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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1933

Page

9

Clergyman praises Brisbane column on universe and salaries

A Little Rock Arkansas pastor writes to praise Arthur Brisbane for explaining the universe and cosmology. He argues there are no "too big salaries" for capable leaders and cites Kingsbury Teagle Gifford Hearst as examples, while noting government taxes cut into earnings. He predicts Japan's rise and a future rearrangement in northern China.

Winfield Methodist Church Little Rork, Ark James Joons Oir Dames Matehless Mr. Brisbane Congress Kingsbury Standard Oz California Kettleman Hills Wiliam Randolph Hearst

Ferguson says liberal clemency policy for liquor violators favored

Governor's husband James Ferguson urges broad pardons for Dean law offenders and prisoners with time credit. He predicts no active enforcement for 2.2 Beer and backs lenient polcies on 3.2 beer. No immediate special session after current term. bond referendum Aug 26 shapes unemployment relief. Ferguson expects federal aid discussions to follow.

Austin INS James E. Ferguson Berguson Ltmeelt Whaletale Dean Ferguson Gubernatoriat Bexar County Walter Tyhan Texas Ourrent Tegular Tooner Asv Amertenn

3.2 Beer Flows Over Texas in Spite of Law

In Texas cities demand for 3.2 beer rises despite a repeal referendum still months away. Cafes and stores rush to obtain federal permits to sell 3.2 beer as police and prosecutors clash over enforcement. Dallas officials say cases won t convict, while Houston seizes 3.2 beer and vows prosecution if indicted. Federal agents terse on ongoing cases.

Texas Daldas Internal Revenue Dallas Walloa U. S Wil- Hisan A. Atwell Robert H. Hurt Dallas Internal Revenue Collector Washington Bader

Special Session Called by Murray in Oklahoma City

Governor W H Murray issued a call for a special session of the state legislature to meet next Wednesday. He says the session is needed to prevent a $60,000,000 deficit in the state treasury and will urge passage of a 2 percent sales tax a five cent clearer tax and a revision of the existing home tax scale.

Murray Oklaroma Gity Okla CINS Arate W. H. Murray Shire

Kin of Coolidge Injured in Italy Auto Crash

London dispatch reports Miss Coolidge a close relative of former U S president injured in an automobile accident in Italy while traveling from Venter to Gatelane. She was with composer Francisco Malpiero and his wife when their car collided with another vehicle.

Uy Am Coolidge Italy London

Borah Warns War Threat Threatens Global Business

In Washington on May 20, Senator William E. Borah Republican of Idaho told the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom that the present disputes over the treaty threaten another world war and paralyze international business.

Wasilington D. C INS Antar National Bernier William E. Borah Women's International League For Peace and Freedom

American Aviators Held on Smuggling Charge Near Laredo

Norvin McLeod and John Pumyea, American aviators, are held for trial at Nuevo Laredo Mexico on charges of arcohal smuggling in a plane. They were arrested near the Dol Martin dam in Coahuila state and their plane was seized. Pumyea formerly lived at San Antonio.

Laredo Norvin McLeod John Pumyea Nuevo Laredo Mexico Arcohal Meght Dov Martin Dam Coahuila Pumyen San Antonin

Bank Robbed of $2000 in Atwater Branch Heist

California reports a bank robbery at the Atwater branch of Citizens National Trust and Savings Bank. A man threatened the manager and escaped with $2000. Suspect described as an American male.

California Los Angeles Atwater Ciizens National Trust and Savings Bank

California Town Feels 3 Shocks

A California town reported three small seismic shocks occurring today near Riverside. No damage or injuries were noted, and the events prompted brief local inquiries about the region's stability and prior quake history. Official responders advised residents to monitor any further tremors and report unusual ground movement.

California

Plan to Adjourn Congress by June 1 Announced in Washington

In Washington today the administration and leaders decided on a drive to adjourn Congress by June 1. The plan, announced by Senate Majority Leader Burns, aims to have the House dispose of all emergency legislation within days and finish action by the end of next year.

Washington, D. C Administration Teaders Honan Congress Majolly Burns Tounesses House

Roosevelt pushes repeal of Prohibition by March Fifteenth

President Roosevelt presses for ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment repeal by March 15. He argues liquor revenue could fund a $3.3 billion public works program and balance the budget, while urging Congress to erase interim taxes once enough states act. Five states have voted to restore order. more readings follow in 1834.

United States Gary United States Steel Corporation Feneral Wse Roosevelt Congress Wisconsin Michigan Rhode Island Wyoming New Jersey Alabama Arizons Iowa Arkansas Maine Tennessee Bavermars Chicago Jasb

Bandits Rob Card Players of $740

St Louis May 20. Employing a case to enter a hotel room during a card grind eight men were engaged In A Card grind. Two armed bandits escaped with $740. One bandit pressed a hell dog to gain entry after knocking and calling out a bell boy.

