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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1932
Page
16
A compact political opinion piece discusses a shift in stance and strategy within the Democratic Party as observed by Arthur Brisbane. The column analyzes party dynamics, leadership under Wy King Features Syndicate, and potential impact on public policy and elections.
A long critique discusses Rock Island railroad debts to KROES and proposed financing from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, arguing veterans deserve repayment options while noting Europe’s stance on U S debts. It covers immigration, political strategy, and Prohibition’s impact, mentioning Democrats, Republicans, and figures like Roosevelt and Saville.
In a tense court session Judge Frederick Stevens signed a decree validating the city funding bond while a meeting was set for 2 pm to amend the order. Cit izens' League leaders voiced withdrawal from talks after alleged trapping, while administrators and city attorneys pursued a compromise affecting a $1,000,000 funding bond and a separate $4,975,000 annexation bond.
Washington June 1 The United States Public Health Service announced a new vaccine for typhus based on fleas and guinea pig testing. The American typhus form is carried by fleas and, while prostrating, seldom fatal. human trials have not yet begun.
Nile Wright was convicted by the Ninety-fourth District court jury of robbery by assault with firearms in the May 17 1930 extortion of 75 000 from RB W Morrison. He was sentenced to 15 years in the penitentiary. Walter Groce defense attorney said an appeal was possible.
Mexican governors from Chiapas Veracruz and Campeche among eight dozen states informed President Ortiz Tubio they would follow his week old suggestion to avoid passage of radical measures. Several leaders denounced the Vera Griz expropriation law that drew Ortiz Rios appeal, signaling restraint amid divisions.
In McAllen indictments against the former mayor and two others for forgery were dismissed by Judge J. E. Thompson of the Ninety third district court on motion of the state. Warrank Lansaetions of McAllen connected to the case is not charged.
A garbled Brownsville item discusses a study of employment and a federal bureau inquiry. It references Texas involvement and aims to compile employment data. The fragment mentions June and a focus on opportunities, though specific details are unclear.
Washington June 20 veteran groups circle on organizing exservice men for election action and press the Democratic party. Army leaders oppose Hoover and Republicans while drafting a form of their own Spiniform plank proposing repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. Army size around 20 000, recruitment rises as factions clash over immediate goals. In Tucson the southern California bonus Army pursues a Washington march pace with 500 to 1000 veterans crossing toward El Paso en route to the capital.
General Beach, 78, a retired U S Army brigadier general and veteran of the Spanish American War and World War I, died Saturday after a heart attack in Pelham New York. He served on Gen Joseph Wheeler’s staff at Las Guinasinas and San Juan and commanded the 88th Division in World War I.
New York June 20. Tammany Hall plans to dispatch three trains carrying delegates to the Democratic national convention in Chicago. The move aims to bolster support amid preparations for the nominating session.
In New York on June 20 a Mrs. Marie Ewings of Portland and a so called bonus army color guard staged a quirky scene at a catty ball event. The bride-to-be wore a tailored dress with a sash while the groom carried a washpan as part of a playful display. Washington headquarters they claimed served as their home address, and they said they planned to marry the next day.
June 20 report from Universal Service says the United States is ready to revisit war debts if Europe reaches a final reparations settlement and disarms. Washington has been told Britain will seek a new international agreement once reparations are resolved, with potential delay until Lausanne talks clarify Europe’s stance.
Texas Democratic writer reports Jed C. Adams, national committeeman for Texas, may announce his selection for the national committee on platform and resolutions today. Senior Tom Connally of Martin and Aman Carter of Fort Worth were mentioned as possible choices but declined. McMillan remained in Austin and did not report to San Antonio as expected.
Washington June 20 The senate banking committee unanimously refused to release film capitalist William Fox from a subpoena in the stock market inquiry. Chairman Norbeck said no action was taken to let Fox return to New York to recuperate and stressed that he remains under subpoena. Fox’s condition listed as diabetes and a head cold was noted by his doctor. The hearings were to resume Thursday with five witnesses to appear.
Berlin dispatch notes clashes between Nazi troops and state police across southern and western Germany as authorities enforce a decree from the new cabinet. Hundreds of homes were affected by police actions and uniforms restricted amid early wartime measures.
In Mukden area, about 20 Japanese troops were killed and one wounded when sixty Chinese rebels staged a daring attack on a hospital near the Haranetes hot springs south of here. Chinese forces from Anshan reportedly intercepted the attackers after the raid.
General forecast for San Antonio shows fair Monday night and Tuesday with partly cloudy skies. Lows near 14 degrees Monday, around 96 on Tuesday with moderate to fresh southeasterly winds. East Texas remains generally fair Monday night, Tuesday turning fairly cloudy with continued warmth and moderate to fresh southerly winds on the coast.
The Senate Banking Committee sent all bank deposit guarantee bills to a subcommittee, effectively killing action this session. The Seagal bill was approved by the House, and two others sponsored by Senator Fletcher of Florida are tied up as the subcommittee reviewer. Lawmakers say action is unlikely with little time left in the session.
In Geneva on the weekend the United States joined Britain and France in a three power effort to craft a plan that could pace the world disarmament conference toward success. President Hoover was in communication with the American delegation via trans Atlantic telephone as officials discussed proposals. No agreement was reached.
Governor R. S. Sterling, a delegate-at-large to the nation Democratic convention, says he cannot attend the Chicago nominating session and sends a proxy to W. A. Tarver, Transstate Insurance chairman, who calls for a roll call vote at the Texas state convention in Houston on a proposal to urge Congress to resubmit the party slate.
MARION N G C Mune Ai Louis Chiapet of Houston Texas a veteran who was shot in the abdomen while sleeping in a box car here Friday died early today W B Banks a Southern Railway detective named Chiapet said comrade shot the veteran and the man accused was arrested and held on a 10000 bond He refused to make a statement SILVER BILL REPORTED Washington 12 Jann 2 We favor a favorable report on the domestic silver production today by the serala Danking committee
Twenty-second Observation squadron members Lieutenant Travis and Private Dale Bureh died when their plane struck high tension wires and burned after attempting a forced landing near Boerne. Captain K E Glenn and Maj. Gore led the field investigation with other officers.
Governor R. Sterling declined to convene the Texas legislature in an extraordinary session to consider relief legislation before fall. He noted petitions from county commissioners for a one day special session to allocate part of the current gasoline tax to relieve counties funding highway bonds, amid unrest over fiscal relief.
The problem four low in spirits has reduced the usual annual U.S. construction volume from nine to under three billion dollars.
A proposed five trillion dollar US relief program aims to fund vast public works, create millions of jobs, and spur nationwide economic recovery. The plan envisions extensive infrastructure projects and employment to restore prosperity.
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