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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1933
Page
10
A quirky column by Arthur Brisbane discusses crime, observation, and curiosity as readers consider unusual angles. The piece blends commentary with travel notes and social reflections, highlighting the era’s attitudes toward crime and strange happenings.
The piece surveys President Roosevelts state of the nation talk and public expectations for honest government. It notes crime across cities, a kidnapping case in Illinois, a Chicago gun attack on police, a bandit robbery at a golf club, and the broader sense of insecurity. It also references German French newspaper misgivings, Greenland Eskimos meeting Lindbergh, and stock market volatility as Europe and others react to the dollar and gold standard.
Partly cloudy Tuesday night and Wednesday with a low around 76 and a high about 96. Light to moderate northerly winds. Variable notes claim winds shifting to northerly and temperatures varying across regions along the meridians.
President Roosevelt received widespread support at the White House for wage raises and shorter hours, with nearly 3000 pledges landing on desks and more arriving at the Industrial Recovery Administration. Officials prepared an “honor rolls” to publicize supporter names, while printing offices rushed to distribute general codes to 6,000,000 employers. The push included calls from governors and industry groups, and the president praised the spontaneous public response as crucial to reemployment and purchasing power revival.
Washington July 28 report states every person seeking better times will see no reminder at the post office of his town of employers cooperating in Roosevelt’s re employment camp. The president said the purpose is to keep posted in the post office of every town a roll in honor of all who join with him.
In London the dollar moved within about half a cent, finishing the day weaker by one cent at 1 1/4 dollars per pound. In Paris the dollar stayed near 1.20 francs, about 649 cents to the franc, versus 848 cents to the franc the day before.
Grieving over a troubled romance, the daughter of Col. J L Topham of Kansas City Missouri drank poison in a Chicago hotel room and was hospitalized in critical condition. The girl identified as Jane Topbum, age three, registered at the hotel last night and is linked to Army Lt Cal Joseph J Topham at Fort Knox Kentucky.
F. W. Morrison of San Antonio Texas reports from London that the world economic conference on the ship Teut France would likely adjourn soon. He said resumption is expected only after certain conditions are cleared.
Parson, Kansas July 11 Former Governor Clyde Reed editor of the Parson Sun sent a telegram to President Roosevelt declaring his newspaper’s subscribers fully back the recovery program and announcing a 35 hour week at the paper.
Colonel and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh started a survey of the Godthaab area in Greenland and planned to extend their mapping tour to Halslemborg along the coast on Thursday. The expedition proceeds from Godthaab in a coastal reconnaissance.
American Board suspends Roscoe Rockwood and Rockwood and Company of Bloomington for failure to fulfill contracts. High officials were suspended from the board of developement activities pending investigation.
Oklahoma City July 2 Mrs Charley Urschel asked the criminals who kidnapped her husband to contact any of the men in the house. She told the Associated Press she would deal with them herself if needed and would not prosecutors. She spoke calmly from the Urschel home as investigators questioned her and officers planned negotiations.
North Gloucester Mass reports Balbo led his 24 plane armada toward Italy from the United States. The fleet left Floyd Bennett Field with Balbo in the twentieth plane amid a rearranged takeoff order. The group planned a 650 mile hop to Shediac, with rest before resuming the Atlantic crossing. Police in Lisbon curb Communist pamphlets aboard four Italian ships as Balbo’s armada proceeds.
San Francisco telegram reports cowboy humorist Rogers mockingly accuses governors of chasing graft and federal funds. He riffs on Reconstruction era subsidies and criticizes state spending. Bridges across San Francisco Bay estimated at 10 million dollars are cited, while Rogers claims misuse of public money continues.
Washington officials report tentative plan by farm administrators and grain exchange representatives to limit price volatility in wheat and other grains. Proposals include suspending weekly and daily indemnities, raising margin requirements for traders, and capping positions to curb market manipulation. George N. Peek led discussions as the aim was to prevent further declines and stabilize prices.
In San Juan Puerto Rico officials ordered all construction department staff to return to duty as a precaution for a potential emergency. Weather reports show the storm path shifting toward the eastern Caribbean with Guadeloupe in the forecast for tomorrow morning. In Prague seven people died and 40 were injured when a lightning bolt struck a village church at Zubrohinva today.
One week away promotes a rental column listing available homes and apartments in numerous neighborhoods. Several properties show monthly rates from 6 to 2250 dollars, with details including addresses such as 105 Bis, 136 E and 92 6 W Gramercy. Contact numbers and owner contacts are provided for inquiries.
Severe floods across eastern Texas and neighboring areas cause extensive crop and livestock losses. Shelby and Panola counties report combined damages near $1.6 million with roads, rail lines, and bridges washed out. Five men rescued after hours stranded by rising floodwaters. no fatalities reported. Sabine and Angelina rivers rise, isolating towns and disrupting transport from Center to Joaquin. Alexandria, Louisiana, hit by wind and hail causing window damage and minor injuries.
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