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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1933
Page
11
A compact column by Arthur Brisbane discusses contemporary affairs and observations from a modern historical lens. It reflects on media, leadership, and public sentiment with concise commentary and sharp phrasing characteristic of early 20th century newspapers.
In a Miami dispatch dated March 30 the writer argues against joining the world court and praises a Goodyear dirigible voyage over southern Florida. The piece contrasts fears of foreign judges with a vivid flight over vast tomato fields, noting wasteful endless harvests and economic misallocation while describing the Reliance airship’s voyage with Captain Sheppard and pilot Munro.
Washington March 20 Mor Mitchell former brigadier general proposed a single national defense department merging land sea and air forces with one head to boost efficiency and save 250 to 400 million a year. He urged new policy centering on submarines and aircraft and warned of inadequate air power without rapid expansion.
Japanese steamships on the Yangtse River cease operation above Hankow due to anti Japanese agitation led by Chinese groups. Stevedores refused to handle Japanese cargo and eight Chinese movements were reportedly kidnapped or murdered during the recent turmoil.
Weatherman J H Jarboe forecasts a brisk norther bringing partly cloudy skies to San Antonio. Friday will see a high in the 70s, morning temps around 62, with a sunny return by Friday afternoon. The forecast notes uncertainty about March’s pattern and moon visibility at 12 51 a m Saturday if skies clear.
Tokyo March 30 UPY A new incident in the Russia Japan dispute over the Chinese Eastern railway reports seizure of a Russian train and its freight by Manchukuo border guards. A Japanese dispatch says the Soviet government was making unauthorized shipments of war materiels over the railway jointly operated by Japanese sponsored Manchukuoan government and Russia to Vladivostok.
A federal grand jury indicted six people in the $40,000 kidnapping of Denver broker Char ing Boettcher II. Named defendants include Verne Sankey and his wife Pert, Ruth Kohler, Gordon Alger, Arthur Youngberg, and Carl W. Peace. All but Sankey and Alger were jailed. Sankey and Alger escaped with the ransom.
Chicago news item notes Gloria Swanson will not enter a studio while in Hollywood. She remains noncommittal, saying she would reconsider only if offered a remarkable outstanding picture that would compel a change of mind.
Three armed masked robbers looted Citizens State Bank in Knox City Texas stealing cash and securities valued near 1.815 million. Police searched for suspects as an investigation began, with authorities outlining the heist details and ongoing inquiries.
Gray dawn to Thursday night cool spell. Thursday night expected low near 62 degrees and Friday high around 76 with northerly winds turning easterly. Wednesday’s high near 79 and Thursday morning around 59. Fragments also note partly cloudy skies with possible thunderstorms in far eastern areas and frost advisories in southern sections Thursday night.
In Paris and Marseille anti German sentiment grows. Merchants display signs barring German salesmen while French Jews organize mass meetings over alleged German anti semitic atrocities. An audience in Marseille halted hostility toward exile Emil Ludwig after the chairman denounced the Versailles treaty terms.
A black powder bomb exploded under the bedroom of Rev. Father Charles E. Coughlin at his Royal Oak home on Fairlawn Avenue at 9 am today, causing minor damage to windows and pipes. No one was injured. Detectives found a white fabric cord and smell of black powder, suspecting an attempt linked to Coughlin’s public controversy over Detroit’s banking plan. Police questioned neighbors as guards were placed around the home.
Berlin reports show Jews appealing directly to Chancellor Hitler and President von Hindenburg in a last effort to block a nationwide boycott set to begin at 10 am. National Socialist storm troops caused citywide vandalism against Jewish businesses while the party disapproved such acts. The appeal, signed by Berlin Jewish leaders, seeks intervention from the Nazi cabinet and the imperial president, whose veto power remains technically intact.
Chicago March report says two railroads operating from Chicago plan to serve beer on diners and club cars while others weigh policy. Chicago and Northwestern and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific face uncertain legal obstacles as officials weigh potential allowances and warnings.
In Decatur Alabama on March 4 defense files motion to quash jury venire for Haywood Patterson a 19 year old accused of attacking white girls in the Septima case The motion argues negro absence from the jury pool violated the Fourteenth Amendment Patterson is the first of nine Negroes charged in the attacks two years ago to face trial Also included is a fire incident report from Greenwich Connecticut where a cats bite prompted city officials to ban rescues on private property and push for tree removal on public land
General Hagood of Fort Omaha urged a new national defense standard in Minneapolis arguing for abolishing old ideas and demanding soldiers be taught to fight before handling weapons. He warned military reform is needed now or risk outsiders stepping in to resolve the defense problem. He criticized focus on equipment and camp comforts over readiness and sacrifice.
Corpus Christi officers probe a fatal stabbing of Mrs. A B Clark, wife of a cemetery caretaker, as her husband is questioned. A man described as a black assailant fled the scene near 11:30 pm, and local police search the negro section while coroner and officials sort details after the death of deputy morgue keeper J W Galbreath.
Washington March 30 Postmaster General Farley ordered postal clerks to greet patrons with cheerful smiles and pleasant manners at the windows. He said they must serve the public with courtesy and warmth.
A missing woman, Mrs Jo Hanna Hamma, was feared dead after a search at the Hamma ranch near Helotes. A shot dog found nearby and her walking stick in the yard intensified concerns. Investigators ruled out blood at the dog scene and pursued leads suggesting she may have been killed and moved. Deputies and local officers, joined by San Antonio personnel, continued a wide search with more than 50 residents aiding the effort.
Scant readable items mention names such as Mary and Abe Homan, with scattered month values and monetary figures. The text resembles an OCR dump of a classifieds or notices page, showing fragmented entries for residents and dates but no coherent single event.
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