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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1933
Page
14
May 23 Fort Worth Texas Liberal Legion opened new headquarters to organize statewide campaign for legalizing 3.4 percent beer and ratifying repeal of the eighteenth amendment. John M Mathis heads the drive. staff prepared to organize district and county units in Austin and surrounding area.
The Southern Baptist convention censures President Roosevelt for allowing the White House to be used to advertise the beer business. The resolution, approved by voice vote, regrets his use of power to repeal the Eighteenth amendment and to promote legalization of campaign leaders for each senatorial district.
Brackenridge park zoo introduces a new tigress from Dallas who forced entry from a baggage car after an attempted escape. Zoo staff, including F. A. Sullivan, secure the scene with a cage and wait for the animal to wake before presenting it to onlookers.
Detroiter Eres. G. Nagel of Detroit introduced a measure in Lansing to repeal a law that makes derogatory remarks about a bank a felony. He argues people should not go to jail for expressing opinions about banks and says current laws would crowd jails if enforced widely.
A reader laments the overemphasis on charity and kindness while urging practical action. The letter notes Barron and colleagues face pay loss and reprisal days, pension denials, and only partial benefits. It questions radio scout car funding, uniforms, vacation rights, and a 15 day paid vacation, asking Austin and Commissioner Wright to explain. It also mocks police tasked with menial duties at a hotel cooking school.
A controversial editorial argues that nationality shows in speech and urges Americans to hire and buy American. It cites San Antonio as an example where native labor dominates and warns that the American language should be spoken in homes and on streets to prove trueAmericans.
A reader voices skepticism about national governance and state legislation, urging elected officials to retire and fund defense projects. The letter questions the 3.2 beer bill, condemns salary costs under new officials, and asks why a 0,000,000 bond issue should pass if revenue measures stall. It laments police funding and election outcomes.
The Signs editor laments rising costs while wages lag for most city workers. He questions a chamber of commerce leader who supports higher milk prices and urges action to secure wage increases for employees. An 8-line light classified ad shows adwriter contact details.
In Washington the Northern and Southern Baptist conventions, divided by slavery for eight decades, met and exchanged warm handshakes. Dr. M. B. Dodd of the Southern Baptist Convention and Dr. Oscar Johnsuit of the Northern group stood across an imaginary Mason-Dixon line. A dedication service at the Baptist Memorial Church drew hundreds, while Rev. Clyde Turner condemned sweatshops and Rev. John MacNeill urged unity across the continent.
A Texas constitutional amendment proposed by Representative W. E. Pope of Corpus Christi would let impeached public officials run for office again via a popular vote. The change would limit impeachment to removal and not bar future elections. the proposal was filed in May. Ferguson Veto Stands in Senate. AUSTIN May 23 The Texas Senate upheld Governor Miriam A Ferguson's veto of a bill to allow state banks to stay open during liquidation, voting 17 to 11, two votes short of the required two thirds.
Washington orders cut electric light bills for downtown post office as postmaster reports a push for economy. Misfired routine hints at broader cost saving measures amid darker conditions.
The UIL breach of contract suit filed by Saul Manzano of Yucatan against Mrs. Antonin G. Vda. de Gonzalez and the Southern Mexico Light and Power Co. of Tehuantepec is set for trial on Tuesday May 30 before Judge W W McCrory of the Ninety Fourth District Court.
In Dayton Ohio on May 2 romance blossomed as rumor of a secret marriage within the Army Air Corps maneuvers proved true. Lieut W W Bowman of Marchfield Riverside California wed Dayton girl Frances Randall after meeting weeks ago during preparatory air corps training with the Thirty first Bombardment Squadron.
In Oklahoma City two policemen were fired after they leaned on a counter at O. A. Castor's grocery shop causing a counter, cash register, adding machine and paper rack to topple. Castor sued the city for 38 dollars and was awarded 20 dollars by a judge.
An advertisement extols Blue Star Ointment as a rapid, germ melting remedy for itch rash eczema and ringworm promising fast absorption and relief with a money back guarantee if four failures occur in testing. It targets readers seeking topical cures and stresses tested medicines.
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