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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1932
Page
1
A garbled column discusses President Hoover urging a balanced budget and possible sales tax, with Senate committees deadlocking. It surveys Germany, Mussolini, and French distress, then shifts to World War I veterans in Washington and farmers, then Garibaldi and his wife Anita with monuments and memorials, and ends with scattered biographical notes and reflections.
Vancouver report says Melville Dollar, noted shipper, died at his residence from an apparent heart-related incident. Police and medical personnel responded to a reported collapse at the home, with initial findings describing a natural cause. Further investigation and official coroner review are pending.
Mayor Chambers announced sweeping reductions in the health and recreation departments. About 70 to 78 percent of total taxes will be collected as city files show tax receipts reaching 3,378,064.17. The changes include eliminating the recreation director and most staff, with a monthly saving around 4590, and a tax rate adjustment amid budget uncertainties for the new fiscal year.
The Daily Telegraph report describes Prince dancing eight times with Amelia Earhart in London. The pair appeared in public, exchanged lively chatter, and shared hospitality at a noted venue, drawing attention from onlookers and press alike.
In Chicago citizens may buy seats for the presidential nominating conventions this month if they pay. The remaining first and second balcony seats at the Chicago Stadium will go on sale June 4. Prices are 22 dollars for first balcony and 17 dollars for second balcony tickets. Donors contributing 100 dollars receive one seal per contribution as per campaign rules.
Bill Long of San Antonio Texas announces plans for a delayed parachute jump attempt to break Spud Manning's record. He aims to leap from 20 000 feet over Grand Rapids airport, trusting gravity until about 2 000 feet remaining. Manning previously reached 15 200 feet before chute deployment.
The United States has formally agreed to participate in an international economic conference to discuss methods of stabilizing world commodity prices. The meeting will be held in London after the Lausanne conference and will cover economic topics only.
In Duisburg Germany a man named Ontman was killed when police fired on a crowd of unemployed attempting to rush a food shop run by the steel trust. The incident occurred last night amid food shortages and rising tensions.
Congressional leaders and conferees from both chambers were summoned by Chairman Sinoat to meet tomorrow morning to reconcile the revenue bill. The Senate and House aim to finalize a sweeping plan to balance the budget and restore confidence in the currency as President Tipover presses for a strong fiscal stance. Speakers named by Speaker Garner and Senate leaders will shape the conference, with ongoing talks unhurried by delays. The measure seeks about 1.115 billion dollars in new funds for the coming year, advancing the administration’s goal amid urgent budget balancing.
A Nueces County case reaches the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals affirming a trial ruling that James Shris was not liable for damages claimed by a woman riding in his car. Mrs Nick Giannakos sued for damages but the court held the son-in-law was absolved.
Washington heard critics of the Garner relief program totaling 2.209 billion dollars aimed at river improvements and cotton sales for foreign markets. Railroad executives and labor figures argued for limited or no new government funding, warning of unemployment and reduced purchasing power if Congress delays action.
Dispatches report Goodyear V1 balloon near Tyran Saskatchewan with Lieut. W. J. Paul and crew aiming to surpass 1924 distance mark. Other pilots from US Army and Omaha teams logged hundreds of miles across Canada, from Edmonton area toward the north, amid uncertain prospects of breaking the long-distance record.
AGENA Sak.dine 1-vii- Roland Bair and Prank Trobier piloted the Gandyray VIT in the US national balloon race. A northwest wind carried their balloon across the international border, landing near Tyran, 50 miles south of Regina. They reported limited bearings and cloudy conditions, with one crew member noting poor visibility and disoriented navigation throughout the day.
A garbled OCR fragment presents fragmented phrases and misspellings, mentioning a modern drama and names that are unclear. The text contains scattered references to events and characters, but lacks coherent narrative or identifiable entities.
A mob removed Waller Merrick, 48, from Princeton jail late last night. Six cars led a lynch parade to Hopson, where Merrick was later killed on a highway three miles away. The incident follows his Feb arrest for dynamiting a store. Authorities report masked participants and a fear of further violence. Local jailer recalls no struggle, and a second escape attempt by key holders helped fuel the mob action. The crime marks Kentucky's first lynching since 1923, with prior case in 1929 and no convictions listed.
A plaintiff describes a theft of $54,000 in pur bearing rats. The suspect, KF Merton, was arrested in California near Telachapi and linked to a requisition from Galifornia. Officers report he confessed stealing livestock from MF Chapman’s farm and named associates in states including Tennessee and Germany.
Mexico authorities plan to remove aliens within 60 days, directing Mexican deployes to enforce expulsion measures as part of a broader immigration crackdown. The action targets unidentified workers amid a national policy shift and logistical preparations are underway.
A fragmented report shows a House Committee session on a kidnap bill with unclear names and lingering ambiguity. Details are sparse with several garbled phrases but indicate legislative consideration and potential amendments. Local participants and exact outcomes remain unresolved in the readable text.
Two bandits robbed offices of the Union and escaped with 3599. Police and gunfire reported as officers pursued, with search extending for a suspect believed to be Fitting Hout. An earlier fire and disturbance are noted as authorities hunted in Manitoba and nearby areas amid the blaze.
Mostly cloudy Wednesday night and Thursday with scattered showers possible Thursday. Low around 70 degrees Wednesday night, high near 90 Thursday. Moderate to fresh southerly winds. West Texas mostly partly cloudy Wednesday night into Thursday with a chance of showers. East and Gulf regions show variable conditions.
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