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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1933
Page
3
New York agencies say the New York Academy of Medicine reported that 61.1 percent of 2041 maternal deaths from 1930 to 1941 could have been prevented with proper care. The study, covering 341,879 births across 67 hospitals, notes high operative delivery rates and criticizes anesthesia overuse and instrument use.
A 600000 cubic foot gas bag lifted after ballast was released as Commander Setile and Major Pordyey led a naval aeronaut team toward the stratosphere. The craft ascended about 150 feet before slipping into haze, with more than two tons of ballast sent aloft to aid control.
Louisville dispatch reports Floyd County returns show a state constitutional amendment to allow removal of the tax was defeated on November 7. Voters backed 192 745 to 134 785, denying repeal despite broader calls for tax reductions.
The committee says New York City's childbirth risks are higher than necessary and assigns responsibility to the medical profession. It calls for hospital obstetricians as staff directors and for the public to be informed that operative delivery to ease pain or shorten labor carries greater risk for mother and baby.
Rome dispatch reports Premier Mussolini will meet the Fascist grand council on December 5 to decide Italy's relations with the League of Nations. A decision to exit could shatter Geneva, as the powers drift from the league, with Mussolini pressing the death knell of the organization through Fascist press order.
Burador Oil and Gas of Beeville Texas won two stipulation judgments from the board of tax appeals. Assessments of income taxes already paid were wiped out. Taxes set at 4778 for 1931 and 31004 for 1930, far below original assessments of 1192 and 15934. The company argued insufficient depletion allowances on royalty income.
A speaker labeled the league useless, shameful, and costly in a public meeting. City officials and residents debated reforms and potential budget cuts amid mounting critique of the league's management and results. Authorities promised review and possible changes.
Geneva reports say U S efforts to invite Russia Japan and others to the four power disarmament talks have failed. Ambassador Hough R Wilson led the move to broaden participation and the steering committee discussed suspending the conference while pursuing a German return to negotiations during the recess.
In the Ninety fourth district court trustees and the board of directors face a restraining order over alleged church mortgage plans. The dispute centers on fundraising rules in the church constitution, while deputies and radio patrols were deployed to prevent disturbances as peace was restored.
New York November fourth. A 275000 dollar collection of United States stamps, the Hind estate, Utica manufacturer Arthur Hind, is offered at auction the largest single session stamp sale. Executors say the five day auction will reveal stamps with total value near half a million dollars. Today's sale included postmaster stamps issued before government issues, some valued at ten thousand to twelve thousand dollars each.
Indianapolis November 20 Witnesses described a conflict between state Legion activities and politics in New Mexico. Prosecution claimed padding of membership lists to sway convention votes while defense cited failed efforts for harmony and last minute dumping of cards as a common practice in recent years.
An order was issued to release the airplane to Herbert L. Kindred a Brownsville pilot and J P Putegnat of Brownsville along with three Mexican officials after two weeks of detention near Pachuca for questioning following a forced landing.
Hollywood reports Al Jolson says he will quit stage and film after completing a current project. He cites having a couple of million dollars and a wonderful wife as reasons to end his career and travel to enjoy life.
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