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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1933

Page

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Deathless Drive and Pacific Coast Reflections

Arthur Brisbane writes from Santa Barbara about a coastal journey between Hearst and Hodge ranches with a caravan of cars led by Steve Egar and William M Packers. The piece blends travel, industry praise for Chevrolet, labor notes on pea fields near Santa Barbara and social gossip, mentioning Pearl Crawford divorce rumors and broader economic optimism.

Santa Barbara Calif Hearst Ranch Gan Simeon Hodge New York Steve Egar San Iuis Obispo Jeb Oakland William M. Packers

Bombings Hit Chicago Loop Buildings on May Day

On May Day a coordinated blast rocked several Loop area factories and the Illinois Bell Telephone building. Five youths were arrested as investigators probed labor disputes and possible radical involvement. Damages reached about 150000 dollars with shattered windows across hotels and nearby streets.

Chicago Loop

Cotton prices surge in New Orleans market on May day

In New Orleans on May 1, cotton futures jumped to around 180 dollars per bale amid inflation optimism and strong Liverpool cables. May contracts led gains with a 40 cent rise, while October gained about 32 to 38 cents. prices surged past previous highs before profit-taking and renewed buying pushed values back toward early highs.

New Orleans Liverpool

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Cloudy to fair conditions with cooler spells Monday night and Tuesday. Low around 66 degrees Monday night, high near 90 on Monday, 86 Sunday. Winds vary from southwest to northwest, with cooler northern portions Monday night. Far West Texas sees fair, cooler conditions Monday night and Tuesday.

San Antonio Texas Parelon West

Tax Drive Begun to Pay Chicago Teachers

Chicago authorities launch a tax collection drive to recover delinquent payments owed to teachers. County Treasurer Joseph B. McDonough uses new legislative powers to seize properties tied to unpaid taxes and publish names of alleged evaders or their agents to pressure payment.

Chicago Joseph B. McDonough

Cooler Weather Expected Here Late on Monday

Cooling northwest winds arrive late Monday, preventing Sunday's 95 degree record. Expect highs near 90 Monday, 68 Tuesday with a 66 degree low. North winds bring cooler air, ending hot spell and easing heat from Sunday’s peak.

Weather Bureau Uy Americ

Jap Leader Urged to Calm Soviets in Rail Dispute

Tokyo May 1 General Nobuyoshi Muto Japan's top military and diplomatic envoy in Manchuria has been ordered to curb the quarrel between Manchukuo and Soviet Russia over the Chinese Eastern railway to prevent escalation. Tokyo officials say actual conflict over railway administration between Russia and Manchukuo is unlikely.

Tokio Nobuyoshi Muto Japan Manchuria Manchukuo Soviet Russia Russia Amert

French speed pilots plan non-stop South America flight

Pi-Paul Codes and Aime Rossi, French speed pilots, announce a Saturday start for a non-stop flight to South America aimed at breaking the world straight‑line distance record of 5340 miles set by British officers O Fe Gerard and G J Nicholetts on an England to South Africa route ending February 8.

Enn South America Paris Pi—-Paul Codes Aime Rossi O. Fe. Gerard G. JH. Nicholetts England

Slayer Suspected in Kidnap Attempt Near Borner Springs

A man suspected by officers of possibly killing Nadine Vogel Love 6, attempted to kidnap Zache Billings 16 from a farm near Borner Springs. He seized another woman by mistake but released her when a posse appeared. a late search began at dusk.

Kansas Grry Katy Ayenda Nadine Vogel Love Zache Billings Borner Springs

Gladewater Oil Refinery Burns in Texas Blaze

May 1 report says the Gregg Refinery on the edge of Gladewater was destroyed by fire early today. Nearby refineries and water oil pits around the Gyemr plan were said to be endangered by the blaze.

Gladewater Texas Gregg Gyemr

City Attorney at Laredo Convicted of Misappropriation

May 1 report from Gar Edu notes that Pope, city attorney of Laredo, was convicted by a district court jury of misapplication of public funds and faces a three year sentence in the penitentiary.

May Day Across Nations Tours Turmoil and Parade

May Day brought stark contrasts as Moscow showcased a Lenin tomb reviewed by top leaders while Germany honored the working man under a nationalist state. Madrid faced police bullets during a 1000-strong Communist demonstration, and Paris allowed an open air May Day for extremists. In Manila Tokyo Athens and Istanbul similar tensions featured parades clashes and tightened security as workers strike and authorities brace for continued unrest.

