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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1933
Page
10
Arthur Brisbane discusses modern autos and socialism with a concise analysis. The column contrasts industrial progress with political ideas and considers jobs for millions. The piece reflects early 20th century viewpoints on technology and society.
A garbled but vivid mix reports Miami May warmth and beer day, New York tax on beer, and seven US submarines with tenders in Miami harbor. It cites auto industry moves from Chrysler, Nash, Studebaker, and Reo, plus Ford innovations and Roosevelt era social policy debates on employment and public works.
WASHINGTON May 6 UPI Belgium agreed to the tariff truce proposed by the United States after talks at the State Department. Undersecretary William Phillips announced the accord, saying Belgium would adhere with no reservations. France and Japan indicated support, while Germany and Britain weighed safeguards ahead of the London economic conference.
Weather forecast shows mostly cloudy conditions for Monday night and Tuesday with a low around 68 degrees and a high near 88 degrees. Light to moderate southerly winds expected, with cooler north portions of the state on Tuesday.
London May 3 Britain now claims to possess an artillery shell nothing can stop says Sir Robert Wadfield managing director of Hadfield Ltd Sheffield announcing at the companys annual meeting The shell reportedly can penetrate 12 inch armor inclined 30 degrees at a velocity comparable to a long range shot designed to beat the best defenses
In Piccadilly Circus a violent clash erupted between about a dozen British Fascists including several women and eight groups of Communists and Jews. Reinforcements arrived as crowds swelled and traffic stalled. Police intervened after injuries, but no serious harm was reported.
The forecast calls for Monday and Tuesday highs in the high nineties with partly cloudy skies and light south winds. Sunday reached 96 degrees, the hottest in the state since September of last year. Tuesday morning temperatures are expected to be about one degree higher than Monday’s 67 degrees, and a full moon is seen rising at 7 29 p.m. Tuesday.
Sir Roscoe Turner’s attempt to fly from Los Angeles to New York was halted by dust storms and cross winds as he reached Columbia Missouri. The swift title plane remained intact and ready for a third try after Turner abandoned the leg yesterday due to threatening rain.
Tokyo reports Japanese leaders welcomed Russia's offer to sell its rights in the Chinese Eastern Railway as evidence the Soviet Union is willing to abandon its interests in Manchuria and avoid conflicts with Japan.
Five cotton mills here and at Mindy-Bix near Greenwood announce a immediate ten per cent wage increase affecting several hundred workers. The action follows gratitude for a local helper who aided Baron Franz Nopcsa before his death.
Three organized tickets forecast a lighter turnout than two years ago for the city election Tuesday with polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Absentee voting down and fewer poll taxes cited. Economy, Citizens league, and Tax Reduction tickets predict strong showings led by Judge Shook and Arthur Burnett, aiming for significant pluralities in multiple precincts.
Kenneth and Cyril Buck, indicted in Provincetown for kidnapping 10 year old Margarett McMath, pleaded not guilty. Both posted bail at 100000, with cases continued to May 22. Kenneth claimed an alleged third party involved, sobbing as he spoke to reporters and recalling pressure from investigators. Sheriff Laughlin Crocker noted Kenneth’s breakdown after questioning.
Sunday morning five San Antonio men struggle aboard a capsized boat near Medina on Lake Medina. A seven-man rescue party pulled three men to safety while two others remained exhausted. Rescuers include E. Dalton Beverly Horton Jake Doyle and Paul with help from Ted Hager Monta Hawthorne H B Scanlon Arthur Haag Albert Buss and F L Miller. The vessel overturned twice as the craft tried to breach the lake’s chop with rescuers noting the swimmers could not reach the deck.
The dollar steadies under President Roosevelts speech with modest gains in London and Paris. In New York, the pound opens higher at about 3.98 and French francs rise toward 8.3 cents as traders await clearer guidance on administration policy and currency depreciation.
In Salem May, about 2000 textile workers shut the Pequot Valley mill, touted as the only 100 percent union cotton mill in the country. Separately, the federal agency seized 109 consignments of foods and drugs in April and urged prosecution of 43 cases under the food and drug act.
Poona India May 6 Mahatma Gandhi was released from prison tonight hours after starting an unconditional fast to protest untouchability and the caste system. Doctors warned the fast could end his life. he said he would endure if God and truth so ordain. He pledged the movement would remain moral regardless of survival.
Crews dragged Corpus Christi bay Monday for Frederick W. Smith 33 of 1920 South Bt Marys Street believed drowned after a fishing trip set to end his life The wife said he left Saturday and telephone talks Saturday night indicated his plan The search by civilian and mortician Maxwell P Duvane expanded near North Beach with the undertow feared to carry a body away Smith a Connecticut native formerly worked in a navy yard at Portsmouth Va and married there about three years ago He drove a 1928 Buick roadster and his wife asked authorities to search for the car as well.
A fragmented rental column presents options for apartments and rooms with varying monthly rates and locations. Listings include 618 N Cherry, 1008 N St, Pershing, Packman Court, and others with prices from 0.00 to 60.00 monthly, reflecting inconsistent OCR and partial street names.
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