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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1933
Page
6
A quirky note highlights a royal audience promise and a playful tale of Antonio with a monkey. Mixed items mention Good Mexican News and brain work as a local feature, attributed to Arthur Briebane with brief asides about Veins Bextra fund.
The article surveys international reaction to a London conference plan with King George opening discussions while US President Roosevelt stays in Washington. It notes British framing of American restraint, critiques about labor issues in the US and Mexico trade prospects, and calls for closer North American unity a League of American Nations. It also references a Harvard West Point math contest and Gandhi fasts, contrasting global concerns with domestic industry and a violent garden accident in Oil City, Pennsylvania.
President Roosevelt asked Congress to assume immediate federal control over oil. He urged merging the measure with the pending industrial supervision bill, arguing oil is a natural resource and production should be regulated for national interests. The proposal would empower the secretary to set pri ces hours wages and even curb production.
Mrs Emma Brack about 35 of 310 Roosevelt Avenue was fatally shot while rabbit hunting near Welmore Saturday morning. She died en route to Baylor hospital after the shotgun discharged while she crawled through a fence, the charge striking her breast. She was wife of B P Brack chiropractor.
Partly cloudy Saturday night and Sunday with cooler temperatures. Lowest Saturday night around 70s, highest Sunday near 72, winds light to moderate southeast. Friday night and Saturday unsettled. Saturday night into Sunday showery risk along the coast. East Texas coast expect light to fresh southeasterly winds and partly cloudy skies.
Havana reports police reserves on alert and army leaves canceled on May 30 as rumors of opposition to President Machado circulate. Government campaigns clash with 300 to 400 rebels in Santa Clara and Camagüey provinces under Maj. Arseco Orbe, with 300 more troops sent to support.
The weather bureau predicts ongoing excessive heat for Los Angeles with partly cloudy skies. In the next 24 hours thermometers rise to 94 degrees Saturday afternoon then drop to 72 Sunday morning and rise to 82 Sunday afternoon. Winds remain southerly with no rain expected, though unsettled conditions are seen along portions of East Texas near the coast.
Two Texas ranchers Arthur Hernold and John Revins were held by Mexican bandits after entering Coahuila on a horse theft hunt. Captured May 9, they endured over a week of danger and hardship, with their expected arrival at Boguillag border town today.
The League of Nations will discuss Germany’s treatment of Jews in urgent session following Franz Bernheim’s petition from Upper Silesia alleging violation of the German Polish convention guaranteeing equal protection for all inhabitants. The council will review the issue as part of its agenda in Geneva.
Washington May 20 The man who will direct President Roosevelts vast Tennessee valley Muscle Shoals Improvement project is Arthur E. Morgan president of Antioch College in Ohio He was selected yesterday as head of the three man government corporation The other two will be appointed soon by Mr Roosevelt from prospects so that work will start quickly.
Johnny Lewis of Bexar County files an appeal in the Court of Criminal Appeals challenging a conviction on an assault to murder charge. The case involves Brith Mel Culloch, a San Antonio flag station operator, allegedly assaulted in west Texas.
Bolivia today rejected League of Nations recommendations to settle the dispute with Paraguay over the Charar territory. The decision underscores ongoing tensions as international mediators seek a peaceful settlement.
A Texas W CT U led campaign mobilizes to block federal licenses for 3.2 beer. Mrs J M Glass announces petitions to President Roosevelt, church and civic groups, and ministers groups will be distributed citywide. They urge all dry state supporters to act and seek support from Senator Morris Sheppard as the August 26 vote nears. Governor Ferguson says she has no comment on ranger use and the plan to canvass San Antonio as dry is under way.
Washington May 20 The Navy will dismiss 900 officers and cut civilian staff 10 percent Secretary Swenson announced after a White House disclosure that Roosevelt will cut both army and navy personnel in an economy program. Secretary Dern said the army cut was deferred for now though a later reduction is likely. Roosevelt and Budget Director Douglas will discuss economies as plans call for Navy cuts of 46 million and Army cuts of 55 million. Dern said many officers can be retired without harming service and warned those failing two navy board tests could be dismissed, while officers would be retained to aid forestry and reforestation camps. Senate leaders urged delaying army cuts due to needed engineers and construction workers under public works. Mills Raise Wages Lawrence Mills Five plants announce wage hikes for 30,000 workers effective next Monday led by American Woolen and Pacific Mills with 12 12 percent increases.
A former Canadian distillery owner, Frank J. Parker, was dragged from his car by three men and shot in Chicago. He was taken to a suburban Evanston hospital with a non life threatening head wound. Parker, labeled an airplane bootleg operator by police, said the assailants pulled him from his car and fired as they fled. Police doubt his account and suspect Parker may have been targeted or robbed.
A partial report from San Antonio details the discovery of an atlatl in the Big Bend by the Southwest Texas Archaeological Society. The weapon could illuminate ancient life in the American continent as a Basket Maker cave site is planned for excavation along the Rio Grande. Members volunteer expenses as museum work proceeds.
Joseph W Harriman, 68, former Harriman National Bank chairman, vanished banker, may have intended self harm. Authorities guard his grave in Locust Valley Cemetery as he faced charges of falsifying bank accounts totaling about 1661 dollars and a note left behind secrets. The ex-chairman, frail and suffering, left a nursing home saying he would be gone for a moment. barber notes described his closely shaved hair. Federal attorney warns bail of 28000 dollars could be forfeited if he does not appear for trial near Manila.
Geneva delegates press for United States plans amid talks on solidarity and a consultative pact to reinforce the Kellogg accord. Dr Giuseppe Motta argues for clear US commitment and possible measures if aggression occurs, while Norman H. Davis, the U S ambassador at large, prepares a speech outlining potential neutrality and international arms supervision.
A delegation of Southern Baptists visited the White House to present a letter urging President Roosevelt to back foreign policy revival while praising beer return and opposing repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. The group seeks stance on liquor and international relations.
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