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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1932

Page

4

Economy bill moves near crisis in Congress

In Washington May 2 the economy movement in Congress nears a crisis as the session contemplates further cuts. The $200 million national economy program is set aside briefly while battles resume, with the Senate’s stance on the interior bill and labor department supply cuts under scrutiny. Debate centers on saving totals around $97.7 million so far, possible further economies, and the president’s power to reorganize government agencies. The House aims to vote on amendments, and leadership plans party conferences to reconcile department bills, as thousands of federal workers face 10 percent cuts.

Washington, D. C Congress House Senate Justice-Commerce- Labor Atate Department Jeaners Ayus Aupetul McDuffie Alabama Garions Snell Leeder Snell New ‘York Hoover Senate On the Interior Biu Gholrman Burns Tennessee

Nervous Headaches Relief Advertisement

An old style ad promotes Capndine for nervous headaches and warning headaches. It claims quick relief from head pains and calming effects with dosing sold by the dose. The copy emphasizes faster action than tablets and powders and lists available sizes and vendors.

Headarlea

Age Return to Duty Here and War Aces

Department of Arthur Finsterbrook, one of eight war aces left in the army, reported at Randolph Field. He recently completed a Philippines tour after serving at Kelly Field and as adjuant of the Air Corps Training Center. He earned the Distinguished Service Cross and oak leaf cluster for a 1918 St Mihiel mission and a 1918 October fight near Vaucouleurs, France.

Arthur Finsterbrook Randolph Field Philippines Kelly Field Air Corps Training Center Duncan Field Ralph EB. de Bastro St. Mihiel Exermont Varcones France Easterbrook Erwin, Pliot

Head-Hunters Seek Eyes of Airplane

Richard Halliburton of Memphis told associates in New York via Manila cable that Dayaks of Borneo, famed as head-hunters, were intrigued by their first airplane and curious if it carried coins or cargo during a world voyage broadcast from Manila.

New York Borneo Copa Richard Helliburton Memphis Io New York Manila

Massie Massie A Gag Plea In Hawaii Pardons Bill

A congressional pardon bill for four defendants convicted of manslaughter in the Massie case was introduced in the U S House. The measure asserts federal sovereignty over Hawaii and grants full pardons for Lieut Thomas Massie Mrs Granville Fortescue Albert O Jones and E J Lard for the offense tied to the Massie lynching case. A separate bill to curb hung juries in Hawaiian cases was favorably reported by Senate territories committee. The retrial plan hinges on Mrs Massie testifying with likely start within two weeks. The defense and prosecution dynamics center on who handles the case and whether Kelley will prosecute.

Washington, D. C WPI Massie House Crisp Demosat Georgia Crisp United States of America Hawaii Congress Senate House of Representatives Thomas Granville Fortecue Albert O. Jones E. J. Lard Joseph Ka- Dahawal Honolulu Senate Territories Committee Onolulu Thalia Massie John ©. Kelley Horace Ida Henry Shang David Kakal Ben Ahakeulo Joseph Kehrnawal Thomas Hy Maasie Mosele Granville Porlescue Lord Robert Bell New York Kelley Harold Kay Army Navy Bell 4 Chronse Darrow Af Defense Counsel

Oil Theft Arrests Target East Texas Field

East Texas officers, aided by the National Guard, prepared to arrest 18 men tied to by pass oil thefts in the Gladewater area as Gregg county grand jury probes the case. Investigators report a large scale scheme moving crude to refineries in Waco Dallas Eagle Ford and Chalmette and involve railroad workers and a deputy railroad commissioner. The probe spans seven months with by pass methods lowering well pressure and triggering bond actions set at 750 dollars.

Longview Texas Col. 4. & Davidson East Texas Davidson W. Hurat Gregg County Gladewater Pithet Rusk County Gregg County Trand Jury Rusk County Grand Jury State Railroad Commission Railray EB. M. Dan Jels Henderson Paxton Gray M. C. Torbert Cladewater J. Thauwrris Center L. M. Harris Gray Daniels Harris Waco Dallas Eagleford Chalmette National Guard Taylor RK. S. Sterling

Smith Demands Daniels Resignation Over Rail Commission

AUSTIN May 2 Lon A Smith railroad commissioner urged E M Daniels resign as railroad checker at Henderson after Daniels was arrested in a probe into alleged theft of oil funds. Smith said he advised ey Swift supervisor for the rail way and commission at Henderson to report to the commission any railroad employees under suspicion of graft or wrongdoing.

Austin Lon A. Smith Texas Railroad Commission E. M. Daniels Henderson Enal Texan Daniels Smith Luthey Swift Commission Ab Henderson Allroad Commission

Stabilization of Dollar Pushed by House Democrats

House Democrats move to thrust the gold bills through with a rule suspension enabling the Federal Reserve Board and Treasury to use 9 billion dollars to stabilize the dollar. Eugene Meyer, governor of the Federal Reserve, opposes the measure which would limit debate to 40 hours and prohibit amendments.

