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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1932
Page
17
Vatican officials report Pope Prix XV granted audiences to 800 pilgrims from Germany France the Dutchy and the Czech lands at the Pontifical Palace. The incident follows a shell blast in Washington D I Mtre sion.
San Antonio officials observe Junior College Week with talks on civic value and better facilities. Mayor C. M. Chambers proclaims the week, Ex-Students' association sponsors events. An assembly at the college Wednesday at 10 a.m. invites the public, with Walter Walthall and Judge C. M. Fitzhugh as speakers.
Washington March 29 The 1932 national balloon race will be held in Omaha as part of the second annual Omaha air races May 27 to 30. Senator Hiram Bingham, president of the National Aeronautic Association, announced the plan. The winner earns a U S team berth in the Gordon Bennett Cup international contest in Basel Switzerland next September.
An order forfeiting the charter of the Wonderful Workers of the World insurance association was issued by One Hundred Twenty sixth district court in Travis County. J. W. Wheeler was appointed receiver to liquidate the association. The default judgment arose after defendants failed to answer. The group was chartered at Calvert on January 17, 1920.
A citizen criticizes women employed as power machine operators in San Antonio. He argues the piecework pay is low and unfair, with many as sole dependents and wages ranging from 72 to 120 cents per dozen for wash dresses and weekly earnings from 4 to 16 dollars.
An advertising blurb touts a highly crafted band saw described as one of the finest ever made. It highlights careful construction after weeks of planning, rubber faced wheels and bronze bush bearings, with a price of 3.70 dollars.
A reader named Mr R L B argues that low mood is a myth though the laboring man bears the heavy load. He cites layoffs at a major oil company planned for April 1 and the shift to commission for underperforming stations while strong ones stay salaried.
A reader signing as D. S. defends Allied Campaigners of the United States for promoting prohibition in 200 cities across 48 states. They claimed church meetings at First Baptist due to auditorium conflicts, noting volunteers receive no salary and rely on free will offerings. The letter urges genuine sympathy and more action to help one another for worldwide peace and happiness.
Gerald Pickens a 21 year old from Armorel Arkansas was injured seven years ago when a wagon ran over him. He was brought to Baptist hospital Memphis unconscious after two weeks of headaches and a week of worsening consciousness. Doctors admit they are puzzled by the case.
A prehistoric stone village is reported near the Verde River in Arizona. Dr. Bryan Cummings of the University of Arizona describes the pueblo as at least 890 feet long and 356 feet wide, standing three stories high in places, and suggests it may have been a trade center.
Sir Hubert Wilkins announced in Montreal that he will attempt another north pole dash with a specially built submarine after his Nautilus rotted off Norway. He spoke before departing for New York and before starting a new Arctic voyage.
Memphis Tennessee March 29 J L Jack Doiy 27 who has been in an electric oven for 331 days was returned to Baptist Hospital Memphis for skin grafting on his burned back and legs He was burned in an auto accident on May 3 and has remained in a 103 degree oven since then
Yarberry murder case tied to Dorothy Symons death at Aransas Pass on July 2, 1931 will not be set this term. Illness of the state witness Mrs Symons may delay proceedings. Barber Charles H Riggs in Oklahoma seeks a legislative seat after a clash with Governor Murray and losing his barber concession.
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