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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1932

Page

2

Aden money plan fronts bonus for veterans

Washington supporters back the Gwen plan to fund the soldiers bonus with government bonds. Under Owen's proposal, bonds would back a federal reserve issue to pay the bonus, then handed to the Treasury as collateral. If veterans cash their certificates, cost could reach 2.4 billion dollars. If prices rebound to 1926 levels, bonds would be recalled to stabilize currency.

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Governor Sterling backs Garner as Texas stand firm

Governor Ross Sterling urged a solid Texas front at the Democratic national convention. He dismissed the idea of a second choice for the Texas delegation, insisting they be instructed to cast all 46 votes for John Garner unless Speaker released them. He warned against any second choice and praised Garner's rising stock amid Smith's primaries.

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League Moves For Jap Truce In Shanghai Evacuation Plan

In Geneva on April 6 the League of Nations assembly, with Japan abstaining, adopted a resolution empowering the mixed commission at Shanghai to negotiate a permanent truce and arrange for evacuation of Japanese troops. The measure, read by Paul Hymans, heads toward separate discussion of the Manchurian issue in upcoming sessions.

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Valera Oath Bill Pushed In Ireland

Dublin April 20. President Eamon de Valera pushed his bill for abolition of the Irish Free State’s allegiance to the British crown one step further. The bill passed its second reading in the Dáithe Firearm by 77 to 71 after 24 hours of heated debate. The Laborites, who had backed the government, tried to amend clauses altering the Anglo Irish treaty and held secret meetings before finally voting with de Valera.

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County Group Prepares to Pick Nominee in Democratic Party

Bexar county's precinct organization forms for the Democratic presidential nominating process. Precinct conventions set for next Saturday with rural at 2 PM and urban at 7 PM, followed by a county convention May 10 to select delegates for the state convention in Houston on May 24. Weber outlines 4039 precinct delegates possible with one per 75 votes in last election. Bexar may receive five state delegates. Garner favored, Roosevelt second choice, Al Smith sentiment fading. County executive committee to appoint precinct chairmen, issue supplies, and cover vacancies.

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Precinct convention chairmen named for S A county

Democrats in Bexay county set precinct conventions next Saturday with two sessions at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The list includes numerous chairmen and their assigned venues across many precinct numbers and districts.

Rain Lifts Bexar County Crops and Ranges

Fred W. Mall, county farm agent, says rainfall in Bexar county will yield an average overall crop despite prior drought. The rain especially boosts pasture, helping lessening pastures to support cattle. Wheat and oats may recover to average levels, sorghum and crepe may prosper as soil regains moisture, and fruit grower prospects improve with the brief moisture.

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Press Outbreak Complicates Jap Manchuria Plan

Harbin Manchuria April US Japanese commanders weaken western railway patrol to Harbin Hailen spur seized by Ma Chan Shan followers. The transfer emboldens rebels who blow up a steel bridge at Koalintze, the third span demolished in as many days. Japanese army faces a railway useless for transport.

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Minnesota G O P for Liquor Vote

Minnesota Republicans vote 445 to SBS to call for pre submission of an amendment to the people. The measure follows a bitter debate as War Republicans of the Midwest age group react after moves to defend the resolution before the convention. An earlier announcement appeared in the Classified Arts section.

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Hoover Laurels For Keeping Head Under Fire

President Hoover receives praise for steady leadership amid harsh onslaughts as Princeton and INS reports describe his calm response, the economy program, and Congress debate on salaries and expenses. The piece notes cuts in government pay, reduced mileage, and travel allowances while ubanting on naval transport.

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Long Suggests Democrats Run Norris in Fall

Washington April 30 Senator Huey Long of Louisiana urged Democrats to nominate veteran Senator George W Norris of Nebraska for the presidency. He renounced his committee roles and attacked Senate minority leader Joseph Robinson, while Norris has long been a GOP thorn and Long aims to challenge the party lines.

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Plane crash drill ends with three survivors

April 30 report from Langley Field Virginia describes Lieut. John A Patterson 27 of the Army Air Service and Langley resident Lickel Va forced to bail out when their plane fell under control. They landed safely near Thorston street Taul Weston after the perilous plunge and survived without serious injury.

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