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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1933
Page
11
The column surveys Europe's worry over a worsening trade balance with a 2 billion dollar gap as imports rise, France's debt fears amid Russia collapse, and Britain’s anger over Soviet sabotage concerns. It notes US capital flows, comments on Abram Fitkin's fortune and Parker-like views on wealth, and critiques education waste.
A former bookkeeper at the First National Bank in Falfurring was arrested on charges of embezzling about 5000 dollars. Federal bank examiner says the alleged theft spanned several years.
An unclear report from Los Angeles describes a shock event involving multiple named parties and a duration of disturbance. The fragmented text references an incident with possible injuries and unspecified actions by agencies or individuals in a tense urban setting.
In a Florida electric chair execution at 9 20 pm Giuseppe Zangara, declared a killer of capitalists and foe of Roosevelt, faced his sentence with taunts and demands for a camera. Witnesses described a tense chamber as the chair activated and the condemned man proclaimed his defiance.
Judge Edwin R Holmes of the Federal District Court in Yazoo City Miss orders Southwestern Bell to restore old rates, repay subscribers about 2 000 000 and bear all costs of protracted litigation. He holds the company liable for money collected over authorized rates and retains right to issue further orders to ensure payment. Appeal noted but not perfected. decree may be subject to future actions and modifications. Continued on Page 5 Col 60.
Fragmented forecast text mentions rain on Monday morning and warmer conditions Tuesday with low 42 degrees and high around 67. Winds described as light to moderate. Several garbled phrases reference East Texas and West Texas regions, Monday night temperatures, and general warming trends into Tuesday with variable precipitation expectations.
Washington reports the vernal equinox at 7 4 p m Central standard time signals the end of a warm winter. Forecasters say spring will be warmer than normal across much of the country with temperatures 5 to 9 degrees above average in eastern regions. snow rain and sleet noted elsewhere as weather observers predict a milder season.
San Antonio braces for a final winter-like blast as temperatures dip to 42 Tuesday morning after a 62 degree high Monday. The Weather Bureau warns of more chill while winds from the west persist, with a trend toward 70 in the afternoon Tuesday and a cool, windy start to the week.
Paris March 20 The French cabinet was expected to act today on the $19,000,000 debt to the United States since December. Premier Edouard Daladier reportedly approved the lobbying by former premiers Edouard Herriot and Pat Pontier in favor of payment.
Washington March 20 Morgenthau Jr head of the farming board said today he would issue a public statement detailing measures to dispose of holdings held by a corporation amid alleged futures positions. He noted the corporation intends to make its moves and that the holdings involve substantial quantities and dates for May delivery.
The Willoughey Athletics Inn filed a formal petition with the city commission seeking a permit to erect an athletic hall primarily for wrestling training. The proposal cites plans near Newell Avenue and Cloonquanil Wacues Greeny.
A Senate confirmation pits Governor Johni Arleksan against the decision over Thomas J. Wolkh to fill Walsh's seat in Montana. The process centers on who will assume the role and how the party lines align with the governor's authority.
Lt J W Cauer Randolph field pilot and passenger First Lt Reynolds D Smith medics reserve were reported safe after a forced landing on a night flight from Laredo to San Antonio. Plane wrecked. neither officer injured. Cadet Charles D Rogers perished near Comfort with wreckage found by Kelly Field planes to search the area.
Mexico City dispatch reports former President Plutarco Elias Calles warns humanity must adopt an entirely new course for real peace. He spoke on March 2 as he left Mexico City for a six month vacation in Lower California, aiming to avoid influence on the upcoming presidential campaign and to keep the country free of violence.
In Brownsville a tarpon ran off the Valley Coast at the mouth of the Rio Grande yesterday. J B H Key of Brownsville caught the first fish of the season, a sizable tarpon. One catfish measured six feet. The earliest previous record for the area dates to March 2. Aneel.
Legion Post in Marcos backs President Roosevelt and his program on veterans benefits reform. The group unanimously endorses the plan, urging support for the administration’s stance and a nationwide measure to reduce veterans’ berefs.
Mrs Yates Blattai of 127 East deruwnor avenue, daughter of Tin Yuules, widow of a wealthy man, summoned Holle Monday morning to the Blanton residence to report a purse theft.
PHOENIX ARIZONA March 20 The clemency hearing of Mrs Ruth Judd resumed with the state board summoning John J Halloran a wealthy sportsman as a witness The defense sought to implicate him as an accessory in the Phoenix trunk murders of October 1981 In which Agnes Ann Lerol and Hedvig Samuelson were killed and dismembered Halloran was cleared and Judd faced a possible sentence on Good Friday April 14
Denver March 20 A police investigation connects Verne Sankey to the Lindbergh abduction and a high profile Denver case involving Charles Boettcher II. County Attorney M and St Paul authorities pursue Sankey as ringleader amid ransom and wealth connections.
Berlin reports a farewell ceremony planned for American envoy Frederic M. Sackett, retiring ambassador to Germany. The Hindenburg era host to Sackett’s send off will gather government leaders Wednesday at the Chanerlin, signaling a formal pause in wartime diplomacy.
San Marcos outlines a plan for a Boy Scout membership drive led by G. C. Ware and Garton S. Taylor with first steps announced for Thursday.
A damaged account reports a volcanic eruption in Japan causing ash to spread globally. The text describes high eruption speeds and atmospheric effects, mentioning international observers and speculative impacts on the globe. The fragmentary wording preserves the sense of a distant, planet wide event.
March 20 report details mood waters from six states converging on the tri state area around Cincinnati. Ohio River and tributaries inundate farms and towns from Huntington West Virginia to New Richmond Ohio, with extensive flooding near Elizabethtown and Manchester. Death toll rising as cars and people are swept away. weather worsens as cold fronts bring more rain and snow.
Washington March 20 President Roosevelt signed the economy bill giving the executive power to cut federal expenses through drastic reorganizations. The $500,000,000 measure passed both houses and was sent to the White House after Speaker Rainey’s approval. the president may begin wage savings and pensions adjustments soon, with broad authority over veterans payments and government salaries.
A garbled 1920s era notice urges President Roosevelt to protect modest wages for government clerks and public clerks amid reforms. The fragmented text references lawmakers and legislation aimed at limiting salary increases, with hints of political debate over wage policy and public employment.
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