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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1932

Page

2

Automotive tax proposal sparks industry protest in Washington

In Washington, D C, industry leaders including George M. Graham of Boeke Motor Corp and a spokesman for the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce warned that a new tax on automobiles would raise prices. They argued a 1 per cent levy would hinder recovery, with manufacturers noting past pledges to repeal excess war taxes and urging repeal to avoid further price hikes.

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Long Leaves State for Washington and Senate Post

Ambiguous report indicates Long departs for Washington to pursue a Senate post while shifts in state leadership are noted. Alvin Ring, former lieutenant governor, is linked to succession plans as acting governor, with administration circles interpreting the move as a power realignment amid ongoing political tensions in Louisiana.

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Senate to Probe Loans Made Cuba

The senate finance committee will investigate $100,000 loans extended to Cuba for the Choke National fund. Hearings begin next Wednesday under the Johnson resolution. The book officials who handled the loans may be called to testify, with Senator King of Virginia presiding.

Suingson Senate Finance Cuba W. Aldrich Tbe Preik Todas Ioana Seentor King Democrat Vaal

Borah Urges France Pact to Aid Economic Rebuild

In Washington on the 23rd Borah voices a plan to bind France to economic reconstruction in Europe. He tells Chairman Taabo that the Senate Foreign Relations Committee supports a cooperative approach to stabilize postwar recovery and guard against renewed disruption.

France Borah

McDonald Announces Bid for Re election in Texas

Austin dispatch reports that McDonald, commissioner of Sétienhure, formally announces his bid for re election to continue the services begun in his first year in office. The move signals intent to extend current policies and county operations.

M'Donald Austin Tex Jew 2 INS Lerss

Roosevelt enters race amid party discord notes

New York January 31 Former Governor Alfred E. Smith refused comment on Franklin D Roosevelt's Albany announcement for the Democratic presidential nomination saying he had no comment to make. Smith spoke to 1500 district leaders and captains in a Bronx dinner urging a clear statement of the Democratic platform to defeat the Republicans in November.

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Kansas to Defend Oil Proration Laws

Public state commission plans to defend the oil proration law amid a court challenge. The law, tied to production limits, faces opposition from a regional court district, while officials insist the measure ensures fair distribution and orderly market conditions.

Kansas Nany Jan Fin Public Finiade Worelton W. Champson Thormay Hill Dislingu Foy Kant

Turbulent World War Era Echoes in Fading Text

Fragmented OCR passage references resistance in Asia, Shanghai trouble, a Chinese mayor comment on nuclear moves, and vague mentions of Willi Totenzallerny and Hohrazallern lineage. It hints at Providence punishing allies and imperial chancellors, but details are garbled.

Wwandir Soy Agere Tron Shanghai Ths Hohrazallern Provdence Willi Totenzallerny Vierreengis Re van Tuelow Glo Huiver

Congress Pushes Naval Treaty Despite Opposition

Congressional leaders and Republican members of the naval affairs committee told President Hoover that there is a pronounced bipartisan support for a treaty navy. Representative Vinson and Georgia chairman for SRG programs weigh a bill, while party officials pursue the measure despite resistance.

Congress Representa Britten Minis Array Prinsslyania Stepublican Naval Affairs Commincee Premident Hoover Faenerr Georgia SRG Brivteo

Ritchie Calls on Bar for Leadership in New York

Fragmented text suggests a political appeal by Ritchie to the bar for leadership in New York, mentioning Governor Ale U fasebic of Marsland and calls for bench reform and legislative action. The readable fragments imply a focus on governance, productivity, and public safety.

Ritchie York Jen Acadenes Ale U Fasebic Marsland New York

Farm Fund Unable to Provide Pay Increases

Fragmented note details a Farm Fund situation where pay raises cannot be funded. Mentions a department, an agricultural project, and a committee including Byrn and Knizscan with unclear roles. Notes potential adjustments or postponements affecting staff compensation and program priorities.

Moratorium Extension Hit In Washington Debates

In Washington a heated debate focused on extending the Hoover debt moratorium. Senator William Bornb, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, argued against the move, accusing France of blocking economic recovery in Europe. With Lausanne abandoned, he warned the only clear outcome might be a debt extension to prolong the operation.

