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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1932

Page

6

Bexar County Primaries Shaped By Machine and Independent Candidacies

In Bexar County the Democratic primaries race features machine backed and independent candidates across offices. Incumbent sheriff Albert Rausheer seeks a Citizens' League ticket, J B McNeel on machine support, Jim Dwyer independent, and Bleck challenging for district attorney with the machine. County judge Woodhull as league candidate, various county and precinct posts listed with mixed endorsements and independents.

Bexar County Albert Rauseer Citizens' League J. B. McNeel Court House Jim Dwyer J. B. Bleck Siber W. A. Wurs- Bach Albert G. Trawaller Freeioct League Ins Dean Gene Feid Machine Albert Maverick Jr D. J. Moran Leste Moore Thomas H. Abbott Jr W. W. Mahon Emt Tate Charles Tobin P. Holtz Peemer Justice of the Peace Lewm Wwefor Ma Pomibiities Ducks Burke Huntress Kup Maitt Maverice Dmachine Ivan A Britt Maury Maverick Albert Vvaac WL Wood Meague McClanchan Paul J. Kilday McCallum Burnett

Hawaii defense and Asiatic influence in politics warned

A speaker warns that Hawaii is slipping politically to Asiatic dominance, led by Japanese, threatening U S defense. He cites census trends, citizenship, and voting rights, urges federal action to place islands under military commission to prevent loss of strategic shield in the Pacific. He recalls Heligoland and urges political change now.

Iota Toz Jb West Orient Hawaiian Islands Fawalian Islands Baweil Hawaii Countel Japan Goa United States America Pacific United States Army Bovanece Washington White House Bermuda Heligoland New Orleans Gulf Tom Tallitary and Naval Commission Congress Bng Delands

Drive to rush tax vote on Senate bill

The Senate moves to pass a new 1.01 billion tax bill within two weeks as Democratic leaders back administration sponsors. A Republican and Democrat minority oppose sections. Senators propose a single amendment to streamline passage. Senate finance committee expects to report by midweek, aiming debate and vote before adjournment.

Washington, D. C INS Senate Treasury Couzens Michigan LePollette Wisconsin Hull Tennessee Connally Texas Bingham Connecticut

Garner for president drive grips Texas precincts

Texas Democrats meet in precinct conventions adopting resolutions condemning high gas and telecommunication rates and urging commissions. George M. Green and L. Slack lead protests. John K. Weber urged as county delegate. Full county results to be announced Tuesday. Ferguson Moody absent. Garner favored. Webb county pledges support Garner until name withdrawn.

Texas Ortungat George M. Green Tor ©. L. Slack Frank ©. Haeber John K. Weber Bexar County Democratic Executive Committee Laredo Webb County John N. Garner Gitizeris Progressive Party Jenadad

Woman Urges Equal Rights Amendment to League Protocol

Miss Laura Berrien of Georgia told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the League of Nations court administers a code of laws unfair to women. Representing the National Woman's Party she urged adding an equal rights amendment to the protocol of American adherence to prohibit the court from administering law based on sex inequality.

Washington,d. C League of Nations’ Court Laura Berrien Georgia Senate Foreign Relations Committee National Woman's Party Miss Berrien Senate

Probe of Bureau Power Sparks Bipartisan Commission Plan

In Washington on May 1 a bipartisan Senate House proposal urged creation of a commission to investigate and report by December on the unconstitutional usurpation of powers by government bureaus. Rep Beck of Pennsylvania claimed three quarters of the Agriculture Department’s activities are illegal.

Washington, D. C Senate Godl House Representative Beck Pennsylvania House Beck Department of Agriculture Uicgal

Paraguay Bolivia Parley Delayed Over Chaco Pact

Negotiations for a new aggression pact between Paraguay and Bolivia in the Chaco provinces were temporarily halted today as representatives cabled their foreign offices for new instructions.

Paraguay Bolivia Washington, D. C Chaco

British plan to submit to Lausanne reparations talks

The London Sunday Dispatch reports that Chancellor Chamberlain and Foreign Secretary Simon have drafted a British appeal for Lausanne to extend the moratorium, resume German reparations after it ends, and set up a commission to outline Germany’s capacity to pay a permanent reparations schedule.

London London Sunday Dispatch Exchequer Chamberlain Simon Lausanne Germany

Naval Graduates Assured Posts

Hoover signs a bill guaranteeing all United States Naval Academy graduates a temporary career as sailors. The clause applies to midshipmen who graduate next June, ensuring immediate service post graduation.

Washington, D Naval Academy Hoover

Motor coach racer Charier P Stevens found dead

Albany May 7 Charles P Stevens a nationally known motor coach racer and official of a large Albany milk company was found by his wife lying on the floor of their home this afternoon with a gunshot wound in his head indicating a possible suicide or gun accident authorities said no further details were available pending investigation by local police and coroner witnesses reported a heated quarrel earlier in the day before the fatal shot was heard.

Albany Charier P. Stevens Rm Large Albany Milk Company

Welch Urges Aid Proposal in Congressional Speech

Washington May 29 08 Representative Welch of California urged action at this session of Congress to back a Nye bond plan of about 6.9 billion dollars to relieve unemployment. He argued withholding funds to the public works program would force thousands into the streets while the nation had started a constructive relief effort. He cited Willam Randolph Hearst’s support for the bond as a remedy to put men and women back to work.

Washington, D. C Welch California Congress House Willam Randolph Hearst Best Cause T

Japanese River Boats Sent to Aid in Bandit Drive

In Harbin Manchukuo on May 7 a flotilla of newly armored river boats steamed up the Sungari with troops and artillery for reinforcement. The Japanese gunboat armada, concentrated at Fangcheng, prepares a drive against Chinese rebels.

Harbin Manchuryi Sungari Fangcheng

Patman to Press on as Bonus Fight Continues

Washington May 7. Threats to block adjournment until legislation funding the veterans cash bonus rose as the Ways and Means Committee voted unfavorably on all related bills. Acting Chairman Crisp stood by yesterday’s decision. Majority Leader Rainey filed a report rejecting the measures. Rep Wright Patman vowed to keep fighting for payment of the veterans debt.

Washington, D. C Congress Crisp Patman Rainey Wright Patman Texas

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