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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1932
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane reflects on travel through the western desert and the irony of wealth and plenty. He profiles Norma and Constance Talmedge, their mother, and the Arizona governor candidate Dr. B. B. Motut, praising thrift, duty, and public service while recounting a fatal hotel murder story involving Danford and Margaret Lotta.
In Williamsburg Ontario a large gathering of crippled men, women, and children from all US states and Canadian provinces travels by car and motor to a rural clinic run by Dr. Machland W. Locke. The scene shows a snowbound yard filled with wheelchairs, canes, and caregivers as locals describe a controversial medico religious spectacle.
Weather forecast notes partly cloudy to cloudy conditions in San Antonio and vicinity with Tuesday night and Wednesday showers possible. Warmer Tuesday night with lows near 68 degrees and highs around 74 degrees on Wednesday. Light to moderate southerly winds become variable. High Monday around 80, Tuesday low near 60s, Tuesday temperatures about 78. East Texas expected cloudy with possible showers near the coast Tuesday night and Wednesday. Northwest cooler, west Texas partly cloudy and warmer in the southeast with colder Panhandle Tuesday night and Wednesday.
A new search for Pocahontas grave will begin Wednesday in the crypt of St John the Evangelist at Waterlo Road. The Indian princess who married John Rolfe died young after a broken heart, with her burial long a mystery.
King George opened the ninth parliament with a speech declaring broad national policies for the coming year. He omitted any mention of the war debts issue before President Hoover and President-elect Roosevelt, stressing disarmament, the world economic conference, economy, farm relief, and unemployment solutions.
President Hoover may take six months to a year away from public life after leaving the White House on March 4. Universal Service reports he will enter private business, with several attractive corporate offers on the table. He has not decided, and friends say no decision will be made before next spring.
ENID Oklahoma November 22 1 Pres ident F D Burma of the Bank of Hillsdale and his son Homer L Burns cashier faced embezzlement charges totaling 7744.84 on 25 counts. State bank commissioner Vern Harsingan filed the case alleging assets were inflated with notes then distributed to Burns family members.
In Tia Juana Mexico on Nov 22 saloonkeepers responded to U S price modification threats by cutting beer to a nickel. The old price was fifteen cents and smaller glasses were offered as echoes of past American establishments.
A Mountain Cable railway train derailed after an engineer fainted at Govasna station, sending two coaches into the air. Five people died, including two women, as others were thrown from the carriages from a height of about 4000 feet.
Across San Antonio late Monday into Tuesday bandits opened fire on two autos and threatened victims with death. One arrest reportedly made. Victims Velma Wesson and Ola Cogburn escaped gunfire after a bandit car blocked South Zarramora Street. Other incidents included a windshield shattering attempt on C. B. Moore at Nogalitos and Furnish, a robbery of Majestic Theater employee William Kessinger, and an assault with a razor on J. W. Miller near Live Oak and Nolan. Police note multiple bandits involved in various robberies and shootings, with no serious injuries reported.
Washington officials report President Hoover will discuss international debts armament and world economies with President elect Roosevelt in a private afternoon conference at the White House. The session aims to align views on the December 15 debt payments and moratorium while Roosevelt weighs public support for Hoover’s proposals and the broader debt funding issue.
Rome reports Italy will take no action on its debt to the United States for the moment while negotiations continue among America France and England. The country is ready to pay the 15 million dollar installment due December if the postponement request is granted.
Chicago officials and 45 brewing firms meet to discuss a plan to supply beer at a nickel per glass. Organized by the We Associated Producers of Cereal Beverage, the proposal envisions a $21 million investment with a 6 cent tax per barrel. George P. McCabe of Washington, DC, cites nonintoxicating alcohol content and predicts government support.
In Houston on November 22, Herschel Gray of San Antonio faces a new trial for the May slaying of J. A. Manguma. Criminal District Clerk Tom Graham said the retrial is scheduled for December 7 after Gray’s October 21 trial produced a two year term with a recommendation for suspension, which the judge later withdrawn.
Philadelphia adventurer Robert de B. Vale announces plans to sail an 18 foot steel cabin boat from Los Angeles harbor this week to New York via the Straits of Marellan. The 20,000 mile journey is expected to take about two years as Vale states the voyage today.
Governor W H Murray marks his sixty third birthday amid light humor about prisoners and his stance on state issues. A separate notice lists Alma Tell and William Blyntone announcing their intention to wed, signaling upcoming marriage plans in Hollywood circles.
Mrs Lela Goode of San Antonio area was arrested on a charge of kidnapping 19 month old Dick Hamlin Jr. The child’s father Dick Hamlin Sr. and police say the girl admitted the missing child was safe at Ward Avenue. Bond set at 300 by Justice John BR Shock. Mother described as dead. investigation follows earlier welfare scare.
Regina Woeller, 74, of 8 Trenton Avenue, a reputedly wealthy recluse, was beaten and possibly blinded by a powerful burglar at about 4 a.m. Tuesday after she refused to surrender her savings. The intruder entered by removing a window pane, ransacked cash stored in coffee cans totaling at least 40 dollars, and demanded more. Mrs. Woeller regained consciousness around 7 a.m. and was taken to a neighbor’s home. doctors fear possible loss of sight in both eyes. A similar earlier robbery of $80 was noted two months ago. The suspect was described as heavily built, wearing gloves, and familiar with the home.
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