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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1933
Page
7
A fragmented column notes residents and visitors in San Antonio and nearby, including DaVis oc, Fon, and Sim Fiesman, with travel prices cited. The piece mentions Canary Islander ambitions, local bartenders, new business ventures, and several personalities moving between Houston, Los Angeles, Mexico City, and Monterey, reflecting a bustling, unsettled social scene.
The union representing theater workers reports a potential walkout over wage and health terms at major studios including RKO and MGM. Harold Smith, a union rep, cites ongoing disagreements on pay scales and working conditions, with talks stalling as price demands rise and studio plans press ahead.
Sheriff Albert Hausser held a man and a woman Saturday after two robbers struck the Fist State Bank of Somerset, leading cashier Gay Owens and his daughter Lois Owens to identify suspects tentatively. A getaway car and stolen plates were traced to a East Elrrirs Street garage, with other persons detained for investigation.
Former New York justice Simuel T. Rosenman is slated for an appointment by the administration. The report notes Rosenman previously served as secretary and figure in Provident Rooseveld era, with lingering injuries to Meyer Roseman and others in the same brief summary of the case.
General Paul B. Malone, commander of the Third Corps area, says exposure of junior army officers to organizing and administering the civilian conservation corps will be invaluable in Shinmsylya and the army. He notes such tasks exceed peacetime experience and test them in isolation with about 200 civilian workers, highlighting leadership development through forestry assignments.
Washington officials dispute the total of a 3.3 billion public works plan. Roosevelt cites 1.3 billion already earmarked with 606 million for federal construction and 1.3 to 1.4 billion for it wear public works. Board notes 369 million allocated so far, with 11 of 70 million man weeks forecast to employ 250000 for a year.
Chicago reports that a national congress of women from 49 states pledged to aid Jews persecuted in Germany. Delegates endorsed relief efforts, backed a second women’s movement for better world conditions, and supported the Assariament conference planned for October.
The American Railway Association announced revenue freight loadings for the week ended July 14 at 648,208 cars, up 109,989 from the prior week and 144,445 above the same week in 1982. The report notes the week had the largest loadings of the year so far, while the decrease tag dropped to 198,783 cars in the corresponding week.
In WastuNaTON D C a report shows an unfavorable trade balance with exports valued around 29 million and overall excess losses totaling about 41.871 million. The figures indicate a widening gap between imports and exports in the period reported by the committee.
Verdi Requiem with a 200-voice chorus and a symphony orchestra directed by Father Fini highlighted the Hollywood Bowl concert series. Haydn Symphony No 33 in G minor and Rimsky Korsakov selections accompanied by other composers formed the program. Local stations NBC and KTSA carried related network schedules with varied evening offerings.
A Brooklyn student, reportedly arrested at Griefewald, faces accusations of aiding communist activities and high treason by Nazi authorities. United States Consul General George W Mastersmith was briefed by German officials about deportation prospects, though deportation appeared impossible.
A garbled Salinas field report notes mixed talk on Wey er cent in the voter lily and rising costs. It mentions recent election chatter, shifts in candidate support, and a reference to a big day for the king of Californias railroading routes and a prominent figure, Rogers.
Film column reports Lela Hyams signs a five year deal with Universal, ceasing freelance work. The piece notes Hyams tied to Metro Goldwyn Mayer for a story and mentions other Hollywood moves including Gollert, Jolson, and Winchell tied projects, with industry chatter on contracts and future roles.
Three inmates fled Blueridge prison after a gun battle with guards along the Brazos river. A guard was shot. the group vanished into wilderness near Corniles. Fugitives identified as Marvin Flores, Guadalupe Garcia, and Jose Giner, all long or life sentences from El Paso Medina and Paso counties.
The body of Kelly Flier, 17, will be sent to Oedensburg, Wisconsin, for burial after services on Saturday. He died Thursday night when his plane crashed near Hallettsville during a cross‑country flight. The wreckage was found Friday morning, and authorities report the plane likely broke up in the crash. The burial site will be in Wisconsin with family awaiting arrival and service details to follow.
At New York on July 2 2001 Gen Italo Balbo led a fleet of 44 seaplanes arriving amid a massive ticker tape parade. Some 700000 cheering New Yorkers lined Broadway as he toured the city before a gala at Madison Square Garden. Italian officials planned a departure along a Newfoundland or Azores route with possible stopovers as weather dampened plans.
A U S attorney led hearings at the United States commissioner office regarding a drug cache linked to Leona Street resident Mrs Baleling Wilkins. Frank Wil Kika and Uptonatin 23 were named in the inquiry with a girl and others present. The incident involved warnings not to reveal details and led to probation actions for an underage participant.
Washington July 2 Roosevelt and Hugi S Johnson began rostering recovery boards in 24 districts and state boards to coordinate a 6,000,000 person work program by September. They plan voluntary employer agreements to raise pay and maximize work with insignias for compliance and pledges from consumers.
The Bexar County Commissioners Court enacted a formal order Saturday to open a road south of Kelly Field linking to Quintana Road. The new Laredo road will create a city thoroughfare after Pris City Road is closed at military authorities request. Quintana Road will be improved and straightened under an agreement with the state highway department, despite opposition from residents on the Fria Glty.
Dance notices and listings for Braun Hell Macdona Hall and nearby venues. Saturday events include modern and old-time dances by The Plancers and Luban Orchestra. Dates and venues vary with multiple amateur group performances and admission details.
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