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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1933

Page

11

Farm Relief Opposition to Senate Test of Production

Washington May 1 Administration opposition to the Senate test of production amendment to the farm bill was transmitted to Democratic leaders as house balloting began. The bill may be referred to a committee for adjustment of differences between the two branches. Secretary Wallace directed Frederic P. Lee to represent him in talks with the adjustment committee, voicing opposition to the state backed guarantee of farmers cost of production plus profit.

Washington Senate House Wallace Prederic P. Lee

Constipated Scalp Warning Promotes Keank's Hair Oil

An old advertising piece warns that scalp constipation causes bad odor hair loss itching and dandruff. It urges cleansing with Keank's Hair Root Oil claiming the product dissolves secretions opens hair tubes and leaves hair soft and styled, with a one minute daily massage.

Macy Keank Krank

Burkett Blames City for High Utility Rates Rally

San Antonio mayoral candidate Joe Burkett spoke at Milam Square to about 2000 attendees, blaming the city and utilities for excessive rates and promising reforms. He pledged five-cent bus fare, a 40 percent cut in gas and electric charges, and tax relief if elected, targeting the public utility policy.

Joe Burkett In & Wampeign Milam Square San Antonio Burkett Bergtee Company Lam Commission

Victim Stripped and Stoned After Holdup in San Antonio

Manuel Rodriguez, 95, of 1023 Big Fook street, reported being abducted by five men and a woman after a holdup. They forced him into a car near Vere Cruz and Laredo streets, took him to a distant spot, searched his pockets, stripped his clothes, and pelted him with stones when no money was found. He escaped with minor injuries. He reached home and alerted police about 7:30 p.m. Monday.

Tno Manuel Rodriguez Big ‘Fook Rodriguez Vere Cruz Laredo San

Local slate announced for city posts rally

Candidates D. D. Harrigan for tax commissioner Ed Maurito for street commissioner L. P. Lucky Bishop for fire and police commissioner and A. Fe Al Hansen for park commissioner will rally Monday night at Robert B. Lee school on Pine and Lamar streets.

D. D. Harrigan Ed Maurito L. P Lucky

Hopes for Tariff Truce Before World Conference

Washington officials push for a tariff truce ahead of the June world economic conference in London. The Paris London committee lacks authority to bind governments while Argentine and other capitals weigh the attitude toward a pause. The American plan seeks a truce during the conference to remove new obstacles to trade and revive commerce.

Washington, D.C William Phil Ups State Department London Paris Argentaing

Japanese Attack at Great Wall Remains Active

Japanese forces report ongoing assault along the Great Wall of China on May 1 to 7 with air support. Maj. Gen Yoshimichi Suzuki's infantry brigade attacked, claiming eight Japanese and about 700 Chinese casualties as Chinese forces retreat southward in disorder. Maj. Gen Adoshi Kawealines renewed pressure near Shishisin chen, 15 miles southwest of Kupielkow.

Adoshi Kawealines Shishisinchen Kupelkow Great Wall

Deep Test Oil Well Planned at Big Lake Texas

A radar plane completed for drilling to 12000 feet in the Big Lake field of Ara Ran county. Texas land office commissioner J A Walker said a well already 8700 feet deep will be continued to greater depth. The project, on University of Texas land, aims to be one of the deepest wells in the world.

Austin J. A. Walker The Texas Land Office Big Lake Ara- Ran University of ‘Texas Land

Hear The Light Job Seeker Radio Ad Claim

An old time radio advertisement promotes Hear The Light's Job Seeker on KONO at 8 16 pm and a funeral benefit plan. The copy touts a daily $250 benefit, accidental entry coverage, no doctor’s exam, and asks readers to mail their name address and beneficiary details. It markets a ten day policy with no initial payment and emphasizes immediate aid for funeral expenses.

Kono Gussie Lindale Neler Vineral Benetiy Chikton Colon

Lawmakers Consider Currency Inflation Amendment Pact

House leaders prepared to vote to instruct conferees to accept the currency inflation amendment opposed by the senate. The move aims to remove the central dispute beside the farm problem, directing focus toward restoring purchasing power to 1909–1914 baselines.

House Senate

Hearst Bond Interest Paid in San Francisco

San Francisco May 1 payment of 500000 dollars of serial first mortgage bonds by Hearst Publications Inc and Hearst Consolidated Publications Inc was made through Anglo California National Bank as trustee. The issue retires one million dollars annually on November 1 with semi annual interest on May 1 and November 1. The firms report improved business indicators and higher advertising volume and circulation across Hearst properties amid diversification plans.

San Hearst Publications, Inc Hearst Consolidated Publications, Inc Hearst Hearst Consolidated Publication, Inc

Sexton Takes Ofac Post as Custodian Collector in Texas

Harry Sexton sworn in as collector for the twenty third district in Tam. Judge Tayloe administers the oath. Sexton succeeds Roy Campbell. Appointed in Washington on April 24. Former editor of the Brownsville Herald for 12 years and previously secretary to Vice President Garner. He came to Texas with the South Dakota National Guard in 1918 and has since worked in Garner’s capital staff.

United States Customs Office Harry Sexton Twenty-Third District Tam G. Tayloe Sexton Roy Campbell Washington, D. C John N. Garner Garner Brownsville Herald South Dakota National Guard Aince Diaxton Mra Nelito Tavlos Rosa Wyoming Juttza Tryloe Mint

Blow-Out Protection Free Life-Saver Tires Claim Safety

An ad extols Goodrich Silvertown tires featuring Life-Saver Gold Ply to prevent blow-outs by resisting internal heat. Claims superior tread, squeegee drying action for better grip, and says protection costs no more than standard tires. Encourages immediate purchase for safety.

Goodrichs Silvertown Tire Goodrich Silvertown Safety League Silvertown Safety League

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