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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1932

Page

2

New Mortgage Renewal System Aids Homeowners

Washington July 25 The new home loan bank system promises to renew mortgages that were previously impossible to extend, lifting foreclosures and easing debt for thousands of homeowners. Banks and savings institutions gain federal backing to prevent asset freezes, with Hoover's confidence that it will run smoothly and reduce government red tape. The plan aims to curb dumping of homes on the market and caps advances at 40 percent of property value, offering protection against inflated interest and hidden charges.

Washington, D.C Morlanges Washington Joan Associatelone Agenta Hoover Commerce Department

Gasoline Shortage Cripples Jugoslavian Roads

Belgrade reports a severe fuel famine crippling highway traffic across Jugoslavia due to foreign exchange restrictions hindering imports from Romania and other oil sources. Several service stations closed. in Zagreb dealers attempted watered gasoline and were arrested.

Jugoslavia Belgrade Zagreb

Police Protect Hosiery Works Strike Sparks Violence

In HIGH POINT a mob of hosiery workers threatened violence at the Diamond Pull Fashioned mill as police shielded the reopening. Some employees agreed to return to work, while others persisted in blocking the mill’s operation amid wage-cut protests. Manuel’s Body Returned King Manuel’s body will be sent from London to Portugal aboard a British cruiser after the Portuguese government accepted the offer.

Manuel London England Portugal

Five Nassau police indicted in third degree death case

Nassau County police face indictment on charges including manslaughter and second degree assault after the death of Hyman Stark. Five officers were indicted for manslaughter, seven for second degree assault, and one for accessory to a felony. Stark died July 15 following a beating at Mineola police headquarters after an arrest tied to an alleged robbery and assault on Mrs. Valeria Hisenski, the detective’s mother.

Mineola Nassau County Police Department Hyman Stark Dlvin N. Edwards Stark Valeria Hisenski

Mellon to Resign as War Debts Clash Rises

London dispatch reports Ambassador Andrew W. Mellon expected to resign on arrival in Washington during his current trip to the United States. The Davy Herald says he will tell President Mooney the looming war debts should be handled by a younger man, rumors fueling speculation of a leadership change.

Doomed mother kills son then kills self in St Louis

In St Louis Ida Groening a 47 year old real estate dealer's wife shot and killed her 22 year old son Charles then fatally shot herself concluding a tragedy driven by a belief she was dying of cancer. In Knoxville the heat wave entering its third week nears air time records with 17 days for heat waves, noted in September 1970.

Knoxville Enn Auy

Miss Maria Calrada to Sail From New York Ahead of Europe Trip

International news notes a daring plan involving Miss Maria Calrada Tenble and the former Mexican president. The sequence centers on travel preparations in New York before a voyage to Europe for a vacation run.

Maria Calrada “Tenble Mexico New York Europe Pheli

Grain Board of Trade vows to fight federal order

CHICAGO July 25. Officials of the Chicago board of trade declared no quarter as they prepare legal actions against the federal suspension order for 60 days starting in August. A petition for an injunction will be filed in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals Wednesday, with directors to meet tomorrow to map plans attended by Weymouth Kirkland. Peter B. Carey, president of the board, attacked the move, while C. E. Huff of the Farmers National Grain Corp defended it. The dispute centers on membership and the action is expected to ripple through exchanges nationwide. Carey warned the fight will continue to the supreme court if needed.

Chicado INS Chicago Board of Trade Ib Wag Federal Grain Futures Commission United States Circuit Court of Appeals Board of Trade Weymouth Kirkland Exchange Peter B. Carey C. E. Huff Farmers’ National Grain Corporaton Farmers’ National Grain Futures Commission Hyde Commerce Limont Mitchell Farmers’ Nations Boards’ Clearing House Carey Chicago Mart Supreme Court

Anglo-French German pact joins without reservations

London announces Germany has joined the Anglo-French entente without reservations. The foreign office says Germany adheres to the European consultative agreement, linking with Britain France Italy Belgium Poland Yugoslavia and Hungary to keep signatories informed of international dealings.

London England INS Germany Britain France Italy Belgium Poland Yugoslavia Hungary

Woman Disfigures Face With Caustic in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles on July 25 a woman named Virginia Rae, 27, smeared a strong caustic on her face after her husband Henry complained about the attention she received. A surgeon predicted the disfigurement will be permanent.

Los Angeles Virginia Rae Henry

Song Writer Weds Author of Lyrics

The Examiner reports hero Nada Brown, a song writer, wed Jeanne Borlimt Lockhart, a San Francisco lyric writer, in Virginia City Nevada on June 20. Brown is known for Blagin' In the Rain Wedding of the Printed Doll and You Were Meant for Me.

Los Angeles Examiner Hero Nada Brown Jeanne Borlimt Lockhart San Francisco Virginia City Nevada Brown

Hoover loses bulk of funds in relief era losses

Washington July 25 President Hoover’s personal fortune falls from four million to about seven hundred thousand due to poor investments and large relief gifts. Since 1814 he has drawn a salary of thirty five thousand dollars annually, with a voluntary ten thousand dollar cut. A major loss cited is three hundred thousand dollars tied to a Washington newspaper purchased in 1920 by Hoover and associates. The White House declined to comment.

Washington, D. C INS Hoover Currant United States Washington White House

Negroes Unable to Find Homes Up to Standard

A report from the president's conference on home building and home ownership finds a majority of America's 12,000,000 Black residents cannot obtain dwellings meeting minimum sanitation standards. It recommends a nationwide minimum housing standard and construction of enough low-priced homes for all wage earners.

D. C Nvn America President's Conference On Home Building and

Spear Body Unclaimed At Morgue

Freddie Spears age 24, suspect in a Harrisburg bank holdup and a Southern El upper event, died from bullet wounds after a double shooting in a Monterey street yard. Fassnidge 31, wounded, died at Robert B Green hospital. Witnesses include Peggy Dichi Josephine Tate and Frank Ste nie. Spears reportedly told police his San Antonio address. Spears had been threatened by Fassnidge, who sought permission to carry a gun for self protection. Fassnidge survived by parents and siblings.

Freddie Spears Harrisburg Texas Spears Robert B. Green Harry H. Fassnidge South Navidad Street Monterey Street Justice of the Peace R. W. Stappenbeck Peggy Dichi Josephine Tate Frank Ste Nie Fassuldge Tate Monterey Shroel Speers Steinie Fastridge Fassnidge Arthur William Slater J. E. Grey Jr Lareda

Anti-Trust Fight Set for Asheville Coal Case

Washington reports a major anti trust suit to be argued in Asheville North Carolina over Appalachia Coals Incorporated a central selling agency for 127 coal firms. If injunction is denied other agencies may form to control lumber copper and other resources.

Washington, D. C Dawhab Asheville

Police Nab Youth Over Slot Machine Theft

Police arrested a youth at Navarro and Villita streets early Monday after a slot machine was removed from a Doerra barbecue stand. A companion fled the scene. They entered by forcing a door and dragged the machine to an adjacent vacant lot to break it open.

Navarro Villita Streem

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