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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1932

Page

4

Governor Roza Starling Seeks Reelect With Record.

Austin June 4 Governor Roza Starling announced for re election in Texas basing campaign on balanced budgets and achievements of two years in office. He cites tax cuts for Sabine oil beds, child welfare laws, prison reform, highway and budget reforms, and opposition to bonds, urging voters to judge by his administration's results.

Austin Roza Starling Texas Tue State of Texas University of Texas A. and M. College Une Tex- 5 Senate Gregg Rusk

Mississippi and Florida to Pick Democratic Choice

Atlanta June 4 A F D Roosevelt backers claim Florida 14 and Mississippi 20 delegates as both states vote next Tuesday in the Democratic nominating process. Florida will name its choice in a statewide primary while Mississippi selects its candidate at a Jackson party convention.

Atlanta Mississippi Florida Franklin D. Roosevelt New York Jackson

Man Arrested on Louisiana Burglary Warrant in San Francisco

View A. Stuart was arrested at a San Francisco street address by Detectives J. F. Leonard and F. C. Percy Saturday on a Louisiana burglary warrant and is held for Sheriff H. A. Relé at fake Charles, La.

View A. Stuart San Francisco J. F. Leonard F.C. Percy Louisiana H. A. Relé Fake Charles

Senator Lewis May Add Sword to Colorful Dress

SHINGTON June 4 James Hamilton Lewis senator from Illinois has been commissioned by President Hoover as a lieutenant colonel in the reserves and may in the future add a sword to his picturesque ensemble He served in the Spanish American war Porto Rico campaign and on Gen FD Grant staff His commission grants him the right to wear regimentals and full dress on formal occasions colleagues in the Senate wonder what he will do at the next state function

Lewis Senate

Governor Blewett Hesitant on Special Session Plans

Governor Blewing said a constitutional barrier blocks broad relief but did not dismiss lax relief talks. Petitions for a fall special session exist, with a West Texas movement reportedly enrolling over nine counties. Possible session could divert highway funds to retire road debt, while he promotes tax relief via reduced government spending and cites a lower dinner cost at the mansion. He will reveal facts next week from expenditure cuts and campaign stump remarks.

Austin INS Ross Blewing West Texas Highway Department

Senator Hopkins Undecided on Governor Race

GONZALES Texas June 4 INB Senator W E Hopkins of Gonzales said he is undecided about whether to enter the Governor’s race. He noted a petition from 500 Bastrop County citizens and would consult with his friends before making a definite statement.

Gonzales Texas W. E.i_ Hopkins Bixar County

Tulip Blossoms Grown on Stalk Reported

In Bettendorf June 4 Clarence P. Brown rowed a quad tulip in his garden this year. The dower had four blossoms on the stalk.

Bettendorf Laws Clarence P. Brown

Armstrong Urges State Currency and Tax Reform in Texas

Fort Worth candidate George W. Armstrong urged passage of the Patman bonus bill and creation of a state currency to lift Texas from depression. He blamed Wall Street for delays, claimed the bonus would bring 98 million to Texas, and called for radical tax changes including income tax and real estate tax abolition. He endorsed the eighteenth amendment but avoided pro prohibition as an issue. He criticized Hoover and pledged continued highway and tax reforms.

Wright Potman Texas George W. Armstrong Fort Worth Travis Park Wall Street United States Congress Armstrong Amstrong

Progressive lead in printers union election totals

Unofficial results from 66 local unions show the Progressive ticket ahead of the Independent slate by margins from 5,000 to 15,000 votes in the biannual International Typographical Union election. Incumbent president Charles P. Howard of Chicago leads Leon H. Rouse of New York City 24,954 to 24,987 in early counts from 665 locals, signaling Howard’s fourth full term.

Indianafolis Tcket Jocal Ynions International Typographical Union Charles P. Howard Chicago Leon H. Rouse New York City Howard

Hoover Danes Confer About Relief Plans

President Hoover and Reconstruction Finance Corporation members discussed a program to extend material relief to destitute states and municipalities. Dawes, Meyer, Jones, Couch, McCarthy, Hurley, Ballantyne attended as experts. Loans to hard pressed states like Illinois and Pennsylvania would fund employment relief amid starvation fears in Chicago and surrounding areas.

