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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1933
Page
11
Arthur Brisbane surveys post boom Florida noting beaked water hyacinth choking lakes and hindered navigation. He contrasts faded developments with enduring highways while reflecting on real estate folly, economic risks, and a mix of political and social comments from the era. The piece blends climate, industry, and personalities into a snapshot of a disrupted paradise.
A single town report details 63 deaths from border tornadoes on the Kentucky Tennessee line. Kentucky counties Monroe Adair Russell report 15 20 deaths. Tennessee Overton Wileon Benton Swamps Overton near Livingston 26 dead. Twelve bodies brought to Livingston include Mr and Mrs Una Cole and their seven children. Red Cross relays Russell County lead to Kentucky Advocate at Tanville.
In London on May 10 erratic exchange activity reflected government currency actions. The American dollar traded around $1.84 per pound, with afternoon support nudging it up a cent to about $3.85 in another markets note. In Paris on May 19 the dollar weakened amid thin trade, quoted pre-bourse at 21.00 and 21.79 francs, with a Saturday low near 21 francs and prior close at 22.03 francs.
Austin May 10 1947 The Texas House rejected Rep W E Pope of Corpus Christi permission to introduce a bill allowing those who had not paid poll taxes to register for the April election. The August 26 election on state and municipal prohibition questions will proceed. The motion failed to reach four fifths with 98 ayes 39 nays. In New York Ming ree Calley forkalle keys fell from a third floor apartment window injuring him seriously.
Weather outlook shows temperatures around 64 degrees Thursday with light winds. Northwesterly cooling expected Thursday, cooler in northwest regions, Wednesday cloudy with varying temperatures and southerly winds near the coast.
Berlin reports show blackened books from private and public libraries pledged for burning at Kultur events across Germany. Nazi student committees accelerate preparations for a purge of alleged Yan-Gurman influences, targeting works by Helen Keller Upton Sinclair Jack London and others.
The Weather Bureau predicts little change in San Antonio with cloudy skies and warm days. Highs near 94 by Thursday and a low of 26 Wednesday night precede another warm day, while winds are from the south. Temperatures stay in the mid nineties this month amid rainfall shortfall of 4.49 inches since January 1.
Poona May 10 Gandhi enters the third week of his fast under medical supervision as hunger pains intensify. Dr Margaret Spiegel reportedly broke her counter fast today in a bid to pressure Gandhi to end the fast but he remains determined to reach three weeks to spotlight India's untouchables and social reform despite hardship.
New York reports George A. Storn, president of the Gobton Textile Institute, announcing to President Roosevelt that the institute's directors recommended a standard work week not to exceed 40 hours in cotton mills. The plan uses an "emergency period" term cited by Bloay.
Washington May 10 Roosevelt named Eugene Black of Atlanta as governor of the Federal Reserve Board to succeed Eugene Meyer. Black will likely hold the post for a few months, then return to the Atlanta Federal Reserve Bank, with the administration signaling a brief tenure. Death House crowding at Ossining prison shows 24 inmates awaiting execution as the death chamber closes in.
President Roosevelt signaled that with the world tariff truce in place the United States should refrain from imposing processing or compensatory taxes on farm imports until the London conference. He aims to push a second truce at the conference opening and seeks authority from Congress to negotiate tariff deals on a reciprocal basis. War and disarmament talks remain off limits for now.
United States envoy Norman W. Davis relayed government notes to British officials strengthening a tariff truce proposal. The plan urges an immediate eight-nation armistice and invites further nations to join, with responses expected from several governments soon. In Washington the Senate began examining the farm relief inflation bill conference report amid debate over cost of production amendments.
HUTURINSON Kan May Henry Wells barber shop porter missed a promised gift by a quarter cent. George Gann owner and grain dealer offered the shop to Wells if wheat hit 75 cents per bushel by May 1. On the last trading day wheat reached 74 3 4 cents, so Wells will continue to shine shoes.
Asuncion Paraguay May 10 Paraguay today formally declared war against Bolivia. President Busebio Ayala signed the declaration after congress empowered him. News provoked demonstrations in the streets with widespread celebrations since hostilities began. Paraguay hopes neutral declarations by Argentina and Chile may hamper Bolivian imports while aiming for a permanent settlement of the Gran Chaco dispute.
Washington reports that Paraguay has declared war on Bolivia prompting U S officials to favor League of Nations handling rather than Washington negotiations. Bolivia not a Kellogg Briand pact signatory complicates policy and may require League action to end the conflict.
In a sweeping victory for Mayor K. Quinda and the Economy administration ticket, the city machine and county coalition regained dominance, carrying all 105 precincts and defeating the Citizens League. The win signals potential coalition strength and continued policy economies and utility rate scrutiny.
Moody Seagraves president Mam L Moorly, 88, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in Federal court. Creditors were notified to appear May 20 before Judge John W Lorkbart to prove claims. Reported liabilities include secured and unsecured claims totaling over 1.5 million with largest accommodations held by Continental Supply and Youngstown Sheaf and Tob e Company.
Brightening industrial skies lifted stocks on the New York Stock Exchange with many leading shares advancing from $1 to over $3. Chicago wheat rose a cent or more and cotton gained nearly a bale while other commodities showed moderate changes. Foreign exchange fluctuations narrowed and bonds were firm. United States Steel reports a 23,572 ton April backlog rise, the first uptick since last October, though below forecasts. Market was somewhat rotive at noon.
Chicago May 10 grain traders reacted as representatives removed the price fixing plan from the farm bill. Favorable weather and labor market signals supported corn and grain strength amid a split market. The day saw price movement aided by action against the price fixing measure and improving market sentiment.
Police rushed 10 officers to calm a crowd of over 4000 hungry San Antonians at the central relief committee in the Montgomery Ward building on South St. Mary's street. As food ran low, women fainted and riots nearly broke out before order was restored and food distribution began at the Main avenue commissary. A hunger march to Austin was proposed for Saturday as men protested the shortage.
Rental listings advertise rooms and apartments with monthly and weekly rates. Contacts include Mary Lov and Panniw 1284 for more details. Properties span multiple streets, offering rooms, houses, and shared accommodations with varying term lengths.
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