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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1933
Page
12
Arthur Brisbane reports on political oddities with a satirical tone. Mentions Mussolini and Lindbergh in a wry, fragmented column excerpt reflecting current tensions.
Miami reports President Roosevelt’s Sunday address praised for clear delivery and conviction. Mussolini is criticized for plans to control large industries, while Lindbergh’s storm episode and GM engineer Kettering’s comments on flight safety feature in. Submarine and air power threats are discussed alongside tax and real estate notes in Miami. Local library officers are elected and noted in the same issue.
Police seek a tall dark man described as Indian looking after four year old Louise Bell Woods was abducted from a neighborhood grocery store. The child, blue eyed and curly haired, asked for candy and was grabbed by the man who fled down an alley. Officers ordered radio scout cars to scour streets as mother Mrs Thelma Woods collapsed with worry.
A Texas monthly drilling report from the Texas Railroad Commission shows that three hundred and something oil wells were completed during April. The report, released in Austin, cites the ongoing activity of 306 producers and notes the statewide expansion of oil production during the month.
The New Jersey house of assembly approved the uniform narcotic act after it already cleared the state senate. The measure aims to standardize drug laws across the state, affecting enforcement and penalties statewide.
Saint Nazaire France May 9 The fast new cruiser Emile Bertin of 5888 tons was launched today She is estimated to reach 44 knots and will carry two airplanes This adds a potent new capital unit to the French fleet reflecting a push toward high speed aviation capable warships
Early cloudy conditions persist across San Antonio and west Texas with warmer, unsettled weather. Tuesday night will dip to around 74 degrees with Wednesday reaching near 97. Moderate easterly to southerly winds expected, with cloudier skies and continued warmth into midweek.
Washington May 4 The District of Columbia Supreme Court heard testimony from Evalyn Walsh McLean on efforts to recover Lindbergh infant. She described meetings with Gaston Means and Norman Whitaker who allegedly sought 104000 in hoax and 35000 more for redeeming money spent vainly by the Lindberghs. McLean recalled promises to deliver the child at Aiken BC and later instruction to go to El Paso, but no child was produced.
BUFFOLK Va May percent wage increase announced by Provident of Use sempeng affecting more than a dozen employers in the Manters Nit and Chemicals company area. The date and exact percentage are unclear due to damaged OCR.
London May 8 Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald said there is every prospect of an agreement between Britain and the United States on the advisability of an immediate tariff truce. He noted continued exchanges with Washington and stressed careful settlement of words while protecting essential positions. Discussion also covered war debts, disarmament support, and steps to ease tensions in Europe ahead of the World Economic Conference beginning June 12.
The Light reports unofficial precinct totals for mayor and commissioner races. The tabulation includes scattered numbers across precincts with marks and symbols. a full, legible tally is not provided in the readable text.
A severe windstorm struck Dayton early today with estimated winds of 26 to 40 miles per hour. Damage to residential and industrial areas is pegged between 500000 and 750000 dollars. No serious injuries reported. A second thunderstorm caused panic at Lincoln School as a brick chimney collapsed into a cafe area, but teachers kept students safe and all children were accounted for.
The bureau predicts cloudy conditions and no rain for the city with a three degree drop in temperature from Monday to Tuesday and a forecast of 84 for both Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Monday reached a high of 97. San Antonio records show a 103 degree reading Monday afternoon.
Kansas City market notes show hog prices advancing to 84, matching March and September highs amid inflation waves. Lambs push higher as well, gaining 10 to 16 cents. In Washington, A V Dalrymple denies plans to quit his post as prohibition commissioner despite persistent retirement rumors.
In preliminary returns from 78 precincts The Light reports Mayor C K Quin atop the Tieanamy Weket with 3324 votes. He leads Arthur Burnett 1011 to 304, Joe Burkett 304, Benny Eager limited, and others on Economy, Citizens league, and Tax Reduction tickets. Paull Fieffler, Hans Helland, Ed Mabrite, Frank Carter trail, while Phil Wright and Jacob Rubiola show strong Economy tallies. results continue on page 5.
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