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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1932

Page

2

Veterans Halt Train to Washington Trip at Memphis Stop

Police reported calm conduct as about 200 California and Texas World War I veterans rode toward Washington in a five car train. Major Horace Knowlton arranged squads under John Pace of Detroit while Oklahoma troops, including one woman, rode separate cars en route to petition Congress for early pay.

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Bonus Army Food Clearance Faces Washington Visitors

Thousands of veterans marching on Washington face food shortages as only a small stockpile remains. Police say no more aid will be gathered, leaving 1,000 to 2,000 camped and hungry before an expected influx of 5,400. Signatures for the 34 billion dollar bonus bill rise as Congress may vote June 13, one day before the Republican convention.

Capital Washington, D. C Washington Banus Glass— Ford Fatman Bi Congress Glassford Capitol House Appropriations Committee

Texas Veterans Rally in Dallas Ahead of Washington March

Texas unemployed veterans concentrated in Dallas for a Washington march to demand bonus payments. A parade and rally were planned today before departure for the East tomorrow. Governor R. Sterling and wife urged a San Antonio group to return home amid mixed support for the movement.

Texas Washington Dallas East R. &. Sterlig She Thareh San Antonio Austin

Hearst Denounces Tax Plans as Harmful to Economy

A long critique argues higher income taxes reduce purchasing power and push capital into tax exempt securities. It attacks the manufacturers sales tax as a better, less burdensome option, calling for conservative revenue methods and renewed employment to spur prosperity. The piece warns against shotgun policy in Congress and urges voters to elect representatives who support balanced fiscal measures.

Congress Garner United States

Views dance and pays twenty seven dollars incident

Fort Sat House Wn reports BH. H. Dupree of Company M Ninth Infantry stopped to watch a negro dance at Sherman and Chest streets. He found $27 missing after two negro women approached the car and one grabbed his wallet. About 15 men then appeared, and Dupree left. Police say another man, M. Payne, was held up at 218 Washington Street, losing a pistol and $4.59.

Sherman Chest H. Dupree Ninth Infantry Aubree Pelles Dupree M. Payne Washington Street

Demand Sent to Congress for Aid of Ill Jobless

Demand sent to Congress for millions in relief funds to aid unemployed in Illinois and other states. Funds made available through state tax warrants reassure Chicago’s 800,000 jobless they will continue to receive front emergency relief station support. Food distribution stations would close tonight without the money. Aviatrix Ell Belahorn, traveling from New Zealand, departed from Panama City for South America.

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Radio Programs Showcase Dense Schedule of Orchestras and Talks

A fragmentary broadcast grid lists numerous programs and guests across a day. Entries include Arthur Jarcelt’s orchestra, Don Redan and his orchestra, Nabla Biante’s arch, Kate Smith Jocnnda, and the Evening Varieties. Other segments feature Way of music, news, and sports, with multiple regional slots and times such as 1400 Kilvercley and 1:90 pm.

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Radio Ait By Week Ending

Maryvin Bowman notes network quiet on Saturday with National keeping Amos n Andy and O K dance hour, Columbia shifting to dance orchestras. Frequencies list Freddie Martin and others, Ruth Elting on Columbia, Nat Shilkret directing Phantom Cadets, WOAI hits with National Advisory Council on Radio in Education. Question from reader about swivel chair.

Maryvin Bowman National Columbia Amos ‘N’ Andy O. K ATSA Freddie Martin Jack Miller Leon Belasco Ralph Webster Don Redman Istam Jonez Smith Ballew Ruth Eluing Nat Shilkret Woai National Advisory Council On Radio In Education Reviva

Annual Picnic St Pauls Lutheran Church Plans at Covington Park

The St Pauls Lutheran day and Sunday schools will stage their annual picnic at Covington park on Sunday with an 11 a.m. serve at the park. The Rev. A Rast will discuss The Fear of the Lord real Wisdom. No church services unless weather forces them. A Lavernia motor Ford team faces Koepps Garage Chevrolet in a Sunday clash at Pleasant Hill diamond near Lavernia, Chevroletttes lead 2-1 this season after three meetings.

St. Paul's Lutheran Day School Covington Park A. Rast Lavernia Lavernia Motor Company Koepp’s Pleasant Hill Chevytes

Open Forum Letter Probes Teachers’ Revenue and Home Buying

An Open Forum letter signed by taxpayers calls Mr Stokes to investigate teachers income sources and whether teachers pay property taxes in Bexar County. It urges examining school board applications to see how many San Antonio teachers live there while attempting to buy homes in Bexar and support the budget next year.

Stokes San Antonio Bexarcoun Board of Educaion Bexar

Letter on Veterans and the Bonus Debate

A reader condemns anti veteran sentiment calling ex service members heroes who served without expectation of a bonus. The letter argues government support should extend to all citizens and questions plans to repeal soldier loans while urging fair treatment for tax paying veterans.

Gibbons Finds Forum Booster Editor The Light

Floyd Gibbons critiques Congressional excess urging practical action over talk to help children concentrate on study and aid veterans, noting the nation’s inability to sustain war preparations and the risk of families in hardship.

Gibbons the Light Floyd Gibbons Congress Gibbone América

Curtis enters not guilty plea in Lindbergh case

Pen Curtis, tied to the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, pleads not guilty in Flemington New Jersey. Trial set for June 27 after a brief hearing. Curtis arrives in a blue suit, appears composed, and is remanded to jail awaiting further action. He had confessed to giving false information, but prosecutors noted the statement as standard legal phrasing rather than an admission of force.

Flemington, WN Cy John Hughes Curtis Lindbergh Curtis Ace Hall Tela Ber of Justice Walves

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