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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1933
Page
3
Marely Austin reports confusion after a Texas treasurer states banks may pay out deposits and interest in currency or grain as governors scramble to regulate financial institutions during a nationwide bank moratorium extended by the president. Shaw admits uncertainty about next steps amid the crisis.
Fort Worth March 10 The Texas Butter Egg and Poultry Association elected Nolty Jr of San Antonio to succeed James White of Abilene as president. The Gunter Hotel in San Antonio was chosen as the site for the October meeting.
A long list of social happenings across San Antonio areas features Mrs. Kate Schenck hosting a tea dance at the Gunter hotel honoring Miss Helen Nis and Miss Thekla Deutz, with several tea parties and visits planned among local alumnae and Austin society figures. Notable guests include Mrs. Leroy Moody and Pi Beta Phi officers, Miss Norma Pennell, and Mrs. Philip Gray’s birthday tea for Rebecca Lee Gray. March events center on DRT conventions in Houston and various campus and club gatherings at Randolph Field and surrounding homes.
In Los Angeles on March 16, Jackson Barnett the world’s wealthiest Indian may learn his mental status from the U S District court. The government seeks to compel Mrs Anna Laura Lane Barnett to surrender $50 000 to his estate and to return gifts claimed by the husband’s wealth. The case alleges Mrs Barnett kidnapped and married the Todian to gain control of the wealth derived from her husband’s estates.
Washington report shows unemployment rising to a new peak of 12,700,000 in January with indications of higher February totals. American Federation of Labor President William Green noted 899,009 more workers out of jobs since January 1952, marking a sharp rise in unemployment aboard.
A 14 year old boy, Fimer Bower of 126 Hyde reel, was knocked from his bicycle on Routh Hackberry street and admitted to Robert A hospital with severe lacerations. Another patient, Robert Falcom, 2 of 207 Aalen street, was under treatment after consuming alcohol at the same hospital.
Report from a local inquiry states Miss Mary Vein, age 18, ingested tablets believed to relieve headache, causing a serious condition after taking medicine misrepresented as pain relief. The incident occurred Friday at a residence, with bystander confusion and medical attention following.
San Antonio faces tighter finances as bank holidays tighten cash flow. Business activity drops with dwindling reserves and delayed transactions. Merchants, led by the Retail Merchants and Manufacturers associations, await resumption of banking Monday while payrolls rely on cash and checks. Local grocers report weaker credit sales but continue operations amid uncertainty.
Berlin reports that two Nazi cabinet members, within Hitler's government, outlined harsh measures for Communists including hard labor in detention camps, while promising Jews legal safety. Interior Minister Wilhelm Frick indicated Communists would be barred from political life until they become useful to the nation.
Premier Mussolini warned that fascist methods grow stronger as leaders seize power worldwide. He cited Hitler’s rise in Germany and Roosevelt’s expanded powers as examples shaping politics in Italy and beyond. The Milan news paper Popolo d’Italia was referenced in his statement.
Fragmentary notes list Panieland entertainment with Ben Albert and Hixon Pals, Ban Un Pay, Maher, and Geax venues. Mentions KIngs Orch, Tanner & Hin, Danen Boburday night, Renny Ae Pete Brewer's Orch, and Midway Sal bargain dance events. Indicates Adv notices and district social listings around 1920 with miscellaneous acts and dance events.
Texas moves closer to testing repeal of prohibition as measures emerge in the legislature. Mrs Barah Hughes of Dallas proposes a statewide ratification vote with convention delegates. George Parkhouse offers a plan for a statewide referendum and a test vote follows. Parkhouse and Hughes bills face committee review amid lobbying by wet and dry factions. The scene includes readiness for a test vote and possible alternate delegate elections.
Treasury figures show March receipts totaling 1,478,209.01 dollars while expenditures reached 6,883,343.85 dollars leaving a balance of 133,566.?? dollars. Custom duties for eight days in March amounted to 3,208,508.04 dollars.
An Oklahoma City taxpayer explains that after 20 years of hiding a $100 gold certificate was saved for emergencies and turned in to the county treasurer's office for tax payment on March 10.
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