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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1934
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane column notes timely observations on civic life and public affairs. The piece reflects on leadership, responsibility, and the challenges facing communities in contemporary times.
A Nebraska senator dissents from cautious budget oversight, while aging leaders Roosevelt and the former German Kaiser reach marshalling moments in life and politics. Debates surface on mining machinery, lotteries, and reform. A Polish sterilization plan targets incurables, reflecting era anxieties.
Washington January reports say army engineers are slated to take partial control of the Civil Works Administration in several cities amid graft and political favoritism charges. Lieutenant Colonel Dan R. Suitan to lead Chicago district. resignations follow. Hopkins defends plan, cites investigations and possible future placements, while protests from officials grow.
Resignations were filed by the Wimosomer Renay relief committee and the lly county emergency roles committees as civil works administrator for Illinois. The action was presented before Harry L. Hop king, federal CWA administrator in Washington, D.C. The event is linked to the war program activities reported last night on Robert J. Dundanin. Continued on Page 2.
Weather bureau forecasters said heavy showers will abate Sunday morning with clearing by afternoon. The city has drenched under sporadic rain raids totaling 4.12 inches this month. 1.09 inches fell in the 24 hours ending 7 am Saturday. North winds will ease to gentle, Sunday temperatures expected from 62 to the mid 60s.
CHICAGO January 27 Every body will be insane by 2199 point four if the present increase in insanity is maintained The Executives club was sold by David Seabury New York phychologist Lumber orders gain Washington January 27 The National Lumber Manufacturers association said orders booked by mills for the week ending January 2 were thirty eight percent greater than the preceding week
Cloudy conditions with probable rains tonight and Sunday. Saturday night low around 62 with Sunday high near 70. Light to gentle north winds. Friday night 57, Saturday low 64, Saturday high about 60. East and south portions show cloudiness with potential showers. coast and Panhandle cooler.
A three day campaign for a 520000 sewer bond faced officials and precinct workers who urged turnout at polls. Mayor Quin and commissioners led the push with remarks on water supply and a reduced grant, while 105 precinct judges prepared for early voting at 7 am Saturday.
Washington reports international bankers led by J. Morgan and company agreed to back a dollar devaluation to 60 cents in exchange for large financing for the government. The plan ties to stabilizing the pound if dollar devaluation is limited. Senate and House moves on the administration's money program proceed with a likely final vote, amid debates on inflation and silver remonetization.
Article by William Hillman discusses how European leaders view U S involvement with the League of Nations and past U S disarmament talk. It cites Roosevelt era statements, Dav is at Geneva, and ambassadors noting shifts toward Geneva influenced policy. It argues diplomacy is for the few and warns against unauthorized U S proposals committing policy without Congress.
In Boston three gunmen looted the Massachusetts state police exhibit at Mechanics Building during a public show and escaped with a Thompson machine gun four riot shotguns a 38 MM gas rifle six Mills bombs six gas shells and four .28 caliber gas shells. They held two guards at pistol point then searched the display in a planned heist moving a police radio car and even joking about taking the car’s gasoline. The floor was dim hindering precise descriptions of the trio as they moved through the exhibit area.
London January 27. Lord Baden-Powell founder of the Boy Scouts is reported to be on the road to recovery after two operations. Sir Percy Everett, then commissioner of the Boy Scouts Association, told a conference of Boy Scout secretaries that Baden-Powell looked bright and appeared to be in improving health.
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