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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1932

Page

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Decline and Fall or Electric Brain and Gold Hip?

Arthur Brisbane notes a Senate vote of 900 million to aid job programs, warns of the republics decline, cites Senator Reed and others, and discusses fears of government aid to corporations. He highlights General Harbord, a future war risk, and reports on Berlin brain science and artificial lightning from General Electric as era-shaping ideas.

Arthur Brisbane General Electric Moberatory Pittsfeld Franka

Americans to Appear at Court at Royal Presentation

London dispatch notes that 18 American matrons and devotees will be presented to King George and Queen Mary during the annson session at Birlingham. The embassy says the Americans will appear before the rulers on the evening of June 1 and again the following night, with further presentations planned.

London King George Queen Mary Annson Roynd Notrk Birlingham Pains

Hausner Ocean Flier Reported Rescued At Sea

New York June 01 INS Stanislaus Hausner transatlantic flier appears rescued at sea. A Circe Shel steamer reported finding a plane likely his 400 miles north of the Azores and 400 miles west of the Spanish coast. Officials noted the plane’s timbers match Hausner’s and believe he survived nearly a week after losing contact during a June 5 departure attempt heading toward Poland.

New York INS Stanislaus Hausner Transmlentlc Knight Af Floye Bennett Field Brooklyn Hauaner Azores Islands Radio’ Mating Corporation Hausner Mausner Linn Newfoundand Bennett Arquors Acen Newfoundland Ovean Warsaw Poland

Mrs Hausner Faith Remains Steady In Stanley Hausner Case

New York woman Mrs Stanley Hausner maintains faith that Stanley is alive amid overdue reports and anxious relatives. She meets reporters daily at the parish church and thanks union officials who helped with the $2000 death payment, insisting “You don’t know Stanley.”

Stanley Strinley

Prohibition Shift Tugs Rockwell Jr in Hoover Era

In Chicago on June 11 a Wickerstain report reshapes John D Rockefeller Jr from a prohibitionist to a reformer. President Hoover appointees studying the prohibition issue argued for enforcement changes. Meanwhile A IKEE NORBED reports an incident involving an equity treasurer tied to a Ritomobile left parked near a house.

U. 8 John D Chicago Wickerstain John D. Rocktlellbr Jr Fom Hoover Tony IKEE

Freak Storms Kill Three in Western States

A series of freak storms across Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming left three people dead. In Colorado Springs, 60 year old Chester Glover was electrocuted by a 60 000 volt line during repairs after a tornado damaged homes. In Bethel New Mexico Derrill Pribble 12 and Miss Bobbie Rogers of Clyde Texas were killed when a tornado struck the Pribble general store. The storms dumped hail stones forming areas up to six inches deep, with little crop damage reported in range country.

Deaver INS Colorado New Mexico Wyoming Colorado Springs Chester Glover Bethel Derrill Pribble Bobbie Rogers Clyde Texas A. Z. Pribble Burns Wye Range Briggsdale Bolo

Open Verdict in Killings Returned

Open verdict returned in the killings of Ben and Clarence Cody two strikebreakers for General Materials company. In Jennings, four suspects were released, five bonded, two held for further questioning from the police investigation of violence linked to the strike. This closes most of the forty-one arrests.

St, Lows

Juvenile Trial Bill Signed by Hoover Transfers Delinquents

President Hoover signed a bill to transfer juvenile delinquents from federal courts to local juvenile courts where they reside. He said youths are the product and responsibility of their own communities. The measure follows Wickersham commission recommendations on law enforcement and observance.

Washington, D Hoover Wickersham Commission On Law Enforcement and Observance

Insull Resigns from Northwestern University Board

Samuel Insull, longtime supporter of the luge Insull ULINES system, resigns from the Northwestern University board of trustees at the annual meeting. Dr. Charl A Mayo of Rochester Minnesota was chosen to succeed him, Mayo is Northwestern educated and was named as the successor.

