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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1933
Page
12
District Attorney Earl Redwine opened a personal probe into a reported nudist colony near Elsinore. He stated he would file charges if the conduct warranted it as the Riverside report released on May 2 outlines the investigation and potential charges.
Twenty residents protested the proposed gas station at Russell Place and North Flores Street. The city commission referred the protest to Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright for action.
The submarine 123 collided with the trawler near Kinnairdal Head in fog. The captain reported both vessels needed assistance. The submarine took on water slowly but pumps were able to control the situation.
The article surveys kidnaping as the lowest form of extortion, tracing its rise in the United States from the Peggy McMath case to Lindbergh, noting its status as a major crime second only to murder. It discusses the evolution from professional city rings to amateur “snatch mobs,” the methods used, and notable figures involved in high-profile cases and payouts.
Voters in New York went to the polls to elect 150 delegates to the State Prohibition repeal convention in Albany on June 27, amid little public excitement. The piece notes ongoing kidnaping mysteries and mentions Hollywood movie families spending on child guards, with references to social renting expert Mary Lol and a radio program.
AUSTIN May 23 The Forty third Texas Legislature would adjourn sine die one week from today after a 14 day session if the house approves a Senate sent resolution. The house refused to adopt the resolution immediately.
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