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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1932

Page

5

Lausanne Debates Stir Britain on War Debts

Prime Minister MacDonald told Parliament Lausanne marked a step toward world economic recovery and insisted no one should blame the United States for its attitude toward war debts. He noted no agreement existed on waiving debts and defended Lausanne as essential, despite lingering doubts about German reparations and the Young Plan.

London England United States Romony MacDonald America Lausannet Lausanne Neville Chamberlain Americas Lansannie MacDonald House of Commons Ceemany Wardels Besh Winston Churchill Chamberlain Geneva Mlabeler

Inquest Hearings Detail Libby Reynolds Death Theories

Final day of coroner inquest reveals threats by Smith Reynolds and Libby Reynolds testimony about motive and intoxication. Witnesses recount party drinking, late night confrontation, and the fatal gunshot as the case remains open for further investigation.

Carlile Higgins R. J. Reynolds Jr Smith Eary Reynolds Giry Wildtow Tormey Walker Libby Itel Welker J. Berle McMichael Uns Mills Ruby Jenkins Baptist Hospital Ethel Bhore Miss Jenkins Reynalda G. G. Hill William Vaught Greensboro Wim Sme Winston-Balem Lkewise McMilhael Transou Scott W. N. Dalton Scott James Shepherd Jewly W. Me Ginnis Charles Norfleet Wil@lnis Dunkle Winston-Salem C. Ruydl Kramer Flushing Long Iatand Heynald Shepherd Mra Reynolds Sraith Reynals Blanche Yurka New York Britth Mr. Reynolds W. N. Fulcher Pat Reynolds Peteis

Cancellation Debate Divides Senate and House Members

A Senate vote study shows four senators split along party lines and twelve absent or unposted while fifteen open minded on forgiveness with possible reductions. In the House, 255 of 282 contacted opposed cancellation, with 27 reserving views, while 149 were unavailable due to absence or other duties, leaving four vacancies in a 495 member body.

United States House Capitel Texas Pullman Dies San ‘Dere Sumners Biggs Cross Lanham Garner Kberg Rayburn Johnson Garrett Mansfield Buchanan Williams Thomason Bisnlon Jones Patmin

House Sentiment Turns Against War Debts Cancellation

A July survey of House members by Universal Service and Hearst papers shows 86 percent oppose canceling foreign war debts owed to the United States. Of 255 members, nearly all voiced opposition, with the stance pending future developments or non promissory news.

House Washington, D. C United States Jansa Universal Service Hearst

Only One Senator Favors Canceling War Debts Poll

A Universal Service poll shows 70 Democrats and 39 Republicans plus one farmer labor senator back canceling European war debts to the United States. Four senators were noncommittal. The list of backers includes Barbour, Blaine, Borah, La Follette, Vandenberg, Copeland, Gore, Hull, Tydings, Walsh, Palmer, Shipstead, Thomas, and others. Opposition comes from Connally and Sheppard among others.

Wasmayuial U. C Universal Service Today Senate United States Farmer-Laborie Republicana Barbour New Jersey Blaine Wisconsha Borah Idaho Davia Pennsylvania Dickinson Iowa Fravier North Dakota LaFollette Wisconsin Vandenberg Michgan Democrata Copeland

Prison camp horrors reported by former inmate

Michael Townsey, a former inmate from a Florida prison camp near St Marys in 1921, describes starvation, filth, and brutal beatings with riveted leather whips. He recalls four white men restraining a whipped Black man, the chief whipping boss Higginbotham, and punishments for noisy cries. One death from malnutrition, a transfer to Tallahassee hospital, and a harrowing escape follow.

Ban Francisco Florida Michael Twnsey Bryant Street Perison St. Mary's Tangey TxJlahassee Sherif Jeter Bone Alatomobiles Higg Wohotham Higelubothar Higgingetham Bigs Bipbotham Gui Suigay Nan Rosfital Silver Cross Hospital Tallahassee

Auto Fire Death Attributed to Assassins

Police advanced the theory that J. S. Baskett a Louisville sales man was slain near Monroe Louisiana and his car burned on a rural road. Baskett was reportedly tied in the automobile and saturated with gasoline before ignition as investigators seek a motive.

Monroe J. S. Baskett Louisville

Probe Examines Sun Beam Camp Brutality For Grand Jury

The grand jury convened at the courthouse to probe Sun Beam camp conditions amid reports of daily brutal beatings of prisoners by guards. Fifteen convicts stood ready to testify on torture tools and the death of Maillefert as officials push for a thorough inquiry and speedy trials for implicated guards.

Tectlys Gasque Young Mailliefert Brand Jury Sun Beam Grand Jury Gorman Maillefert Mr. Gorman Gavenor Carleton Durrance Higginbotham Ball Masanit

Rebels Take Over Brazilian State

Rebels seize control of Sao Paulo as leaders of a revolution topple the state government. The federal government in Rio de Janeiro reports concentrating army and navy forces to quell the uprising as Sao Paulo moves to tighten control.

Sao Paulo Brazil Federal Interventor Getulio Varges Rio de Janeiro

Texas World Fair commission plans 150000 exhibit funding

E H Whitehead, on six months' leave, oversees San Antonio efforts for the Texas World Fair commission. The group aims to raise 150000 to finance a Texas exhibit at the Chicago World’s Fair next year. Whitehead returned from Trillus after conferring with J G Kennedy and met with B H Kifer and Porter Whaley to advance work and charter clearance in Austin. The Light, San Antonio’s largest daily, advertises circulation.

Atata San Antonio E. H. Whitehead South Texas Chamber of Commerce Texas Chicago Whitehead Trillus J. G. Kennedy B. H. Kifer Porter Whaley Austin

Zemoo 10 Reliefs Itching Eczema Claims

A vintage ad touts ZEMO 10 as a remedy for itching eczema and related skin conditions. It asserts long term use reduces itching, burning, and irritation, with claims of clearing rashes, ringworm, pimples, and precalpine reactions. The copy stresses affordability with a price of 35¢, 16 00, or $1.00.

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