29 May 1933
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1933
Page
1
May 23 report records the palatial steamer George M Cox wrecked on Rock of Ages reef near Le Royale promontory in Lake Supentr. Thirty-two passengers and eighty-six crew saved with all aboard unharmed, while rescuers towed the ship ashore after a 45 minute ordeal.
A historical piece extols osteopathy as a surgical and medical system, claiming it treats all diseases by restoring nerve flow and body balance. It cites testimonials, cautions about overreliance on drugs, and promotes continued demonstrations and patient recovery stories, urging readers to adopt osteopathic care.
A Chicago owned steamer on its first voyage to Port Arthur struck a reef off Onteris, exposing 250 passengers for the Century of Progress. Many injured, vessels lost personal effects, and crew used clothing as bandages while coast guard cutter Crawford ferried survivors to safety. Captain George Johnson places speed at 17 knots as the ship listed and sank within minutes, with remaining crew rescued by the wreck.
General Joy J Pepsin announced support for an anti racketeering campaign organized by Wie Crt naners, slated to climax Friday night at a mass meeting in Carneph iil. A Washington telegram quoted Pershing saying he is in full sympathy with the movement and expects other leaders to follow.
President Roosevelt, in Washington on May 2, moves to modernize Uncle Sam’s business plant and keep a balanced budget. A broad executive order would enlarge Budget Director Lewis W. Douglas’s control over federal spending, require department heads to report expenditures, and pace new hires through Douglas’s approval to curb waste and rising costs.
The report covers multiple cities including San Antonio Dallas Albuquerque and Chicago with cloudiness light winds and scattered showers expected in parts of Texas and New Mexico. It notes unsettled conditions Brownsville Tuesday with west to moderate east winds and a general mix of clear and cloudy conditions in various locations.
The administration announced Hugh G. Johnson will lead the industrial alcohol program and direct the $3.3 billion public works employment scheme. Donald Richberg named general counsel, with L W Roberts to advise on public buildings. Senate hearings touched on oil regulation and pipelines.
The notice promotes classified advertising in The Light with a focus on Aerial Merit ratings and Situation Wanted ads. Jana Noble offers copy help at Broadway and Fifth, suggesting readers visit for phrasing assistance. It also mentions family trips and buying a second car via Classification 73 in Lighthouse Classified Ads.
Washington May 19 eight states have voted for repeal of the eighteenth amendment. Under present plans a total of 32 states will have recorded ratification by November 7 to decide if they wish to frontlib the amendment. States favoring repeal include Michigan Wisconsin Rhode Island New Jersey Wyoming New York Delaware and Nevada. Eight more vote on July 1 Illinois June 5 Indiana June 6 Massachusetts June 14 Connecticut New Hampshire and Iowa June 20 California and West Virginia June 27.
The interior department announced a shift in 1935 94 plans substituting federal day and public schools for some Indian boarding schools. Several boarding schools in about six states are set for suspension or skeleton operation, while Heskel Institute Lawrence Kun and others will be cut back and redirected to non reservation training.
Bandits held up the First National Bank of Paris early today in a gun battle with officers. City Marshal Andy Connaughton was killed. Teller Dolf Guthie was wounded. The amount of money taken could not be determined.
A muddled health blurb claims constipation affects the scalp and links dandruff to it. It promotes root treatment with an oil diet and routines to stimulate scalp growth, mentioning various dubious products and methods.
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