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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1933
Page
6
A historical column attributed to Arthur Brisbane from 1883 features syndicated essay notes and observations recounted in a concise features format. The piece reflects period journalism style and commentary on contemporary issues of its time.
A chaotic London scene mixes praise for Roosevelt with sharp political debate. Reports claim Roosevelt’s reputation for getting things done spreads in London while critics mock grand gestures. The piece references Bohr's complementarity, Einstein, and a Canadian court case about vision and hysteria, ending with reflections on rowing longevity versus athletic glory.
San Antonio and vicinity: Generally fair Saturday night and Sunday. Lowest temperature Saturday night about 96 degrees and the highest Sunday about 67. Tight to moderate northerly winds. High Friday about 98, low Saturday morning 70, high for Saturday 07. East Texas: variable winds. West Texas: partial showers Saturday night and Sunday, likely first showers in extreme west. Additional weather on page 3.
Washington reports a massive road-building push as part of Roosevelt’s recovery plan. A $400 million highway fund is allocated, with 30 hour weeks, minimum pay, and wide project distribution. Navy and Army plans for 30-hour weeks follow, while Reconstruction figures detail bank relief and farm credit. Texas leads with emphasis on speed and statewide control.
Washington June 24 A grocery buyer’s official Washington watchdog aims to curb overcharges for farm products. Frederic Clemson Howe, attorney economist and New York immigration commissioner under Wilson, will oversee producer and distributor agreements to shield farmers from sharp price rises and ensure processing tax effects do not hit crop financing.
London market brief notes the dollar showing small shifts with no clear driver. The dollar opened at 4.221 and closed around 4.28 to the pound, reflecting muted activity. In Paris, francs traded with banks handling few USD deals, quotes near 20.45 to 20.49 francs amid a subdued session.
The dirigible Macon arrived at the Lakehurst naval air station in New Jersey after leaving Akron, Ohio, touching down at 4:20 p.m. local time eight hours after departure. Built in Akron for 7.45 million dollars, the navy ship-of-the-line was commissioned and is now based at the field.
Kansas City reports heavy armed police at Union Station last night for Walter Gee's return amid kidnap allegations involving Mary McElroy. Officers guarded against repeat of earlier massacre with submachine guns rifles pistols and riot guns.
In Madrid an American protest is expected against a Franco-Spanish trade agreement. The pact would favor French automobiles and affect U.S. access to the market. The report notes over 80 percent of vehicles are directed toward Spain, impacting American auto interests.
A prowler was routed from the home of Mrs. H. Copeland at 103 Mission Street last night after reports to police. Officers followed leads and secured the area, with no injuries reported and the suspect detained for questioning.
At the world economic conference in London, American officials push to win Australian adherence to a wheat production restriction scheme. Bruce, Australia’s London envoy, declined to discuss the communications from Canberra as optimism grows over Australia joining the four major producers. France and other nations show cautious progress toward stabilization, with delegates hopeful for sweeping agreements on wheat and sugar regulation next week.
The Sunday Light will be on sale tomorrow and every Sunday at all concession stands at Medina Lake.
New top for cotton futures as trading strengthens in early sessions. October quotes rise to 9.69 and December to 0.846, about 20 cents per bale above prior 1934 highs reached last week. Steady sterling and active demand from Liverpool buyers support the advance, with shorts covering over the weekend.
The U S Weather Bureau predicts a light to moderate southerly wind will freshen, tempering a 97 degree heat wave in Los Angeles. Friday saw 98 degrees again, but low humidity and a cool night lessen discomfort. Sunday forecast calls for generally fair skies as temperatures range 75 to 97 in the next 24 hours.
Indianapolis residents mark a chlorine gas leak from a defective tank yesterday. About fifty people seek treatment for irritation and breathing difficulties. Dr. Charles W. Myers cautions that severe effects may not be evident for 48 hours.
New York June 24 Hugh Gibson the retiring U S Ambassador to Belgium now named ambassador to Brazil returned today with President Roosevelt expressing doubt about America receiving further war debt payments.
Chicago convention of cooperage makers from Wilpala and others clashed over bunghole sizes large medium and small as duties and traditions faced pressure from demand for plugs. Delegates adjourned with no agreement amid noisy debate and lingering confusion.
Mrs. Charles Rennie Jr 21 escaped a frozen search in a small raft after a Michigan flight from Traverse City to Milwaukee ended in thick fog and a water landing. Charles Rennie Jr 29 James Gillette 28 owner of the plane, and Peter Keller 24 mechanic perished. Rennie Jr and Keller were among the four aboard when the pontooned craft sank in Lake Michigan. Rennie Jr survived with burns and signs of exposure, picked up by a ferry near Frankfort and brought for treatment.
In Barnstable Mass June 3 the fate of Kenneth and Gyril Buck, accused of kidnapping 10 year old Margaret Peggy McMath from Harwich Center, rests with a Cape Cod jury. The defendant's mother Bertha Buck testified his son is a good boy as the trial nears closing arguments. The ransom of $60,000 was paid and recovered in Kenneth Buck's home. Prosecution and defense rest their cases as the jury prepares to deliberate.
Canton authorities said 1000 Communists were killed in a one-day clash in southern Hiangal province with Jiangsu troops, while Sewangtung forces suffered 208 dead. The report notes a major defeat for the Communist side with heavy casualties on both fronts.
CORPUS CHRISTI June 44 The Rev Henry Poirrier Robstown Presbyterian minister was returned from Houston to face an embezzlement charge tied to disbursement of Reconstructed Finance Corporation funds in Nueces county. He said I made a mistake and claimed he was manager of the Robstown commissary handling payments to Mexican workers without receipts regrets and refused further discussion.
Alyne Bres a 38 year old practical nurse was in critical condition in a Houston hospital after being beaten with a hammer at her home. Her estranged husband T. B. Bers 54 was held on charge of intent to murder based on her account to police.
New York June 24 Mrs Vincent Coll a gang chief s widow aged 24 sat between detectives and stared at merchants who fingered her as the girl bandit who robbed 37
A cablegram claimed the birth of a 3 pound son to evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton was received by husband David L. Hulton Jr. The message, marked by secrecy, prompted calls for tracing the sender. Temple officials deem the claim a hoax as Hutton vows to keep his life and work separate from the church. An upcoming July 8 announcement on divorce and residence plans looms as Mrs. Hutton travels in Europe amid rumors and denials.
Incomplete OCR lists rental and address fragments for multiple properties with monthly and weekly rates. Contains names, streets, and partial block identifiers. no clear single event or complete details.
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