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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1932
Page
1
A dated Associated Press piece surveys wartime hunger and prohibition politics. It questions feeding veterans in Washington, critiques slavery and emancipation costs, and weighs the dry movement against rising taxes and wartime shortages. It cites figures like John D. Rockefeller Jr. and Ruth Bryan Owen, and ponders repeal prospects amid economic strain.
Detroit June 9 Hary Mleisher sought for months in Lindbergh kidnapping and Detroit massacre faces prosecutors after arriving nervous at police headquarters He was taken to Prosecutor Way's office where investigators planned questions He refused to answer and noted he might be questioned by New Jersey authorities with a murder charge and possible federal prohi bition law violations. transit to Trenton for further action was indicated.
The piece notes that business and employment are distinctly more substantial than a year ago and argues for a vital stimulus felt across the United States, highlighting the need for ongoing support and investment to sustain growth and recovery.
A government program seeks to spur prosperity by spending five billion dollars to fund public works, create jobs, and revive the economy. The proposal envisions widespread employment and long term economic growth across multiple sectors.
Merle Stames and two others including L Hogan were charged with arson in a complaint filed by Justice of the Peace John F Onion. The action accuses them of setting fire to the Hoover apartments at 303 South Pinto Street on April 15, 1932. Police Chief Owan Kilday and detectives Tee and Willis signed the complaint.
Washington report states that counter checks remain taxable under the new two cent bank check tax. The legal division of the Keal Wy clarifies that these checks are orders to pay money and thus taxable, while noting possible avoidance via issuer receipts precedent.
Two men were lured to a trap by detectives and the intended victim, George W. Nevis, governor of the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank. They allegedly demanded £000 from the banker in a string of threats while officers and federal agents watched a bag of banknotes.
In Walkerville Ontario James Bushy of Datrost says he was shot near the Detrast line. Police say the assailant was an injector from the Wailea State border patrol. Bushy suffered a bullet wound to the head but is expected to recover.
Washington senate body votes for relief, approving use of 10,009,000 bushels of wheat under the McNavy resolution. Strong party support noted as the measure moves forward.
Washington June 9 The House disagreed to Senate amendments to the 150 million economy bill and sent it to conference. The agreement nearly balanced the savings when finally enacted, with furlough plan sparking Democratic charges that Hoover meddled. House rejected furlough but approved limited pay cut, leaving net savings around nine million. London report notes call for reconsidering prohibition with a nationwide vote option and clear choice between prohibition and an alternative plan.
Moscow dispatch reports a joint committee of the Munich penny and the People's Commissars approving a 2 new loan totaling 3.2 billion rubles about 1.6 billion dollars to fund the fourth and final year of the five year plan. The loan matures in 10 years, raising internal indebtedness to roughly 750 million rubles.
A 20 year old pony produced its first colt this Sunday, according to Mrs. D. of 1423 MeKricles avenue Mes. HF, Dawsort. The event is described as miraculous by Mrs. D. who says the pony gave its Sunday to the foal.
Partly cloudy nights with windy showers likely Friday. Lows near 10 degrees above, highs around 94 with moderate variable winds. Thursday and Friday see possible showers mainly afternoon and night, with fresh variable winds. Northwest areas may have cooler conditions Thursday night and Monday, with general trends toward showers.
Los Angeles June 1 8 political stance from William G McAdoo secretary of the treasury during the Wilson era favors a national referendum on prohibition. He says it would test public sentiment and could guide future policy on the Eighteenth Amendment. He argues a public vote would remove speculation and show true opinion while warning organized crime has grown since 1920.
An impassioned plea to President Hoover and Congress to remember and honor small towns. The oration recalls rural life, childhood memories, and the towns that funded and sustained leaders, urging lawmakers to action for the "little towns" that shaped their lives and careers.
Thousands of war veterans in Washington DC pressed for immediate cash payment of the soldiers' bonus. Congress debated a formal House vote next Monday while a new bonus expeditionary force formed to keep up the pressure. Father Cox arrived to address the demonstrators and back a petition to the president and Congress. A Senate resolution urged army rations for unemployed veterans and a House measure called for sheltering tents and equipment for the marchers.
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