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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1933
Page
10
A fragmented item mentions a chaotic scene titled Where Cellar is It and a menage gone wrong. References to Mervelous Atom and names Adil Thres Score and Ten appear, with Arthur Brisbane and King Festerer Hynd noted in loose attribution.
European central banks suspend efforts to fix the dollar and stage a broader meeting on monetary direction. The discussion covers gold standard questions, exchange stability, and the American plan to rehabilitate silver amid global shortages and rising stock markets.
Weather forecast notes Tuesday night and Wednesday with low around 70 degrees and Wednesday near 84 degrees. Light to moderate east to southeast winds, coastal easterlies, vary by region with generally fair conditions in East Texas and West Texas showing partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers Tuesday night and Wednesday.
In Oakland California on June 20 China Mineff, 84, prepared to tap a 3 2 beer keg when the keg head blew off. A hole ripped the cell log and telephone line from the wall. Mineff suffered a compound fracture of the right arm, possible fracture of the right leg, fractured left wrist and a mangled left hand. He was hospitalized.
Washington DC June 20 The federal trade commission plans to study salary schedules of corporations listed on the New York stock and bond exchanges. Chairman Charles March said the inquiry will begin soon and a senate request from Senator Costigan is noted. The commission has authority to proceed with or without formal direction from Congress.
The Weather Bureau expects a return to hot conditions with temperatures rising above 90 degrees. Old Sal will oversee the forecast Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday, as the mercury climbs after a week above 90. Generally fair conditions persist with moderate east to southeast winds in the period.
The Department of Justice announced that 183 individuals refused requests to surrender 1,146,045 in gold and gold certificates. Attorney General Cummings had hinted at prosecutions to settle the Isaac matter, while Senator Borah challenged the government’s authority, arguing constitutional violations to private property rights.
Kelso Washington residents watched the Columbia and Cowlitz rivers remain high on Sunday while Bonkers Ferry Idaho fought rising waters from the Kooterai river. The flood has inundated nearly 6000 acres in the region.
Tokyo reports a protest as Japanese authorities denounce the June 14 killing of three Japanese fishermen in Russian waters by unidentified sailors. The incident, confirmed from Moscow, prompts calls for restraint and a full inquiry while tensions rise between Japan and Russia.
Washington signals a wait and see stance on currency stabilization citing unresolved global issues and U S assurances that stabilization will be considered only when necessary. London and Paris see declines in the dollar amid debate over a stabilization accord. New York reports the dollar sliding to fresh lows as officials reiterate a cautious approach.
A maritime weather report notes favorable conditions off Chatham Massachusetts with calm seas and clear skies. Vessels report smooth sailing and steady winds aiding offshore activity and fishing operations in the area.
NOME Alaska June 21 Navy airmen awaited clearing skies to begin a search for Jimmy Mattern a world traveler missing since his takeoff from Khabarawak Siberia. Low clouds and fog hampered early search efforts near Pribdlot Island as Rear Admiral Moffett and Lt. John West led the expedition aboard the old troop ship Argonne.
President Roosevelt sails a small schooner with a light easterly breeze off Nantucket heading toward Provincetown. The voyage covers about 85 miles as the City of Birmingham salutes the Amberjack and a Nor'easter yesterday is said to have subsided.
Police and private detectives redoubled efforts today to capture the abductors of William Hamm, president of the Theodore Hamm Brewery company, held prisoner nearly four days and returned home Monday. The ransom amount paid for his release remains undisclosed.
General Electric announces a five percent wage increase for about 60 000 employees across its plants in the United States effective May 1. The decision was disclosed by company officials in Schenectady and follows ongoing labor talks.
Mrs. Mary Hardy of 311 Vargas Street reported Tuesday a house prowler entered her home and took a quantity of clothing. Police investigate the incident as a theft.
Washington June 0 The management group and Transportation coordinator Joseph B Eastman discussed a proposed permanent wage cut of 321.2 percent. Eastman said further meetings are likely as the wage issue was reviewed from the management angle and postponement was considered. Eastman represents President Roosevelt. Burlington general manager W Tichoff said the committee will stay in Washington until released by Eastman.
Gathright, proprietor of a local case, was sentenced to a five year term in the state penitentiary after a district court trial over the open sale of 32 percent beer. He filed a motion for a new trial and posted an appeal bond of 2500 dollars. The matter centers on the conviction of Co L Gathright.
Tyler attorney Gray McBride reported today from a fishing trip at Caddo that he caught a three foot alligator with a fly rod and an artificial fly. The reptile, brought here, was estimated to be about ten years old.
A jumble of rental listings promises rooms and apartments at low weekly or monthly rates. Prices range from around 3.00 a week for rooms to about 20 a week, with several addresses and figures scattered, including 1225 Main Ave and 135 Wellington. The text is garbled but clearly markets quick housing options and prices.
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