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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1933
Page
6
A brief report notes Roresa lespedeze pledging to reallocate part of Missouri corn acreage. The statement signals potential shifts in crop allocation, with no further details on timing or scope provided.
Universal scr. editor Lowella O. Parsons reports that Rudin has optioned Sidney Howard, Alien Corn, for Ann Harding despite questions from Paramount. Director H. Griffith arranged the deal to cast Harding, with internal strains resolved. News notes Walter Wanger delays on a Marion Davies project and repeated Hollywood cycle discussions follow.
The report notes Walter Raines and William Wanger may continue their collaboration after a successful result on the last picture. Walter and a leading man are under consideration for upcoming roles with names not yet announced. Fredric March signs with Twentieth Century. Darryl Zanuck upbeat about a New York play adaptation. Jack Warner and others attend a Hollywood gathering. various stars endure health scares and fashion moments. Mayfair dance reservations begin. Park activities also noted.
An Open Forum letter urges San Antonio to use a years old state law to curb urban noise. It cites racing vehicles and trains as nuisances and suggests replacing whistle signals with telephones or buzzers at crossings. The writer argues for swift passage of a noise ordinance to make the city peaceful and safer.
In Austin on November 23 47 Texan delegates chosen to certify state sentiment will meet in the senate chamber to cast a formal vote for repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. Two repeal supporters won by a wide margin while two opposing groups contested the convention.
Earl Burtnett and the Gunter Orchestra perform a free concert on the terrace of the Gunter hotel from 7:30 to 8:00 PM. The program features symphonic arrangements sent by Vincent Lopez and Paul Whiteman, reflecting Burtnett’s prior engagement at the BNumere hotel in Los Angeles.
Chicago reports wholesale fresh pork prices have fallen 18 to 24 percent from early month levels. Fresh pork joints show declines from 24 to 82 cents per unit in the last two weeks, varying by weight. Fresh pork shoulders down about 2 percent amid heavy hog marketing and ample supplies of other meats.
The last of a series of talks by Texas University professors will be delivered at 8 p.m. Friday at the local YWCA. The final lecture by Dr P Patterson head of government at the university concludes the five-session series begun in October. Patterson is nationally known in social science. Mrs E C Quereau organized the talks which end Friday night.
In Washington on November 23 the administration kept the domestic gold price at 923.76 per ounce while world price rose to 34.96 dollars, and the London opening rate stood at 5.4012 to the pound. The dollar index showed improvement, with the London gold gauge at 23.80. A Broadway sale is listed at 590 dollars in Class 42 light ads.
An old timey home remedy ad promises relief for varicose veins and leg ulcers without infection or operations. It touts simple directions and a guaranteed result, urging readers to Summers Drug Store and pharmacists for the product. It emphasizes ease of use and returning legs to a normal appearance while continuing daily tasks.
A vintage ad touts Thedford's Black-Draught as a reliable remedy for constipation. It claims regular bowel action with dependable, affordable use and urges readers to insist on the product.
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