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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1932

Page

7

Texas Primary Sparks Wet and Dry Debate in Texas

The Texas Democratic primary for a statewide at large congressional seat turns into a wet and dry controversy over resubmission of the eighteenth amendment. Candidates largely favor resubmission while anti prohibitionists temper their push. the party exec committee weighs expressions for or against resubmission as voters prepare to polls. United States Senator Morris Sheppard comments on the evolving stance amid the heated issue.

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Texas voters and national shifts on wet dry issue

The article notes Acts like 88 and co author of the Eighteenth Amendment shift stance after the Chicago Democratic convention. It describes Texas sentiment influencing candidates in local races as wet and dry politics dominate campaigns and constable selections, with debate over resubmission, repeal or modification of the amendment.

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Riots in Germany Leave Several Dead in Clashes

Reported violence across Germany ends with multiple fatalities as Communists clash with Nazis. In Berlin West End, two Communists die when shot by National Socialists during a return from a mass meeting. An A Nazi is killed in Hamborn as Hitlerites storm a newspaper office. A Communist is shot dead at Wuppertal. Eighty people are arrested at Hindenburg, Silesia, after a disturbance between factions.

Germany Berlin West End Hamborn Wupperal Hindenburg Silesia

Uruguay Breaks With Argentina Sparks Diplomatic Break

Buenos Aires July 14 A complete and sudden break in diplomatic relations between Argentina and Uruguay adds to South America’s unsettled tensions. The report notes revolts in Brazil Peru and Ecuador and the collapse of peace efforts over the Gran Chaco. the rupture with Uruguay marks a new crisis at Argentina’s doorstep. Treasury receipts Washington July 14 show July 12 figures: receipts 3 218 723.64 expenditures 11 901 926.41 balance 272 094 155.44 custom duties 6 484 829.85.

Buenos Aires Argentina Uruguay South America Brazil Peru Ecuador Paraguay Bolivia Gran Chaco Treasury Washington, D. C

Carmel Rites Set Sunday at Mount Carmel Shrine

Carmelite Fathers of the Little Flower Shrine at Kentucky avenue and Zarramora street plan a Sunday observance for the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Masses run hourly from morning to 8 pm with a high mass at 10 pm by Rev. Edward Soler. The choir will sing Rex Semplicerae, and a 7:30 pm night service precedes a procession and a concert by a Mexican band.

Women Send Out Sterling Letters in Texas Campaign

Austin reports sixteen women supporters of Governor Sterling have sent a chain letter pledging support for his re election. The plan asks recipients to sign and forward the letter to another voter.

Austin Viuyls wWomen R. G. Sterling Sterling

Ten Killed in Mexican Battle Near Zamaloa Pan, Chihuahua

Ten people died in a clash between federal troops and agrarians at Zamaloa pan in Chihuahua state. Nine agrarians and one federal officer were killed. The dispatch from Chihuahua City notes many more are wounded or missing as the fight ended yesterday.

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