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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1933
Page
1
Damon details ongoing gang influence and terrorism fears, citing federal agents probing extortion rackets and protection money schemes. He argues criminals operate city by city, some towns offering tacit immunity while larger mobs shift to newer methods and violence persists today.
A political manifesto criticizes income tax as un-American and unfair, urging Congress to abolish it in favor of excise and sales taxes. It argues the income tax burdens the poor while exempting the rich, harms public morale, and demands productive, widely distributed taxes. The piece notes public opposition to sales tax fading as understanding grows and praises its auto matic, equitable reach.
Los Angeles May 20 Universal Service reports on Cecil B DeMille’s star power waning as Marie Coleman 16 lands a DeMille youth epic role This Day and Ago Amid Hollywood chatter Gilbert and Barcena appear in a Spanish Fox film While Charlie Butterworth joins Metro Goldwyn Mayer for The Hollywood Revue and others plot revues and future projects in a busy season including Sid Summary and Lenore Ulri e reconciliation rumors linger in New York
Relief labor to be sought to combat a mosquito threat this year. Dr. A King will lead city health efforts, with a plan to hire extra staff after last year's reductions. Officials note breeding has risen and call for targeted work to curb the mosquito population.
Governor Miriam A. Ferguson sent a message urging Texas House passage of a Senate-approved housing bill to aid low income families. It would authorize corporations to borrow from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to build houses, with earnings limited and supervision by the Texas relief and rehabilitation commission.
The Northern Baptist convention debated resisting prohibition repeal to aid world peace and curb sweatshop conditions. A report urged a cooperative attack on the city through evangelism, education and social service. D. B. Sharpe of Cleveland, author of the report, warned of a rising crime culture tied to dope peddling bootlegging and gun violence.
Local notices advertise a string of Saturday dances across venues in Helotes Bandera Road Wetmore Road and Milam Building with orchestra lineups from Gletta to Wilbur Beeler and McCartney hot timers. Tickets priced 25 cents advance. Evening events include dances at Tan Circle venues and Brando venues with live bands.
H E Davis of the Federal Reserve bank was elected president of the San Antonio chapter American Institute of Banking for the new year beginning in September. He has served as vice president and board member, and will head a San Antonio delegation to the national convention in Chicago on June 12. The chapter banquet at the Gunter hotel closed the school year with about 150 attendees.
Listings show SATTRDAY schedule across TASB and KONN networks with Kilocycles 1290 and 1270, including children’s and musical programs, orchestras, and late-night variety hours. Notable items include Gruen and Mall, Nina Keshelz, Chicago World's Fair, and Gunderarches.
In Columbus on May 27 the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U S A postponed final consideration of union with the United Presbyterian Church of North America for at least a year. A joint plan for union would continue being developed, with hopes for agreement within 12 months, as the assembly also cut funding for the Presbyterian magazine amid a reform debate.
The Presbyterian General Assembly in Montrbeat North Carolina faces a likely disposition of the Reverend Hey Watson Smith case. A judicial commission, formed yesterday, is to report on the Little Rock Arkansas pastor’s complaint as the assembly opposes nullification of laws. The Bible cause committee notes increased interest and the assembly plans to meet again next year on the fourth Thursday in May.
A three month old baby, William Ruiz, was treated at Robert J. Green hospital Saturday after a rat bite on the foot while he slept. The incident prompted medical evaluation and a cautionary report from hospital staff.
The brief notes murky but indicate weekend precipitation totals, May rainfall around 1.20 inches with larger monthly totals and daily readings for Saturday and Sunday. Also mentions moonrise and moon phases with vague times.
Radio broadcast plans unfold for sunset to night program at the Century of Progress grounds. Arcturus imagery, telescope stunts, a master switch, and neon maps spark a multi‑phase light and sound display hosted by CBS and WHO networks with a 2000‑voice chorus and Chicago Symphony Orchestra led by Dr. Frederick Stock and Lawrence Tibbett.
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