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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1932
Page
1
Idaho Senator Borah declares he will not attend the Republican national convention and will oppose reopening the prohibition plank. The move recalls Roosevelt era politicking as observers weigh potential impacts on Woodrow Wilson's prospects and party unity amid broad political debate.
Washington May 25. A $2.9 billion Democratic bill for unemployment relief and industry revival was laid before the Senate by the combined steering and policy committee. Drafted by Senators Wagner Robinson Walsh Pittman and Bulkley the measure calls for federal loans to states and increased capitalization for self liquidating construction along with a $500 million public works bond issue. The plan also outlines allocations for federal aid highways emergency road construction and river and harbor projects and anticipates House action on a separate $2.1 billion relief bill the next day.
The Texas Supreme Court upheld the state Democratic executive committee rule requiring candidates for congressman at large to run for a specific Place. The ruling centers on Ida M. Darden of Fort Worth who sought a at large seat without filing for any Place.
A distress call from the nail plane of the steamer Europa en route to Boston from the trans Atlantic liner was picked up today by the Castle Island radio station. The call said the plane was about 190 miles from the steamer and 600 miles east of Boston.
Four bandits raided the Edgewater Trust and Savings bank in Chicago and escaped with about 4090 dollars. Authorities hunted the robbers, details limited, no injuries reported.
Dr. John Condon, Bronx mediator, narrows suspects in the Lindbergh kidnap. A photo linked to a ransom suspect was found invalid after police traced it to John Swenson, who has no connection. New clues include two notes found near a Camden children’s home and a baby blanket. Gilbert McCann of New Jersey was turned over to the federal narcotics bureau after admitting a narcotics charge.
New Jersey delegates at the state convention indicate Alfred E. Smith and Herbert Hoover as leading candidates. Thirty two Democratic votes in Chicago appear committed to Smith, while Republicans urge support for the president without full pledges.
Apache Oklahoma May 25 The American National Bank was robbed early today by a woman who forced the teller and fled with an unknown amount. Investigators cordoned nearby towns including Anadarko and other areas in the region as officers searched for the suspect.
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers expected Wednesday night and Thursday. Lows overnight near 60s with highs around 88 on Thursday. Light to moderate southwest to south winds, rising to southeast to south along the coast. Partly cloudy north and extreme west areas with possible scattered showers.
Bainbridge Colby presents a civic essay printed for consideration by the New York American as a contribution from the Los Angeles Examiner collaboration. The piece discusses guiding Congress through philosophy and public duty, urging principled leadership and informed voter stewardship.
By Bainbridge Colby a biting critique blaming Congress for energy and moral decline. He argues Congress has shriveled energy, ignores national needs, and plays petty politics while the nation faces revenue and credit crises. He calls for action and accountability from Congress.
Hearst agrees with Colby on spirit but not method saying Congress is rattled and overwhelmed. He argues lawmakers err when trying to shield plain people from Wall Street plunder and dismal securities but overreach harms the economy. Penal action against all with dollars misfires. focus should be on effective, targeted remedies.
Mayor James Z Walker testified he never knew J Allen Smith who allegedly bought credit used for a 1927 European trip and helped back a letter of credit. Witness Richard R Hunter said Smith bought the credit for Walker after a contract granted Equitable Bus a franchise in three boroughs. Walker received an ovation as he left Foley Square, with cheers and a crowd surge. He overdrew $3,000 on the letter of credit abroad, which Smith repaid, while defending his administration and admitting he favored the Equitable franchise. A recess followed amid mixed cheers and boos in a crowded Hofstadter committee room.
A damaged OCR segment lists numerous garbled names and phrases about housing, apartments, and community terms. The readable parts mention a cooler home concept and various personal names, with no clear event or dates, yielding a vague local housing notice fragment.
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