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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1932
Page
1
Today in San Simeon Arthur Brisbane reports Greece refuses to repay the 1927 debt, hinting at default amid wider European tensions. Germany’s cabinet and Hindenburg are also in flux as Congress debates payment terms while Britain and the United States weigh gold payments and policy.
New York, Nov 30 Norma Talmadge denied aiding George Jessel in his $100,000 divorce settlement with Florence Courtney. Supreme Court affidavits claimed she guaranteed $100,000 and a $10,000 attorney fee, but she asserted no such obligation and said she remains married to Joseph Schenck. The Jessel case centers on alleged alienation of affection and related settlements amid a broader legal dispute.
Fair and somewhat warmer Wednesday night. Thursday partly cloudy and warmer. Low Wednesday about 43 degrees and high Thursday about 70. Light to moderate easterly to southerly winds. High Tuesday 64, low Wednesday morning 48.
Soul Texas Bank and Trust Company will mill dividends on December 10 for holders of restricted deposits. About 10,000 depositors in Wilshire will share $275,000 to provide Christmas funds and tax payments. The payout follows the bank’s reorganization from the closed City-Central bank assets.
Texaa and Oklahoma highway commissions tentatively agreed to purchase a toll bridge linking Roan, Texas, with Durant, Oklahoma to be operated as a toll free structure. Agreement depends on negotiations between both state governors and bridge owners.
President Hoover moves to reduce the Marine Corps by 1700 men, about 11 percent of the force, in a broader economy push. The Budget Bureau today submitted the administration’s plan to the House Appropriations Committee, proposing a drop from 15,300 to 13,600 troops.
Seville reports that Taimy Cartesas, Portuguese exile and historian, asserts discovery of documents proving Pedro Vasquez De La Frontere from Palos sailed to Newfoundland in 1482 and later relayed the voyage to Christopher Columbus, who reached the West Indies ten years afterward.
Hartford dispatch notes a new schedule of hold up insurance rates showing the danger of bank robberies doubled in some places, with underwriters estimating robbery risks increased by ten times in certain areas.
Chicago educator Dr Lydia Roberts outlines a 25 cent daily menu suggesting a city resident can live healthily on about 23 to 38 cents per day. The sample day includes breakfast of orange juice French toast and bacon with coffee, lunch and dinner menus, and desserts with fruit. The plan lists specific items like pork chop browned potatoes onions bread butter and cookies to illustrate the budget.
London reports Great Britain's reply to Secretary Stimson on the December 15 debt instalment. Chancellor Chamberlain announced in the House that Sir Ronald Lindsay will deliver the note. Debate grows over postponement, French policy, and potential reparations linked to Germany.
Washington officials say principal European debtors will pay December installments to the U S Treasury. They anticipate 295 million from the British and about 19 million from France, with protests and warnings of dire economic consequences if the debt is not renegotiated. President Hoover would present the matter to Congress upon receipt of payments.
Nov 90 reports from Austin that the Court of Criminal Appeals prepared to hand down opinions. The panel, led by Chief Justice and other judges, did not issue details in this brief.
Letter from San Simeon urges government oversight on foreign loans. William Randolph Hearst cites Morgan Bank as Britain’s fiscal agent, calls for U.S. law requiring congressional knowledge and consent for loans to foreign governments and repayment of war debts before lending.
Eleven inmates escaped from the Victoria county jail in Texas early today after sawing through an outside window. One prisoner was charged with murder and another with criminal assault. Peace officers across the region searched for the fugitives, with investigators suspecting aides may have provided aid and an automobile. The escape route was created by sawing out the outer window and removing a blanket.
In Washington D C today Santa Claus received a promotion from fourth to third class status. The designation changes reflect official recognition, with no land office or burning incidents reported. Santa Claus remains tied to Christian traditions despite the administrative upgrade.
The Weather Bureau forecasts warmer temperatures and cloudy skies Wednesday night and Thursday for San Antonio and vicinity with morning lows around 48 and daytime highs near 76. Light east and south winds are noted as frost covered the city Tuesday morning, while officials report highs of 88 on Tuesday and 85 on Wednesday.
Mayor Chambers condemns detectives Vogler Littlepage and Jackson for filing vagrancy complaints against women in Justice court. He urges removal from payroll if cases stay in Justice court, prefers county court prosecutions to save city costs. Officials may refile in corporation court after talks with Chief Kilday.
The new largest Soviet airship will conduct its first test flight from Moscow to Corks carrying officials and staff.
Rental notice lists multiple locations and months with various unit numbers and rents. It mentions immediate occupancy, several streets and addresses, and contact guidance for potential tenants. The fragmented OCR shows dates, prices, and street names without complete context.
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