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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1933
Page
1
Twenty persons were killed in a sharp earthquake in the village of Tchitv ril near Denizil Turkey yesterday. From the ruins of many houses ten were removed seriously injured this morning. Other villages were believed affected as aftershocks continued.
Gen Italo Balbo and more than 30 Italian aviators arrived in New York at 8158 EST after a train trip from Washington. The party, greeted with cheers, planned rest before flying to Chicago. The New York American reports Mussolini may visit the United States to confer with President Roosevelt on world affairs and economics.
General Feng Yi-Hsinne issued a telegram declaring he would fight for the recovery of Manchuria as long as he breathes. The message signals continued defiance against the central government in Peiping and ongoing tensions with Japanese authorities over Manchurian policy.
The losutumier months bay Dale freedom for some of 14 federal pris oers now decarcerated in the Bexar county jar, Guy McNamara, United States marshal, revealed Friday. The men have asked to have their cases disposed of and the marshal had waivers ready so that their cases may be taken before grand jury and Paso Mon- Gny. The men can then plead igruilty there. Otherwise, the prison ers would hrave to wait until the regular October federal grand jury se ipanvenes on October.
Weather report indicates variable conditions with 24 hour rainfall totaling 8 mm. Forecasts show Friday and Saturday with partly cloudy to unsettled skies from San Antonio to Brownsville and to New Orleans, with moderate winds turning northerly along the coast. Temperature readings include 34 and 38 degrees in certain periods, with sunrise and sunset times noted for regional paths.
Tennessee voters approved repeal by a slim margin amid partial returns showing 123,850 for repeal to 114,401 against with 207 precincts unreported. Officials praised the result as Republicans largely opposed, and Tennessee joins 19 states voting for repeal. Oregon and Colorado discussions followed as the nation eyed a broader repeal trend and a special session of Congress was proposed to examine a federal vote.
DALLAS July 21 A call story from bridge enthusiast EM Sumper announces formation of a Texas state bridge association modeled after national groups. The non profit body would be membership governed and sponsor tournaments while promoting interest in bridge, with attendees expected from San Antonio Fort Worth Austin Houston and other Texas cities.
Private funeral services were planned in Houston for Mrs Loretta Lamar Calder who died yesterday at her home. She was the wife of Mirabeau Bonaparte Calder and tied to prominent Texas history through her husband. The notice notes the couple’s connection and lists funeral arrangements as the family prepares for the service.
The House of Commons authorized Neville Chamberlain to convert a 250 million war loan negotiated in the United States in 1937 at a rate of 3.85 dollars per pound. The decision advances the government plan to adjust war financing amid ongoing economic measures.
Four persons were killed when the automobile they rode in plunged into a creek about eight miles north of Okolona Mississippi. The dead include Winston Jordan of Iuka the chief surveyor on a bridge project near Tupelo.
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