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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1932
Page
3
New York May 2 report shows Southern Pacific and affiliates cut fleet operating expenses by 95 million dollars, a 19.15 percent drop for 1931. Net income reached 3.38 million dollars, while transportation lines earned 7.14 million amid affiliate deficits. Balance sheet notes cash at 21.39 million and public debt rise.
Fort Worth police and Hill County officers pressed the case into the weekend after jeweler John Bucher, 65, was killed during a robbery at his Digneway store near Hisboro. Two youths were arrested here and handed to County authorities. Bucher’s widow witnessed the shooting but could not identify the suspects. The thieves escaped with 40 dollars in cash and jewelry valued around 1500.
In Fort Worth on May 3 a 32 year old woman, J A Murrell, wounded a prowler she caught attempting to break into her home. The suspect was found in a yard nearby in critical condition and taken to a hospital. Also noted is a May 21 query from Walter Hansen of Montana requesting four trees, two spruce, 30 feet tall each weighing three tons.
Clara D. Pangoast reports on The Road to Fame in the Junior League Magazine and wedding notices for Cora Lee Spencer and Roy Edward Geyer. Social events, teas, dinners, and civic club activities fill the San Antonio calendar with hostesses, floral decor, and guests from local families and military circles.
A San Antonio grand jury met Monday under Federal Judge B J Mitchell to hear criminal federal offenses. Thomas H Jarrell named foreman as the panel, including jurors from San Antonio and nearby towns. The group is expected to have four or five days of work, with calls continuing through next December ending the May term of federal court.
John B. Eliott, executive committee chairman of the Independent Petroleum Association of California, asks Texas and Oklahoma governors to oppose the Sharkey oil control bill and urges Californians to back it in Tuesday's referendum. Governor Rolph sent apologies for Eliott's criticism after receiving the letters.
Seismograph data from St Louis University reported moderate shocks named by seismologist Father James Millwane. First quake occurred at 1 44 19 P M, second at 12 17 09 P M. Shocks tracked about 1080 miles from SS Loos with direction likely southwest.
City commissioners approved ordinances to authorize contracts for attaching the police radio aerial to the Smith-Young tower and the Alamo National Bank building. Each contract covers two years and the city will assume liability for accidents related to the aerial. Consideration in each case was one dollar.
The Supreme Court ruled automobiles used in importing liquor into the United States are subject to confiscation under the tariff law. The government is not required to take action against them under the more lenient prohibition law.
A New Era in anti prohibition activism shows stickers reading Swat the Devs. The campaign raises support for wet candidates while dry figures loom in the background. The effort includes mail-in materials and fundraising to back wet Senate and House of Representatives hopefuls.
About 30,000 members of the Building Trades council walked out in New York on May 2 seeking a wage scale agreement with the Building Trades Employers association. The strike affects 30,000 workers now and up to 85,000 future unemployed. Key projects hit include Rockefeller Center and the Port Authority Building.
A monthly report by building inspector Charles Fincham notes higher housing activity in April. Residential permits reached $50,865, up from $27,488 the prior month, while overall building slumped with total permits at $254,497 versus $501,824 in April 1931.
In Houston an eight year old girl Juanien Alexander was killed by a truck while awaiting her May fete performance. Her mother had sewn the delicate May dress that twice served as her costume and then as her shroud.
Akron, recently repaired after a collision, will likely depart tonight from Lakehurst for the Pacific Meet maneuvers. The airship will be commanded by Lieut. Commander Charles B. Rosendahl.
An advertisement claims Blue Star Ointment kills itch germs and soothes skin rashes. It markets quick relief, mentioning skin issues and stubborn inflammations while touting cleansing and healing effects.
New York May 3 The nation wide effort to reduce unemployment ends its campaign though local activities will continue. About 660,607 men and women are reported provided with jobs through the drive coordinated by the American Legion American Legion Auxiliary American Federation of Labor and the Association of National Advertisers and other groups.
Former Farm Board chairman Alexander Legge says Europe shows improvement after a five week business tour. Public confidence is restored gradually and conditions abroad are improving, Legge reports after returning to Chicago on May 3.
In Clinton Oklahoma cattle train derailment, a cow on the right of way is blamed for causing the engine to derail, killing engineer Frank Gallagher and ten cars. Several cattle perished.
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