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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1932
Page
18
A fragmented Chicago column discusses Good Railroads, New York Central strength, and Chicago’s expo plans. It cites crime statistics on youths, police actions, and Prohibition debates, plus Canada’s currency moves and global liquor mergers amid economic tensions. The prose blends rail optimism, crime notes, and international finance in a dated noir tone.
City officials under Mayor G M Chambers faced criticism over state highway patrol arrests for minor violations. Corporation court was asked to suspend fines, with offenders promised refunds for fines already paid. Clerk Dave Gottlieb said funds routed to the general fund were not yet allocated, prompting Chambers to authorize refunds.
In New York City three romantic bandits robbed Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Kaplan in the Bronx as they stepped from an elevator. They returned the purse of the daughter, Frances. In Pittsburgh a fire set by rats on matches ignited a roadside stand, destroyed by the blaze before firefighters could control it.
Weather forecast notes cooler Monday night with lows 42 to 50 and a high around 80 Tuesday. Light northerly winds expected, with Sunday high near 77 and Monday low about 55. East Texas, Panhandle, and Northwest sections show partly cloudy, slightly cooler Monday night, warmer Tuesday, and general warmth into the week.
Washington, D. C. November 21. The US Office of Education reported in a radio address that the average well read American uses about 40,000 words, double Shakespeare’s era. Lawyers and professionals know 45,000 or more, editors and writers often over 56,000, while the average fifth grade child knows around 10,000 words.
The Metropolitan Opera House begins its forty-eighth season with a shorter, cheaper program. General Manager Gatti-Casazza expects a financially successful year despite a 25 per event salary cut that led to Benamino Gigi's departure. All other principal artists accepted the reduction.
Mrs. John D. Wilson, 48, faced a murder charge after the fatal shooting of her husband John D. Wilson, 40, at their home following a quarrel. She posted a $3000 bond and was allowed to remain at home as statements from Assistant District Attorney Green outlined the events.
Final rites for Senator Wesley L. Jones were observed in Seattle with tributes from colleagues and state and national leaders. A military escort accompanied the funeral cortege for the veteran lawmaker who died Saturday, with Northwest political figures and friends from across the region expected to attend the 3 p.m. service.
Nuevo Laredo residents name Dr Genales Trevino as mayoral candidate for the Social Fronterivo party over Paul Rosen ez. Garrison troops guard the city across the Rio Grande from Laredo Texas. Trevino enters December election unopposed.
A 17 year old Benedetta Dinz in New York drank poison after feeling despondent over lacking a sweetheart seen in films. Police say she will recover and her condition is not life threatening.
New York November 21 Patrick Cardinal Hayes marked his birthday quietly at home receiving cordial messages from people worldwide. The cardinal spent the day in low key observances as tributes poured in from across the globe.
At the League of Nations council in Geneva on November 91 Japan and China renewed their dispute over Manchuria. Dr. Wellington Koo condemned Japan’s actions as threatening peace while Japan denied violations and urged withdrawal of troops. He cited Chinese suffering and the need to defend national unity against expansionist aims.
Former Mayor James J. Walker arrived in France and disclosed that he has been offered about 10 000 for his memoirs and indicated that to my could cause further action.
Eleven youths identified as fascists were killed and several injured near Mascarese, about 20 miles northeast of Rome, when a train sound drove them from a celebration into oncoming cars. The chaotic scene followed a singing and shouting gathering that ended as carriages and tracks were damaged.
Washington D C November 21 Representative Brithan Republican of Wisconsin said after a talk with President Hoover that he was quite satisfied Hoover would not veto a beer bill. Democratic Whip Milligan of Missouri said a repeal resolution and Volstead act modification are possible in the short session, with doubts on a two thirds vote and belief a majority may pass in December. The result could lower revenue and fail to end home brew or bootlegging.
The chamber of commerce forecast indicates sunny, clear weather in San Antonio Monday night through Tuesday with mild to warm temperatures. Lows around 48 degrees Monday night and about 76 degrees Tuesday, with light north winds. Sunday’s high peaked at 77 and Monday’s expected high near 80, while Monday’s low was around 55.
Kansas City dispatch reports two bandits sought for robbery yesterday at a hotel lobby. They are believed to have taken a sample case containing 418,007 in gems belonging to Samuel B Schwartz, a New York jewelry salesman. The case prompts a wide search today. Meanwhile Dr Julius Klein of commerce notes that despite tight purchasing power retail food stores will spend about 15 billion dollars this year.
A 17 year old, James Varecha, confessed to killing three people and claimed responsibility for other crimes including the kidnapping of Milas Lillian Henry, niece of Deputy Police Commissioner John Alcock. He described delusions of grandeur and was said to have escaped a Dixon state institution last August.
A lone Adirondack Ato on Nov 21 hosts a planned long distance talk via a satellite-like light beam. Scientists aim to relay voices from two miles distant using a powerful searchlight and a 30 inch concave mirror.
Governor Lawrence M. Judd used his annual Hawaii report to defend the territory’s lawfulness and referenced the Massie case as a cautioned example. He argued the incident and ensuing violence were isolated, though it had shaken national sentiment about the islands.
WHITE PLAINS N Y Nov 21 Berthe Galland a noted stage actress of the New York theater era about a quarter century ago is dead after an automobile crash Critics recall her in When Knight and... in Flower The Forest Lovers and Esmeraide mention her ties to Daniel Prohman Aegis productions.
MATAGORDA Texas Nov 41m J G Ginn 2 Houston was killed while duck hunting yester day at Devils Elbow on the Colorado river. Wien a companion s gun was accidentally discharged in a boat D F Rutledge of Houston was absolved of blame in the shooting by Ginn s two brothers E Ginn and J H Ginn Jr of Houston who witnessed the accidental shooting.
Autrey Monsey, manager of the San Angelo airport, and Truett Young, a young airplane owner, were killed instantly when a plane crashed near the landing field yesterday. The craft was said to have dived from about 700 feet.
Funeral services planned in Dallas for Judge Calvin Muse a 44 year old judge of the Dallas corporation court who died after a two week illness. The death followed an infection after a bout of pneumonia poisoning. He was a member of Scottish Rite Mason and Hella Temple Bhunner and the Christian church and a past president of his Texas Christian university lumol association.
New York November 21 The decree annulling Olive Borden actress marriage to Theodore Mr Speetor accused of birany is expected to be signed today by Supreme Court Justice Schlening.
Classified notices list multiple rental options with monthly rates and terms across towns including Lakitie Putton MOUSE and Avant Branmont. Entries cite room counts, weekly or daily rates, and nearby streets, outlining several properties and price points for winter accommodation.
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