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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1932

Page

3

Roosevelt Pushes Immediate Action on Walstead Law

Washington reports Governor Franklin D Roosevelt approved Democratic leaders plan to pass a bill modifying the Walstead law during the short congressional session. Representative John J O Connor of New York said Roosevelt would back immediate modification, with a special session possible after March 4 to finalize the measure and permit Roosevelt to set his economic program.

Washington, D.C Franklin D. Rootavelt Congress Jann J. O'Conner New York Roosevelt Joh N. Garner O'Connor

Five Turkeys Sent to White House for Hoover Dinner

Five turkeys arrived at the White House as gifts from well wishers to become the centerpiece of Thanksgiving. The president and Mrs Hoover will dine tomorrow with the choicest birds chosen by chefs. White House aides and charity groups will receive the remaining four.

Washligton DD. C White House Aids Charity

New Jersey Bridge Real Estate Classified Ad

Happiness is beckoning you through a home of your own. Buy today through Light Classified Real Estate ada. Furnish your home properly for the winter. Many good values listed today in Classification 4 Light Classified ads.

Ada

Mrs Garner Hopeful Of Estate Move Eases Secretary Work

Washington November 23 Mrs John N Garner says her husband's election to the vice presidency means more hard work. She hopes later to take a vacation but notes she has worked since 30 years and cannot quit. Garner will preside as speaker of the house March 4 and move to the capitol end of the building. The Roosevelts and Hoover invited Garner for war debt talks while he was on vacation in Texas.

Washington, D. C John N. Garner Garner Rariaer Ther

Col Zack Miller of 101 Ranch F fame awaits sentence

NEWKIRK Okla Nov 23 Col Zack Miller last of the Blainsmen brothers who ruled the inland empire of the 101 ranch awaits sentence on a contempt of court conviction for failure to pay 40 a month for the separate maintenance of his estranged wife. Testimony said Miller had no funds for household expenses at the IDS ranch white house where he resides. The district court jury yesterday held the ranchman in contempt and Judge Claud Duval said he would pass sentence Saturday.

Zack Miller 101 Ranch Fame Newkirk Okla Blainsmen Inland Empire 101 Ranch Miller IDS White House Ives Claud Duval

Jobless Crisis Seen in January

The American Federation of Labor warns in its monthly survey that if unemployment rises by the usual seasonal amount, 12,700,000 will be unemployed by January, labeling it the greatest unemployment crisis of all time close upon us.

Washington, D. C American’ Federation of Labor

Adams Says He Is Too Old for Harvard Presidency

Secretary of the Navy Charles Francis Adams smiles at reports he might succeed President Lowell. He states he is too advanced in years to accept the Harvard presidency, even if offered, which he says has not been.

Washington, D. C Harvard University Charles Francis Adams Lowell

Glasgow galleries reject Sickert painting of King George V

Glasgow galleries refused Richard Sickert's painting of King George V arguing it is not majestic enough. The work shows the monarch speaking with his racehorse trainer and is cited as part of Britain's notable modern art.

Glasgow Scoland Richard Sickert George V Sickert Britain

Gandhi threatens fast resume over temple access

Bombay November 22. Mahatma Gandhi warned he may resume his hunger strike if the Gurugiyur Hindu temple is not opened to members of the unvouchable class by January 1, per the inter communal agreement.

Gandhi Bombay India Mahatma Gandhi Gurugiyur

Delayed Execution for Miguel Ahumada in Mexico City

Miguel Ahumada, a Harvard and MIT graduate, had his execution delayed pending Supreme Court review after a murder conviction. The case involves the killing of two young women. Meanwhile, a Chicago note mentions a Great Dane and a burglary attempt at a mistress’ home, with the dog reacting to the intruders.

Miguel Ahumada Mexico City Mexico Ual Miguel Anumade Harvard Supreme Court Ahumada Xilling & Young Chicago

Brewers Fear Machine Guns Over Prohibition War

Washington reports that large brewers including Ruppert’s and Anheuser Busch have warned Dr. James M. Doran that organized gangsters may target legal beer with machine guns sawed-off shotguns and bombs. They pressed for strict permit enforcement as the market shifts with Prohibition. Congressional beer advocates claim the proposed 10 cent per class tax is too high and unworkable.

Washington, D. C James M. Doran Industrial Alcohol Ruppert’s New York Anhewser- Busch St. Louis Doran Roosevelt Ald One

Red Propaganda Found in Coffin Procession

In Lomnlen villagers a large funeral procession yielded Communist propaganda material inside coffins. Police confiscated the pamphlets and arrested scores of people after searches near the Lithuanian border.

Warsaw Lomnlen Polie

Woman Sues for Breach of Promise in Nevada Case

Peart Norris accuses Albert F. Felton of promising marriage each year for 19 years, then marrying someone else, seeking 50000 in damages. Fact set includes Chicago and Nevada datelines. The Oklahoma City note mentions Governor Murray and a moustache quip in a separate item.

Chicago Nev Albert F. Felton Peart Norris

Custody Dispute Over 18 Month Old Sparks Kidnapping Charge

In San Antonio a custody battle over 18 month old Dek Hamiin Jr. leads to a kidnapping charge against aunt Mrs. Lela Goode. The child is in the care of Miss Lucy G. Shutters as legal proceedings unfold in Justice of the Peace John R. Shook's court. Bond is set at 300 dollars. examining trial scheduled Wednesday.

Dick Hamlin Austin Dick Junior San Antonio G. B. Collums Fairplay Avenue Lela Goode Main Avenue East Ashby Place Dek Hamiin Jr Lucy G. Shutters San Antoni Child Rick Hamlin Jr Yellowstone, Street Heauty Shop Justice of the Peace John R. Shook

NAMES NEW SENATOR BEATTLE WASHINGTON APPOINTED

Beattle November 23. Former Jumberneck, Mo. Grammer, previously unknown in politics, prepares to become United States senator from Washington. Governor Roland R. Hartley named Grammer to fill the unexpired term of the late Senator Wesley L. Jones. Grammers appointment gives Republicans control of the senate during the short session and may impact liquor law repeal. Close friends say he is convinced prohibition will fail.

Senate

Sales tax demand discussed by Ways Means panel

Members of the House Ways and Means Committee meet informally to consider the federal deficit as daily demands for a general Manufacturers' sales tax grow.

Washington, D. C House Ways Find Means Committee

Excise tax revenues rise little against estimates

Washington reports four month figures show only a fraction of tax returns from new excise taxes. Secretary Mills estimated 793,500.00 but probable receipts reach 9,292,276,153.70. Boats and safe deposit boxes and auto liters show surplus while many items underperform.

Washington, D. C Treasury Secretary of the Treasury

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