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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1933
Page
11
In Enard March 27 Earnest White and another man found a flat stone with a map and diagram said to point to legendary buried treasure in this county. Local talk links the find to gold bullion buried by Indians or Spaniards during historic fort era, with many dollars spent seeking the lost treasure.
Reported postponement of a Mount Everest expedition due to unsatisfactory ascent conditions and velocity measurements. Officials cited concerns over wind speed and overall feasibility at extreme altitude, with unclear timing and route specifics.
Overton Texas refinery project hires 30 men to work on haulage and installation at the site on Overton and Tyler Road five miles southwest. Operations planned soon with capacity around 1000 barrels per day. Temporary storage in tanks with a pipe line to be installed, pending arrangements.
Allen officials announce a new bandstand project to start soon at the Allen Bandstand site. Approximately 4000 workers or contractors are expected to participate in the yearlong construction effort. The project includes a feature of petrified wood from the Rio Grande valley to be used in the stand’s design.
The defense rests as witnesses including dancing teacher Victory Sylvester recount Marie Louise sightings in Berlin and Holand trip details. Prosecutor argues Ballie-Stewart betrayed country while defense stresses uncertainty, with testimony noting family tensions and alleged money exchanges.
Obituary notices list several local residents including Dr Joseph Preweth Frazer retired dentist formerly of Nichols ranch Kentucky and Canton Kentucky with services in San Antonio and survivors Mrs Nettle Frazer and three sons. Also remembered are Charlen Julius Brieger lifelong Schulenburg resident with service at Hackberry Street Methodist Church and family survivors. and Frank W Smith of 810 Easy Rabby Place with Navy service noted and services Tuesday.
Representative G W Winningham of Mexia pushes stricter enforcement of the rule barring nonmembers and nonessential staff from the floor during the remaining regular session. Speaker Stevensen restricted passes, forcing visitors to use the house reception room. The change aims to reduce confusion and delay while limiting lobbysists from disrupting proceedings.
Report from Bastrop notes cattle in good condition with ample rain and water. Observers describe livestock as fat and thriving amid improving pasture, though some sections show thin spots. Local dairies and ranchers assess feed and water availability as key to ongoing fattening.
Farmers oppose a federal relief bill urging cheaper money and silver remonetization. Senator Simpson and Democrat Wheeler argue against the administration plan, pushing for mortgage refinancing at about 1.5 percent and price level guarantees to stabilize production costs. They warn costly measures won’t lower retail prices and call for stronger monetary steps before broad relief.
Washington reports indicate the American government will not protest mistreatment of Jews in Germany after official notices. Secretary Hull reassured Jewish leaders that he would monitor the situation closely while Berlin and consulates noted only a lingering but largely ended phase of mistreatment. Protests in the United States opposed Hitler's rise and the actions of Brown Shirts, with earlier demonstrations noted.
Berlin report says Joseph Goebbels announced after a conference with Adolf Hitler that the propaganda department will launch sharp counter measures against those responsible for reports of atrocities against German Jews. He urged drastic legal action against the so called atrocity campaign led by Jewish circles in America and England and vowed to strike at intellectual movers and beneficiaries described as Jews of German origin.
German foreign minister sent a cable to Cardinal O Connell of Boston denying newspaper reports that Roman Catholic clergy would join protests against alleged German Jewish pogroms. The American Jewish Congress pressed plans for a Madison Square Garden rally and protests nationwide. The Times estimated up to two million Jews might join.
OIL INCOME UP New York March 27 Texan Oil and Land company of Delaware in Texan Oil and Land company of Texas reports 1932 net income of 1,580,868 dollars against 1, BAL SOL In 1941.
In London a couple, Mr. and Mrs. John Chapman, claim four ancient pearls of unknown value. Experts led by A Morley Navies examine the pearls said to be fossil age and tied to a historic lineage. The couple say nine years of research cost hundreds of pounds with little certainty on value.
A printers committee led by Joe Naylor presented to the county court a petition asking to apportion printing, binding and stationery work among local printers in proportion to property values. Signed by 41 printers with 7 more pending, the petition aims to curb dissatisfaction with past awards. County auditor Edgar Garvey notes annual spend of $20,000 to $25,000 with printers.
Bishop H A Boaz of the Midho Gist Episcopal church South Houston will preach the commencement sermon for the fifty seventh commencement exercises at Texan A and M college. Dr EB Humbert, chairman of the commencement committee, announced.
The president outlines an executive order consolidating federal agricultural credit functions into a single Farm Credit Administration. It abolishes the Federal Farm Board and Federal Farm Loan Board, aiming for uniform programs and economies. The report emphasizes maintaining a sound cooperative credit system under federal supervision to serve farmers at minimal cost.
Austin March 27 Milton West of Brownsville seeks a third win to fill the congress vacancy created by John N Garner. West must triumph again on April 22 to advance to national capital with a commission. He previously sought Texas House seat in November and faces Carlod Watson of Brownsville, a Republican turned independent in the April 22 race.
Littlefield March 21 Al P. White owner of the Yellow House ranch southwest of here buys 6000 additional acres adjoining his 14,000 acre old headquarters. The purchase enlarges the ranch footprint near the original vast holdings.
The Texas house planned to consider a bill creating a public utilities commission with three members to handle disputes between towns and cities and to oversee oil and gas conservation, possibly merging it with the natural resources commission. Separate bills would form two three member commissions, with some seeking a single body.
In Berwind West Virginia on March 27 three carloads of yellow poplar bung lumber were shipped from Berwind to Cincinnati for a bung manufacturer. Mountain Fork Lumber Company manager BG Taylor notes bungs swell when wet and business is booming as bungs buoy local trade.
New York students at Columbia University and City College circulated petitions to allow beer in dining halls. Graduate publications argued editorials that abundant brew would calm campus speakeasy culture and boost student morale.
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