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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1933
Page
3
Showmen boast of lively business and rivalries as a large truck advertising Earl Carroll's Vanities blocks Majestic bar office for 30 minutes, provoking a near fistfight before the driver leaves. The column recalls old movie houses, actors, studios, and the San Antonio film scene.
Akron orders halt to aggressive tire price cutting in Cleveland markets amid a 32 hour price note that spurred dealer responses. Regional chains paused discount campaigns as officials moved to curb aggressive markdowns and stabilize supplies and pricing.
Firefighters fought a blaze that damaged a garage with an estimated loss of 4200. Early Saturday morning reports indicate the Beher anage of De property suffered significant damage and flames were contained by local fire units.
Los Angeles reports on Richard Dix and Gregory LeCaye reuniting on a radio project directed by La Cava with Felix Riesenberg's story and Merian C. Cooper supervising. Betty as Evelyn in The Public He Damned and Leila Ayams in a femme lead. Industry chatter notes Howard Hughes courting scenes for Scarface sequel ideas and various stars photographed at the Wilshire Grove as tabloid life rolls on.
The writer voices outrage at government spending and foreign loans, accusing banks of dumping bonds on the public, arguing for restoration of value to pre debt levels, halting foreclosures, and opposing deficiency judgments. Signed by THOMAS B. SMINEY.
A letter argues Mexicans born and raised in the area fought in World War I and should be treated equally to Americans drafted in 1917. It contends Mexicans paid taxes and faced service inquiries, urging fair consideration of Mexican contributions and eligibility for aid via Central Relief.
Fragmented text describes tensions over Mexicans speaking English, jobs, salaries, and charity. Mentions Antontio and various garbled names, schools, and social issues with references to Mexicans in a public setting. The legibility is poor and many details are unclear.
Fragmented, unclear text references training and military roles. The passage mentions Jan Offiner, Port Sam Houston, and a professor at military science, with scattered terms about government training and foreign officers. Details are indeterminate and boilerplate context is minimal.
Police said Armando Ortiz known as The Sheik kept a harem of 18 women and supplied each with a separate home. He allegedly robbed merchants for six months by diversions including stealing radios and a large electric sign worth 500 dollars, then sold it to a fence for about 100 dollars. Ortiz and the women were held for examination.
A sign painter Meyer Reich of 636 East Commerce Street and six others were charged by complaint in the Justices of the Peace court Saturday after a ruminal strike on Miss Maxine Boguski 28 of 122 South Barnet. The complaint sworn by Miss Boguski states the offense occurred January 28 in the office of F N Mores flier investigator for District Attorney Veaiter Tynan. Bowing and costume designing wanted for dancing lessons. Classification 4A Light Classified Ads.
A posse pursuit in Texas targets a heavily armed crime gang linked to the killing of Deputy Sheriff Joe Brown in Wise County. Authorities believe the same fugitives may be involved in shootings in Tulsa and Denton, after stopping at a farmhouse to eat and change clothes before escaping along a road southeast of Denton. Police warn the public as they coordinate with multiple agencies in the manhunt.
President elect Roosevelt outlines an all inclusive domestic legislative program for quick action. He aims at drastic government reorganization to combine economy and efficiency, placing friends in new roles while planning for potential extra sessions if needed. The agenda covers debt, currency, armament, prohibition and extensive federal realignment.
Trial denied when Judge Charies J. Matthews overruled motion for a trial Friday. WHL Harper, convicted of theft, tainted loting words, was removed to Robert B. Green hospital for treatment after fainting in court. Harper's attorney cited money issues and writing spoils. he was fined $1 plus costs.
Police reported Saturday a prominent Antonio banker and companion were found parked at a water tower on Hildebrand Avenue during a campaign against potting parties. Officers Grow and Gonzales identified the pair and advised them to move on. Only the couple remained parked that evening near Woodlawn, in what authorities described as a routine inquiry and no arrests were made.
A fiery Texas House session discussed a proposed sales tax measure led by Kayton Flas and supporters argued it would raise revenue without unfairly burdening consumers. Opponents, including Rep Harold Kaya Ion of San Antonio, called the plan unjust and harmful to local taxes. A companion bill would aim to cut business taxes while lowering county and school district levies, with a Texas-wide effort to redirect funds.
In Hauremsack New Jersey, John J. Witzpatrick, 56, died after falling from a seat at his home where he was plastering a room. He was the father of 14 children and survived by a large family. The incident occurred during a domestic accident at his residence.
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