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Democratic tariff ideas attacked in Senate hearing

Ogden Mills, secretary of the Treasury, sharply criticized the Democratic tariff bill before the Senate Finance Committee. He ridiculed transferring flexible power from the president to Congress and opposed a proposed international tariff police before Congress.

Wasutawrun D.C Ogden Mills Congress Finance Committee Mills Cal Sar International Tariff Police

Dawes Pictured as Hoover Workhorse

ULNTGON Ohio January 23 Charles Gores Dawer ix the real Burkhorse President floover hen Jenator G.C. Dill of Washington 5 tonight told 2 Wormuuratic gathering here FAM added Shit President Hoover better be caveful He'll oversvark him If that happen Charley wonthe murh goml for spring plowing Mel peed him next summer ten and most of all for the harvesting of valley met fall.

Ulntgon Ohio Charles Gores Dawer Burkhorse Floover Hen Jenator G.C. Dill Washington Hoover Charley Valey

Hearing Demanded on Kidnap Measure

A demand for an immediate hearing on a kidnapping measure is reported with references to Hinton and Tan. The document mentions concerns over failure to transport kidnapped individuals and cites Patterson and the Freee Migraine as related entities in the unclear filing.

Hinton Tan Hill Felimg Erate Kars Patterson Pnb

Spain dissolves Jesuit order and seizes assets

Madrid reports Niceto Alcala Zamora signed a decree dissolving the Jesuit order in Spain and confiscating about 20 million dollars in property. Some Jesuits relocate to private homes or leave central schools as the Papal influence attempts to limit direct confrontation. About 2 of the 300 Jesuits remain in Madrid. 200 beggars in civilian dress still solicit alms at Jesuit headquarters.

Niceto Alcala Zamorn Jequit Oniees Spain tAlcala Zamora Bia Jes Alrendy Decres Madrid Jesuita Madrid Jesuit Headquarte

Communists Taken Aboard Ships in Barcelona Riot

In Barcelona on January 22 a mass street clash aimed at Catalonia's Soviet Republic ended with troops suppressing the demonstration. Dozens of protesters were arrested as destroyers provided emergency defense while the harbor quieted afterward.

Barcelona Spgina Catalonia

Solons Debate Unification of Army and Navy in Defense Plan

Washington lawmakers pushed for merging the army and navy into a single national defense department to curb duplication and expense. Representative Williamson and Oregon’s Maria argued against centralizing the military, noting World War I lessons and the role of sea power, while a consolidated force could hinder efficiency.

Washington,d. C INS Army Navy Congress Department of National Defense Williamson South Inket Executive Department Willipingon Maria Oregon United Staves Army United States Alartin Murtig North Sea Mautlin Murlin

Democrats Prove Value of Hoover, Senator Fess Says

SHICAGO Jan 24 Two Democrats proved the value of President Hoover as a leader, Senator Simeon T Frese of Ohio Republican national committee chairman declared. Frese predicted not only Hoover’s renomination but reelection in November while the national chairman and others prepared for the Republican convention at the Hadium Tune 14. Frese said The Tremocrats themselves proved Hoover’s leadership by their support at his relief measures.

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Union Protest on Funerals Dropped in Tasmanian Case

Irate mob followed into a driven parade in Tuneres procrasiola was molested at a funeral. The protest was called off after a conference between union officials and the state attorney last night. Union drivers had entered to refuse to proceed if private individuals joined funeral rites, in an attempt to relieve tensions within the union.

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Smith Urges Home Rule as Repeal Stance Shifts

In Washington on January 23, Alfred E. Smith told New York hotel men repeal of the eighteenth amendment is impossible, a line echoed by many Democrats while wets push a home rule plan with John J. Raskob for the 1932 platform. The admission sparked curiosity and marked a rare public shift on a controversial issue. Smith and Raskob aim to rally Democratic support to submit an amendment to the eighteenth amendment.

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Hurley Praises Feats of Hoover

Hurley, in Chicago today, lauded Hoover's war recovery feats after a wartime address. He claimed the incumbent president is active in efforts to achieve monetary recovery and criticized opponents for defaming the president.

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