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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1932
Page
1
Students at Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken set a fire to celebrate Old Man Calculus in a dramatic ceremony. The blaze defined the night as professors and mathematicians recall Naylon’s differential calculus invention and the era’s emphasis on education.
On Brocken peak near Wernigerode a Billy goat smeared with blood and honey endured a ceremonial test by British psychic researchers led by Harry Price. The maiden chosen as pure of heart did not transform. the goat remained, Gloria Gordon revealed as the impersonator later admitting she was Urla Bohn from Breslau.
San Antonio and surrounding area expect fair to partly cloudy skies and warm conditions through Saturday night and Sunday. Lows near 74 Saturday night, high near 86 Sunday, with moderate to fresh southerly winds. East Texas outlook shows generally fair to partly cloudy with warm temperatures and similar winds. West Texas expect mostly cloudy, cooler Sunday morning, and continued warm Saturday night.
In ROWATTAN Kansas a tornado blew into a barn last night as Malcolm McElhone neared peril. Oliver Whitney grabbed McElhone by overall suspenders and pulled him inside before the barn was destroyed. McElhone Whitney C A Henry and Chris McElhone escaped unharmed.
In Santiago on June 14 the Chilean navy, pivotal in yesterday’s coup that installed a new junta under Carlos Daylla, rejected claims of subordination. It pressed for a separate minister, an independent air force, and elections to choose a new president once feasible. Nolasco Cardenas was sworn in as an AR member as the new junta solidified.
Mexico City endured a strong quake at 4 36 this morning sending residents fleeing to parks and fields. Lightning flashed during and after the tremor while officials cautioned that nearby states may have suffered heavier damage. Telephones between Guadalajara and Colima were down fueling fears Colima, already damaged earlier, was struck again.
The Texas railroad commission received a local opinion stating no law prevents gas producers from using natural gas for non light or fuel purposes if practical and in the public welfare. Pred Upchurch, assistant AG, authored the view after Panhandle operators complained that gas pipe line companies monopolized the market by refusing to take outputs from wells not owned by the pipelines.
Police traced a slaying case to a man named Rodney Helm of Parkand Maine who was thought connected to the death of Andhey American. He was found tonight in a rooming house in the French concession. Officials said he had come with a wilted condition after the incident.
Polish born American Mor who survived a week at sea after failing to fly from New York to Warsaw plans another attempt this year. He spoke in a long interview from London detailing the harrowing rescue and future hopes.
Washington D C June 18 Discouraged war veterans who came hoping for cash for their war service certificates began leaving the capital as Senate action defeated the bonus payment measure 62 to 18 last night Leaders blamed special interests and urged more recruits to stay in the capital Police and veterans leaders offered differing explanations for the departures with weather and fatigue slowing the mass exodus crews prepared to move 50 miles out and continue the siege until victory is declared as camp leaders sought to keep up morale
Nicholas Murray Butler says he will push New England and middle Atlantic GOP conventions to repudiate the Chicago adopted plank. He warns Hoover could lose renomination unless the plank is defeated, citing patronage and White House influence at the national convention. He notes postmaster activity and lists officials alleged to back the plank, calling the convention “shocking” and urging action to prevent repeal.
In a Oklahoma City town a crowd of about 400 gathered at the city pavilion to hear J. J. Whidden, a former Colorado floor organizer. Twenty five or so intruders with an American flag interrupted, forced four communists into automobiles, drove them to town edges, and warned them to leave. Two men and two women were among the four targeted.
A report received by Lloyds Agency says the United States ship Leviathan ran aground near the Isle of Wight for under three quarters of an hour but refloated without damage and departed without incident.
Amelia 18 referee Amelia Eachinik Potnam travels to Tours home to gather honors. BAVO orders La A Rin mounten and he obeyed. She was referenced for a boxing exhibition where Prio Carneta wore the attraction.
Bexar county deputy constables lose major appeal as the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals reverses and remands the case against Cesnea Jolngen. Judge W W McCrory had sustained a general demurrer and did not hear testimony, with the suit brought by County Attorney D F Davis alleging Jolngen lacked legal right to office and the commission process deemed defective. The appellate ruling voids the prior order, sending the matter back to the Ninety fourth District Court for action.
The city commission adopted a pared down operating budget of 1.525 million for the current fiscal year, cutting fire and police expenses from 1.2059 million to 635.4 thousand and slashing or eliminating funding across multiple departments amid push to stay within bank caps.
Five men escaped from Kerrville jail during the night in Kerr County. The escapees were Cloud Newton 24 Claud Phillips 26 Arthur Macheneauy 24 Alden Harville 23 and Joe Rolge 22. Two other prisoners refused to leave with them. San Antonio police were asked to search for the men.
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