork penitentiary to oppose employing inmates on market blanks and its impact on employment.

RAN Prancisco Ton Protékt Agminut Gaited Minter Court Wax Mailer Maar Hoover Srn 4 Wreneizen Printers Board of Trop Dy Sinies Ilent Letigensvork

Colorado Farmexis Favor Free Coinage

The Colorado federation of farce organization was recorded as favoring free coinage of silver on a ten to one ratio along with support for Philippine independence reapportionment of legislative representation in Colorado and Malta.

Colorado Denver Tou Uvy Colorado Federation of Farce Philippines Colonto

Man Dies After Fall From Jail Loft in Wantsville

In Wantsville on the 23rd, Milton Suttle, 85, died after falling from a rope used in a jail cell attempt. Authorities say the incident occurred when Suttle tried to escape Madison County Jail.

Wantsville Madison Clanty Milton Sultte

World’s famous couple marks twenty years of battle

The world famous couple celebrates twenty years of battle with a gala banquet tonight. The event features the duo known for their televised rivalry and dramatic public disputes.ках

Roosevelt to Be 50 on January 30 at DANY

Governor Franklin D Roosevelt will turn fifty on January 30 as announced at DANY on January 23. The statement links his birthday to upcoming political plans and public duties in New York.

Roosevelt Dany N. X Govenor Franklin D. Roosevelt

Cracks Found in Vatican Walls After Wing Collapse

Vatican City January 28 report details serious fissures discovered today in the wall near the wing that collapsed weeks ago killing five. The cracks appear in the area housing the Vatican catalogues and other valuables.

Vatican Vatican City Walla Vatican Liberty

Finance Plan To Function Early In Week In Washington

A major portion of reconstruction finance will begin by midweek. President Hoover signed a federal land banks bill for 125 million dollars and Congress considers 900 million for highway reconstruction. Plans for the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and capital infusions aim to stabilize farmers, banks, and the economy amid relief efforts.

Washington BC. C Jan. S Wie Gor Crement White House House Hoover Federal Charles G. Unive Sturms Tenenesser Ehimnay Federal Land Bank Syste Prevident Hoover General Jones Eugene Meyer Ogden Allis Unige Angus McLean North Corelina Nation Afims Dallas Jeeez Jones Houston Maz Wellorn Ampiston Ala J. 1 Wreston Chattanooga TL I Souners New Orleans Starvey Ci Couch Arkansas Senate Monilay Sabath Hlinda Eainyini Reconstruction Corporation Chicago New York Toston

Mrs Tierbert Cleaver Confined by Ills in Kept Inside

Mrs Tierbert Cleaver remains confined indoors suffering from illness. The report notes she can recall engagements and events from the past despite her current debility, while Mrs Hoover is also described as kept inside by cold and illness in related notices.

Change Authorized in Rail Operation Washington DC

Interstate Commerce Commission examiner recommends Louisiana Arkansas and Texas railroad be authorized to operate under trackage rights over the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad between Greenville and Datina, expanding service.

Washington, D.C Commerce Commision Todas Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas Railroad Missouri-Kansas Texas Tailrnad Rycen

Lady Astor Leaves Will Speechless in London

An American-born figure in London causes a stir as a whispered telephone exchange reveals unexpected reactions to a will. The dialogue hints at bold expectations and distant ambitions, signaling a dramatic moment in postwar social circles.

Lady Astor Will London Dau Linus Baieey Astor Wl Haogers America Tiere Fevasia

Ships Rush To San Salvador Amid War Tension

Washington dispatches report three US warships rushed to San Salvador as armed clashes erupt in the capital and nearby towns. No deaths reported, telegraph lines down, railways damaged. Italian and Canadian ships seek to aid. British cruiser dispatched as region grips with insurgent threat.

Washington, D. C Tnn Songonati San Salvador Traian

Mine Wage Riots In Poland Reported At Rybcik Clash

A Polish mining clash near Rybcik sparked by wage protests left police firing on striking miners. Rioters stoned officers as tensions rose, with reports noting a 24 percent wage issue and escalating unrest amid an announced work stoppage.

Jaw INS Coul Cielda Rybcik

70000 India Mill Hands on Strike in January Protest

In ADMIVABAD India on January 2, about 70,000 workers from Ahmedobrit mills marched out in a broad strike. The protest, led by a Cir union secretary and organized by Alec Sation Gandhi, aimed to challenge prison sentence implications and disrupt activities across 70 mills.

Admivabad India Cir Alec Sation Gandhi

Trunk murder pistol shown to Judd Uy

Court in Los Angeles heard testimony on the murder weapon used in a fatal dispute with Mrs Judd. Firearms expert Moxley dissected the weapon and pieces were shown to the jury while defense and prosecution debated the gun's marks. A mislaid gun piece caused a courtroom search as officers traced the murder firearm's origins and connection to the victim.

