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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1932

Page

6

Chiefs of Rail Labor Oppose Wage Cut in 1922

Chicago Jan 22 Ins Chiefs of railroad labor oppose a proposed 10 percent wage reduction in a statement read by D I Robertson head of the Brotherhood Labor Interests. They argue the president's committee fail to prove the case for lower pay and caution against assuming railroads face a sharp crisis. They assert funds exist to cover interest and bond obligations despite talk of bankruptcies, while noting the industry faces a weakened financial structure rather than mere low earnings.

Chicago INS D. I. Robertson Irmaa Aesocias Hom

Co Op Under Attack as Members Offered Higher Prices

SAN BENITO Jan 23 The Rio Grande Valley Vegetable Cooperative Association faces charges that members are being offered higher prices than non members to undermine the co op. Edminsion Texas Marin Bureau federation director testified before the local bureau about a plant in new coon picking. The co op has obtained injunctions against members and shippers to enforce contracts.

San Benito Rio Grande Valley Edminsion Texas Marin Bureau Federation Coop

Insurance Man Is Returned for Trial

John W. Bain former president of the Equitable Life and Casualty Company Toulsville Ky was ordered returned to Kentucky by Superior Judge Joseph SsBath. Bain is wanted on embezzlement charges alleging he took 145000 in stock and 15000 to mortgages. He was arrested here four months ago.

Cdicago INS John W. Bain Equitible Life and Casualty Company Toulsville Joseph Ssbath Bain Ingorence Company

Delirious fever victim dies after fall from hotel window

At ANA Arkansas a delirious man caused by malaria fever walked from a third floor hotel window and died instantly on the sidewalk. Lawrence Russell, 30, a registered representative, had been ill at the hotel about a week.

Ana, Ark Dan Lawrence Russell

School Board to Purchase Ten Acres Near Carson Street

The School Board voted Friday to buy 10 acres, adjoining 1 acre parcel at the end of Carson Street, Gavernacunt Till, for B14. A provision tied the purchase to available funds. Mrs Stelle Stever Welker cast the sole dissenting vote.

Carson Street Board of Education Bergh Stelle Stever Welker

Treasure Hunt Under Way in New Mexico Mountains

A secret cache of gallarg believed hidden by audits Fearnaga is thought to be worth several million dollars. Word reached El Paso that seekers aim for a location in the New Mexico mountains about 25 miles south of Hot Springs.

N.M EL Paso Trias Gallarg Fearnaga New Mexico Mountains Hot Springs

Electric Chair Ban Sought by Mass

A movement in Massachusetts seeks to abolish the electric chair amid renewed debate on capital punishment. Legislation would replace the method with alternatives as state officials weigh justice and deterrence.

Mass Toston Elec Stanseehusens Delawure al Thar Ayuinail Commission of Fire Fourdes Peraliz

Ford Plans Bantam Auto for World Competition

Delroy Delroit January 25 Henry Ford plans new world competition with a bantam car reports in the Michigan Manufacturer and Financial Record. A dozen four cylinder cars about 10 feet long were shipped to England reportedly built secretly at Ford laboratories. No official statements yet but they are described as models for a small low priced European Ford. Production could occur at the Dabernham Ford works. This season features advices on hand lotion with ready effects upon application.

Pspchial Ford Dabenham England

Monument 10 honors Pioneer Captain Richerd Andrews

A Texas monument will rise at Concepcion Park near the river bend to memorialize Capt. Richerd Andrews Indian scout and early Texas volunteer. The granite shaft with a bronze likeness will be dedicated in April, honoring the first mortal sacrifice in the Texas independence war and a San Antonio hero with ties to Georgia and Texas.

Richard Andrews Texas Concepcion Park Gqeimuinin San Antonio Richerd Andrews Independence Tonig Rodriguez Deut Smith Modlinex Daughters of the Republic of Texaa Marine of Loniersville Isa Leening Dragos Richmond Mina Bastrop Winn Nincany of Andrews

MIT Meteorologist Crashes Plane After Fog Delays Flight

Professor Daniel Sayle of MIT, a noted savant in meteorology, flew into Brockport Massachusetts where dense fog forced him to land after three hours aloft. He reportedly cracked up on the golf course upon forced descent, pending further details.

Brockport Mass UNS Daniel Sayle Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mrs Hoover Wins Battle With Cold At Home

Mrs Hoover, confined by a severe cold, has seen her condition improve enough to play. The report notes her illness as of early Washington day. DG, Jat initials appear in the record with date March 23.

Hoover

Living Costs Nine Percent Lower in December Year

Washington December cost of living fell 3 percent from November and 8.3 percent from December last year, a Labor Department survey of 82 cities shows. In six months, food down 8.4 percent, clothing 2.2, rents 4.1, house furnishings 8.6, miscellaneous items 0.6. Fuel and nreth group rose 4.6 percent due to seasonal coal price changes.

Washington C INS Te Bu Reau Sta Hatleg Wehr

Kidnap Letter Found In Bogus Appeal

A three page handwritten letter claiming a ransom was received by Mrs. Hower for Benjamin B. Bower, a bakery manager kidnapped yesterday. The letter demanded four thousand dollars and accused unnamed parties of involvement, but appeared to be a form misfire.

Deny Esperistol Benjamin B. Bower Hower Bower

Hitler Threatens Bruening Party in Speech

Hitler, leader of the Nazi movement, declared in Munich that the Bruening liberal party would be smashed to forge a free Germany. He criticised Chancellor Bruening and said the government refuses to go, while the Nazis would throw down all parties to build up a stronger nation.

Hitler Siunich Adalf Hitler Toi Bruening Eialist Bruening Titleriem

County Tax Plan Formed by Rural Taxpayers League

The Rural Taxpayers League of Bexar County announced a countywide program with 16 phases led by Tohu PB. Clauss, president, promising reform of tax assessment, state revenue aims, and opposition to certain public offices. The plan seeks higher general fund rates, income tax enforcement, and streamlined government efficiency while denying political affiliation.

Rural Taxpayers League Bexar County Tohu PB Clauss Claussen Grotons Micubers Steate Muinturn General Fund Hexar County Claussevne

Negro Theater to Present The Brat at Dowdups High

The San Antonio Negro Little Theater stages Tha Brat a Unteeact comedy at 1:30 p.m. Monday in the auditorium of Dowduaks High School South Hackberry and Nebraska Streets. Proceeds aid the disabled. Written by Maud Fulton. Overture by Cray Floyd and recording orchestra. Right section reserved for white patrons. Nominal admission with food or clothing donations.

San Antonio Negro Little Theater Dovpiaks High School South Hackbrery Nebraska Streets Maud Fulton

Bachelor 1848S Sunday circulation offered by San Antonio paper

The item notes a Sunday edition of Bachelor 1848S circulating through the San Antonio newspaper market with an offer or price of 3400 for Gr. Bal.

Anyater San Antonin Aya Unough Light

Diamond theft at O Connell Jewelry seized in crowded street

A youth, described as Mexican, broke a plate glass window at O Connell Jewelry on East Louston Street at about 6 p.m. Saturday and stole a $1,375 diamond ring, a $1,000 ring, and other jewelry before fleeing through a dense foot traffic area. Onlookers watched the robber escape down Boltedad Street toward the river with several residents reporting the incident.

O'Connell Jewelry Company East Louston Street Ecoves Peraous Jookel mi P.m Enos F. Molentrom Fredericksburg Cave Mary Ton Crockett

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