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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1933
Page
6
A brief feature by Arthur Brisbane set in New York outlines a sunlit summer mood and city life perspectives. The column reflects urban scenes, social rhythms, and the era’s cultural tone through a concise, descriptive voice.
News from Pastis notes an implied default in Paris on U S debt and Britain weighing payment terms to the United States. European fears persist as the dollar holds and U S commerce, bank deposits, and life insurance highlight American financial resilience amid global anxiety.
A blistering heat wave in the Middle West and Atlantic coast claimed at least 125 lives and toppled horses in the streets. Temperatures hit 100 plus across several states while New York and Philadelphia reported multiple fatalities. Officials warned of higher readings on unshaded surfaces and noted outbreaks of heat related distress.
Seville Spain June 10 Two Spanish aviators Capt Mot iano Barberan and Lieut Joaquin Collar started a transatlantic flight today. The departure at 4 45 p m from Tablad s air drome drew great enthusiasm though some well wishers feared weather reports in Havana. They plan to reach Mexico City after the Atlantic crossing with Havana as the initial leg.
Partly cloudy forecast for San Antonio area with a low around 72 Saturday night and a high near 94 Friday. Sunday should stay partly cloudy with possible light to moderate southerly winds along the coast and a chance of local showers in the far eastern portion Saturday afternoon or night.
Wheat markets surged to eighty cents a bushel in Chicago as a government crop report signaled the winter wheat crop would be the smallest since 1901 with 341,000,100 bushels. September and December futures hit new yearly highs, while all deliveries except July rose.
In Nashville a 17 year old Balfe MacDonald fights extradition to Flint Michigan for the claimed killing of his mother. He and companion William Terwilliger had pleaded guilty to attempted extortion from Nashville merchants and contest extradition as a precaution. Both remain jailed while legal hurdles unfold.
Weather forecast notes temperatures edging toward typical summer highs with a warm spell likely to push into the high 80s and 90s. San Antonio should see mainly dry south winds and a low around 72 Sunday morning, with scattered thunderstorms possible in some parts of Texas.
Seven Lynn county prisoners escaped jail in TAHOMA Texas on June 10. The group included two alleged kidnappers W D Vowell and S B Dick serving one and one years respectively, charged with kidnapping and armed robbery. Also named were J R Romino, Clyde Daylis, Jim Brooks, Deve and Lake Trammer.
Washington dispatch reports Speaker Rainey predicting no extra session of the Special Congress before next January unless approved measures fail. He asserts the current program will work and that adjournment will occur unless issues arise.
A daughter was born last night to Mrs Mishant Arien wife of the British novelist Brance Arien in Cannes. The birth follows their marriage and adds to the couple's family.
Washington notes the appropriations committee pushed a public works bill to authorize about 9.9 billion for federal projects and 50 million for the Tennessee Valley authority. It also covers farm credit funds, land bank subsidies, and employment services, with adjustments to Indian funds and regulatory agencies.
Mae Murray, film star, files for divorce from Prince David 2. M'Divani in Los Angeles Superior Court. Allegations include jealousy, rude behavior toward friends, and embarrassing scenes in front of guests. They married June 27, 1926 and separated today.
Morrison of Texas warned that restoring the dollar to gold parity would trigger a price debacle as investors flee to assets. He urged devaluation by various schemes, favored currency stabilization only with careful levels, and called for freer trade to stabilize debt structures. He cited a likely cotton price around 10 cents and a wheat proxy near a dollar per bushel. He also noted a German debt moratorium as not a government matter and predicted Germany would recover. Flooding streamed into Oregon as the Columbia River reached its highest level in years, with Idaho and Central Oregon also inundated.
In Bartow Florida a juror’s claimed hallucination that he was the man killed led to a mistrial as the jury verdict was not read. Physician notes cited four days of heat affecting juror Frank Maxwell who reacted hysterically during the Charlie Brown murder trial.
A fragment reports Bevier and Company New York supplied toilet kits for a deforestation camp Workers. a military affairs subcommittee approved a fair price of 1.40 dollars per kit, though the amount appeared excessive for the project.
Japan aims to establish new peace pacts with nations including the United States and considers curb actions against British anti Japanese trade. A foreign spokesman told AP that talks at White House with President Roosevelt and Viscount Oshii may yield a new arbitration treaty as Japan shifts from the League of Nations. CAR LOADINGS DECREASE shows US rail cargo figures for the week ending June 3 with revenue freight at 86,396, down from prior week but up from last year.
Omaha star Johnny Goodman shoots into national contention at North Shore Golf Club with a record 66 and 141 two day total. A large gallery follows the Nebraskan as he starts round three strong, birdies early, seeking to outpace Kirkwood and others amid tense national open action and continuing coverage.
Moscow June 10. John Mattern flying the final legs of his around the world attempt hoped to reach Khabarovsk before heading to North America. He left Irkutsk late today and aims for a Pacific leg, facing fair to cloudy skies with light winds. His bid for the first solo round-the-world record remains uncertain as he presses toward Khabarovsk and then the Granso-Pacific segment.
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