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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1933
Page
5
Federal aid for San Antonio relief is paused awaiting Texas House approval of a 20 million bond issue. If approved, RF C funds will resume, with voters to decide in August. Senators backed submission and House members may vote yes or no to align with constituents.
Governor Lehman signs uniform narcotic control bill into law, marking New York and Nevada as first states to enact the legislation. New Jersey expected to follow. the measure aligns with federal efforts to curb drug traffic and follows recommendations from U S commissioners and experts.
The article notes Michigan and Wisconsin ratifying the Twenty-first amendment, with Rhode Island approving 71 to 21. It states three of thirty-six states have rejected prohibition and that New Jersey, New York, and likely Wyoming will push repeal forward. It warns the real campaign begins once thirty-six affirmative states exist and dry forces focus on doubtful states to block ratification.
Maj. Gen. Benjamin Foujoi s chief of the army air corps declares the five year plan is seven years old and short by 285 serviceable planes 360 regular officers 278 reserve officers and 12355 enlisted men. He argues naval engagements of the last 300 years were fought within the reach of combat air planes and urges Congress and the nation to boost air strength beyond the present half of the planned level.
Mark Twain notes in The Great French Duel that his opponent fainted at the first shot and collapsed, forcing an ambulance ride as he received the Legion of Honor. The piece satirizes how many still chase foreign decorations despite their insignificance.
A brisk chronicle of a day in New York society with meals at the T J Whites and a golden wedding reception for the Schwabs. The piece parades faces like the Bainbridge Colbys and Garry Harrises, notes music lovers and critics, and riffs on gossip and literary trivia while detailing a milkman mishap and sly jests.
A reflective column compares a caged bird to imprisoned people moralizing that souls remember freedom. It urges readers to recognize nobler dreams beyond poverty and illness, despite societal cages and damaged wings, and to have faith that the soul will fly again.
Fragmented reminiscence recounts Deputy life with Sheriff Tobin, cross state requisitions, habeas corpus cases, and a later social telegram style party invitation. Features names like Mich, Indiana governors, and Texarkana routes. Event memories intertwine with cordial social plans and nostalgic detail.
Personal appearance column reflects on spring styles and social trends. The writer notes new fashion items like pants and pipes for women, upcoming trends, and playful social observations. Mentions presidential era changes and a call to welcome visitors, with humorous asides about culture and daily life.
From the San Antonio Light files, 20 years ago in 1913, voters show heavy turnout as the Tobin and Stoner tickets lead by over three to one. Alejandro Loubbert is named honorary member of Alamo Country Club at a May dinner. Miriam Garland wins a diamond medal for an essay on Confederate patriotism at San Antonio High School. Charles B. Lukin is re-elected superintendent of San Antonio public schools. board discusses delays and reconciliation, with Paul Seholz chosen secretary and purchasing agent and Kate Nentwit as stenographer remains. Calvin Cowding re-elected superintendent of workings and grounds.
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