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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1932
Page
2
W R Hearst argues for repealing the Eighteenth Amendment with a federal framework for alcohol control. He advocates government sale through licensed outlets with local option preserved, seeking revenues and liberty without returning pre Prohibition evils.
A. F. Bettley of Was regimental commander for one day at the CMT C camp at Camp Bullis, with JS Dobbs of Bangs as adjutant and officers L Acus Ranger J B Wilder Pharr H C Barr Colorado E P Waters Houston C F Healy Dallas M I Cantu Laredo F A Carnes Dallas and H M Hamrick Gorman.
Temperature readings show normal daily highs with occasional deficits for the month. Precipitation noted across Texas with moderate ground wind and fair to good travel conditions. Local forecasts list temperatures and conditions for several towns and indicate a 6:80 p.m. observation time.
Louisiana named its third set of delegates to the Democratic national convention today in retaliation by Huey P. Long supporters against opponents of the kingfish. The convention assembled Thursday under the direction of Senator Long.
City tax collector A B Stephens reports total city and school tax collections for Friday at 4 773 000 18 dollars, representing a portion of the due amount. Stephens deposited 66 492 19 dollars in city depositories as collections for Thursday.
Washington report notes Speaker Garner improving today after bronchitis. Capitol physician Dr. George Calver issues bulletin stating Garner's temperature is lower than yesterday and he is feeling better while still ill at his hotel.
Five unmasked bandits armed with a machine gun robbed Citiedns National Bank in Fort Scott Kansas today. They kidnapped three young women employees including assistant cashier Harry Parrish and teller Leslie Wolfe and escaped with an undetermined amount of money from bank counters.
Standard Oil of New Jersey announced a one cent per gallon gasoline price increase effective tomorrow across its territory except Delaware. A similar advance was indicated by leading distributors in the New York City district.
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