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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1933
Page
5
Washington reports split among leaders of the cotton industry as they debate easing or maintaining the 41 hour week and minimum wages under the recovery act. Johnson and officials warn against price rises and monopoly while urging a broad code move by industry.
Prohibition efforts in San Antonio gain momentum as ministers rally congregants for a July 3 gathering at the municipal auditorium. Mayor Quin backs action to close all liquor venues beyond July 4, while supporters praise enforcement and warn against illegal sales. Beer dealers remain nonchalant, with Internal Revenue agents processing three point two licenses for the new period.
Senate investigators hear from Kuhn, Loeb and Company about Pennsylvania Railroad matters. Discussion covers expanding the Pennsylvania system, regulatory concerns, and the motive behind asset acquisitions while outlining the firm’s intent to keep its name separate from stockholder decisions.
Washington dispatch reports George W. Peek says there is no likelihood of changing the 1d0-cent per bushel wheat processing tax due to take effect at midnight July 8. He notes plans for phased operation and a possible 30-cent tax for future acreage years, and that price shifts by July 8 would not prompt an adjustment. Trade agreements on flour, packing, and tobacco are being negotiated, with uncertain progress.
In Johnstown Pay Way a widow wed a man she accuses of stealing from her. The pair, Barinka and Mrs. Beker, are noted as married. Charges reportedly may be dropped as the case in Gary Indiana unfolds. A barn fire near Boerne, June 30, destroys Willany Hang’s barn. A plan offers cash to farmers to reduce acreages in 1934 and 1935 totaling up to 150 million dollars with two thirds paid to compliant farmers. Campaigns will run August to September 15 to secure signatures.
Alfred B. Smaith in the current issue of the New Outlook attacks the national recovery act as a blow to American initiative. He contrasts federal control of a great public utility with federal control of business and argues for raising the level of human character to reduce economic misery.
Austin J and 40 W-Charley Lockhart state treasurer announced warrants totaling 824002 will be paid from the general revenue fund. The call covers about 20 percent of the issue Nos 139241, while the Confederate pension fund remains over two years behind. Payments will cover warrants up to June 1932 regardless of prior discounting, with highway fund loans and pension warrants through April 1933, if properly endorsed and not discounted.
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