Illinois Seeks Return of Man Held in Fort Worth

Springfield June 11. Governor Lewis L Emavece requests Texas authorities to return Minos Swabt, now under guard in Fort Worth, who escaped from the Southern Wisconsin penitentiary of Chester in July 1981 after being sentenced for burglary. The case involves a requisition to bring Swabt back for trial or sentence.

Springfield Lewis L. Emaveceson Texas Minos Paul Swabt Greesk Ale

Woman’s screams scare bears away at Sawth Bry shore

A farmer’s wife in Sawth Bry heard a crash of glass while preparing dinner. A black bear attempted to crawl through a window but, upon her screams, fled the scene leaving no injuries reported.

Whitrehall Ollyar Lana

Third Party Threatened by Veterans

A third political party of blue shirts, allied with the veterans' movement, was under consideration by BLEF leaders. The plan, likened to Italy's black shirts, aims to protest economic conditions and attract dissatisfied voters, with formal action deferred until after congress and national conventions decide the bonus issue.

Washington, D. G Blue Shirte Bonita Expeditionary vet=eralist Blue Shirts Congress Walter W. Waters BLEF Chicago

Village Slashes Tax Rate in Goshen Needing Reforms

In Goshen New York the village council reduced the tax rate by a tax levy that trimmed expenses. Village clerk Murray Dallon stated the tax tally this year stands at $744 with revised figures reflecting the lower rate and budget adjustments for the coming year.

Goshen N.Y LA Tennetios Wiiget Murray Dallon Nas Armiduced Tata

Prohibition Leaders Rally GOP Delegates in Chicago

Prohibition moguls visit Republican HQ in Chicago as EF CG Dinwiddle and F F Seni Mekride arrive with anti liquor board leaders. They vow to push for a strict law enforcement plank before the resolutions committee, aiming to strengthen prohibition measures.

Cmicago National Prohibition Army Ralle Repubitoan Jentgyar Jamey Canson Jr Resolutions Committee

Akron Dirigible Overflights Los Angeles on Westbound Route

The Akron bound for Lakehurst New Jersey passed over Los Angeles at 4 PM on its westbound leg from Sunnyvale. Commander C E Roserdahl led what was his final trip as Akron skipper, with the craft resuming eastward along the same route. Weather favorable for the return voyage.

Los Angeles Akron Sunnyvale Ler Lakehurst N. J C. E. Roserdahl Akon Pont Gulf Coast Atlantic Sunyvale Tox Angeles Yetaen Lo Teane Yuma Arig Juje Timm

Texas Press Assn Closes Sessions selects Del Rio for 1998 meet

The Texas Press Association closed its annual convention in Mineral Wells. Del Rio was chosen as the 1998 convention city and Lowry Martin of Corsicana was elected president. E.G. Senter Dallas A G Mayes Paris MB Bimish Farmersville and H P Hornby were elected to the executive committee.

Mineral Wells Texas Texas Press Association del Rio Lowry Martin Corsicana E.G. Senter Dallgs A. G. Mayes Paris Bimish Farmersville H. P. Hornby Com.mittee

Purse Snatching Report In Presa Street Incident

Mrs Pearl Givens of 1111 East Ulney Street reports a boy about 10 snatched her purse containing four and other valuables as she walked along Presa Street. The thief seized the bag and ran, drawing attention to the incident near the Public Service Company power plant.

Presa Street Public Service Company Pearl Givens East Ulney Street

Father Dies and Family Hurt in Alabama Car Crash

A June 1 crash near Slantow Alabama killed GL Klimes of Oklahoma and slightly injured his wife and two children. They were returning from Florida to Oklahoma when the vehicle collided with a wreck, authorities said.

Slantow Ala Klimes Laverne Okla Didahonn Piorida

Evangeline Booth to Open Democratic Convention

Commander Evangeline Booth of the Salvation Army will deliver the invocation to open the Democratic national convention in Chicago on June 27, announced in Washington. The statement confirms Booth’s role as the opening speaker at the event.

Evangeline Booth Washington, D. C Salvation Army Chicago

Weather Forecast for San Alario and Vicinity

Sunday will be cool with a low near 30 degrees and a high around 50. Light to moderate variable winds. Mostly cloudy weather expected with some sun in spots and continued fair conditions into the week.