Rapidan Hoover Reconstruction Finance Corporation Ramsay MacDonald Great Britain Ing Charles G. Dawes Eugene Meyer Federal Reserve Board Jesse Jones Harvey Couch Wilson McCarthy Patrick Hurley Arthur Ballantyne le Tressury Mills Washington

Secret 1982 GOP Platform Parley T: Secret 1982 GOP platform talks near Hoover era reformers discuss prohibition and farm issues at Congressional Country Club with Garfield in attendance

G O P leaders convene in Washington to settle platform planks ahead of the GOP convention. Elder statesmen, invited senators, and James Garfield meet at Congressional Country Club while Simeon Fess and William Borah are absent from the talks. Borah meets Garfield privately to discuss prohibition and farm relief questions.

Washington D. C Benator Republican of New Hamprire Hoover James FR. Garfield Cleveland Simeon D. Fess William B. Borah Idaho Borah Garfield

Receiver Is Asked for Utility Firm Actions in Minneapolis

Roland B. Moore, a Chicago stockholder, filed a receivership petition against Central West Public Service Company. The $9,000,000 Delaware corporation operates in Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota and Texas with headquarters in Omaha. Moore accuses Max Microw, chairman of the board, of failing to safeguard the company's creditors.

Minneapolis Mind INS Central West Public Service Company Roland BR. Moore Chicago Snnder Delaware Law Minnesota Iowa Howth Dakota Texas Omaha Moore Max MicGraw

Missionary Attacked by Japanese Forces in Harbin

Charles Leonard, Southern Baptist Missionary from Statesville, NC, reported to U S Consul General Harbin that a Japanese finder struck him on a Harbin street as a taxi approached. Leonard described the ambush near a military truck and noted the incident occurred while he was en route to a protest at Japanese headquarters.

Harbin Manchuria Charles Leonard Southern Baptist Mission Home Statesville North Carolina Haran Leonard Rove Tron Pisin Hanson Jaminise Headquarters Shradl

Pancakes Cook Themselves At Button Activated Diner

New York reports a diner with a button system that automates pancake cooking. A glove device feeds batter into a pan, browns it, and forms ready plates. After the meal, the machine self-cleans the kitchen, promising fully automated service in a futuristic dining setup.

Child Grins Chews Gum After Groundbreaking Jaw Operation

SAN BENITO June 4 INB Ernesto Rodrigues aged 1 chewed gum and grinned as an operation unlocking his jaws succeeded. He had anchylosis with jaws clenched, risking starvation. Surgeons cut cheek incisions and chiseled through to separate jawbones, keeping him alive on liquids until chewing was restored.

San Benito Frnesto Rodrigues Rodrigues

Bank Blast Fails To Harm As Smoke Clouds Los Angeles Bank

A bomb hidden in a handbag exploded just before noon at the Security First National Bank in downtown Los Angeles. The blast caused no injuries or damage, though smoke filled the main office and 100 customers were inside. Tellers shut cages and guarded the money while officials directed evacuations.

Los Angeles US1 Security First National Bank

Ferguson Attacks Highway Commission In Texas Rally

Dallas crowds heard former Governor James E Ferguson and Miriam A Ferguson denounce the highway commission. Ferguson claimed Texas lacks needed roads and reiterated his slogan of two governors for the price of one if Mrs Ferguson is elected.

Dallas Ine 4 INS James E. Ferguson Texas Miriam A. Ferguson Fergguson Ferguson Alte Highway Commission

Five candidates file for Democratic primary nomination

Five candidates, including three incumbents, filed with county chairman John K. Weber for the Democratic primary. County Judge W. A. Warebech, District Attorney Walter Tynyn, and Constable Will W. Want seek re election. John 6 HeNee] Sy! seeks sheriff against Sheriff Albert Hausser. Merle Slames filed for state legislature Place No 1 but withdrew and filed for Place No 2. Weber said June 20 will set the ballot filing fee and June 25 is the final payment date. Last Minute ad service notes calls for ads by 6 pm Saturday.

John K. Weber W. A. Warebech Walter Tynyn Will W. Want John 6 HeNee] Sy Albert Hausser Merle Slames Taal Mice Weber

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