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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1933
Page
1
A tornado ripped through Oak Cliff in Dallas killing three people including G. Bearcy, 22, and injuring others. About 100 homes were wrecked with property damage estimated between 250000 and 650000 dollars.
A historical article describes nervous disorders as energy depletion from overdrawn vitality. It links neurasthenia to overwork, explains energy drawn from food and air, and advocates rest and restorative treatment. It notes nerve and brain issues, with reference to surgical views and medical commentators.
A southeast moving tornado struck Oak Gulf yesterday around 3 p.m. lasting two minutes and cutting a half block wide path seven blocks long. Thomas W. Henley, 70, died from a heart attack amid shock as the storm roared over his home. A skull fracture was reported for another victim. eight dozen injured were in critical condition with broken limbs and head injuries. About fly cottages were ruined, many more damaged, with extensive furniture and property loss. The Trinity river is expected to rise sharply. guards were called out to secure the area as telephones and power lines were disrupted. Weather observers noted 2.24 inches of rain.
The Weather Bureau issued a storm warning for a tropical disturbance near Ft. Myers Florida moving west at about six miles per hour. It causes strong shifting winds and possible high seas over a small area. Alerts extend along the West Florida coast from Ybor Springs to Punta Rassa.
The tropical storm nears Florida, moving west toward the Gulf of Mexico with winds reaching gale force over small areas. The center was located about 25 miles west of Key West, expected to enter the Gulf this afternoon and possibly intensify over open waters.
A tropical storm moved from the Bahamas into Florida this weekend, easing to gale force as it crossed the peninsula. High winds disrupted power and communications, with reports of 50 mph gusts near Stuart and Okeechobee. About 3,000 people were evacuated from Lake Okeechobee shores to Childs in Highland for precautionary shelter, likely returning home today.
Local leaders indicate a special election on August 26 to repeal county prohibition law is likely. supporters expect passage of the measure while opponents fear potential delay if a second election is triggered by party or legal actions.
The Texas Association of Airport Managers will hold its next meeting in San Antonio. Officers listed include Raguett as president and Rumsey as vice president with Fulcher and others serving as secretaries and officials. The gathering is set for January 14 in the local session with many regional managers attending.
Hyde Park July 8 President Roosevelt focused on government problems despite heat, staying in the wind swept study at Krum Elbow. Secretary McIntyre delivered correspondence as the president eyed Walter Teagle of Standard Oil’s support for the industrial campaign and discussed the Standard of New Jersey vice presidency resignation. Roosevelt drives his own car to the private pool and visits neighbors and Vincent Astor as cabinet leaders plan next steps at Krum Elbow.
Thousands apply for home loans in Texas as the Home Owners Loan Corporation reports 19000 to 15000 applications already received across Houston San Antonio and Amarillo branches. Daily inquiries run 300 to 400 as director James Shaw plans Sunday announcements naming county appraisers and attorneys to process loans.
Rio Grande Valley peace officers schedule their next session in Port Isabel on August 9. President Ralph King of McAllen announces the gathering of Valley Peace Officers Association members.
Dallas merchants rush to stock beer mugs and bars ahead of August 2 legal change. Wholesale houses received carloads of mugs and retailers order wine glasses and goblets anticipating a local option vote on August 26 to decide whether beer may be sold locally.
A brief classified style notice urges readers to recover items lost over the weekend using a Light Glossified Ad announcement on KaBC and by dialing F. 1241 for quicker recovery.
The National Recovery program aims to create jobs across Ergona. Employers can reach workers with concise messages in tight, classified “Situation Wanted” ads. Jane Nobie of Broadway Street Fifth Street offers help writing ads.
President Roosevelt postponed a wide set of planned reorganizations and job dismissals through December 31, delaying consolidation of government purchasing and disbursement agencies, merging treasury offices, and forming a new Internal Revenue division. Transfers of veterans bureau legal work and national cemeteries, plus retention of vocational education staff, were also delayed to September 30 or later, affecting more than 20 000 employees.
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