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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1932

Page

8

December session looms as wets seek repeal hopes

In Washington on November 10, exuberant wets and speculators express cautious optimism for a December session. They cite Tuesday’s election results and Democratic leaders Robinson of Arkansas and Harrison of Mississippi boosting expectations for a beer vote, with Speaker Garner and others forecasting a favorable move. Prohibition supporters counter that the tally shows a clear trend against repeal.

Waseington D. C Harry Robinson Arkansas Harrison Mississippi Senate John N Garner Lame Duck House

Expensive Rheumatic Pain Cure? Not Anymore

Progressive pharmacists tout a cheap tonic promoted as fast relief for rheumatic pains. Advert says a bottle costs 5 cents and promises 48 hour relief, claiming money back if it fails to ease agony. Company claims benefits for neuritis and similar conditions with a tonic-jelly jarful format.

Albnia Sommers Drug Stores Ty Uy

Prohibition Debate Flows Over From Lame Duck Session

Wets predict anti prohibition gains in the Seventy third Congress as lawmakers balk at beer legislation. Senators and representatives refuse to rush repeal efforts with President Hoover undecided. Election results in several states bolster repeal advocates and set a tight course for post election action.

Senate Louisiana Michigan New Jersey California Washington Oregon Colorado Arizona North Dakota Connecticut Wyoming

San Antonio mayoral politics linger after term ends

Former San Antonio Mayor Chambers plans to retire on June 1 1933 and enter a civil law partnership in the Milam building. He credits friends and recalls a turbulent era, while party leaders discuss future campaigns and re election bids for several city and county officials.

C. M. Chambers C.K. Quin Chambers San Antonio GC. K. Quin Milam Hexar County Bexar Chambers & Watton D. A. McAskil McAxle McAskill Texas Rangers Tulih Bexar County John W. Tobin Tobin Ray Lambert Lambert Citizens League Alte Randolph Field West Point Sells Hbraries Cimy San Pedro Police and Fire Department

Lame Ducks in Lower House at December Session

Washington dispatch notes that the November general election produced 14 lame ducks in the House and 14 in the Senate as the last lame duck session likely ends next month. It cites 17 states ratifying the constitutional amendment to end the short session and notes the Senate group includes 11 Republicans and 3 Democrats.

Washington, D.C. Hoy House Senate

Roosevelt Looms as Democrats Prep Policy Machinery

Roosevelt leaders focus on March 4 to build a machinery for the Democratic program. He will select a cabinet and pursue expert consultation in industry agriculture and finance to craft concrete projects echoing his campaign principles. Democrats gain control in the House but not the Senate in the immediate session.

Gressiongs Jendéra Minjor Senate W. Warren Burbon New Jersey Percy H. Stewart Colorado Hart C. Schuyler Congress Farmer- Labor Negety Roosevelt Palo Alto Gallf America Hoover Fres Fansama Canal Bodalistas Norman Thomas Fis Beant Eugene Debs

Women Extend President's Powers at Federation Convention

Corpus Christi Nov 10 The Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs extended the president’s powers by revision of by laws making the retiring president the Texas director for the General Federation. The treasurer’s responsibility for funds for the permanent headquarters in Austin is removed while she remains custodian of other funds. A third by law revision tentatively approved requires delegates voting in elections to be registered at least nine days beforehand to curb irregular attendance.

Corpus Christi Texsa Federation of ‘Women's Clubs Texas General Federation Austin

Governors of Thirty States in 1930s

A list of state governors with party affiliations and incumbency status, including Delaware Douglas Buck Republican incumbent, Florida Dayeshoite Democrat, Michigan Charles A. Commack Democrat, New York Herbert Lehman Democrat, and Wisconsin A G Schmedeman Democrat, among others. The roster notes incumbents in several states and party shifts reflected in the period.

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Ingrown Nail Turns Right Out Pain Stops Instantly

An old time remedy promises instant relief from an ingrown nail with a product by Unigre. The ad describes applying a few drops to the affected area to reduce pain and swelling, claiming the nail will turn outward and heal overnight with minimal irritation.

Library to Close Armistice Day Ban Antonio Public Library

The Antonio public library and branches will close all day Friday Armistice Day. The notice was announced Thursday by Mrs Frances Humphrey, librarian.

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