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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1932
Page
3
W A King warns parents Thursday to discourage children from gathering in crowds as threats of infantile paralysis ease but remain a hot weather disease. He notes it could rise again and urges vigilance despite declines.
Clyde Taylor and his wife were abducted from their plantation by three men believed tied to a Baskin bank robbery and deputy sheriff killing. A posse hunted the fugitives for 48 hours in swamp and wasteland before surrounding but not capturing them. The item ends with an unrelated rental directory plug.
A radiogram received by customs Inspector Fred E Edwards reports a stiff border gunfight between smugglers and three men near Algata and San Ignacio. Amelio Garcia was killed, two smugglers jailed at Hebbronville, and 108 bottles tequila, three horses, saddles, and multiple guns seized, signaling tougher border patrols.
A Harlem taxi driver described three strangers who picked him up on April 2 and drove to near Saint Raymond's Cemetery in the Bronx where John Condon paid $50 000 to a man called John. The trio spoke with an English accent. one wore a false nose and claimed his mother would not recognize him. The group then went to the 125th Street ferry in Manhattan.
Lieut Thommas H. Massie, one of four tried in Honolulu for a heavy slaying of a Hawaiian, reported for duty at the Philadelphia navy yard and was assigned to the battleship New Mexico.
Mexico City June 23 relief agencies struggle to aid thousands affected by a powerful tidal wave on the West coast. Colima reports 62 injured. Calaulan town reports 40 dead with many missing. The disaster follows two minor earthquakes and massive property damage across the region.
Belmont testified in New York that negotiations in 1927 to dispose of Belmon t interests in Chicago Pneumatic Tool for 16 million dollars were tied to brokers plans to inflate the stock value. He said his firm received 26000 in commissions and denied buying the 95 000 shares at 175 when market was about 197.
Governor Sterling denounced the state Democratic executive committee for ordering a prohibition referendum on the July 23 primary ballot. He said he opposed the referendum before the committee acted and cannot influence the committee to rescind its order. He noted he is not part of the committee and has no authority over its actions.
Portsmouth June 2 Lawrence of Arabia famed for his wartime exploits participates in the Aircraftsman Show testing speed boats on the Solent as part of cabinet efforts to develop seaplanes for Britain.
In Boston on June 25 a large milk company equipped its wagons with balloon tires to reduce noise and spare milkmen from disturbed sleep while delivering throughout the city.
Defense lawyers probe Myrtle St Pierre past life as she sues evangelist David Hutton for breach of promise. Witnesses questioned about prior names and affairs as courtroom clashes flare. Hutton asserts the case targets him and his family amid heated cross examination.
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