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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1932
Page
10
World war veteran Viewey A. Kuz faced a sanity hearing in probate court to determine unsound mind. A stranger interrupted and claimed to be Victor Kanz demanding the same ruling. After consultation, Kunz was adjudged of sound mind. his wife testified the hearing was requested by the Veterans Bureau.
Jim Ferguson declares Miriam Perguson as a $10,000,000 governor and promises Texas taxpayers savings of millions annually. He speaks for his wife Ma’s gubernatorial bid at a Yorktown homecoming rally near Gipau, Dewitt County, drawing a large crowd.
Berlin reports a violent week as murder and political feuds mark the first week of Germany’s national election campaign. The July 31 vote will decide the Reichstag's future and whether Von Papen can declare martial law or appoint federal commissioners to govern Prussia.
William E. Parker of Tyler Texas national guard was moved from Mineral Wells to San Antonio for treatment. He was in a Kelly Field ambulance plane piloted by Master Sergeant Peter Biesiot and landed at Fort Sam Houston Saturday night.
Alfred C. Read Jr. of Oakland California admits responsibility after his wife sues movie star Claire Windsor for 100000 in alienation balm. Read claims he told Windsor he was unmarried as he and Windsor were photographed together on a New York rooftop.
The court hears whether a mandamus can force election officials to accept African American ballots under a state law cited by the convention. Judge Kennerly questions jurisdiction and whether the action targets Democrats only, while Judge Brooks defends broad democratic rights amid the fight over who qualifies voters and guardians of party practice.
Four burglaries are under police investigation in San Antonio. Reports include Miss Gandho Lopez at 519 Buena Vista Street losing a purse with $4, John Evans at 931 Lambrano Street losing $20 to a burglar, and Mrs. H W Morrison reporting $8 in loss. A purse with $30, six diamond pins, a ring, two watches, and a string of pearls was stolen from W P Conway’s car near the swimming pool in Brackenridge Park.
Two bandits escaped with 34000 dollars in cash and securities after raiding a brokerage house in Chicago's financial district. They slugged J T Marks, head of the securities firm, and held eight others prisoner before fleeing.
An advertisement style note promotes the optical department at Joske's. It highlights service, pricing options, and convenience. The piece mentions convenient payment plans and customer satisfaction as key selling points.
Congress finished a session with total appropriations of 4.31 billion dollars, down from estimates by about 334 million. Major line items included 500 million for R F, 392.9 million for emergency jobless relief construction, 125 million for Federal land banks, and 216.675 million for veterans' compensation and pensions. The public debt stood at 19.487 billion. Deficiencies may raise totals at the next session.
Candelario Gonzales 24 of Southton was stabbed three times on Santa Rosa Avenue and Dolores Street and rushed to county hospital in critical condition. A shot fired at him missed and a bystander wrestled the pistol from the assailant before a second shot. Reginaldo Trevino of Southton was being questioned by police.
Washington July 16 A last minute effort to vote on beer in the House was blocked by Speaker Garner and Democratic leaders. Representative Shafer of Wisconsin tried to suspend the rules to pass the Hull O Connor beer resolution but Rainey the Democratic floor leader moved for a recess until the speaker called it again and the move carried.
London reports a Downing Street communique outlining a final offer to end the tariff dispute with Ireland. The plan proposes placing defaulted land annuities in escrow pending arbitration for past and future payments if Ireland accepts, potentially halting the economic war. Prime Minister MacDonald leaves for a fortnight’s vacation in Lossiemouth using the alias “Mr Ireland.”
Viola Rodgers earns another gold medal for her calendar at the annual exposition of the Societe Nationale d Horticulture de France in Paris. The American exhibit highlights her skill in calendar design showcased during the event held in Paris.
Ban Jose of Ban-American-Grace Airways carrying three American crew and five passengers was sighted near dunest Chile during an Andean storm. No word since, despite radio equipment. It was due in Buenos Aires this morning with fuel for about two and a half hours.
Roy Evang a 28 year old bank messenger for an ice company was kidnapped and robbed of nearly 100 dollars by a lone bandit. He was shot and left on the roadside two miles from town and later admitted to the hospital. The bandit entered Evang’s car as he parked in front of a bank and forced him to drive away.
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