House Washington Maya Jeaders Goldsborough Federal Reserve Board Treasury Eugene Meyer

Garner Eyes California Delegates To Save Dem Party

California party leaders urge Garner candidacy as only solution to avert a split in the Democratic ranks. Roosevelt and Smith contest the state’s delegates, while East Coast leaders warn of a party disaster if either wins. Week’s primaries include Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Alabama with Roosevelt and Smith alignment shaping the nominating race.

Louis Seibold John N. Garner Golden Gate State Garner Gerner Smith Roosevelt California Gewerally New York Rhode Island Soth Dakota Alabama Mlaim Tone A Wille Byrd Newis Ned Miter Ritebie Rile Tequiras Aeleantes Rob Tie Roosevelt Ant - Roosevelt Niready

New Orleans Club to Stop Over in City on Monterey Trip

A group from the New Orleans Club will pass through the city en route to Monterey on a goodwill journey. They are scheduled to arrive in the morning of July for a short layover of two to three hours, with Porter Whaley of the chamber of commerce assisting.

New Orleans Antonis Monterey

Mynt Maru Sinks After Collision Near Shantung Coast

The Japanese freighter Mynt Maru of 872 tons sank off the Shantung coast after a collision with the Kirinmari. Five crew members were missing, and one more was reported missing as rescue efforts commenced.

Datren Manchuria Shantung

Abolition of Fee System Foretold by Judge McCrary

Judge W W McCrary delivered the charge to the Ninety-fourth district court grand jury predicting the legislature will be compelled to abolish or readjust the fee system. He urged jurors not to act as collection agents for complainants and warned against broad use of robbery by assault charges. The grand jury, led by foreman John Williams, will meet for the next five weeks.

W. W. McCrary Ninety-fourth District Court Grand Jury Mondry Midge McCrary Algo Jovers Sefrain Sssault McCrory John Williarfis George R Brenner HR. E. Kingston Johar J Kuna E. R. Lorne Beh Schwegmann James F. Todd K. E. Tocronee George Tuttle Alex P. Villarel Lee G. Wieging Charles N. Wuen Grand Jury WI

Appointment 5 Held Up In Washington Hearing

The Senate judiciary committee sent back to the subcommittee the nomination of Judge James H. Wilbergoah of Chicago for circuit bench promotion. Chairman Norris noted the delay allows further hearing for Donald R. Aichberg of the Railway Labor Executives association amid opposition to Wilbergoah. Borah leads the subcommittee after a close vote that favored confirmation. Aichberg alleges malicious attacks and seeks further opportunity to testify.

Washington Senate Judiciary Committee James H. Wilbergoh Chicago Elrcuit Norrin Donald R. Aichberg Railway Labor Executives’ Association al Capone Senstar Borah Tolino

Congress Schedule Highlights For Monday News Brief

The day’s congressional agenda includes Senate action on miscellaneous legislation and a Finance Committee session on revenue revisions at 100 am, with Judiciary considering nominations at 11 am. In the House, Ways and Means continues hearings on bond issues at 10 am, while Agriculture examines press matters at 10:30 am.

Senate Finance Committee Fevenus Hill House

San Antonio Opens Caverns as Tourist Draw

Costade Caverns in San Antonio, hailed as a premier Southwest cave, opened to the public Sunday four miles from Doerne. About 1100 visitors toured the underground rooms as officials, business leaders, and military personnel attended dedication ceremonies.

Costade Caverns San Antonio Doerne Army Officlala Sundsy J.T Hickman Boern H. H. Ochs Ray Leeman Arthur Pfell Alfred W. Rohde C. &. Whichell Porter Whaley Col. Rogers Brooke Dick O. Terrell E. Wi, Wifer Albert Maverick Jr F. Ly Hillyer Jack W. Beretin John T. Wilson Jr Bud May C.K. Howland Gars Canada Mexico Frank Nicholson

Movie tax plan shifts exemptions amid house debate

In a continued session the committee altered a theater tax bill, raising a 19 percent admissions tax but exempting 45 cent tickets and above while cutting the noise exemption to four cents. An attempt to exempt baseball admissions failed. Brewers wort levy rose to 15 cents a gallon, bond stamp tax increased, and Olympic admissions were exempted from the 10 percent motion tax amid further debate.

van Viet Senator Reed Republican Pennsylvania Une Los Angeles Shortridge California

Fire sweeps 17 homes and stores in Saint-Pelicien

A blaze in Saint Pelicien Quebec destroyed 17 homes and stores before firefighters brought it under control early today. Early estimates put the loss at about 300000 dollars. Furniture and equipment were offered in Light Classified Miscellaneous ads.

Pelicien Quebec M—Wyre Youwg Beer

Nurite claimed safe relief for rheumatic pains

An ad touts Nurite as a quick safe remedy for rheumatic pain sciatica and neuralgia, claiming it does not narcotics nor harm children. It urges readers to buy from druggists with a money back guarantee and promises rapid, painless relief for the sleepless and pain-racked.

Horn Nurite Nuria Asia

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