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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1933

Page

6

Devotion and Oblivion in a Sea of Thought

A fragmentary column discusses Gandhi's fast in Poona and fears for his life, then shifts to science books and cosmic wonders. It reflects on Europe’s tension with Hitler, the Versailles treaty, and potential sanctions, while noting American economic anxieties and a sailor's scattered ashes across the ocean.

Europe Gandhi Poona India Britain Freedoin Hitler Germany Rhine Herman Tomfelde Carler Heam N. J Oscar Scot- Jan

Double shooting kills expectant mother in San Antonio

Mrs Lela Mar Parker 28, an expectant mother, is dead from a brain injury after a 4:30 p.m. shooting at the home of R. A. Priest on Flores Street. Her husband N G Parker 35 is hospitalized with a bullet shattered hand. Four children aged 18 months to nine were in the room. Parker claimed his wife shot him after she objected to his taking a job.

Lela Mar Parker N. G. Parker Robert B. Green Hospital Arthur Civae Benide Joe Parker Tved Smithville Beeville Toe Man Priest Parker Joe Missouri Pacific Railroad San Antonio Olfljartshet Agav Ice Rudolph Englehardt Priust Prieat Shouta Englehardt Cap W. A. Harvey Cantu Buck Haddox A. F. Dresch Lela Mae Parker South Mores Street Bir R. A. Prisst Parkers

Arrests Decline Under Prohibition Enforcement Measures

A public report shows April arrests totaling 2444, a drop from March and April figures of last year. The bulletin notes lower enforcement activity under the current regime, comparing April 192? data with prior months and year-ago totals.

Washington Ry. c A. VY. Dalrymple T Ha

Northerly Winds Drive Mercury Down in San Antonio

Fresh northwest winds will push Sunday morning temperatures to around 66 degrees, 10 degrees below Saturday's low. Clear skies and dwindling dust will improve visibility as the weather bureau notes no hint of a pattern change, though east Texas may see thundershowers. Highs reach about 90 both days despite recent cooler spells.

San Antonio Irast Weather Bureau Texas Uiting

San Marcos Names Tom Tom Duchess

Miss Cleo Jennings was chosen by three chamber committees to represent San Marcos as duchess at the Tom Tom stunt in Yoakum on June 2 and 3. A Chicago crooner case looms as Adele Schwantes seeks divorce after alleging assault following a party where he crooned.

San Marcos Cleo Jennings Chamber of Commerce Bur Chicago Adele Schwantes Milton

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Vicinity

Mostly cloudy Saturday night and Sunday with cooler conditions. Saturday night lows near 0 degrees and Sunday highs around 90. Moderate west to northwest winds. Friday high 89, low 76, Saturday night around 80. Scattered thunderstorms likely in eastern areas Saturday night into Sunday, cooler in the north and west portions Saturday night. Fresh southerly winds along the canal likely near calm to moderate.

San Antonio and Vichnity la Tesh Morhhwest Wings Texas 100Th Mock Canal Narkerly Woosh Texas Meridan

Ghostly intruder beats couple in Roosevelt Park home

A hooded man in a sheet attacked B. H. Baker and his wife Alice in their Roosevelt Park home around 2 AM, clubbing Baker unconscious and battering Alice. Police searched all night, but the assailant vanished, leaving the couple bleeding and seeking neighbors’ help. their four year old son slept unharmed.

Baker Hubert B. Green Barker Tran W. A. Harvey Cantu A. F. Tiresch Seaceh Muy Amerie

Lynchers abduct Georgia Black man after public safety incident

In Warrenton Georgia on May 11 a Black man was abducted following a public safety incident in which his brother and a white planter were fatally injured. The body of the abducted man was found early today at a roadside near the city. Amy Amasheni reports. Preszels Popular Omaha et al notes sought after books in the Omaha public library include those containing pret ried recipes.

Georgia Omaia Meo Omaha Public Library

Relief bond vote sparks hope amid San Antonio relief drive

Thousands of jobless San Antonians welcomed a relief bond approval as the central relief committee readies a full program next week. R F C funds expected Tuesday or Wednesday will restart park beautification and municipal work and replenish dwindling food supplies. About 2000 destitute lined up for aid while 200 marched to Austin to press lawmakers for relief. Governor Ferguson promised the $20 million bond issue. Washington reports $500 million federal unemployment relief authorized by Roosevelt, tying local duty to care for the needy to federal support.

San Antonia Jess EK. &. Wendler Fond Montgomery Ward R. F.C San Antonio Austin Miran A. Ferguson New Braunfels Art Melton Grarge Evans Barney Click Otters State Capitol Ferguson Trelsiators

France as a debtor contrasted with private borrowers in war debt

The piece laments France's refusal to honor wartime debt to the United States. It argues nations unequal to private debtors refuse payment, demanding concessions, citing a 15 percent French tariff as a recent repercussion. It predicts harsh historical judgments on France’s “strange policy” and “disowning” of debts.

United States France Joan Trench America

Sobieski Denied Suspended Sentence in County Funds Case

Joe Sobieski, former county treasurer, convicted of converting county funds tied to a $4000 check. Jury rejected leniency and recommended two years confinement. defense sought suspended sentence but was denied. Judge set motion for new trial. sentencing to follow after ruling.

Joe Sobleski Sobieski W. JL. Russell Foreman Joe Burkett Wlotney Sableski W. McCrat Burkett Dhatedy McCrory Spbiesit Apprond Bobieski Teo B. F. Ladon R. L. Burnett Fury Twy Dep McCrory Sobieski W

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