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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1932
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane notes public talk of legal beer amid urban optimism and tax questions. He cites Walker led processions and surveys beer prospects in the United States, while contrasting price shifts and gold movements, with global finance and public ownership debates.
Bud Cowart, a landing crewman, was saved after clinging to the rope as the Akron hovered 2000 feet above the ground during a perilous attempt to moor at its Lakehurst path. Two crewmen were killed in earlier mooring attempts and another injured as the dirigible battled a stormy crossing. The Akron, on its fourth day from Lakehurst, planned a fuel stop before continuing to Sunnyvale California.
The San Antonio Indians won the opening game of a short series against the Shreveport team, taking a 2 0 lead as both sides exchanged innings. Key moments included Flaskamper and Fitzgerald producing hits for San Antonio while Shreveport struggled with fielding and timely outs.
In Washington DC Sporker Jonn N. Garner received an elaborately bound volume of lithography titled The Voyager of the Reise The Romantic Glory at Nante Garner from George Rothwell Brown. Brown presented the book to the speaker on the Capitol steps in a formal ceremony.
Instructed verdicts of not guilty were entered by Judge W W Mc Grory in the Ninety fourth District court at noon Wednesday for Detective Sergeant Frank G Vogler and Detective Fred P Littlepage accused of accepting a bribe. Assistant District Attorney B F Laden moved for the verdict after United States Commissioner Paul Lockhart testified Vogler’s reputation was above reproach and defense witnesses cleared Mrs Amengeon. The judge indicated the prosecution failed to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and the courtroom erupted in applause as Vogler and Laden left the bench.
Washington May 11 The Senate Finance Committee reports the billion dollar revenue bill must include 730 million in savings to balance next year’s budget. The panel supports returning the 1933 budget to balance, despite doubts, and argues higher taxes are justified by the need to restore federal finances on a solid basis. Night sessions loom as leaders prepare to act.
In a National League game, Vingin nity defeated Philadelphia 4 to 1 as pitchers and hitters produced a mix of solid and sloppy play. Key moments included strong work from reliever Luca and Tenuta, and a notable contribution by Pallerless Golling. Boston at Presinveh p awaits next with unclear details.
In Beaumont a note references Texas League box scores and major league results to be found on Page 3 of the second section. The text mentions players and teams with garbled wording but signals forthcoming box scores and sports updates.
In Wooster Ohio on May 11 Harold Young 19 killed himself with a shotgun as officers moved to arrest him. Earlier Wayne County farmer Herbert Meeker named Young as the actual slayer of his wife in a confession tying the youth to the Meeker murder case.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee adopted the Moses reservation to the league court protocol. It requires formal approval by other powers before the United States adherence becomes effective and positions the country against advisory opinions.
Los Angeles May report states actress Helene Costello secured a divorce. The proceedings involve director and actor Lowell Sherman, who allegedly used demeaning language during the case.
Congressional leaders in Washington agree on a determined effort for final adjournment of Congress on June 10. The move follows ongoing debates and signals a push to close legislative business this session. Leaders from major parties coordinate schedules and hope to finish remaining bills before adjournment.
Weather outlook across West Texas and Panhandle shows mostly cloudy and unsettled conditions with occasional thundershowers. Northeast winds bring cooler nights with Wednesday night around freezing and Thursday highs near the lower 60s. Winds shift, with parts of the north remaining partly cloudy while the south experiences brighter intervals and scattered storms.
Ua box score shows player H points assists and rebounds across listed games. The fragment indicates statistics tracking for Ua players with standard box score notation and per game totals.
A baseball score shows Shreveport with 0 runs in all innings and San Antonio with 1 run in the first, no runs in the middle innings, and 5 runs in the final frame. The full line reads Shreveport 000 000 000 San Antonio 100 000 05.
Regents approve salary cuts for teachers and executives at seven Texas teachers colleges. Board reelects presidents of the institutions including Huntevilly Estill Commerce Whitley Sun Marois Evans Canyons Nacogdoches Birdwell Denton Le Marghis Alpine Moreluck.
Montreal report states Canada will establish its own militia with a missile force. The plan, announced by National Defense Minister D N Sutherland, organizes the National Defense Association through cooperation of non permanent infantry artillery and army service corps. The move is approved as national defense.
BERGIn May 11 complete cancellation of political debit is the most important requisite to economic recovery of the world Chancellor Bruening told the Reichstag today in a long speech defending his foreign and domestic policies Germany’s claim it cannot meet reparations payments has not changed since last February and there is growing evidence other powers are beginning to realize the justice of that view
Senator Glass of Virginia disputes a charge linking Palmer to suppressing an op ed by a former solicitor general. The Democrat says there is absolutely no warrant for implications connecting him to national bank affiliates.
report states an American priest kidnapped in Mupei province was released unharmed and reached Honyang near Hankow in good health. British missionary George P.F. Andres aided the release. Separately, three men died after a scaffold collapsed at a Cleveland power plant under construction.
Senate hears a Democratic plan for economic recovery proposing a 2 billion public works program plus 300 million dollars for state and municipal relief loans to address unemployment. The plan would be financed by bonds. Republican Senator Davis proposes using the Reconstruction Corporation to lend 60 million to cities and towns. Hoover calls Dawes and Mills to a conference on federal relief as interest grows.
Two men were killed in an explosion of a nitroglycerin truck eight miles north of Monaghan in Ward County. The men aboard the truck included W H K Judy of Tula, manager of the Osage Torpedo company, and a man named Beeffield. The incident occurred this morning, and identities were not immediately established.
A chaotic Paris courthouse scene unfolded as the man accused of killing President Downer was brought before a magistrate for formal proceedings. A large crowd gathered outside the jail to witness the defendant’s appearance as officials began the case.
Governor Bleling reportedly signals intention to seek another term. The wire dispatch names aides Paul Waketwid and Tateonan and notes preparations for an upcoming election with statewide implications.
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