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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1933
Page
10
Alfred P Sloan Jr reports GM first quarter earnings vastly higher than last year. Features discuss heroism through historical and literary examples while William Randolph Hearst’s vast publishing and ranch empire expands, including a Century of Progress exhibit with a papoose chief’s child.
San Antonio police monitor a brewing price war after Meyer Reich, owner of a chain of taverns, announced a 35 cent two bottle 3.2 beer cut amid threats from a Galveston wholesalers gang seeking to control Southwest Texan distributors. Reich sought a pistol permit but was refused. Violence linked to racketeers prompted shootings at the Green Hut restaurant and a hotel cigar stand, with authorities heightening patrols and radio scouts ordered to stop suspicious late night drivers.
Chevrolet Motor Car Company president announced a 15 percent hourly wage increase for about 40,000 workers across 20 plants in Michigan and nearby states, adding to a 6 percent raise in May to total a 20 percent increase. Also reported, William Abrame, 60, vice president of Progress Knitting Mills in Paterson New Jersey, died by suicide in a hotel room, leaving notes saying the world had “licked” him.
Generally fair Thursday night and Friday. Warmer in the north portion Friday. Light variable winds. High Wednesday 98, low Thursday morning 75, high for Thursday about BA degrees. East Texas region notes include a 10th meridian reference and coast winds.
William Seary, 81, died from a rattlesnake bite after attempting to pull the snake from its hole by the tail. He and Henry Henry had been bothered by the reptile near Whiskytown in Boone in Henry’s backyard.
TOKIO July 27 reports from Changchun Manchuria say Field Marshal Nobuyoshi Mui the top Japanese official in Manchuria died this morning. General Muto the Silent Giant who led campaigns in Jehol and North China succumbed to jaundice at 63. He started as a junior officer in 1893 and rose through the ranks. Gen Takashi Hishikari named to succeed the generalissimo.
The American dollar opened at 84.87 1.2 to the pound in a calm London market and later rose to 4.62 3-4 per pound. Gold currencies were firmer and the French franc rose to 65.28 to the pound. In Paris the dollar closed at 18.64 francs, up 0.18 francs from yesterday.
Oh-Wiley Post famed globe circling flyer and actor arrives in New York to raise funds for his aviation exploits. He and his Blane Winnie Mee will perform for a week at a Rockefeller Center theater and discuss his world record flight and future flying plans. Post met with President Roosevelt in Washington after recent achievements.
The weather bureau issued an advisory reporting a tropical disturbance of considerable intensity with hurricane force winds over a very small area. The center will pass north of Great Inagua late today or tonight as it moves west northwestward about 15 mph. Caution advised for vessels in the storm’s path.
Spain today recognized the immediately forming leftist government in Madrid amid turmoil as Italy reports 97 on likely economic lines and unnamed officials discuss the morangy vat of Bovis Rumis.
President Roosevelt told Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald that the conference is not a failure and urged patience as delegates debated amid sharp Soviet criticism. Hull followed with the American speech, while tensions over Soviet remarks dominated the final session before adjournment.
In Chicago on July 27 wheat futures jumped nearly seven cents, rebounding to about 1.14 a bushel for May with a strong rise across the market. Reports of crop selling in Canada and a looming surplus shape demand. Rye also saw a sharp daily rise while trading rules cap intraday moves.
Hollywood reports a film workers strike continues as five IA Theatrical Empl Locals push for arbitration after producers were asked for settlement talks. Labor reps say negotiations may begin if workers return to work.
The South Texas association of job printers will hold an open meeting at the St. Anthony hotel at 2 p m Friday to discuss a code for newspaper job printing departments. Fred Herndon secretary announced the plan and Walter E Buckner editor of the San Marcos Record will attend and report on the Chicago conference. H D Meister of Yoakum president of the association will preside.
Warmer weather spreads through the state as drought tightens its grip. Forecasters report higher Thursday highs with limited relief from northerly breezes and no rain in sight for East and West Texas. San Antonio could endure extended dry spell with town records possible for consecutive rainless days.
Police hunt three gunmen who killed a man known as Angel Face Wille Carr on the northwest side as children played nearby. The attack occurred amid a city crackdown on gun violence following the slayings of three policemen and a court mobilizing extra jurists for the gunmen war.
Miss Violet Elizabeth McDougall a 44 year old executive secretary to four Virginia governors will marry Governor John Garland Pollard. Engagement announced by her mother Mrs Ellen McDougall of Winnipeg Canada. No wedding date set.
In Sacramento California the state legislature moved toward a death penalty or life imprisonment without parole for kidnappers who abduct or harm victims. The measure, backed by both houses, signals a tough stance on kidnap crimes.
Oklahoma City July 22. A spokesman for the Urschel family urged the press and public to ease scrutiny of the household as authorities pursue the Urschel kidnapping case. Arthur Seellgeon said the family may adjust tactics to avoid tipping off kidnappers while remaining ready to respond if needed. Mrs Granelle is described as coping well despite the strain. Charles Urschel is described as having no known enemies.
Wallee McGee was sentenced to death by a criminal court jury for kidnapping Miss Mary McElroy daughter of City Manager H F McElroy and collecting 30000 dollars. Judge Southern will formalize the sentence later. The case marks a rare use of capital punishment in kidnapping crimes.
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