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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1933
Page
6
A 1930s era column argues Alphonse Capone epitomized racketeering from Chicago to national crime. It portrays Capone as a figurehead for a broader system funded by political and financial power, noting his downfall for tax evasion while hinting at deeper corruption and unreported wealth.
New York May 2 the sixth annual conference on old age security was held today and more than 52 000 000 persons in the United States are now protected by old age pension legislation Abraham Epstein executive secretary of the American Association for Old Age Security gave this figure in his annual report in which he told of nine states which have already enacted old age pension laws this year There was already such legislation in 25 states
Los Angeles May 18 UB battle planes from Army and Navy staged a night air duel over San Pedro and Wilmington in the first wartime air maneuvers with Navy participation. Navy carriers off Long Beach launched invaders aimed at oil targets while Army Air Corps fighters pursued and harassed to defend the oil districts.
The boys' department of the Young Men's Christian Association will host the annual mother and son banquet at 7 p m Friday night with about 300 attending. Raymond Byrne will preside, and fathers will act as welcomers. Mrs Anthony Van Tyle delivers the principal address, Arnold Parrott sings My Mother's Yes and Mother Macree, Harald Brady plays saxophone, James Voss gives a toast, and Mrs J B Collier speaks for the ladies' auxiliary.
Washington reports former Senator Porter J. McCumber of North Dakota is in a critical condition at a local hospital. Family members were summoned to his bedside after a stroke Tuesday, with no immediate recovery noted, while he remains a member of the international joint commission.
Washington May 10 two million Century of Progress exposition stamps were flown to Chicago by post office officials. The stamps constitute the first consignment of 400 million to go on sale.
The 1934 United Spanish American War Veterans convention in Austin drew about 60 San Antonians and delegates from across the state. Reports claim pensions totaling about 180000 dollars monthly will harm San Antonio businesses, and the group adopted four orphaned children as the first in the history of the Texas division. Officers elected include Wayne Shearer of Sherman as department commander and W. G. Shroath of Houston as senior vice commander.
Washington May 18 The Interior Secretary ruled that oil wells on Tevan lands in central Wyoming must start producing by September 1. The order is aimed at benefiting Indian landowners, with operations run by private companies.
Baiyun, 36 miles north of Peiping, was occupied this afternoon by the Japanese army after a week of attack. Rengo News Agency reported the capture as part of the ongoing campaign north of Peiping.
The article notes tobacco aged 30 months or more yields a mellower sweeter Chesterfield. It emphasizes aging is costly and there is no faster way to improve flavor, only time and money to perfect the tobacco.
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