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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1932

Page

18

Economy puts Congress in quandary amid budget clash

Washington June 13 Congress adjournment plans blurred as 85 leaders faced a clash between economy and revenue demands. Hoover urged balance in a final bill with savings around 100 to 300 million, while senators doubted further cuts. House Democrats pressed to restore federal pay cuts and curb furloughs, hoping to trim millions more. Senate moved ahead on farm relief while Philippine independence was delayed for a night session.

Washington, D. C Congress Hoover Republians House Senate Solons Watsap McDuffie McDuffe White House McNary Agriculture Committee Farm Board Philippine

Civil War Vet Smokes After Abdominal Operation

A Civil War veteran, 21 years old by the text, sits up in bed and smokes a cigar minutes after an abdominal operation. The surgeon is Dr. Ira G. Downer, assisted by his son Dr. Alexander W. Blain. The procedure was performed under a general anesthetic.

Detroit Alexander W. Blain Ira G. Downer

Harry Fleisher Pleads Not Guilty in Kidnaping Case

Detroit report states Harry Fleisher surrendered after months eluding police in the Lindbergh kidnapping case. He appeared in court on a murder warrant, pleaded not guilty, and was remanded to jail without bond for examination.

Harry Fleisher Detroit Harry Fieicher Fleisher

Woman Finishes Diploma After 63-Year Wait at Bates College

An 83 year old woman, who waited 63 years for her diploma, finally receives her degree at Bates College. Chase Ballard of Minneapolis, Minnesota, completed the course in 187? and attends the ceremony as a notable nontraditional graduate.

Lewuawun Wane Xerrlynd Bates Collier Taman Wan Ailhy Chase Ballard Nf Minneapolis Minn Beles Bator

Postmaster Slain in Ardmore Mystery

Ardmore, Chla., June 12. Postmaster Joe Henderson aged 25 at Durwood was killed late yesterday with his head split by a stabbing hoe blow. Frank Ramsey, 66, a Pioneer farmer, claiming self defense, was held today with his son Milton Ramsey, 22.

Ardmore, Chla Joe Henderson Durwood Frank Ramsey Milton

Snake Climbs High to Meet Death

A damaged OCR text reports a snake climbing a telegraph pole and being electrocuted. A rescue attempt by authorities described as the cobra, or reptile, involved a fire and water presence near the pole, with the incident ending in the animal's death.

Snake

Fragmented Deed Filings Featuring Property Transfers

A garbled legal notices fragment lists numerous deeds and trustee transfers dated mostly in 19th and early 20th century, naming parties such as H. J. Cramer, Randallph terrace, Dirk Cullig Mivern, Orleale Dammaan, James Cl. Bern, Louis Aulmen, and Henry and Mollie English among others. The text references city blocks, tracts of land, and sums like 715,006 and 6372.31, with several June dates and placeholders indicating trustee actions and releases.

RH. Powell Ip Alamo Tron Anne H. J. Cramer Nm Me Welle Sciruses LT. Baker Hint Tye Randalph Terrace Martz Hilion James Peres Dirk Cullig Mivern Go Ja Byun J. A. Nix Imez Wig Deer Nix Dork Glover Orltath Dammann New City Hier Eleanor Orleale Dammaan Thomas D Floren’e Youngbiond Srison Amaera Klephan T. Marko L. Kaumau B. A. Greathoure Louis Aulmen Juiferwin Ey O. Joidd James Cl. Bern Jol Ji Dew P. Talon Henry Amd Mollie English Terry Urghel Jr Amd Miranda Tm Ina Belek Knendale Coleman End Biltey 'McClain Hy Kem Mar A. Hooup Bun City Vasceria Jo J. Hatener Neeny Biewe Maude Gener G. Teeley Perruary Moson Temek Jk Fick A Woodlawn Hunts Joh Kind Bneegirié Cod Mansy Uunw & Ish New

Farmers Seek Farm Relief Plank for Republican Convention

Leaders of the American Farm Bureau Federation the National Grange and the Farmers' Union pressed for a farm relief plank to be adopted by the Republican national convention. They planned a joint presentation to James R. Garfield chairing the resolutions committee, proposing amendments to the federal marketing act rural credit measures budget economy and farm dollar stabilization for inclusion in the pledge.

Cucagg James R. Garfield Resolutions Committee American Farm Bureau Federation National Grange Farmers' Union Jbint

Argentine Groups Pledge Support for De Facto Government

Disordered text reports Argentine groups pledging aid to President De Auslin F. Dustin and opposing a return to dictatorship. The note mentions opposition factions, rumors, and political tension, urging continued contact and vigilance for opportunities.

Rupros Aires Rtos ALA Mas Aus Wuslin F. Dustin

Money and Metals Market Report from New York

Foreign exchange rates and commodity figures amid uneven market activity. Bilateral quotes show Belgium Germany Holland Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Spain Portugal Greece Poland Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia Romania Argentina and others with varied bid and ask levels.

Juan Isrcat Britzin Mallara Great Britain Deviand Cahlen Cabler Cavlew Belgium Holland Norway Sween Venmark Switzerland Spain Portugal Greece Siszechslovakia Argentina Sicoiteal Seer Pingriers Pesni Italy

Sugar and Coffee Markets Drift Amid Weak Demand

Market reports show sugar and coffee futures trading with tepid demand and uncertain outlook. Prices held firm only in limited activity as traders weigh supply signals and potential liquidation risk, with December contracts showing marginal shifts and mixed sentiment across exchanges.

