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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1932
Page
8
Local observer J Brown Macfarlane reports spotting two large moving vans in a Terrell area yard with sides painted Portsmouth Southampton England. The sighting sparked curiosity about the origin and purpose of the vehicles.
A perplexing report describes moving vans seen near a San Antonio back yard while the witness, living in Portsmouth, Strand, recalls Italy Lane and Metric England. The tale blends mystery with local color, amid notes of exorcism and cultural superstition.
In San Antonio a lighthearted piece notes a man who gardens and experiments, observing lightning strike patterns on pecan groves. It mentions frequent strikes on low ground pecan groves but old trees mostly get hit, while young trees endure fewer strikes and some trees have been struck twice. It also lists names like Sergeant Clarence Lange and George W. Cate heading to Langley Field.
Tax changes begin Tuesday with about 700 million in new federal levies across goods and services including chewing gum, home brew, long distance calls, autos, stocks, bonds, and postal charges. Other increases raise income taxes next year as part of a broad effort to balance the budget. gasoline, admissions, beverages, and many consumer items taxed, with power bills, telephones, club dues, and stock taxes also affected. Kansas City banks report counter check handling will shift as the budget fight continues.
Fragmentary OCR outlines various Filipino Paper figures and managers including Adina, nado, Aiugarin, edgeviaiim, Tok Atgetes Star-Press, and Arn Husty In Gas Antonio. Mentions prominent local iMiplno colony member Pedra V. Rann and a reference to a mass political party with unclear RAMU ALAA details.
A historic frontier farmhouse near Fan Antic stubbornly resists becoming a modern business site. Owned by Julian Slappet of the Dr Felt Bracht lineage, the Cibolo farm blends old and new with a 100 foot shelter house. Indian raids and rugged 1849 construction mark its storied past, preserved in 1848 style interiors and memories of Viktor Bracht and Dr. Bracht.
Two bid sets appeared on the Fort Sam Houston federal building bulletin board. One bid covers winding and upkeep of the quadrangle clock tower with opening set for June 16 and coverage July 1 1932 to June 30 1999. The second bids invite rehabilitation of mail pouches with June 28 opening.
Peden Rangel of 217 Peres Street has died after years of service as yardman at Roberb and Green hospital yard. He had been employed since the installation opened in 116, with the obituary noting his long tenure and the hospital’s yard staff.
In Fairmont West Virginia a coal strike flare up injured two men and led to 44 arrests as violence erupted in the Northern West Virginia coal fields. Police and emergency crews responded as the clash broke out during the strike drive.
In a Monday meeting the elly commission approved payments totaling 17 189 75 for various bills and taxes. The action included funds for merchants and pensions, with allocations from San Antonio excavation accounts and the firemen's pension fund, among others.
Brig Gen Benjamin Fouale Chief of the Air Force arrives at Kelly Field next Monday to deliver the principal address to the Advanced Flying School graduating class. Graduation exercises are scheduled for June 29 with a morning program and a 10 o clock test. Diplomas will be presented by Brig Gen Charles H Danforth. Metal wings will be awarded for the first time in 10 years. Embroidered wings replace previous insignia and the class includes 24 Living Riders and two regular Army officers.
Kelly instructors schedule forced tempo flight operations with cross country missions. On Monday two field instructors flew from the base in Marine and a third plans to depart Tuesday for distant destinations. One officer will fly an O-11 observation ship to Gayton Ohio at 4 30 am. Lieut Higgins leaves at 6 30 am in a pursuit plane for Framingham Massachusetts. Lieut Anderson will depart Tuesday for Salt Lake City.
Robert June, a young boy, was arraigned by a U S Commissioner on a seizure in an apartment behind a house in the 130 block of West Marin. Officers testified he had been making beer and selling from 10 to 15 cases daily. Bond set at $600.
Norman L. Resch, 55, proprietor of the Myrtlelawn camp, nearly drowned after slipping into the San Aniwnid River near Arbor Place. Neighbors heard his calls and pulled him from the water. Police said he fell in while walking for relief from sleeplessness.
