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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1932
Page
32
Bond buyers show conservatism as the market remains unusually thin and easily swayed by limited offerings. insiders say a concerted effort could trigger an overnight 10 to 15 point rise, but prudent action aims to avoid disruptive rebounds. Interest from investors and firms supports steady, orderly firmness to avert a broader market decline.
An old advertisement touts Purification as the path to perfect health. It endorses Calntabs to cleanse the blood and energize the liver kidneys stomach and bowels with a trial package and a family option available from all dealers.
A British expedition sails from England to the Brazilian interior to search Matto Grosso for Colonel Fawcett, missing since 1925. Spurred by a Swiss trapper's tale of meeting a white captive in October, explorers hope he is alive and well.
Capt James B Dickson claims a new trans continental record for a Newark to Santa Monica flight of 2480 miles in 14 hours 49 minutes with three passengers. Stops were made at Indianapolis Wichita Kansas and Albuquerque. He notes elapsed time two hours more.
Port Arthur Texas June 17 Miss Dorothy Brain of Humble was elected grand worthy advisor of the Texas Order of Rainbow Girls at the closing session yesterday Other new officers included Miss Evelyn Hayes San Antonio grand worthy associate advisor Miss Frances McClure Dallas grand charity Miss Lemerle Bender Palestine grand faith Miss Nona Gilon Fort Worth grand hope Miss Phyllis Walters Wharton and Miss Lois Ramsey Galveston grand recorder Miss Elizabeth Bledsoe Port Arthur named grand choir director by the grand executive committee which also appointed Miss Louise Thomas Fort Worth grand lover and others in various grand offices The committee is chaired by Mrs D N Cushing San Antonio supreme assembly member and supreme inspector in Texas
Berlin June 17 Kaiser Wilhelm is rumored to return to Germany next autumn for the wedding of Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden and Princess Sibylle of Saxe Coburg Gotha. He plans to reside afterward in Coburg according to Fleines Journal.
Mary Astor the film star and her husband Dr Franklyn Thorpe were reported doing well after the birth of their new daughter at a Honolulu hospital. The couple had arrived by yacht and planned to return to Hollywood shortly. George Palmer Putnam named head of Paramount Studios editorial board with headquarters in New York.
In Rome on July 17, 1939, Domenico Bovone and Angelo Sbardellotto were executed by firing squad at Fort Bravetta. They were convicted of plotting against Mussolini’s life. Bovone was shot at 5:26 a.m. and Sbardellotto at 5:43 a.m. As dawn broke, five hundred black-shirt militia cheered the execution. Barone received religious comfort. Sbardellotto rejected priestly aid, saying his soul was already given. Bovone asked for a royal pardon, which was denied.
In Seattle on June 17 a New England woman and noted lecturer became president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, an international body with about two million members. Grace Morrison Poole of Brockton Mass. takes the post after 25 years of service. A run-off decided the second vice president with Dr Josephine L. Peirce of Lima Ohio 275 votes and Mrs Clarence Fraim of Wilmington Del 205. Other officers named: First vice president Mrs Eugene B Lawson Tulsa Okla Recording secretary Mrs Saidie Orr Dunbar Portland Ore (unopposed) Treasurer Mrs Edward Hammett Sheboygan Wis (re-elected) Trustees for six years Mrs Felix T McWhirter Indianapolis and Mrs Frank Warren Minneapolis (unopposed).
In FOWMLULA on June 17 two young Japanese brothers Yasuji Miyabe age 1 and Futashi Miyabe age 4 were found safe at home after two days without food or shelter in the tall grass beyond the city outskirts. The elder initially refused to return, and the widowed father delayed notifying authorities to avoid criticism. A rescue party located one boy in a five-foot-deep hole while the other stood nearby.
Representative Miles C Allgood in Alabama faces re election after June primary returnsshowing a narrow victory over Lafayette Patterson by 324 votes. The result assures Allgood a new term in Congress from the Seventh District.
London dispatch says Mussolini in a Daily Express interview criticizes the United States and democracy, predicting a long series of political economic and military wars. He declares America has no policy and uses sardonic contempt in replying to the idea that the U.S. is a life belt for salvation in the world crisis.
Paris dispatches report Zurich riots left one person dead and around 40 injured. Barricades filled streets as looting occurred during the unrest.
In Chicago on June 11 a man on Long Island urges Joseph J. France to lead a new party to serve all people. The message arrives by wire signed Richard Knaust, Gopeague, shortly after France was dropped from the GOP platform.
New York June 17 report notes retail buying power remains weak but shows breadth as wholesale markets respond to recently enacted federal taxes. Bradstreet's confirms ongoing upward seasonal merchandising in some regions while central and southwestern divisions experience a noticeable lull.
Hollywood star Richard Barthelmess says he lost a large sum in unauthorized stock speculation and seeks $72,223 in a high profile suit heard in Superior Court. He blames his agent and a stock salesman for the brokerage house allowing an account without his authorization.
Reports on endorsement of candidates in 100 counties ready for consideration by the steering committee of the state taxpayers association. A state wide meeting will be held in Waco tomorrow.
The Army announces disposal of sixteen buildings at the Normoyle Quartermaster depot, including one percent treasury frame barracks. Sealed bids open at 10 a.m. on a date to be set, with successful bidders required to remove structures within 90 days.
Philadelphia publisher Cyrus Hu HK Curtis, who suffered a heart attack in New York on May 25, has recovered enough to be moved from Jefferson Hospital to his home in Wyncote. Family members said he was much improved. he will turn 82 tomorrow.
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