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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1933
Page
1
Detroit reports a sequence of mild earthquakes in Southern California causing some building damage while hotels and modern constructions remain unharmed. The piece notes public superstition, forecasts exaggerated fears, and discusses Henry Ford's activities and a new Chevrolet model amid a broader GM showcase.
Prime Minister MacDonald and Foreign Minister Sir John Bimon of Rogland arrived in Geneva for talks amid tense international alarms. Official sources report plans for briefings with CENFVA and discussions on regional security and Italian relations, with a focus on current diplomatic tensions.
The House approved giving President Roosevelt broader economy powers by trimming more than 400 million in veterans costs and 125 million from payrolls. The vote stood 200 to 138 amid party tensions, with Democrats largely backing the measure, Republicans split, and some Senate Democrats wavering.
Mostly cloudy with occasional showers Sunday. Low around 50, high near 74. Light to moderate southeast winds. Occasional rain Sunday night. Cloudy with a chance of light rain and several notes of wind in the Texas region.
Washington, March 11. Officials warned the disarmament conference was near collapse after fifteen years of effort. President Roosevelt planned to send Norman H. Davis back to Geneva to push a quick turnaround and warned world powers they must act now or risk a failed treaty.
Peter B. Carey, president of the Chicago world of trade, voiced optimism for farmers. He cited rising values and doubling exchange memberships in under a week, predicting a rebound in agriculture and the future of commodity exchanges.
The cabinet approved Japan planned notice to the league and drafted its contents on March 20. The plan will be submitted to the emperor’s privy council for review by the nine member advisory committee before reappearing to the throne.
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt greeted foreign envoys at the White House on March 11. Ambassador Paul Omodel of France led the group, with Secretary Hull and state department officials assisting in the welcome ceremony at the executive residence.
In Los Angeles on March 13 Chester C. Conklin the screen comedian and his wife Minnie V. Canin separated and she filed for divorce in superior court seeking the dissolution of their marriage.
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson today granted three general paroles. The actions occurred in Austin and include parole for an inmate from Blanco County who faced a sentence for a felony. Further details were not provided in the readable text.
Los Angeles region reels after a major earthquake. As bodies topped 115, Long Beach and Compton saw the heaviest losses, with thousands injured and property damage estimated at 30 million dollars. Rescue, medical, and relief teams mobilized nationwide as officials discuss rehabilitation plans and state aid.
A War Department grant of 4,258,100 dollars funds river and harbor improvements. The allocations include Freeport, Warrior, Aransas Pass, and Port Arthur in Texas with amounts totaling 3,486,000 for levees, channels, and harbor works.
The plea for federal aid to private colleges and universities was presented before the House by Rep. Guyer of Kansas. The bill would authorize loans by the Reconstruction Finance Corp to fund dormitories and other self-liquidating projects and provide aid for refunding student loans.
In Granite City Glenn A Webb 32 former assistant business agent for a labor union shot and killed his wife Eleanore 28 and then killed himself at an attorney office where they had gone to discuss marital difficulties. Mrs Webb had filed for divorce yesterday alleging cruelty. The attorney noted the visit aimed at reconciliation.
Three former soldiers Wayne Miller Edwin Womack and Gordon Lehman were sentenced on guilty pleas to assault with a deadly weapon arising from a drugstore robbery. Miller received ten years Womack two years Lehman five years all placed on probation for five years.
Oscar Mennis was freed on bond of 1500 in the shooting case involving Harry Steward. Steward was not seriously hurt. Steward was a tenant on Mennis property. The shooting occurred in front of Mennis store.
Ten additional stenographers from other departments were brought to the White House in Washington DC to assist with the upcoming presidential activities and daily document handling during the current royal week.
Banks opened Saturday under a restricted withdrawal program to fund payrolls and weekend essentials. Cash deposits and gold exchanges surged as authorities loosened rules, with about 500000 dollars estimated to move and thousands in gold transferred.
A circulated report claims a monarchist faction planned to restore Archduke Otto to the Austrian throne. Authorities denied the report as a monastery near Faldkirch was involved in the alleged plot.
President Roosevelt will speak to the nation Sunday night from the White House steps, outlining steps taken to meet the banking crisis. The address aims to inform Congress and the public, with KSA and WOAL planning to carry the broadcast from San Antonio at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Washington March 11 Representative James W Wadeworth of New York urged Americans to stand by President Roosevelt during the economic emergency. Speaking on the Columbia network the Republican former senator said it is time for bipartisanship and Congress to back the commander in chief. He warned that banking and economy bills would grant Roosevelt power greater than Wilson’s in World War I and urged the nation to unite behind his measures.
The navy airship Akron with Commander G C McCord and 18 officers and 58 men aboard docked at Opatocka port Miami at 9 45 p m after a uneventful trip from Lakehurst. It is the Akron's first stop on the flight to Panama and return.
A congressional bill proposed by Representative Cannon of Missouri aims to curb indecent films by extending Interstate Commerce powers to prohibit movies showing sexual content or lewd conduct. The measure accompanies discussions in the House on March 1 in Washington D C.
Long Beach March 11 Under orders from the city manager the churches are to be entered and examined by building inspectors and there will be no sacred services held in Long Beach churches. However divine worship will be held in four of Long Beach’s ordinance (?) parks.
President Roosevelt outlined a staged reopening of banks starting Monday in 12 reserve cities Boston New York Philadelphia Cleveland Richmond Atlanta Chicago St Louis Minneapolis Kansas City Dallas San Francisco with licenses from the Treasury required. Banks in 20 recognized clearing house cities open Tuesday and the rest of the country on Wednesday as conditions allow. Roosevelt also said he will address the nation by radio Sunday night to explain the banking crisis.
Fragmented OCR shows rental listings and numerous personal names with scattered place hints. The text mixes prices months and addresses but readability is too garbled to extract a coherent event or entities beyond generic rental terms and random names.
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