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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1933
Page
11
An archival column by Arthur Brisbane discusses contemporary leadership and public mood in a concise syndicated feature. The piece critiques political dynamics, media influence, and the public’s response to authority, reflecting early 20th century journalistic voice.
Fragmentary anti death penalty piece laments execution, notes Anna Antonia awaiting electric chair after killing husband, asks governor to spare children. Spreads to births decline, immigration, and world news from 1920 era with Wimbledon, golf, and currency shifts.
The world economic conference pressed on despite fierce debate over tariffs and monetary issues. Cordell Hull backed continued talks, while France and the gold bloc favored limiting discussion to marketing and production. no decision was reached as delegates faced deep confusion about the plenary path.
Partly cloudy to unsettled Thursday and Friday with rain Thursday night. Low Thursday night about 74, high Friday around 98. Winds: increasing easterly to northerly on the coast, weaker inland. West Texas shows partly cloudy trends with varying conditions into Friday. Additional details on Page 2.
Weather bureau forecasts rain and winds reaching late Thursday with cooler temperatures after a hot spell. J. H. Jarboe predicts norh amdess winds after sundown, then increasing toward midnight as rains arrive. Temperatures should fall from near 98 to the mid 90s and Friday morning drop to about 14 degrees above 60s, with barometric readings indicating a nearby low pressure area.
Harlingen merchants shuttered stores and barred windows as a Gulf storm neared the city. By 10:30 AM only five shops remained open while residents feared the storm’s path could bring high winds and heavy rains. Intermittent rain and gusts had battered the area since morning.
Weather report notes overcast sky at Corpus Christi with bayamere rising to 29.67. Winds around 40 mph expected, but no extreme danger. 27 mph from the horshens start condition observed. Also mentions July holiday curtailments and Ingo production jumping to a high rate in New York.
The weather bureau issued a storm warning for a tropical disturbance east of the mouth of the Rio Grande, forecasting shifting gales over a large area and hurricane force winds near the center. Reports were scarce due to few vessels, but forecasters expect the system to reach Texas today with uncertain size and movement.
Greenwich July 6 stage and screen star Conrad Nagel denies reports that he and Mrs. Nagel seek divorce. He explains the rumor stems from his travel between performances and his wife being in California. He plans to reunite with his family in the East.
The schooner Allen of Corpus Christi sailed into the Gulf of Mexico from Bravos Pass after attempting to enter the Tagine Maalre. Capt. Og fear McNeil chose to run for haven at four in the afternoon as a hurricane approached.
A yardman accused of the murder of Mrs Alma Dell Cabble was ordered held without bond in Bexar county jail. Grand jury plans for Ninety fourth District Court in October were altered after a conference between Judge Anderson and District Attorney Tynan to avoid rushing an indictment. The slaying occurred when Mrs Cabble, mother of several children, answered a job solicitation at Magnolia Terrace apartments. Her body was found Tuesday. the investigation noted the suspect had obtained her name via a help wanted ad in Sunday papers. Funeral services were held Wednesday. The defense intends to challenge grand jury proceedings if an indictment is filed.
General Halsted Dorey commander of the Second Division and Fort Sam Houston was being taken to San Antonio after an accident at Cleburne on Wednesday afternoon. He suffered a broken leg while on an inspection trip with civilian conservation corps visitors. A mounted guest reportedly caused the mishap by a sudden jolt, knocking Dorey from his horse and injuring his leg.
A call to drastically reduce government size and costs urges merging or eliminating county levels, shrinking state and local bloated bureaucracies, and trimming federal and legislative bodies. The argument links tax burdens, inefficiency, and corruption to overexpanded structures and needless agencies. Public safety and services demand leaner governance and smarter representation.
A manifesto declares the old political order passing and demands thorough, relentless reform. It vows to end corruption, excessive taxation, waste, and incompetence by creating a compact, competent government and pushing for decisive action. The tone is urgent and calls for immediate changes.
Lower Rio Grande valley fortifies at noon with Brownsville reporting 32 mph winds and 60 mile per hour gusts as Fort Isabel residents flee inland. Merchants close shops, windows boarded, power shutoffs prepared. barometer readings puzzled officials, indicating a potential milder than expected storm.
Classified notice lists multiple apartment and room rentals with monthly prices including 10.00 and 4a Chienso offers. Names like Cadwallader and Mylfins appear among a jumble of locations and dates. Readers are directed to Gallic the astern for more information.
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