Judd UY Bourthoom Phoenix Arts Ann INS Los Angeles Inez Getolier Iit Todd M Los Tos Angeles Judd Spencer Mosley Crosey Iefense Attornes

Jurors Question Mortgage Company in El Paso

Jurors questioned officials of the First Mortgage company here as liquidation proceedings began. The inquiry, started today, will be continued next week as investigators review the firm’s actions and finances tied to Sac Apriit case developments.

Paso Tex Ton Grn First Mortgage Company Sac Apriit

El Paso Mayor Backs Limited City Manager Plan

El Paso mayor Sherman announced support for a limited city manager form of government pending a strong senate scrutiny. He urged voters to weigh the proposal carefully and warned against weak safeguards that could erode municipal control.

el Paso Ris Paso Wes Tau Hdd BR. Em, Sherman el Pas

Britain Considers 10 Percent Tariff on Imports

The Sunday Dispatch reports the British government is weighing a proposal to impose a 10 percent tariff on all imported road goods, a measure under consideration as of January 24.

Britain London ISS The Sunday Dispatch Tony

Royal engagement reports surface in Coburg Gotha line

Reports from Blockholm indicate a possible engagement between Prince Adolf of Sweden and Princess Sibse of Svelisen Coburg-Gotha. The chatter centers on a royal match within European royalty, with no official confirmation yet.

Blockholm INS Princeitar Adolf Erswa Sweden Sibse Svelisen Coburg-Gotha

Four Die as Train Strikes Funeral Procession

A National Limited passenger train collided with a funeral car near Comnobhurg, killing four people. Authorities say the crash occurred as the procession crossed the tracks, with investigators reviewing the scene for exact sequence and safety factors.

Wasiion Alantly

British Woman Labor Leader Dies

Marion Waillips, a former British Labour MP and noted woman leader of the party, died in London today after a long illness. The obituary notes her influence in parliamentary circles and her role within Labour during her career.

London Tan Uss Marion Waillips Iang Labor Party Macys

New York Reports Heat Prostration Record

The city endures its first heat prostration of this unusually warm winter. Heat and humidity push the mercury higher with a reading around 92 degrees, marking a notable rise in conditions for New York.

NEW York Reports New York

Garner Decides On $300,000,000 Sales Tax Plan

A San Diego report tracks Garner's choice on a broad sales tax plan worth 300 million dollars. The feature notes political context and potential fiscal impact, with emphasis on the decision's timing and regional reactions.

Garner

Half-Crazed Invalid Dies in Gun Fight

In Cleveland on January 23 a mentally distressed man nicknamed an invalid staged a gun battle with police inside the Shaker Heights station. Clyde Phillips, 45, was killed after wounding a Detroit man. the suspect had been under a nurse’s care for nervous breakdowns. Police described the incident as a result of a mental health crisis.

Cleveland Hingerf Batt Centet Shaker Meighte Clyde Phillips Aad Kevern Dase Dolice

Kilgore Posse on Trail of Negro

Kilgore Texas deputies and a posse led by Manager Tim Hurtcteston and Constable A P Warrey Luday continued pursuit of an unidentified Black man who fled after a cab ride. An involved woman, Mrs Charge Pitcark of Sr Thoczee, was shot at by officers who discovered a blurred scene east of town.

Kilgore Texas INS Manger Tim Hurtcteston A. P. Warrey Luday Charge Pitcark Thoczee Here

Bandit Pair Rob Bank In Louisville Heist

Two youths robbed the Louisville State Bank, forcing a clerk and two customers to the floor and escaping with about $10,000. Police pursued suspects as the lower Colorado town reeled from the bold daytime crime.

Louisville Colo Jan Touisville Anna Yaris

Bargain Fails. Bandit Remains At Large

Hazy garbled report notes a bandit wanted for multiple bank robberies who evaded capture after a failed bargain. Mentions Governor Murray and police actions as authorities pursue the suspect with ongoing investigation and pursuit.

First Grade Vacation Ordered for Week in Duncan

In Duncan Oklahoma a week’s vacation is ordered for about twenty-three first grade pupils at the public school by county health officer Dr P Long due to illness among a pupil.

Levy Debates Spark Tax Plans With Electricity Focus

In Washington DC, Speaker Garner backs a safer electricity tax to raise funds, while efforts on a Mellon plan face opposition. Proposals include a one cent per kilowatt hour charge on electricity, a gasoline tax, and stock sale taxes. Industry groups warn higher auto taxes would hurt recovery.

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Rental Directory Offers Rooms and Apartments for Various Budgets

Classified style notice lists multiple rooms and apartments with monthly rents ranging from 25 to 46 dollars. It urges readers to contact Mary Low for listings and notes available properties on South Side and near the city, including several street names.

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