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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1933
Page
1
France moves to empower the minister of agriculture to fix minimum wheat prices, control exports, and mobilize supplies. The plan includes currency-like support, mandatory stock reporting by millers, and diverting excess grain to feeding programs when prices dip, with penalties and precise fiscal controls.
Berlin police report pamphlet attacks on the German government by unidentified foreign airplanes. Officials say foreign aircraft encroached the Wilhelmstrasse and workers districts, but authorities could not identify or reach the planes as they escaped.
Vienna reports Alfred Frauenfeld, leader of the Nazi party, arrested in Villech Carinthia after alleged plans to cross into Italy. The move follows yesterday’s bombardment of Lina by planes and aims to pressure Chancellor Engelert’s government.
Venice faces a protest from gondoliers as officials consider privatizing the service. Citizens oppose changes that could endanger traditional boat operations and job security. The government seeks a grant for private operation amid concerns about the Grand Canal view and public access.
Revival services will be continued led by Reverend Swart of Worth, with daily readings and prayers. Railway rates for the week ended June 17 rose to 587,93 in freight and 29,086 in other charges, reflecting transportation costs and local pricing shifts. The week shows growth in freight and passenger movements, and a note invites readers to Broadway broadcasts and related events.
A four year old boy, Tom Rodriguez, of 415 North Calaveras Street, suffered a vicious early Saturday assault by a black man over a lack of a match. The child was beaten in the face. doctors fear possible eye damage. He was taken to Robert B. Green Hospital.
A London dispatch outlines a developing wheat production and marketing plan under an economic conference. Key figures Bonnet Benes and Tinladier discussed Franco Italian rapprochement, with measures to raise wholesale prices and restrict exports. The sub committee urged production coordination and limited scope to ensure plan viability.
Lott Kuykendall, a 7 year old daughter of Mrs. Kuykendall, remains missing after two men abducted her from a yard in Harlanvale while she played with other children. Her mother, separated from the father, says he may have taken the child on past occasions but doubts his involvement. Police report a young and middle-aged pair forced her into a car and drove away.
Washington reports a major Rio Grande rechanneling plan under the National Industrial Recovery Act. Texas lawmakers say certification will fund over 4 million to straighten the river and cut flood risk. a lower Rio Grande project may cost about 4.5 million. Mexican Senate awaits ratification, US Senate already approved.
A reader argues public aid should end and dole replaced by constructive work with fair wages. Citing Ford, the writer says removing relief boosts national balance and dignity, urging practical employment over subsidies and stressing collective effort over selfishness.
The Army program seeks 424,244,000 for new construction and 10,186,752 for reconditioning, plus nearly 385 million for non-ployment works such as parks and temporary facilities. Major allocations include Texas 5,517,000 and California 5,800,000 with Virginia at 44,469,000. Facilities listed span Fort Bliss Brooks Field Fort Crockett and San Antonio National Cemetery among others.
Bellingham Washington June 24 The Traveling Telephone invention by Charles H Kirby aims to help motorists at night. The device uses a weather proof cord and plug attached to a motorist's car allowing quick connection without leaving the ear. Kirby notes thousands are cut off from telephone access when stations close after hours.
The Rt Reverend William T. Capers, bishop of the Diocese of Southrest Trans, will conduct services at St Pauls for 13 Meloch Sunday and throughout July. Local residents are invited to attend as clergy and church leaders reflect on faith and community life.
Five persons were injured in separate road accidents reported in the American Weekly. Wilkon B Young, 26, of 640 Part Aahhy piice, and Ralph McGay, 22, of LAT Delyin Street, were bruised when their motorcycle collided with a car at Joepitine Street and Broadway. J T Cottingham, 35, 246 Hig avenue, was injured in a collision at Collad and Water streets. Tuy Sanches, 93, of 617 Matamores Street, was seriously hurt after being crushed between two cars at San Baba and Buen Vista streets. Martin Letwron, of 123 Walton Avenue, sustained injuries when a traffic safety zone marker was knocked over by an arriving car near Kausion and Alamo. The report appears in American Weekly distributed with next Sunday’s Ban Antonia Light.
Farmers, bankers and officials met at the Gabler Motel ballroom at 2 a.m. to hear County Farm Agent Mally explain a federal cotton acreage reduction plan. The plan could bring 300,000 to 200,000 dollars into Bexar County in three weeks with two government advances to reduce acreage by 2 to 40 percent and pay farmers for their cotton. Chairman Victor Prassel led the county committee formed to cooperate with Mally.
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