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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1933

Page

17

World draws near to Roosevelt peace plan in phase

Washington May 18 The world appears to align with Roosevelts four point peace program as replies from nearly half the sovereigns addressed show varying degrees of approval The White House clarifies there is no binding US obligation beyond mutual disarmament and consultation if treaties are violated.

Washington, D. C Lne Roosevelt White House Sls United States Tare

Balbo Named for Geographic Post in Rome

General Balbo has been named counsellor of the Italian Royal Geographical Society to succeed the late Duke of Abeztazal. He will soon command twenty aircraft as part of a planned flight to Chicago for a world event.

Balbo Geographic Post Rome Lala Balbo Chicago Italian Royal Geographical Society Duke of Abetuzal

Unreadable Advertisement Text From Historic Page

Fragmentary advert prose describes foot health products and services with dubious claims and unclear branding. The readable fragments reference a money back guarantee and various product names while conveying a noisy promotional voice from an old newspaper page.

What Congress Is Doing

Congress activities resume with ongoing Louderback impeachment trial and committee actions. The Senate received the president's message on industrial control public works while Wagner of New York introduced the re employment bill and various committees advanced or referred bills including censorship and insurance measures.

Interstate Commerce Committee Judiciary Committee Hearn Senate Wagner New York Tate Charles Brand Georgia

Hitler says hopeful about Germany’s fate amid heavy burden

Berlin May 20 Adolf Hitler weighs the state burden as he softly answers a question about happiness. He recalls a cordial greeting from a former keeper of Landsberg where he was confined after the 1923 putsch. He says he is serenely hopeful despite immense grave problems.

Berlin Adolf

Zionist Leader Pincus Cruza to Speak at Banquet

Pincus Cruza former Poale Zion America secretary and editor of the Zionist publication in New York will be guest speaker at a Thursday banquet in his honor. He will speak for the Jewish Planters aiding Palestine’s homeland effort.

Pincus Cruza Poale Zion Party of America Zionist New York Palestine

Three Bars Burn at Tia Juana in Mexico Fire

TIAJUANA May 18. After reduced business from the re jugen of 22 beer in the United States, three famous bars burned today. The Log Cabin, Free Tunnel, and the Three River were destroyed. Loss put at $90,000.

Tiajuana Mexico United States

Woman Wins Bet With Swedish King at Court

In Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin on May 13 Mrs Anns Anderson a stewardess at the royal hunting lodge talked the king of Sweden Oscar II into eating raw oyster a dare she accepted and won. Mrs Anderson now aged 88 is a resident of Sturgeon Bay.

Sturgeon Bay Wis Anns Anderson Oscar II of Sweden

Gandhi Fit as Man of 40 Says Doctor

Poona May 11 An examining physician reports Mahatma Gandhi appears fit for 40 though aged 64 as the average man during a three week fast to protest untouchability. Elder ex-mate to wed Los Angeles May 18 Ruth Elder aviatrix announced engagement. Avat Lomack, ex-husband’s associate, to wed Mrs Lewis Tucker at Arcadia next Monday. Real estate ads urge investors to buy now for profit.

Gandhi Poona Thali Bulletin Today Mahatma Gandhi Los Angeles Ruth Elder Lyle Womack Lewisa Tucker Arcadia Grater

Hitler action follows peace talk at Geneva push

Berlin May 18 The German leader Adolf Hitler swift action from a world peace plea moves to present German terms at the Geneva disarmament conference. He orders Rudolph Nadolny to lay Germanys offers before the world powers and vows to dissolve the German army if others join the peace effort. Nadolny sails to Geneva to push for a general agreement before the London World Economic Conference.

Berlin Adolf Hiller Nadolny Roosevelt Hitler Nadolty Germany Geneva Reichsteg Hiller London

Revenue Plans for Tax Increases Dramatize 220 Million Goal

The article outlines three tax plan options to raise 220 million dollars. Plan one boosts normal income tax from four to six percent on four thousand dollars and up, taxes corporate dividends, raises the gasoline tax, and estimates returns of about 221 million. Plan two adds excise taxes on tea coffee and cocoa to reach 224 million. Plan three raises income taxes further, taxes long distance telephone calls, and expands admissions taxes to total about 221 million.

Douglas Ould

Cleveland engineers aim to build a rocket ship to reach space

May 20 report says Ernst Lobell and G. W. St. Clair of Cleveland plan a rocket to shoot 50 miles into water space with passengers if found. They form the Cleveland Barkrt Society to test on a leased estate east of the city. The craft would use a light alloy motor tube withstand 600 psi and 180 pound lift. Propulsion relies on liquid oxygen gasoline explosions with a parachute landing. Neither builder seeks to be first to fly with passengers, may launch recording instruments instead.

