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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1932

Page

4

Prohibition Party Reveals Plans for Nationwide Campaign

Leaders of the Prohibition party outlined a station wide plan for a national campaign to back its presidential and vice presidential nominees. William D. Upshaw was nominated for president and Frank S. Regan for vice president. Borah remains a possible target for alignment with dry groups.

Andianapolie Prohibiion Party Dty Willam E. Borah William D. Upshaw Georgia Naional House of Representatives Prohibition Party Frank S. Regan Rockford Boraw Doshew Borah National Prohibition Board of Wrateey National Conference of Washington Idaho B. Leigh Colvin New York Edward E. Blake Wheaton Chicago Nationals Committee George D. Higveer Pittsburgh Agray W. Kidder Barre William D. Martin Wehbrauck Heights N. J

Moses and Hoover Discuss Politics at White House

In Washington July Senator Moses of New Hampshire Republican said he spoke on politics with President Hoover at a brief White House conference. He declined to clarify the topics or confirm any discussion of the Wagner-Garza relief bill. Hoover conferred with James R. Gare head of the Cleveland committee that framed the Republican platform.

Washington, D. C Moses New Hampshire Oven Site White House Hoover James R. Garehead Cleveland Ohia

Urge for Beer Legalization Vote in Congress

Washington July 8 More than 70 Republicans in the House signed a petition to Speaker Garner urging an immediate roll call on a 3.2 percent beer bill. In the Senate a Bingham measure to legalize and tax beer was the pending business with supporters pressing for a vote before adjournment.

Washington, D.C Congress Bingham Connecticut House Garner

Socialists disown new Liberty fusion in Kansas City

Chicago July reports say the Socialist party repudiated any fusion with the Liberty party formed in Kansas City this week. National campaign manager Clarence Senior denies Norman Thomas name listed for Liberty party president and says the Socialist party was not represented at the conference.

New Liberty Party Chicago Socialist Party Liberty Party Kansas City Clarence Senior National Norman Thomas

Sanders Confers With G O P Leaders in New York

Everett Eanners, chairman of the Republican national committee, arrived from Chicago with J R Null and moved to meet New York Republican leaders for a general conference on July 8. The trio began discussions with state and city party figures to align strategies and bolster campaign efforts.

Sanders G.O.P New York Everett Eanners Chicago J. R. Null National Committee

Republican Whisperers Declare Roosevelt Deaf

Albany dispatch reports a GOP whispering campaign accusing Governor Roosevelt of being deaf. Photographs at the Democratic national convention allegedly show him with an ear trumpet, but the item is identified as a Columbia Broadcasting seat-lapel microphone used to pick up voices across the country.

Albany Roosevelt Shomias

Garner Rak Kleberg Telegram Urges Kleberg to Remain in Washington

A telegram to Ray Miller from John N. Garner speaker of the house requests Congressman Richard Kleberg stay in Washington through adjournment due to urgent pending legislation. Garner says Kleberg is dependable in emergencies and crucial for South Texas and the nation. Kleberg has signaled he will remain in Washington until adjournment.

Corpus Christi Ray Miller John N. Garner House of Representatives Richard Kirberg Washington Miller Garner Mr. Kieberg Kleberg South Texas

Roosevelt Plans First Midwest Farmers Appeal

Albany July reports Roosevelt to address Midwestern farmers as a key early campaign event. He will confer with Arthur Mullen of Nebraska, with the trip framed as a test to win farmers from Republicans and bolster the Democratic bid.

Roosevelt Albany Mid- Wie West Arthur Mullen Nerabka Mullen

Election Judge Ruling Is Made In Austia

An election judge ruling addresses nepotism concerns around party officials in Austia. The decision, issued by the attorney general, clarifies that certain party officials acted in a nonofficial capacity, though not as formal party officers, in relation to a tax sale matter.

Scot Oriney Wilburn Gaiman Gonunnitee Genes

Women plan Roosevelt committees in every state

The national executive committee of the Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform voted to form Roosevelt committees in every state after backing Franklin D Roosevelt for president. Republican leader Mrs Charley H Sohin said citizens' Roosevelt for president committees would be started nationwide with a focus on the South. About 40 leaders met at Mrs Edward B Moore's Roslyn Long Island home. 29 of the attendees were Republicans.

New York Franklin J. Roosevelt Women's Organization For National Prohibition Reform Alrag Charley H. Sohin South Edward &. Moore Roslyn Long Island

Dry Nomination of Upshaw Fails to Elate Cannon

A Southern Methodist bishop in Asheville, North Carolina dismisses the Prohibition party nomination of William D Upshaw as presidential candidate. He muses about Upshaws campaign and crutches while writing a letter and then declines to elaborate.

Upshaw Cannon Asfeville James Gannon Jr Board of Temperance and Southern Methodist Church William D. Upshaw Prohibition Party Congress

Mayor Hears Pleas For Museum Budget Increase

San Antonio mayor and a 35 member committee led by William M. McIntosh discussed funding for the Witte Museum. The group pressed for 11,778 in operating costs, noting salary cuts and unpaid salaries, while the mayor insisted funds must come from city revenue and bank contributions. An agreement for a follow up meeting with museum, city, and bank reps was reached.

M. Chambers San The San Antonio Art League Lane Taylor Conservaon Society Theodore Friedtech Museum Association McIntosh Altrad G. Witte Chambers City-Central Bank City Commission

Highway Contracts Set for July 15 Hearing

The state highway department announced that no county delegations would be heard at the July 15 meeting. Only contracts will be awarded. The next open hearing of the commission is set for August 1 and 2. The Light's Situation Wanted column lists capable people seeking employment.

Austin State Highway Department Commission The Light

How One Woman Lost 47 Lbs of Fat

A fragmented, OCR heavy snippet hints at a health or weight loss narrative. It references a woman and mentions pounds lost, but most readable phrases are garbled. The piece appears to be an old column or ad style focused on dieting or personal improvement, with scattered names and unclear context.

Willy Patie Ubdimenshal Lites Deller Sally Naloman Hall Taverna Hallie Alelight Soto Nat Jaxtully Waclaty Haou

Lightning kills ten at Tu Cola camp site

U A Telegraph Union dispatch from Water Gaw reports ten people were killed by lightning yesterday at Tu Cola, formerly Tuche, and once an American war prisoner camp. The incident occurred during a storm that struck the deserted site, leaving several injured and triggering rescue efforts by local authorities.

Herlin Water Gaw Tucola Tuche Aff Amatican War

Vanderbilt to Open 1983 Oklahoma Theater Run

The report notes Vanderbilt will launch a 1983 theater season in Oklahoma with Ben G. Owen as organizer and lead figure. Details are incomplete but indicate a planned opening in September and involvement from Oklahoma venues and personnel.

VANDY OKLA Norman Oxi Vanderbilt Oklahoma Ben G. Owen

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