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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1933
Page
14
The Blackfeet announce the first oil profits from their lands, receiving 48000 dollars in rental and bonus as exploitation begins. The tribe believes further wealth will follow per an old medicine man prophecy of restored prominence among Indian nations.
The race reported only 790 votes in the early tally with Tax Commissioner Frank H. Bushick trailing the Economy ticket. Bushick led his nearest opponent by more than two to one, while Carelton Adame of the Citizens' League had 1229 votes to Bushick's 2807. D. D. Harrigan on the Tax Reduction line had 652 votes and independent C. Adams had 168. Albert G. Trawalter, who had announced for tax commissioner, had withdrawn but remained on the ballot with supporters voting for him. If early trends held, Economy, Citizens' League, and Tax Reduction would finish in that order. The initial count covered about 5,000 votes, with Union precincts representing roughly three quarters of city totals, suggesting the final result might align with the early three-ticket split. Burkett initially led the Tax Reduction ticket, but final placement shifted to Burnett in second and Burket h third as noon observations doubted a 30—vote margin.
Bari Italy reports the highest birthrate with 35 births per thousand. Turin records 13 per thousand in contrast. Voter turnout forecasts dominate coverage as campaigns converge on election day. Polls close at 7 pm with results to be tabulated by City Clerk James Simpson at city hall.
The agreement backed by Britain and supported by Italy France Japan and Belgium aims to pause tariff increases ahead of the London world economic conference. President Roosevelt seeks a deterrent to war and a united antiwar stance as disarmament talks progress. Norman H Davis’s Britain outreach is seen as a diplomatic win.
Portland Oregon reports about 2000 city farmers working on vacant lots under borrowed city soil to raise vegetables. Amateur gardeners received permits to cultivate unused property and, last summer, many unemployed residents grew a winter pantry and earned small sums selling surplus to neighbors.
In Independence Missouri Judge Jasper Bell ruled alimony may be cut when a ex husband’s earnings decline. Mrs Ora H E Thornton sought wage garnishment after late payments. The judge reduced monthly alimony from 70 to 42 5 dollars as the former earnings were 1500 per year, down from 2801.
Win May George Tilema reports the death of his gander aged 20 years found wandering along a country road two decades ago. The pet gander served as a watchdog, guarding the home with a sharp alertness toward strangers.
Mrs William Finch grandniece of Fenimore Cooper receives a box of relics once owned by the novelist. The collection includes original manuscripts and other items connected to the author, highlighting the ongoing interest in Cooper’s literary legacy.
In Britain insurance companies offer policies for women who reach retirement age unmarried. A lump sum or annuity is paid, depending on preference. The scheme targets single women in factory towns and London, reflecting social concerns over marriage prospects and income.
Gandhi, 63, showing nausea during a three week fast, was attended by a Bombay doctor summoned by his friends in Poona. He remains at Lady Vilaldas Thackerray’s bungalow, starting the day with water and awaiting stronger hunger pains.
Amarillo grain elevator managers project the Texas Panhandle wheat crop at 8,000,000 to 12,000,000 bushels for 1933. The estimate would lift yields from the 1932 short crop, which ranged around 14,000,000 bushels.
An advertisement touts a money back guarantee for a weight loss product claiming dramatic body improvements. It promises a full refund if customers are not satisfied, urging readers to contact a local druggist for the Benkorn Special Thin Werk and similar items.
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