ST. Louis INS Cahance Pinyon

Public Works Tax Debate Favors Mixed Tax Plan

Washington May 20 Amid a bitter fight over the general manufacturers sales tax the House ways and means committee ended its public hearings on the administration 3 300 000 public works program. The panel plans a secret session Monday to decide whether to approve the sales tax to raise about 20 million for interest and amortization or to push higher income taxes on smaller earners and other levies. Chairman Daughton said a bill could be ready by Wednesday morning unless Roosevelt insists on oil industry provisions. The president would be consulted before Monday's meeting if the oil measure is to be included. The tax mix could hinge on a proposed three fourths cent per gallon rise in gasoline and a tax on corporate dividends. Opponents argued against broad sales taxes. some urged extending normal income tax rates. The committee expects to report a plan before the eighteenth amendment repeal changes federal tax rules. (Continued on Page 5, Col 4)

Washington, D. C INS Roosevelt Admintstration White House Congress Washington, D House Ways and Means Committee Public Works Industries Control Daughton Secretary of the Interior Ickies Pt. No. Bi Doughton Salt Inclusion Treasury Farm Belt Rainey Burns Gates Ax Federal Treasury Chuster A. Gray Afnrican Farm Bureau Federation Fred Brenckman A. M. Loomis Dairy Uxlnn Gray

Ready for Occupancy Rent Listing From Local Apartments

Fragmented OCR shows rental listings with multiple addresses and monthly rates. Several properties near San Pedro, Woodlawn, San Derve, and Quincy advertise one to several rooms with prices from 40.00 to monthly figures. Contact or show by appointment via local office.

Gompile Thommsnn Monte Tin Dinky Sul Pedro Woodlawn Tadres Quincy San Vedron Alpin San Derve Erle

Bank Investigation Must Go Forward On Tuesday

The senate banking and currency committee resumes open hearings on its probe into private banking led by Morgan. The inquiry aims to expose how this power grew, its influence channels, and whether it serves the public interest, with Ferdinand Pecora guiding the work toward thorough, unwavering investigation.

Senate Committee On Banking and Currency Tasl Horse of Morgan Ferdinand Pecora

Truce advances as Chinese and Japanese pause hostilities

In Shanghai May 20 a ceasefire proposal from various leaders prompts both China and Japan toward a possible truce. Sun Ko of Nanking signals cautious acceptance of disarmament steps and a world peace framework, while Chinese and Japanese officials weigh responses and possible sanctions on any aggression.

Shanghat China Forseviit Sun Ko Nanking Legislative Council Janinese Legation Tosday Tran Santry Peiping

Peace move refused in Geneva amid war claims

Geneva reports that CIAGD rejects arbitration efforts over the Chiesa boundary dispute with Paraguay. Paraguay declares war, demanding immediate sanctions under Article 18. Costy Durell presents the Holmvian declaration while Paraguayan spokesman Bereyn confirms a formal war declaration. Samuel S. Barbury says he will not run for mayor in New York.

Geneva INS Abn- Avia League of Nafans Chiesa Bouundary Paraguay Rid League Council Faraguay Costy Durell Bereyn Allo Patapuny

Harriman Survives Self-Inflicted Wound on Long Island

Joseph W. Harriman, indicted former chairman of Harriman National Bank, stabbed himself near the heart at the Old Orchard Inn in Roslyn, L I. He was taken to Nassau County hospital in Mineola, condition not serious unless complications arise. Police traced his movements from Locust Valley to Roslyn after a night at the Stage Coach Inn. He had been questioned over falsifying deposits totaling about 1.66 million dollars to boost bank stock. He was identified by Nassau detectives and a reporter who followed his trail.

New York UBI Joseph W. Harriman Harrimen National Bank Old Orchard Inn Roslyn L. I Nassau County Hospital Mineola Harriman Mr. Thomas Harrimann Medern Court Guissing Senker Long Island Orcherd Inn Hatriman Connecticut Stage Coach Inn Locust Valuy I.L Harry Bigg Harald King Nassau County King New York Police Harrisan Stage Goad Rosiro Bowle Thomas Mporter Hartimin Danker Harriman

Weather Forecast for San Antonio and Regions

Weather fragment notes cloudy Sunday with high near 40 degrees. Southeast winds, unsettled coast near East Texas, frost risk on southeast coast. Panhandle mostly pretty cloudy with lighter winds, general outlook unsettled and cool.

San Antono Wil Welty East Texas

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