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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1932
Page
1
AF old era column notes John D Rockefeller’s 93rd birthday and his wealth giving, praising his focus on education and disease battle. It contrasts with New York’s forgotten districts along the East River and describes port side poverty, bootleggers, and a drifting social scene.
Six nations including France Germany and Britain announce an agreement to liquidate Germanys reparations under bonds set at 3 billion marks with 90 cash value and a 5 percent interest after a long talks. The plan drops the Young Plan and aims to redefine reparations as Germanys contribution to European reconstruction with Versailles terms rejected.
Secretary Stimson offered no comment on the German reparations pact as details remained unclear. Reports suggest a substantial payment, with figures uncertain in the chaotic briefing from Washington.
Partly candy pridy night and smiorday. Lowest temperature belday met ah ha negrets and alghesl sal. Winds to moderate southerly. Friday night and Saturday likely. East winds at times. Subdued temperatures with chances of light rain.
Amherst Nova Scotia report details Daniel M Jolly returning home when a pistol shot rang out as a would be intruder demanded surrender Stand still or I shoot the next bullet through your head The victim fled toward a doorway realizing he had left the radio on during his outing
Harry Cooper of Chicago shot 75 to keep a lead in the Canadian Open golf championship, bringing his 36 hole total to 144. George Von Elm of Detroit followed with a 78 to end at 148 after two rounds.
Buenos Aires July 8 The possibility of joint action by all American governments to curb communism in the continent was indicated. The Peruvian ambassador, after a recent outbreak with several casualties, approached the Argentine foreign office with a plan for united action, with similar steps likely in other capitals.
Col. Thomas H. Ball, 67, a longtime Texas political figure, was critically injured when struck by a car while crossing a Houston street near his home. He was taken to a private hospital where physicians said his condition remained grave.
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York, Democratic candidate for president, has accepted an invitation to attend the Olympic Games and will arrive in Los Angeles in August, announced Wilon Gibby McAloo from Washington.
Flooding from heavy rain inundates Salina and nearby areas with up to an inch of water reported in multiple streets. Centralia and local towns brace as waters rise, while authorities prepare cleanup and assess damage across affected districts.
Cherbourg France July 8 Lieut Amaury du Mesuil commander of the French submarine Promethee, sank after a self inflicted death, reportedly shot himself in his quarters after visiting the wreck site where his ship went down. Salvage vessels report bubbles and locate the hull seven miles north of Cap Levi in 245 feet of water.
Chicago residents remain anxious as official statements fail to quell concerns over Mayor Anton Cermak’s health. Reports note continuous hospital observation and ongoing speculation about his condition amid political tension and rival commentary.
Flooding on the Frio and nearby waterways eased as water levels dropped in Three Rivers by several inches to 20 25 feet at Tilden. Telephones and roads remained down while residents prepared relief efforts and assessed damage as authorities tracked conditions Friday morning.
The advocate outlines a five billion dollar loan to curb unemployment and inject capital, a five percent sales tax and income tax funding for industry, and an immediate Volstead Act modification to permit light wines and beers. It argues these steps will revive industry, create jobs, generate government revenue, and curb racketeering while promoting American liberty.
In Winston Salem July reports say coroner Dr. W N Dalton ordered an inquest into the death of Smilly Reynolds, summoning a six man jury and witnesses from the Reynolds home. Libby Holman, Reynolds’ bride, attended services after a shock at the news, as authorities pursue the shooting’s circumstances for a possible motive or control.
A jury in Harlan Kentucky acquitted 30 defendants after a two and a half hour deliberation in the May 1991 incident. Deputy Sheriff Jim Daniels was among those freed as tensions between deputies and protesters led to a fatal confrontation.
In Washington Democrats seek Speaker Garner’s modification of unemployment relief provisions to break a stalemate with President Hoover. House action approved a related bill while Senate delay and conference tensions continued over loans to individuals and reconstruction finance.
The article reports James Mattern and Bennett Griffin attempting a new speed record en route from Berlin to Moscow. Their plane wrecked near Barsay south of Minsk after misreading lights near Borisov. They began a rescueless journey by land to Moscow amid safety fears, with hopes of an unprecedented transatlantic style record fading as time passed.
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