Federal Deficit Triggers 4 Day Week for Attorneys

The federal deficit forces all district attorney offices to four days off per month. District Attorney John D. Hartman confirms staff will take 14 days unpaid in June to help balance the budget. Washington ordered retrenchment across offices, despite local spending.

John D. Hartman Washington Maui

Receiver Upheld in Federal Court Rights to Reclaim Property

A federal court decision upheld a receiver order allowing Phen M. Plummer and San Antonio Binding Malrotms Co to reclaim a parcel of land. Judge Duval Weel presided. The abandonment term related to 62 acres in Indiana surfaced in the proceedings.

Ivthel Duval Weel Phen M. Plummer San AntWonio Binding Malrotms Company Wes Rye Beannte Indah Wan Wand Hilla Digitiel Tn Ie Mortune Seerriten Corpora Luc of Nexiy

Watermelon and fruit prices on San Antonio market report

Market report shows light watermelon supply with melons at 112 cents per pound. California cantaloupes up to $1.50 per crate, Texas cantaloupes $1.25 per bushel, cucumbers 75 cents to $1 per bushel, spinach $1.60 per bushel, and various fruits and vegetables listed with wide price ranges across regions.

San Antonio California Texas Lexas Fepper BOL Florida Petey Busta, Sa

Livestock Prices Across Markets Rise and Fall

Livestock market reports from Chicago Kansas City and Anson show varied receipts and price movement. Cattle and calves steady to higher with occasional firmness in hogs and bales, while lambs see mixed demand and higher steer and heifer values. Top bids reach around 7.75 per hundredweight for select feeders as stockers and feeders trade steadily.

Intoresia Martel Lown Bulla Bearhngreat Duied Coois NOME Rinrker Fea Wii Welshty Ronmon Ewes Rompon Ansss City Livestock Kansas City TED Panda Sturk Howe Seurlinga Batrane Xond Choi

Cotton Market Sees Gains Amid Mixed U.S. Trade Signals

New Orleans markets show modest upswings with July and October futures rising while December gains hold. London dealers report steady prices as rainfall and congressional delays affect trade. Liverpool spot sales remain moderate with American cotton quotients steady to higher.

New Orlbana Aetatcan md & Avink Eni Aleady Oetnbur I Painia Roturay Clnse Nepr Mir-Acses Hicha Britiah Board of Trade Yakameporis

Grain Market Sees Shifting Wheat and Corn Trends

CHICAGO June 15 Wheat prices fell slightly amid mixed Western weather prospects for spring crops. European harvests saw reduced demand while U.S. arrivals remained heavy for wheat and corn. Reports noted drought pressure and caution from authorities on crop prospects near the Canadian border, with prices fluctuating and traders watching soil conditions and future yields. Local notes listed grain prices in various districts and grades.

Chicago AtMaterat Orly Oan Norhwest Icanelle Hutelimon Beara

82 Reserve Corps Officers Graduate at Fort Leavenworth

Leavenworth Kansas June 13. All sections of the country were represented by the 32 army reserve corps officers who graduated from the command and general staff school at Fort Leavenworth this morning. Commencement exercises were at Grant hall under Maj Gen. Stuart Heintzelman, commandant. The class completed a three month course.

Private Industry Aid Urged by RFC Recommends Senate Action

Clarence Woolley chair of American Radiator and Standhard Sanitary Corp urged war legislation to permit the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to lend to private industry. He spoke to the senate banking committee in Washington on June 13 about expanding federal credit during wartime.

R.F.C Washington, D. C Reconstruction Corporation Senate Banking Committee Clarence Woolley American Radiator and Standhard Sanitary Corporation

Policeman Slayer Latched In Dallas Jail In 1950s Fort Worth

Lonnie Wilkerson, once a police officer, was sentenced to five years for the slaying of 17 year old Buster Grimsley at Ridglea golf course. He was placed in Dallas County jail early Sunday morning amid rumors of a mob gathering on the south side.

Dallas Fort Worth Lonnie Wilkerson Buster Grimsley Ridglea Sheriff's Department South Side

City Reopens Phone Fight Over Rates

City Utilities Attorney O K Quin says exceptions will be filed in Federal court by Monday to challenge Judge Dibrellin’s ruling upholding Southwestern Bell Telephone in its rate increase. The city vows to carry the fight to higher courts if needed. The 76 page filing follows another ruling in favor of the company on a separate injunction. The rate hike of 20.33 percent went into effect in 1929 amid prior hearings in 1928 and last fall introducing new angles to the case.

O. K. Quin Joseph Dib Yell Segulo Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Jorge Quin May G. M.chamber Dudge D Dibrell

Obituary: Mrs Lillian Warner Crisp 46 in New Orleans

Obituary notice for Mrs Lillian Warner Crisp age 46 native of New Orleans who died at a local sanitarium Sundry funeral services Monday afternoon officiated by Reverend James Thadd at the cemetery. Survived by three daughters Viola Ear and Jeannette Crisp sister Mrs Rufus Portenet with San Antonio and brother J Henry Warner of New Orleans.

Lillian’ Warner Crisp New Orleans James Thdd San Antonio

Billy Minsky Dies at 41 Burlesque star passes away in New York

New York reports the death of Billy Minsky stage comedian aged 41 from a bone malignancy. He rose from fringe circuits to reestablish Broadway burlesque presence before his passing yesterday.

Billy Minsky New York

Seven Men Reported Trapped in Splasndam-Gnal Mine

Norton Virginia reports seven men trapped after an explosion at the Splasndam-Gnal corporation mine about thirty five miles from here. Rescue operations underway with details sparse.

Norton Splasndam-Gnal Corporation

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