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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1933
Page
10
A satirical column reports on European tensions and U S responses as Britain and France juggle neutrality and aid. It cites Davie and Farley, hints at repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment in New York, notes Japan China affairs, and discusses blunders of bureaucracy, dog ear clipping laws, and a Te de France brandy antique debate.
Berlin reports Chancellor and Vice Chancellor von Papen will travel to Rome to present a rapprochement between Germany and the Holy See. The move follows a failed attempt to negotiate a settlement between Germany and the Vatican.
Roosevelt and leaders press campaign to repeal the 18th Amendment with a nationwide drive aimed at securing the required number of states by March 14 1934 and to ease tax burdens. Postmaster General Farley urged campaign workers to push hard as President Roosevelt prepares a fireside talk outlining repeal support. Morgan figures and tax evasion cases are cited to show broad support for rapid repeal and tax relief measures. The Senate inquiry into Morgan financing continues, with questions on loan practices and bank limits fueling debates on future banking legislation.
The local prohibition office warned that four 3.2 beer cases were not to trigger broader raids. Officials cited limited staff and declined to escalate actions though the restaurants and hotels in San Antonio served beer openly in defiance of enforcement. Miller said his unit is stretched thin while awaiting guidance from Washington on future steps.
Randolph Bugler issues a call for a bugling contest open to any man in the Army Navy or Marine Corps or any civilian organization. He notes 24 years of service and has been chief bugler at every station he served. McReynolds named to lead American delegation at London conference.
Partly cloudy with likely scattered thundershowers Wednesday night and Thursday. Wednesday night low around 10 degrees, Thursday high about 02. Light to moderate southerly winds. Tuesday high 93, Wednesday low 74, Wednesday high 12. East Texas mostly cloudy with possible showers Wednesday night and Thursday. West Texas partly cloudy Wednesday night and Thursday with possible thunderstorms in border areas. Additional weather on page 3.
Washington May 2 P J Morgan can collect $3 a day from the government for testimony before the senate committee and an additional $3 each day he testifies or remains in the capital. Other witnesses receive $3 daily expense money if subpoenaed and get railroad fare but must pay their own hotel bill. The group has taken five fines at the Carlton hotel.
In New York on May 24, Gilda Gray, aged 92, married 24-year-old Nejs Hector B. De Sea, a diplomat and former Venezuelan delegation attache in Havana. She stated she seeks love with a younger man after two marriages to older spouses and expressed confidence in love transcending age.
Fort Worth may see a three judge federal court hear an amended petition from Ra van and Nichols Oil company challenging the railroad commission proration order allowing 15 percent of hourly potential production in East Texas ranch wells. The filing was prepared for Thursday morning before the court.
Washington May 24 The administration plans a drive for new foreign markets under the firm adjustment act George N. Perk chief administrator will create a post of world trade representative He aims to place a veteran in export farm commodity trade at the head of the position ranking it among the administration's top posts.
Chicago May 24 The nation’s railroads plan to ask union employees to accept further wage reductions. The action could take effect June 1 under terms of a contract, with decreases starting in October. More than 20 unions would be affected.
Lincoln May 24 William H Thompson of Grand Island former Nebraska Supreme Court judge was appointed United States senator to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator R B Howell of Omaha Thompson will serve until a successor is elected The Senate appointment coincides with a National Recovery Act discussion in Hot Springs Va where the National Electrical Manufacturers Association considers broad support for recovery measures.
May 24 Austin Governor Miriam A Ferguson signed a rider attaching a horse racing certificate system to the departmental appropriations bill. The measure becomes effective 60 days after adjournment. it creates a three member commission and taxes eight percent of race receipts. The appropriations total 11,651,080, with a substantial cut from prior allotments.
Astoria packers offered 7 cents per pound for Chinook salmon until July 31 in a bid to end the Columbia river strike that has tied up fishing and canning since May 1. The price guarantees no less than 3 cents per pound from August 1 to August 19, marking a modest improvement over prior offers.
Acting Prohibition Director John S Hurley requested a complete report on a Texas beer seizure by federal agent Verne Miller. The issue centers on shipping beer to dry territory and whether federal law was violated while noting enforcement trends under the new administration.
A dry spell ends as light showers start Wednesday noon after twenty consecutive rainless days. The forecast expects sporadic showers for the next 24 hours with temperatures easing from the low 90s to the 70s. Rain amounts may vary from a few hundredths to a downpour, according to W. J. H. Jarhoe of the weather bureau.
Helena reports wool sold at 27 cents a pound for a big clip from Geraldine, a new state high, surpassing 1930’s 25 cent peak. In Austin, a state affairs committee backed George Mote’s measure to omit the ad valorem rate for state purposes, proposing 87 cents per 100 valuation in the next election.
An OCR fragment shows a chaotic rental advertisement urging quick action eight days before June. It references apartments, prices, and a Renters column, with garbled vendor names and unclear contact details. The text hints at classified rental notices and a tenant search service, but specifics are unreadable.
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