A New charge was filed Monday before United States Commissioner Paul A. Lockhart in the June 3 seizure of a plane loaded with Mexican alcohol. Howard M. Vause, 35, is charged with facilitating transportation after agents testified he bought the plane for the ill fated trip. Vause waived exam and pleaded not guilty. bond set at 1000 and payable in Laredo. Pilot Glenn Walters and associate Janes Howard were arrested after a chase across 350 miles, ending at a pasture landing field in Medfillen.
Ed Ueeker Sr once served as deputy sheriff in the area and, per his son Ed Ueeker Jr, is a candidate for the Gomal County sheriff’s office. The claim positions him as a former lawman now pursuing the county’s top police role.
Commissioner Phil Wright urged crowds not to attend large fires after a blaze at a park drew about 20 000 spectators. He said crowd size endangered life and property, and responders faced access difficulties as the fire raged near Alamo Plaza and Broad Street.
Miss Petra Rivera, 18, of 608 Leigh street, and her mother Miss Alahandra Rivers were injured when an unknown assailant sprayed acid through a bedroom window early Sunday. Petra sustained burns to face, shoulder and arm while her mother helped, both rushed to hospital. Detectives Joe Rithnke and L A Wodamson arrested a woman and released a suspect as the investigation continued.
City accepted a bid of 450 pounds in merchandise from Alamo Iron Works for a steam shovel as the rock quarry closes. The city will also take a sludge pump valued at 430 dollars in part payment. Street Commissioner Patt Steffler stated bids will be sought for renting space on the old city market.
One man remained in custody Monday after a shooting at 140 near Weantolp field. Tonnies Riker, 30, was wounded in the abdomen and taken to Robert B Green hospital. Ben Peres, 23, was arrested early Sunday by Deputy Sheriffs George Mangold and Raymond Griffith after a quarrel over a vite allegedly led to gunfire. No charges filed Monday morning according to Sheriff Hausser.
The post office announced air mail rate increases effective July 6 for domestic O war mail Mexico Canada and other routes. Rates will rise to 8 cents for standard letters and 13 cents for larger items, with adjustments outlined for accompanying services and postpaid mail.
City Fire Marshal Ed Wolll and department officials Monty Were investigate a blaze at League Park destroying buildings valued at about $65,000. The inquiry aims to identify the cause and any factors contributing to the damage.
Police investigated numerous weekend thefts and burglaries. Items stolen included a fur coat from Mrs Re McGarry front yard valued at 15, a vacuum cleaner and clothing from Otto Stahl and Perfidio Penn, a watch from H W Piich, money and items from several residents, plus 80 gallons of gasoline from a filing station. Neighbors reported a car seen fleeing with goods in daytime.
Sergeant Matousis of no military police is recovering at the state hospital Fort Sam Houston from injuries received when struck by a Pattomabila on the Fredericksisure Toad, Saturday night. He suffered a broken leg and bruises in the accident. Five-year-old Bertha Truillo, daughter of Mr and Mrs Truillo, was burned when she found a tub of hot water at Robeve BR. Green hospital.
Fragmented remarks show party tension as voters hear promises from Democratic and contestant figures. The text mentions candidates, support for incumbents, and concerns about prior losses and future nominations. Strong entities include unnamed candidates, voters, and political parties. Data appears garbled with incomplete names and dates.
Bexar county Democrats debated African American voting at the state primary, with orders to exclude Black voters from polls reportedly in force though a conflicting stance emerged. The party also adopted a plurality rule for county offices and listed proposed assessments to fund the upcoming election, with a large meeting of the county executive committee and subcommittees dividing duties and confirming costs.
A motion for rehearing was prepared Monday by J Franklin Spears to be filed in the Bruty Cowl of Civil Appeals in the State of Texas vs Cesna Johnson deputy constable of Precinct No 6. The case involves ousting deputies from office in April by vote of county commissioners. The district court had held deputies could legally hold their positions. The Fourth Court of Appeals reversed and remanded the case, Spears said Monday that the filing aims at the rehearing and, if denied, to take the matter to the Supreme Court.
Brackenridge High Group plans a 1:30 p.m. assembly to organize students for senior year activities. The event, led by Mrs. Iraed, aims to mobilize cadets and involve the school community in preparations and honors.
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