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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1932
Page
1
A chaotic column discusses Garner winning the California primary over Roosevelt and Smith. It notes newspaper backing, warns about Russia Japan war dynamics, and recounts World War I era opinions, Capone’s prison fate, and other historical vignettes. The piece blends political outcome with pop culture and foreign policy commentary.
In Chicago on May B a Northwestern University professor unveiled a machine that emits a gentle hominini sound to soothe nerves and aid sleep. The device aims to reduce the need for costly sleep aids and promises a calmer night for users.
Insistent congressional demands push for full presidential pardons for Lieut. Thomas H. Massie and co defendants in the Honolulu killing of an alleged attacker. Governors commuted sentences and lawmakers debate remedy while some urge restoring citizenship rights and rapid pardons.
A plea for a full pardon was pressed for Mrs. Granville Fortescue and three naval men convicted in a lynching case. They were granted a one hour commutation by Governor Layeconee M. Judd after a short sitting, as the case closed and the New York society woman was expected to leave Hawaii soon. The four surviving men likely faced retrial was dropped by the governor's order.
Cloudy with likely local thundershowers Thursday night and Friday. Lows around 14 degrees Thursday night, highs near 80 Friday. Southeast winds along the coast. cool, partly cloudy periods in the northwest portion. Warmth and thundershowers shift toward the southeast and northeast portions Thursday into Friday.
Wartime era appeal urges readers to write Washington lawmakers to safeguard American womanhood in the Hawaiian territories. The piece emphasizes protecting national honor and demanding respect from local Hawaiian populations for American defenders.
New York May 3 Stocks rallied gradually after an early surge as government securities steadied and the dollar firmed. Treasury certificates and Liberty bonds recovered much of yesterday’s loss and were actively traded while French francs recovered from an opening dip amid hopes of fresh gold shipments.
New York May 5 Manty Banks, recently divorced in California, sailed for Europe last night. He waved goodbye to his former wife at the pier as she stood nearby in the custody dispute. She had called on him before departure, presenting a bouquet of gardenias.
Havana reports Lou Reich era intends to cut in half Charles A. Lindbergh’s record by attempting a two stop Newark to Paris flight. Reichert plans a New York departure after a Montreal test flight and hopes to complete the Newark Paris leg in about 16 hours or less, roughly half of Lindbergh’s 33 hour journey.
New York May 5 7 The wholesale price of refined sugar was cut to 2.75 cents per pound matching the record low set in April. The quotation was issued by the National Sugar Refining Company after two prior declines from the recent prevailing price of 3.90 cents.
Washington May 1 The House Ways and Means Committee delayed for Friday a vote on the proposed 2 billion dollar new money redemption for the soldiers bonus, postponing action on the measure.
London officials announce a successful eye operation on Ramaay MacDonald in May. The report notes the procedure was carried out without complications and confirms the patient’s stable condition post surgery.
Washington April revised revenue bill trails budget balance by 100 million as Senate Finance Chairman Smoot says higher income taxes may bridge the gap. Ballantine of the treasury cautiously estimates more revenue needed while talks consider taxes on tires imports and rubber. The afternoon session pares back changes delaying broader reforms. The 33 percent admission tax on prize fights reduced to 11 percent with removal of the 44 cent exemption.
Mary Nolan and her husband Wallace T. Matlery indicated through their attorney they would seek probation or appeal to the State Supreme Court after losing their first appeal. They were convicted of violating state labor laws on March 11, and the appellate department of the Superior Court yesterday upheld the conviction and sentences.
Norfolk ship Ullah undergoes tests as a radio controlled target under destroyer guidance. In days she will join the fleet as a target for missiles to measure shell effects while remaining afloat as long as possible.
Gov Rolph Jr of California contracted a cold during a Washington to Los Angeles flight and was hospitalized. The trip, described as a lengthy fight among governors, caused concern as Rolph’s health prompted medical attention amid discussions of state leadership.
Norfolk, Va May 5 Negotiators aim for the best as John Hughes Curtis leads three Norfolk intermediaries in renewed efforts to recover the Lindbergh baby. Curtis, back from the yacht Maveay, reports to naval officer George L. Richard who met with Dean H Dobson-Peacock. The clergyman said another move would likely occur today and implied progress without specifics. Col Chaves A Lindbergh, away from New Jersey, aids in negotiations. Signed a peace pact between Aslania and Soviet Russia, promising non-aggression and dispute settlement.
New York May 5 The Tales A L Exlanger theater magnate was thought to be a multi millionaire but an interim accounting filed in surrogates court shows the estate valued at 124.20. The filing by Sam J Baro notes debts of 1 270252.99 as uncollected and uncollectable and total estate value of 7 019 019 61 with 961 556.08 rejected.
Dr J Jesse Citron a former physician to Hollywood and Beverly Hills figures was called into federal court on charges of illegally supplying narcotics to the late Alma Rubens actress. Mrs Theresa Rubens will be principal prosecution witness. The case will be heard without a jury.
In OTTAWA Kansas a sparrow became stuck on a third story ledge at the People's National Bank after a shred entangled its leg. A fireman, aided by police, rescued the bird after several hours of danger.
Mount Carmel Illinois May 5 A twelve year old Charles Scott has regained speech and some movement after a .22 caliber bullet struck him in the head during an accidental discharge at home. Surgeons removed the slug but paralysis persisted. now he walks with assistance and talks clearly as doctors hopeful for full recovery.
Al Capone, prisoner No. 40, starts his day at 7 AM with a simple breakfast in a quarantined dining hall at United States Penitentiary Atlanta. Guards direct seating as Capone adheres to routine meals of bread pork grits and coffee in silence.
Washington May 5—The war department budget for 1933 faces heavy cuts under a House appropriations committee report. The bill would provide 386,983,000 for army maintenance and non military work, 58,789,000 below current appropriations and 24,380,000 under the budget. It trims officers from 12,000 to 10,000, suspends reserve officer camps and 14 day training pay, and pares subsistence and transport spending as part of a broader retrenchment.
Fragmented OCR text outlines rental ads with names, locations, and prices. Mentions Gleht Clarified Rental Ads, items like S250 and S15.60, a Tidgewood area, and various personal names. Data is unclear but suggests a neighborhood rental marketplace with scattered figures and dates.
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