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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1932
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane reflects on a gruesome prison beating known as rocking, noting how the public and press react to prisoner abuse. The column surveys graft in transit, the push toward privatized streetcar and rail systems, and the tension between private wealth and public ownership as politicians like Garner and Borah navigate the era’s economic and political shifts.
In Washington on July 2 a large group of veterans attempting to approach the White House led to three arrests for parading without a permit and disorderly conduct. Joan Pace, a radical ex-service leader, and two others were detained as guards kept watchers away and the mansion area secured. President Hoover carried on with his work as police dispersed the crowd and officials organized transport home for many attendees.
In Akron and Youngstown, steel industry plans call for wage adjustments to counter a 20 percent decline. New York reports rising activity as U.S. Steel expands purchases, highlighting a 600 ton Navy project amid broader wage and production concerns.
Government aims to balance a 3.25 billion revenue law with reduced expenditures. Officials won t reveal balance estimates until November when department estimates are in. The public will learn in December as Hoover prepares the 1934 fiscal year budget message to Congress.
Governor John G. Winant opened a joint conference in Boston on flexible work day and week. Business leaders economists and social workers discuss a plan to re distribute available work among workers to boost payrolls.
In Oxford Mississippi on July 20 an autopsy was ordered to determine if Mrs Jessa Tatum who died in a car fire on a highway near the town last week was murdered or died from burns Authorities suspect her husband a Lang Otie County farmer is a person of interest in the case
Tsintao China July 2. Lord Lytton head of the League of Nations neutral Manchurian committee was ashore on a stretcher from the Tyner after sailing from Japan. He was airlifted to Peiping for medical attention while other commission members traveled to Polping by train.
An extortion case involving Lindy was held in bail proceedings. Adam Jeswich, 86, Byring, faced a bail amount under 200 dollars with a July 2 hearing date pending in court.
July 16 news reports Chancellor Franz von Papen ousted the Prussian premier Otto Braun and declared martial law, appointing himself dictator over Prussia. Troops defended his office as a state of emergency stretched across Berlin and Brandenburg under article 48.
Heat wave continues to claim lives across the Midwest with Chicago recording seven deaths and Milwaukee three during record July temperatures. Detroit reports three heat deaths and six drownings as umax hits 97 98 in several cities while Valentine Nebraska reaches 104 and other towns hit 100 amid ongoing heat.
Fragmented OCR story reports Mrs Mil Kennedy Hudson denying divorce accusations raised by Guy Edward Hudson. The tale shifts to Las Vegas where the husband seeks work while hinting at another man in the late Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton saga, with unclear names and a chaotic transcription.
The senate foreign relations committee named to investigate the St. Lawrence waterways will invite Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt to testify on the power aspects of the treaty. Senator Lewis of Illinois said the panel, led by Chairman Borah of Idaho, would welcome Roosevelt’s appearance though no definite steps have been taken.
AUSTIN July 22 announcement of opposition to abandonment of the Houston and Texas Central line from Neleva Junction Mexia Junction and the Sween Gonzales and Sulner will be made by the Attorney General office and the Texas railroad commission, operated by the T and N O pe.
Washington report says Canadian shoe industry shows an upgrade as commerce department data indicate 192,506 more pairs produced in May than April. Production for the festive months of this year surpassed the 1901 level, suggesting a strengthening market.
London July 20 An drew W Melton American ambassador left by train for Southampton where he will board the steamship Majestie to return to America. He is accompanied by his son Paul.
Light Stott reports on John Garner of Rost Brinfield and Brumfield a close ally in Dyalde county. The two share hunting fishing trips and jointly own a blue soagster for outings. Garner leaves his car with Brumfield in Washington and trades guns and tackle for state duties, a habit they cherish as a mutual passion.
Federal Judge Kennerly ruled the court has no power to grant the relief sought to block state party actions banning black voters in Texas primaries. The injunctions were dismissed as improper, with decisions detailing lack of federal authority to order such actions. The San Antonio and Houston cases outlined the legal basis, while Dallas county figures planned moves to dismiss similar suits, arguing no federal jurisdiction.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with low around 74 and high near 96 degrees, light to moderate southerly winds. East Texas mostly cloudy with showers in spots tonight and Thursday, southeast winds off the coast. West Texas partly cloudy with possible Panhandle showers tonight and Thursday, cooler in Panhandle. Additional details on page 2.
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