San Alario Texas Téxaa

G. O. P. Forges Harmony In Republican Convention

Chicago dispatch reports a restless drive within the Republican camp as delegates stream into the 1832 convention venue. Prohibition fights heat up with wet forces pressing for stronger measures while dry leaders seek a cautious plank. DIv

Order Day Chicago for GOP Meeting

A fragmentary Chicago report notes delegates gathering to debate platform questions ahead of the Republican convention. Prohibition agitator Matnehi Harney claims a force of 186 men to deter convention visitors from entering the event.

Chicago Anne Matnehi Harney Onsen

Woman Crusader May Lead Fight on Liquor Vote

CHICAGO June 11 Mrs Mabel Walker Willebrandt simmering prohibition crusader of Hoover campaign may lead opposition to a resubmission plank at the Republican convention. She has spoken to friends in firm terms while declining public comment and threatens to renew the battle for prohibition if the platform supports repeal or continuation of the present dry system. Her appearance at the convention is expected to be a colorful episode.

Senate Thomas Oklahoma Prasaure Congress Minyer Afoor Waller W. Waters Waters Herek B. Voulkrod Tbe Legislative Committee New York Pel D. Glassford Uhief Polte George R. Holmes Chicago Chisago White House Walter F. Brown Lang Congress Hotel Mr. Hoover Middle West Illinets Indiana Ohio Nicholas Murray Buller Columbia University Albert Ratchie Maryland Bauer Chisapo Tomorris Neve Haday Qiarles H. Ba Ain William Barah Idaho Kansas City Washington Mabel Walker Willebrandt Hoover Willebrandt Mra. Willebrand Teimel Stiutrelste Straddie Gernad

Mrs Sabin No Compromise on Prohibition Reform

Mrs Sabin, national chairwoman of the Women’s Organization for National Prohibition Reform, declares in Chicago that no compromise on prohibition will be accepted. She condemns any White House suggestions and calls for a full repeal stance in clear terms.

Sabin Chicago Charles H. Rabin Women’s Women’s Organization For

Fort Worth man confesses to assaulting nine women

Fort Worth on June 11, Frank Miller reports a black man confessed to attacking nine White women, four unreported to police. The suspect’s confession links to five earlier incidents. A phantom attacker terrorized drivers on a south Fort Worth road for months, was seriously hurt last week resisting arrest. a bullet lodged in his spine and doctors doubt his recovery.

Fort Worth Frank Miller Gay Mmf

House rejects farm bill item to fight insects

The House rejected a conference report provision in the agriculture department appropriation bill authorizing 750,000 to combat locusts and pests. The vote was 424 against the measure.

House Washington, D. C Agriculture Department Northywell

Speaker Garner Diagnosed With Severe Bronchial Infection

Washington June 1 Speaker John Garner is confined at home with a severe bronchial infection. Doctor Grange Criver, physician to the House, issued a bulletin noting Mr Garner has the infection and a temperature near one degree, rest and comfort are emphasized as he recovers.

Washington, D. C Jhn N. Gaeroer Dr. Gralge Garnet

Alibi Upheld in Lindbergh Kidnapping Suspect Case

A sequence of coincidences ended in the death of Yolet Sharpe, a maid in the Morrow household, while police rolled back to the Lindbergh kidnapping case. Ernest Brinkert, initially linked by Sharpe, is cleared after two neighbors and a girl from Palisades Park say they rode with Sharpe the night of March 1. Ernie Miller Catherine Minners and Ismer Johnson confirm details and deny Brinkert’s involvement. Miller and Minners were questioned and later released.

Trenton VN. J Yolet Sharpe Morrow Ernest Brinkerl Sharpe Srinkerl Jem Ernie Miller Af Closter N. J Catherine Minners Palleades Park Peanut Grill

The Remedy Band Opens U S Public Works Push

A $5 billion plan by the United States aims to fund public works and create millions of jobs to jump start the nation toward prosperity. The proposal envisions large scale projects, federal backing, and rapid deployment to spur economic recovery.

United States

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