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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1933
Page
1
Editorial urges rebuilding the American navy to full London treaty strength under a Democratic administration led by Secretary Swanson. It criticizes Republican neglect, praises swift action, and calls for immediate, unopposed effort to restore naval power and national standing.
Japanese forces sweep into Jehol province Manchukuoan officials take over cities and villages retreating Chinese keep resistance along the Great Wall. Reports from Chinchow tell of an engagement near Wukungfu where Japanese casualties totaled 25 killed and 89 wounded during mop up operations led by Maj Gen Hatto and Gen Kaembers.
Representative Pat Jefferson of Bexar county in San Antonio predicted the sales tax will not pass the legislature. He forecast an income tax similar to Hughes of Dallas will be adopted and noted teachers and PTAs urged sales tax, but he said their letters waste time and urged backing a measure with a real chance.
Classified item describes a 1992 Chevrolet with a sale price of 465 dollars. It includes brief notes on classification 58 and light silfied eds though details are unclear. The readable fragments imply a local ad or sale listing for a used vehicle.
Washington sources say Josephus Daniels of North Carolina could be named chairman of a merged shipping board. The proposal would consolidate the Federal and commerce agencies under a unified transportation authority, requiring congressional action for final approval.
A distorted report claims a Nazi figure was appointed commissioner of Bavarian police amid accusations of political leverage and coercion. The text blurs names and dates while alleging loyalty to a wrongfully described regime and implying a crackdown at the Bavarian frontier.
Banks in New York move toward a near normal resumption of operations as holidays end and Congress convenes to pass emergency measures. The clearing house expects full banking activity and the stock exchange will reopen with sufficient facilities, while other markets anticipate following suit. Separately, twins Charles Affeld and Otto Affeld celebrate their 90th birthday, both remaining active in business and society.
The report notes mixed precipitation and temperature shifts with a deficit from normal. It cites winds mostly north to northeast, cloudy conditions in San Antonio, and variable winds in El Paso and nearby areas. The forecast references a dry stretch and cooler overnight temperatures with modest rain chances.
Master painters and paint dealers of San Antonio will be guests of the National Lead company at a dinner Thursday night. A. B. Case will chair. E. E. Short and R. B. Benjamin of National Lead will attend. To advertise, call Fannin 1231. set to be broadcast over ETLA without extra charge.
Funeral services for Gaetano Barcellona 82 longtime member of the Italian colony will be held Friday at 9 a.m. from 911 North Sabinas to 2105 West Travis. A requiem high mass will follow at 6 30 a.m. at St Francis Di Palo church Rev Vacchio officiating Pallbearers include Angello Batelaglia Dr 5 L Bocce Lato Emes Brogel Castante Fecci John Obritt i and Jacob Rubloa Interment at San Fernando Cemetery No 2 Surviving are three daughters two sons and 12 grandchildren He came to San Antonio in 1984 and helped found Cristofora Colombo and St Joseph Italian societies He celebrated a golden wedding anniversary in San Antonio Curtis to Practice Washington D C March 9 Charles Curtis attorney sought admittance to the district bar and will resume law practice across from the vice president office”
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