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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1932
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane’s column from 1928 offers a brisk critique of contemporary politics economy and media this compact banner piece surveys public sentiment and press influence with a sharp editorial tone. It highlights how information flows shape public opinion and accountability messages reflect a period style.
A fragmented set of notes discusses European debt, American taxpayers, and a possible 1936 GOP candidate. It cites Gov Roosevelt not traveling to Europe, debates on alcohol policy favoring beer and light wines, and protectionist talk on cedars of Lebanon, plus Clipperton Island being handed to France and international dispute arbitration. The piece mentions Garner and Senators Robinson and Reed proposing a two bar bill in December and reflects on Wall Street and global tensions.
Emperor Hirohito attending military maneuvers in Osaka fell ill with a cold and has canceled this evening's Yeram exercise.
Fair Friday night and Saturday with colder Friday night and frost. Lows Friday night 34 to 36. Saturday highs around 62 with moderate northerly winds. Thursday near 73. Friday's east Texas highs near 40. Frost possible along the coast Friday night, especially in the south and north portions. Winds light to moderate from the north along the coast.
Atlanta dispatch reports B B Stringer a 48 year old man pronounced dead after knife wounds. On an emergency ward table his heart stopped and breathing faltered until a swift adrenaline injection into the heart revived him. He describes the sensation as like death and a dream, then recovered after blood transfusion.
Mrs Ferguson's vote lead nears 150000 as 198 counties report in Texas. Ferguson Democrat leads Orville Bullington Republican for governor with totals including 460054 for Ferguson and 603 for Armstrong Independent. National ticket shows Hoover 63898 and Roosevelt 478214. Ferguson's percentage edge grows as rural boxes come in.
Bologna, Italy, November 11. Dr Augusto Murri, once Italy’s leading surgeon, died today of apoplexy. The death revives a family mystery surrounding a murder 30 years ago of a son-in-law. Murri’s son Tullio was sentenced to years in prison and died this year, with a claimed written revelation to be opened only after his father’s death.
Governor Pred B. Valear announced a two week extension to Nevada banking holiday beyond the original end date of November 12. The move aims to allow untangling of the state's financial cline and related issues as authorities manage the extended period.
Galva Illinois witnessed a dramatic husking contest as Corl Setler a 28 year old left hander outpaced 217 rivals to husk 36014 bushels in 80 minutes setting a new national record Forty thousand spectators watched the event in the gumbo road of an Illinois corn field Elmer Williams of Henry county held the prior record of 35.6 bushels per minute.
In the Ghaca region, 350 Bolivian soldiers were reported killed as Paraguayan forces repulsed a fierce Bolivian counterattack and took many prisoners. The war office released the casualty figure and described the engagement as a decisive Paraguayan victory in the Shavedra sector.
A masked robber entered the Johnson-Lucas Banking Company in QSCFOLA Missouri at 3 a m on November 11 and forced vice president T. H. Whitaker to open the vault. About $5000 to $6000 was taken in the heist.
Ten thousand dollars worth of negotiable county bonds reported missing from a Bexar County lock box were found Friday with the cooperation of Joe Sobieski, resigned county treasurer. Sheriff Albert Hauser said Sobieski called by phone and agreed to meet at the courthouse, where he led officers to the locked desk and the bonds were recovered wrapped in a newspaper. The discovery followed officials inspecting the lock box after an alleged deficit in treasurer records had been announced.
An explosion believed to be a bomb, hurled from a speeding car, wrecked the lobby entrance of the Ite Palace theater in Akron. Police attributed the blast to a labor dispute. Also reported were Treasury receipts for November 9 totaling $76,995,191.18, expenditures $95,909,742.86, balance $599,098,261.94, and customs duties for nine days of November at $3,120,196.44.
U S Senator Millard B Tydings of Maryland launches a study to aid beer legalization arguing the Eighteenth Amendment narrowly defines liquor. He plans to involve constitutional authorities in Washington to refine the term liquor and examine beer’s status post prohibition.
President elect Roosevelt stayed in bed at the executive mansion with a slight cold delaying his weekend Hyde Park visit. Mrs. Roosevelt returned from New York and assumed duties as first lady while reporters noted the campaign travels and letters piling up. An interview in Toronto quotes Roosevelt defending private enterprise with a safety net for the common people and hints at possible government aid if conditions worsen.
The weather forecast predicts a near freezing dip with temps dropping to the mid 30s tonight and a Saturday high around 62. Friday morning records show 42 degrees after a Thursday peak near 78, with northerly, brisk winds. Frost and light frost risk extend into West and East Texas regions.
Theodore Roosevelt discusses Herbert Hoover’s post election message, praising civility while urging Hoover to act in line with public will. He argues public opinion must guide policy, urges Hoover to stop anti popular stances, and to focus on American interests ahead of foreign matters. Continued on Page 6 Col 2.
A Cuban hurricane devastated Camaguey province with Santa Cruz Del Sur leveled. Secretary Ondut reported over 1000 dead and 700 injured as entire city housing 3500 residents disappeared amid 130 mph winds, with women and children most affected. Aid mobilization and military help rushed to the region.
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