Russ Germany Moscow Red Square Communist Party Cnetemary Madrid Ministry of War Dollfuss Paris Manila Tokio Tabor Athens Workmen's Federation Malatte

Ransomed Union Officials Released in Chicago

Two kidnapped union officials Fred Sass of the Ash Wagon Drivers and Morris Goldberg of the Van ented union were freed unharmed and questioned by the state's attorney as police investigated gangland war reports over Teamsters control. They were abducted last Friday by Roger Touhy and his gang, blindfolded with gauze and taped spectacles, then released after a brief call from a wife.

Tmunois Hell Telephone Company Lieut Makels Police Department Sprague Warner Grotery Company Willett Bus and Tearing Company Hibbard,Spencer~ Bartlett Hardware Company Stratford Marshall Feld and Company Wesson County Brand Rocks Tllinois Bell Tele Phone Company Bismarck Chicago Teamsters Fred Sass busl+ Thess Ash Wagon Drivers’ Union Morris Goldberg van Ented Roger Touhy Kidapers Jana Onii¢E

Gandhi Fast Fears Grow India Death Likely

Poona May 1 belief rose that Mahatma Gandhi would not survive a three week fast after he began the hunger strike in Yeravda jail. His supporters fear the frail leader may die as the self purification act proceeds. Gandhi offered little detail on his medical condition while his campaign for untouchability and caste reform continues.

India Gandhi Poona Mahatma Gandhi Yecods Devidas Mahatma

Cuba Rushes to Suppress Oriente Province Revolt

In Havana on May 2 16 the army and porters prepared to stamp out revolts in Oriente Province. A government note reported one rebel killed and four captured near San Luis while other clashes near San Luis Victoria de las Tunas Songo and Doninto left ten dead and four wounded. Seven rebels died, plus the head of Palloa at San Luis and two soldiers.

Havana Cuba Oriegle Oriente Snlgiers Sanuis Atwan Keled San Lule Victoria de Las Tunas Songo Doninto Palloa San Luis Tiny Aimer

Rhode Island Voters Face Eighteenth Amendment Repeal Question

Rhode Island voters faced a referendum on repealing the Eighteenth Amendment as the statewide campaign intensified. Advocates argued for repeal while opponents urged caution amid a tense political climate.

Rhode Islander Providence R. I Rhode Island

Militia Seeks Foreclosure Protest Leaders in Iowa

Guardsmen moved through Northwestern Iowa to arrest leaders of a farmers group who stormed the courthouse in Primghar and attempted to halt a foreclosure sale. Nine men were arrested in Le Mars with more expected, as the state orders a militia court for the accused. In Primghar, twenty three others were rounded up in connection with the same anti foreclosure action and an assault on Judge C G Bradley. The governor authorized the closure of two county civil courts and transfers of detainees to Le Mars for trial. Meanwhile in Vichy France former New York mayor James Walker and his wife visited orphans at a hospital, distributing gifts during their second visit.

O'Brien Towa O'Brien Courtly C. C. Tradley le Mars LI Mars Lows Mer Primgher O'Brien C. C. Bradley Glenn C. Haynes Plymouth County Crawford County Toscon Fields Denison la Court of Inquiry Clyde Herring Primghar National Guard C. G. Bradley Simon T. Jassem Tarmers Holiday Association Wiliam Claussen O Brien Tresrs le Mays Tuy Avertean Walkers Orpians Vichy France James Walker New York Betty Compton The Orphane Vichy Hospital Orphan

Grains Rise at Opening on Wheat and Grain Prices

Grains moved higher at the opening on the board of trade with Wheat advancing to around 25 8 cents per bushel and December delivery near 70 cents. Other grains also edged up on the first trading day following last week’s 6 cent rise.

Board of Trade

Profit Taking Swamps Markets in New York May Day

Heavy buying and profit taking swamped security and commodity markets as the dollar tumbled against foreign currencies. Speculative pulses in Wall Street and other financial centers lifted prices before traders rushed to take profits, pushing blocks higher at a strenuous opening.

New York Lea Wall Street

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A garbled OCR shows multiple addresses and month references. It appears as a jumble of names, streets, and numeric tokens with scattered city-like cues but no coherent event or person core. The readable items include partial street names and assorted month mentions amid a cluttered list.

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