Cleveland Ernst Lobell Gera Interplanetary Society of Berlin GO. W. St. Clair Cleveland Barkrt, Society Ian Estate Here

Denver druggist first violator under Colorado beer law

CAUGAT IN TRAP DENVER May 16 fing M L Wilson a Denver druggist was fined five dollars for permitting a district attorney investigator to drink a bottle of beer on the premises The Colorado law allows drug stores to sell 4 2 beer by the bottle but bans drag store drink Log

Trap Denver M. L. Wilson Wilson Justice of the Peace District Attorney’s Office

Vermont Alumni Send Most Children Back to College

Burlington May 9 100 undergraduates at University of Vermont 88 are sons or daughters of alumni. Many are from Vermont with parents who are graduates returning their children to campus. The figure highlights strong ties between alumni and student enrollment.

Burlington University of Vermont Algo Vermont

Bingham Arrives in London as New US Ambassador

Robert W. Bingham arrived in London this afternoon to assume his role as the United States ambassador. The ceremonial handover is expected to occur soon, marking a new chapter in US-UK diplomatic relations.

London England Robert W. Bingham United States Ambamaagof Lnto

Bankers Scour Money Used in Fish Business

London report details dirty money from Billingsgate fish market. Notes and coins are boiled or cleaned in copper baths to remove odor and contamination before reuse. Banks operate wash houses with boiling water baking soda and sieves. as much as 200 pounds of silver boiled in a day, with coins turning green or black.

London Billingsgate Billings Gate

Canadians Pay Over Sixty Million In Income Tax

Canada first adopted income tax in 1917 to fund federal revenue. An average of over 60.39 million dollars was collected annually. In the year ended March 31, 1933 Canadians paid more than 62 million dollars in income tax.

Ottawa Canana Mayoi INS Canada

Naval Equality Demand Foreseen in French Speech

PARIS May 38 Edouard Herriot warned that Germany will seek sea equality after land equality, basing his view on Hitler's Reichstag address. He spoke after reflecting on America and meeting with President Roosevelt. He warned Germany may attack Washington conventions and threaten the American and British fleets and French army.

Paris Edouard Herriot Hitler Germany America Roosevelt

Diplomats see Hitler speech easing disarmament talks

London dispatch reports British observers believe Hitler's Reichstag speech was conciliatory and could unlock deadlocked Geneva disarmament talks with Count Nadolny. Officials await a formal reply from Britain, possibly a Commons declaration or Geneva note after dominion consultations.

London Hitler Rudolf Nadolny Geneva Geneve Roosevelt Dominions House of Commons

Jobless Man Age Put Down at 36

A Philadelphia study by the Pennsylvania employment commission of 31 000 jobless men and women depicts the average unemployed man as 36 years old native born with a prior good position. The report notes the status of marriage fitness and physical condition and hints at social factors in unemployment. Paris to serve American beer for summer trade as French bars stock U S A beer for locals and visitors.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Employment Commission Paris

Prussia Adopts Enabling Act. Diet Adjourns Indefinitely

Berlin May 8 The Prussian diet passed an enabling act and adjourned for an open ended period. Premier Goering and Nazi leader Wilhelm Frick push the measure, approved by most parties except the Socialists. Goering vows to enforce loyal Nazi policy, expand police power, and carry out strict Prussian discipline in line with the chancellor.

Berlin Herman Goeving Naz Loge Wilheim Rube Linnket Adal Hitler Goering Prussia Memler Geneva

Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Offer In Frayed Ad Copy

An old style advertisement touts Carter’s Little Liver Pills as a cure for sluggish digestion and full bowels. The copy promises bile flow, improved appetite, clearer skin, and renewed energy, urging readers to ask for the red labeled product at druggists and ball stores.

Carter Toole Mama Cortar 2Oe Ball

Monne's Miracle Oil Promises Quick Bunion Relief

An advertisement touts Monne's Miracle Oil for bunions and soft corns claiming rapid reduction of inflammation swelling and pain after up to fifteen minutes per application. It promises dramatic results with regular use and lists retailers and price points.

Safe Pleasant Way Promise Fat Loss By Daily Pills

An advertisement touts a “safe pleasant” fat reduction treatment named Bonkore. It claims quick health benefits and younger looks from daily doses, urging readers to buy from drugstores and warning against dangerous drugs. The piece includes testimonials and endorsements from doctors.

Fonda Yon

Inadequate Police Speak Sparkling Controversy

A fragmented quote shows a speaker calling the police inadequate and urging them to be unmentionable in one breath with the enemy. The remark highlights tension over law enforcement effectiveness and public safety statements.

Porch theft report from Dawson street resident

Mrs L Lynch of 1028 Dawson street told police she saw a male prowler on her front porch Thursday morning and reported the incident as a thaling.

L. Lynch Dawson Street

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