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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1933
Page
12
Federal liquor enforcement seized two distilleries amid a bust that disrupted operations. Agents found 100 gallons of mash in a sedan bound for a stilling site, and recovered a running still on Mintletoe Street. Blazio Navarro and Blatso Orosco were held on bonds as two men faced charges.
Two men arrested here Wednesday in connection with the kidnapping and robbing of Mr and Mrs James Reed of Avelin were returned to Austin for investigation. A diamond ring said to have been stolen from the couple was recovered. The robbery netted more than 200 dollars in cash and jewelry worth about 1000 dollars.
Canada will admit baby chicks duty free if shipments include pedigree and each chick is banded. An export tax of 20 percent applies if these conditions are not met. The move promises relief for shippers and could affect poultry trade and prices.
Frank Orr, assistant general passenger agent, says a special round trip fare of 33 dollars to Mexico City will be available for two days. Tickets go on sale March 25 and 26 with a return limit of April 14. A pair of special round trip Pullman fares will also be offered.
Pearsall May 16. Pearsall two banks the Security State and Pearsall National opened yesterday on authorization from the state banking commissioner and from the secretary of the treasury.
Mason District calls election to elect new trustees for the Mason Independent scholastic district to succeed Patel Thaxton and others. The notice mentions an April 1 vote and lists the involved parties and locality.
Washington March 16 congressional leaders spurred by President Roosevelt plan to create a unified national banking system under federal control. The move aims to end state and national bank dual control seen as weak and often irresponsible, preventing future banking breakdowns and protecting depositors. Senate and House committees indicate broad support for unification, with debates over constitutional amendment versus legislative action. House members discussed a national bank concept. others urged strengthening federal reserve safeguards and interstate powers.
President Ronnevelli decided to submit only his farm relief program in the message to Croitel Hill late today. To accommodate congressional leaders, he agreed to withhold the emergency unemployment plan until for Tarrow or later after a lengthy noon conference with the secretary of agriculture.
Roy Willis aged 28 of 638 South Street Mary's reported to Robert B. Steen Hospital for treatment after a calf bit his hand while doctoring the sick animal on a Frie county ranch. Hospital records disclosed Thursday.
Austin March 18 Moore Lynn state auditor reports on survey of the Texas board of Insurance Commissioners submitted to the legislature. The audit found deficiencies in deposits of fees with the state treasurer and urges investigation into relations between Texas Employers Insurance Association and Employers' Casualty Company and the Insurance Commission contract.
Sergeant Prank J. Costello of the Twenty third Infantry is to stand trial March 27 in the Ninety fourth District Court on a murder charge in the 1932 slaying of his wife Anna Margaret Costello while Corporal Lewis M. Leeman was shot to death at Camp Bullis. Indictments were brought in state court and earlier dismissed in federal court, with transfers between districts noted. A 150 man special committee was ordered in relation to the case.
Rothafel known as Rory the greatest showman on earth visited San Antonio with Dr J F McCarty and Mrs McCarty from Mexico City. They arrived to rest and will spend a day or two before returning to the East. He left the East two weeks ago and spent Thursday morning playing golf at a local course.
Former President Herbert Hoover packed his bags in New York March 16 to return to California with his secretary Lawrence Richey. He planned to leave late afternoon for Chicago, stay Friday night with a friend, then depart for California Saturday. The March edition of The Lights Free Rental Directory is available now at Pigely Wleely stores.
Dr Stephen Miller director of economics for the R G Din company of New York City will speak on Business Conditions in 1933 before the San Antonio Rotary Club at noon Friday in the St Anthony hotel He holds LL B and A B degrees and spent two years at Heidelberg college in Germany He was a member of the federal trade commission in 1919 Educational director for the American Institute of Banking and the American Bankers association and for four years executive manager of the National Association of Credit Men G Ken Warwick chairs Charles B Hutchins provides entertainment Eddie B Warwick orchestra rounds out the program A PLAN ATR RACES LOS ANGELES March 16 The American speed planes will go to Los Angeles for the 1933 motor races July 1 to 4 inclusive First time since 1926 the races originated in the city
Congress and committees debate policies including a beer bill with wine additions. Agriculture panel weighs Gy Tugwell nomination as assistant secretary. Foreign relations panel ponders diplomatic nominations. Economic directorate hearings on Wednesday. Aims include budget and economy measures amid shifting political pace.
March 16 event notes Mrs Els ie Marty deputy matron of the Eastern Star Order visited Pearsall chapter No 278 at its latest meeting.
James Harrison Wallace war veteran of Kerr County sues in federal district court for $5000 policy issued for army service claiming loss of certificates. Government recognizes Wallace on another policy and seeks $4772.25 in payments, alleging the original death or disability claim was due.
The Canopus club will hold a weekly meeting at noon Friday to discuss the case against the sales tax. George C. Hester will speak as the main participant with Rupert Gres serving as chairman. Also advertised are Nicely furnished apartments for rent in Nacogdoches.
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