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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1933
Page
13
Dr Doran notes cooperation from brewers as beer manufacturing and tax compliance begin under the new Barna measure. No licenses sought yet for fruit beverages though wine makers study feasibility. About 650 inspectors currently cover breweries with plans to streamline to three or four plants per inspector.
Juarez and Nogales brace for cheap beer as breweries push nickel glass profits. Chihuahua owner Tomes Blanco predicts gains despite Arkansas dry laws triggering a timber shift and slave-era fears as Northwest Arkansas fears beer legalization impact.
London report quotes Dr Campbell Morgan defending modern fashion and drink culture. He says denouncing bobbed hair or cocktails wastes ministers time and should be left to individuals. Morgan, returning to Westminster Congregational Church after 12 years at Philadelphia’s Presbyterian Tabernacle, rejects blanket censure.
In Rome on March 5, priests aided police in trapping a notorious counterfeiter, Ajalli Joina, at the American Express cashier window as he tried to pass $200 in $40 bills. Officers identified the suspect and moved to arrest him, while others in the gang allegedly planned further productions of counterfeit notes.
Washington D C March 22 The principal provisions of the beer measure legalize beer and wine of 3 2 per cent alcohol by weight or 4 per cent by volume. Levy federal tax of 5 per barrel of 31 gallons. Becomes effective in a days after enactment. Leave regulation on distribution to the states. Protects dry states by reaffirming the Webb Kenyon act preventing interstate shipment into those that ban beverages above one half of one per cent. Brewers pay annual license 1000 per brewery. Continues existing law with 60 annual fee for wholesalers and 20 for retailers. Amends dry laws affecting Newall Alaska and Porto Rico to permit sale of 3 2 per cent beer and wine. Burden of proof on manufacturers to show products do not exceed 8 2 per cent. Reaffirms Volstead act penalties including license forfeiture. Permits advertising by radio newspapers and other publications. Beer and wine may be sold in 14 states as soon as legalized: Arizona California Illinois Indianas Kentucky Missouri Montana Nevada New Jersey New York Oregon Pennsylvania Washington Wisconsin. Three other states permit sale after a specified time: North Dakota July 1 West Virginia May 9 and Wyoming May 18.
CAULFIELD MO March 22 Uncle Mit Carter who died at 77 slept in the coffin his sons built from a walnut tree that had sheltered his home for over a century. The tree declined years ago and the log were saved for the coffin he had ordered.
MILWAUKEE police report a man, Edward O Rourke, 30, tried to kick a bulldog and fell. He could not rise, reportedly due to drinking. The dog counter attacked for about thirty minutes, biting him in about 200 places before he was hospitalized.
Continued report on Mitchell speed trial cites 1922 income totaling 3,006,205 with salaries, interest, profits, dividends and other items. Horace G. Sylvester Jr., vice president of National City company, indicted for forgery and a separate charge of misusing bond syndicate funds. Sylvester’s resignation was received as the board reviews the case.
The arrest of Charles B. Mitchell, former chairman of National City Bank, marks the first action in a Roosevelt administration drive against bankers suspected of law violations. Attorney General Cummings announced the order, saying Roosevelt is kept advised and approves. The charge relates to violating the income tax law linked to disclosures before the Senate Banking Committee’s stock market probe. The inquiry, directed to proceed by Roosevelt, aims to include other New York banking concerns as well.
Canberra reports the cabinet will restore pay cuts imposed during a financial emergency on naval personnel. About 4000 sailors benefit with sea-going ratings up about 20 cents a day, petty officers receive small increases, and lower ranks gain 10 cents daily for uniforms. Annual cost about $300,000.
Dallas posted the highest homicide rate among seven leading Texas cities in 1932 at 29.7 per 100000, up from 24.2 in 1931. Fort Worth 28.7, San Antonio 17, Waco 14.3, Austin 16, El Paso 14.8, with the seven-city average at 23.4.
Italy to build a massive 150000 seat stadium in Rome as it bids for the 1944 Olympic Games. A technical expert will study major stadiums including Los Angeles to guide design and construction. Tiny’s new stadium aims to be ready for 1934 international championships. Armenians in Soviet Armenia return from Greece France and Bulgaria, with 1500 skilled workers rehoused and given shelter and work by a special government commission.
The American consul in Germany was instructed to report on alleged Jewish persecution under Hitler. Ambassadors Sackett and Under Secretary Philips were notified of U.S. concern after a Jewish leaders delegation led by Rabbi Stephen S Wise urged an investigation. The embassy will forward findings to Washington and Berlin.
In Washington on March 22 a bid to place the Cellet resolution and related protest documents in the congressional record was blocked by Representative McFadden of Pennsylvania after Representative Blanton of Texas said he would oppose any move that could offend the Hindenburg Hitler regime.
In Quincy Mass on March 20 1915 Mrs Sarah E Stelfox of Quincy Point owner of six houses presented a scheme offering rooms at a dime a day with clean linen. Two customers were attracted on the first day one paying with vegetables while another had no money. She admitted the venture involved fake commodities in lieu of cash.
Sydney reports an all Australian four cylinder motor car soon to be marketed. The engine is horizontally opposed, claimed to give even torque and centralized weight. There is no chassis, the engine drive parts are mounted directly to the body on special brackets.
Wireless reports from Bagdad said a Spanish aviator from Madrid attempted a flight to Manila but strong winds forced a landing at Mann near the River Jordan. Campaigning winds interrupted the journey and the navigator remains aloft. Meanwhile in Linton, E W McDonald has been re elected superintendent of Gregory schools for a sixth year.
In Warsaw Poland a group of 700 miners refuse to surface after a shift, remaining underground in protest of operators planning to Hood two shafts. They threaten starvation rather than accept job losses, as the unrest underscores a labor dispute and potential economic fallout.
An ad promises fast relief for athlete’s foot eczema dermatitis and skin troubles with a topical ointment named Pethering. It claims parasite killing and antiseptic healing actions, urging readers to try the product as a remedy. The notice ends with a radio plug for Tune In KONO at 1:46 for the show Job Seeker.
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