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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1932

Page

4

Texas Democratic Chief Say Negro Vote Question Unsettled

The Texas Democratic scene reacts to the U S Supreme Court ruling on Negro participation in Democratic primaries. Local leaders in Bexar County and Houston discuss possible actions, with executives insisting the party may set its own voting rules while awaiting the state convention decision.

United States Supreme Court San Antonio Weber Supreme Court Thurman Barrett Toneress Bexar County Brown Supreme ‘Court Washington Democratic Executive Committee Democratic Pp Breen Austin Texas United States Sisle Democratic Executive Committee Ftate Democratic Executive Committee Fort Worth Houston W. C. Hoggins Hale Democratic Executive Committee U. Supreme Court Hug- Bing

Democratic Slogan Author Succumbs

In Rubetown Texas on May 3 funeral services were set for Jack Stubbs 40 who recently won a national Democratic slogan contest The line Bubba died here Monday is noted as the slogan A Hee Haw Were Coming Back He may be survived by a widow Andone No efforts to clarify the controversy around his columns are mentioned

Rubetown Texas Lorkherthis Jack Stubbs Bubba

Congress Should Unite On Intelligent System Of Economic Relief

William Randolph Hearst urges Congress to adopt an intelligent system of economic relief to raise incomes and purchasing power. He argues increased wages would boost spending, stimulate production, revive industry, and restore prosperity, warning against measures that reduce buying power. He calls for swift, united action by senators and representatives.

Congress Senate House William Randolph Hearst

Federal loan changes moved in reallocation meeting

Approximately 30 agents and committeemen met Tuesday at the Gunter hotel to redraw crop loan inspection territories from San Marcos to the valley. Owen W. Sherrill, regional director for Texas New Mexico and Arizona, announced Byron F. Ward’s permanent inspector status, and Ward’s district expanded to Atascosa Frio Bandera and Kendall counties with no additional cash advances to farmers.

Gunter Hotel San Marcos Owen W. Sherrill Dallas Texas New Mexiin Arizona Byron F. Ward San Antonio Ward Sherri Atascosa Frio, Bandera Kendall Counies

Berry crop on increase across Texas shipments surge

A 60 percent rise in strawberry shipments from Poteet Cerrito Springs and San Antonio was reported by R N Sparks of Western Texas division Railway Express. From March 20 to April 25 the season peak, 27 refrigerator cars carried strawberries and 10 100 crates in less than carload lots were shipped, reaching as far as St Paul Minnesota. About five carloads were also moved by freight.

Poteet Cerrito Springs San Antonio R. N. Sparks Western Texas Division Railway Express Company Marcéh Sparks St. Paw Minn

Randolph Field Soldier Shot to Death

Albert D B Carmack 24 enlisted from Randolph field was shot to death at Duncan field at 428 am Tuesday. Witness says Carmack took McMahan's pistol after talking, placed a bullet in the chamber, and shot himself in the chest. Watchman McMahan reported the incident to officers. Deputy Sheriff Frank Matthews and Sergeant Maloukis started an investigation. Justice of the Peace John R Stock may hold an inquest. Carmack died at Creten hospital Fort Sam Houston. Carmack had been despondent over financial losses and had known McMahan two years. His automobile was nearby. he previously served two years in the Army, with a clerk post at Air Corps Training Center HQ. He is survived by an aunt and brother Lieutenant Joseph Carmasco in Hawaii.

Albert DB. Carmack Randolph Field Duncan Field Ergeant J. Maloukis Fone Maloukis C. McMahan Duncan, Field Carmack McMahan Frank Matthews Maiankis Justice of the Peace John R. Stock Ereten Hospital Fort Sam Houston Meloukis Duncanfield Reservation Matthews

Court Confirms Real Estate Sale

Federal District court confirmed a real estate sale on Tuesday. Theo M. Flummer, receiver for the San Antonio Building Materials company, supervised the sale of a lot in the Highlands to Edward L. Snyder for 4500 dollars.

Federal District Court Theo M. Flummer San Antonio Building Materials Company Subo Riverdt i Highlands Edward L. Snyder

Mills dispute over tax provision hearing in Washington

Washington May 31 The hearing on the bonus drew contention over a tax provision said to let the secretary of the treasury profit from revaluing his late father’s estate. Representative Patman pressed to guarantee full bonus payment while Mills and Meyer argued against issuing two billion dollars in currency. Members defended Mills as critics argued the measure could be an inside gain, with a proposed 16 month window for estate revaluation to reflect economic stress.

Washington, D. C Mills Secretary of the Treasury Patman Ways and Treasury Crisp Treadway Massachusetts Chindblom Tingis Eugene Meyer

Curiosity Nearly Kills Aged Country Sightseer in City

An elderly country merchant, Thomas Cochran, 61, visiting Chicago from Thorpéen, was injured after staring at a 42 story board of trade building and tripping on a sidewalk. He fell on Jackson Boulevard and was taken to a hospital with possible skull fracture. Authorities report no further details.

California Voters Test Garner Strength in Primary

California voters cast a pivotal primary amid Democratic hopes for Roosevelt Smith and Garner. Hoover led Republicans in Maryland as Rhode Island backed Smith, while party factions claimed wins across Ohio Virginia Alabama and South Dakota as delegates for the convention loomed.

California Franklin D. Roosevelt Rhode Island Smith Arty Bangtor J. Hamilton Lewis Dinos Roosevelt Han Gig Ltters George White Ohio Byrd Virginia Roosevelt Alabama South Dakota Hoover Mississippi

Robbery spree hits several in city, youths nabbed

A Mexican youth and two companions were arrested after striking a car on South Alamo Street. Officer Coyington defended himself with a pistol and brought the trio to headquarters. Reports list stolen stock, clothing, a diamond, and tools from multiple local addresses.

Coyington Robert J. Neely Colleg City-Central Bank W. C.avery Hicka Avenue G. N. Noyes Helena Street Katte Owens South Prese Street Marie Hall

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