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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1932
Page
1
The Terriplane Mystery unfolds with a Deaf Man shouting in a scene credited to Arthur Brisbane. A cryptic rag by King Peajures Syn appears, weaving a fragmentary tale from a bygone era.
A garbled column riffs on Roosevelt and Roosevelts era clashes while mixing satire about politics, a New York lawyer's suicide, a Chilean curfew, a new terraplane teaser tied to Detroit auto publicity, and a Dublin demonstration overseen by Cardinal Lauri. The piece sketches rumor, danger, and newsiness with scattered international minutiae and sensational hints.
Berlin dispatches report a Siamese army revolt that surrounded the royal palace and seized King Prajadhipok and the royal family aboard a warship. Tanks and machine guns secured Bangkok as rebels claimed control and discussed establishing a constitutional monarchy under the present king. King Prajadhipok, then in the United States for cataract surgery, was among those removed. reports state the cabinet fled and royal guards were captured while revolutionary crowds cheered in the streets.
In Chicago today E Smith led opposition to F D Roosevelt aiming to unite rival camps against his renomination. Contending camps debated abolishing the two thirds rule as a test of strength, with McAdoo and Reed among backers of Garner, while Strouse warned against bias and a new party risk.
Framed by a patchy to mostly cloudy period, Friday night and Saturday bring showers in parts. Lows near 2 degrees with highs around 99. Light to moderate northeast winds shift to fresh to strong from the south on Friday night through Saturday. West Texas areas see partly cloudy to showers Friday and Saturday, with extreme Panhandle nights remaining cool.
Miami diary of Polish American flyer Felix Hausner details days adrift after a forced down 600 miles off Portugal. He hopes to sell his experiences for publication to finance another attempt to fly from the United States to Poland. He was rescued by the fighter Circe Shell and brought to Miami.
An underprivileged child in Kerrville public school received noon meals at the expense of the Kiwanis Club. The child gained ten pounds and showed notable improvement in school work, according to Dr. H. B. Gallatin, chairman of the child welfare committee, in a report this week.
New London Conn Yale opened the day by winning the freshman race by three lengths while Harvard captured the junior varsity race by a length in a tight Thames event between the two famed universities.
Dispatches from Colima report a second earthquake and tidal wave hitting Cuyullan with no deaths due to prior evacuation. The first wave was 35 feet high, toll previously tallied at about 100. Relief work continues as the federal government sends 1000 army tents to Colima for the homeless.
Albany dispatch reports Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt declined interviews amid the Chicago Democratic convention. He said he is too busy to answer queries from correspondents as backers seek to abolish the two thirds nominating rule. Roosevelt previously indicated campaign direction rests entirely with five supporters not on the scene in Chicago.
Austin June 24 A ruling from the internal revenue bureau states common and independent school checks and warrants issued for salaries and equipment purchases will be exempt from the no cent check tax. GC WN Shaver state superintendent of education says many districts issue checks. Senate approves wheat relief bill.
Experts agree a robust pump of commerce is essential to sustain the normal flow of business in the United States and avert disruptions across markets and industries.
A proposed five billion dollar bond program aims to finance public works, create millions of jobs, and revive the nation’s economy. The plan envisions broad infrastructure projects and employment opportunities as a path to prosperity.
Lighthorse Harry Cooper, veteran golf professional, stormed back with a 36 hole total of 150 to sit one stroke behind leader Cooney at Fresh Meadow. Clarence Clark, Bloomfield pro, shot 72 to reach 151 at the half, as wind and a shortened fifth hole narrowed scoring chances for many frontrunners including Dutra Diegel Jurado Serancu Burke Hagen.
Attorney General James Allred cited a legislative change to Texas primary election laws. Absentee voting may begin up to 20 days before elections, not earlier than 3 days before. The July 4 start date marks the first day absentee ballots are cast for the July 24 primary. The amendment also adjusts the deadline for committee meetings to the fourth Monday in July.
Chicago June 24 Reed of Missouri a Democratic presidential hopeful and Clarence Darrow urged immediate repeal of the Volstead act. They argued prohibition should be returned to the states under the Eighteenth Amendment and they discussed the issue during an unofficial gathering at Reed’s apartment.
Port Arthur man John Triclane killed his estranged wife as she arrived at their home with a friend, then shot himself. The事件 occurred after brief words. the couple shared four children and a troubled marriage.
A dense snowfall blankets Lake Placid and surrounding districts, hindering travel and prompting residents to report reduced visibility. Local authorities urge caution as accumulated snow piles up and fuel supplies are checked for the cold spell.
Washington June 24. The conferrees clash as Garner proposes appointing himself and others to Ways and Means on the relief bill. Snell refuses, Rainey resists, and speaker faces rejected duties. Senate and House conflict over Reconstruction finance and bond issues for public works and relief programs totaling billions.
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