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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1933
Page
7
A garbled union of names and events details a local plaza scene with misread captions and jumbled notes. It references renters, a court dispute over rent, and various local figures, businesses, and entertainment acts amid a chaotic montage of advertisements and anecdotes.
A disorderly garbled report notes Senator Davis undergoing surgery with Dr John W as surgeon. Officials acknowledge the operation and consider the patient’s condition post procedure. The record provides few clear names or locations due to OCR errors.
Los Angeles dated March 11 reports Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer plans a Jean Harlow feature titled Were as part of its 15 productions in development. The piece notes Anita Loos adapting a story by Gene Hardow with Harlow in the lead, alongside Mae West and other stars, as the studio weighs several new plots and aims to secure a strong box office with polished productions.
A March report catalogs numerous names of earthquake victims from Los Angeles and surrounding cities. The list includes residents of Huntington Park, Long Beach, Norwalk, Compton, Santa Ana, and others, with ages ranging from teens to seniors. Many are identified by full names, with several noted as injured or killed in collapsing buildings, and one account mentions a Mrs. Mourn who died at home from shock.
Washington officials clash over aid plans as Secretary Wallace urges a unified push for farm relief this year. Spokesmen, including Alan Maxwell and Mrs. Gilvnre Mulloy, present divergent views while callers press for timely action amid mounting pressure from farmers and lawmakers.
Eyewitness accounts describe a violent rain of bricks in the AY CT area. Amid smoke and confusion, families shelter inside buildings as fires, collapsed walls, and impassable roads hinder rescue efforts. One witness recalls a wife and children seeking safety, while many victims are evacuated to hospital facilities for treatment.
The report notes wealthy enclaves in Southern California amid seismic activity and industry waves. It highlights Beverly Hills Pasadena and Orange County as affluent hubs. It mentions Long Beach and Los Angeles region influences, with a focus on industry, real estate, and migration patterns influencing wealth distribution.
Readable fragments describe art, people, and places in a puzzling, jargon filled musing. Names appear garbled yet hint at themes around a world feed, a theater scene, and references to individuals and groups in a stylized period voice.
Austin March 11 reports a Texas House bill to allow back tax payers to settle unpaid taxes with a limited interest rate and penalties. The measure aims to enable installment payments through 1933 with reduced penalties and interest, contingent on governor approval and legislative passage. The bill would affect state and local taxes, including property and municipal assessments, and involves committees to adjust terms between the House and Senate.
An old advertisement promotes OLD GOLDS as the premier early food cigarette. It asserts no better tobacco, full weight, and champions politeness in sport. The copy urges readers to choose OLN GOLMS with a quirky slogan about tasty deena and affordability.
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