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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1933
Page
1
A clipped newspaper snippet credits Arthur Brisbane for a today column, listing a byline that appears followed by stray letters and a fragment of text suggesting a syndicated opinion piece. The fragment shows publication metadata but lacks a complete article.
The Kansas governor Henry J. Allen reflects on a visit to Russia, recalling a charming yet bold young woman and a palace linked to Catherine the Great. He questions the citizens’ endurance under Lenin and imagines how Russia operates Intourist travel for foreigners while noting harsher options. The piece juxtaposes American labor figures and industrial capitalism with European dictators, including Mussolini and Hitler, and comments on potential U.S. parallels. It cites Elizabeth Christman and Clarence Dillon analysts, mocks stock speculation, and references Prohibition’s decline while highlighting grain yields and farm productivity across several states.
National guard troops were ordered into Saline county after picketing miners were accused of wounding over twenty workers. A mine bridge was blown, dynamite found, and workers faced bullets while calls for medical aid went unanswered. Local authorities reported widespread rioting and sabotage as guards prepared to move in.
Thursday night temperatures near 82 degrees with Friday around 83. Light to moderate northerly winds. Wednesday high about 81, low around 60. Expect partly cloudy skies with possible showers in the far western portion. Cooler on Thursday night into Friday with warmer northwestern parts.
San Antonio saw morning readings drop to 60 degrees as skies cleared for the first time in days. The forecast calls for fair weather to continue for about 24 hours with a slight rise in temperatures later Thursday night into Friday afternoon. East Texas likely to warm and West Texas to show warmth, with overnight lows near 62 and Friday highs around 68.
An earthquake of moderate intensity rattled San Bernardino waking residents but caused no damage according to officials. The tremor was felt citywide with no structural impacts reported.
Berlin reports a new press law approved by Propaganda Minister Goebbels seeks removal of all remaining Jewish editors from German newspapers magazines and news services as part of the regime policy announced today.
A dull market update from Washington reports a 24 cent decline in the price of new gold, with officials noting a fresh quotation and comparing it to yesterday’s level. The report cites minor shifts in supply and demand affecting the latest price.
London reports Britain plans a renewed naval program to enlarge and recharge its fleet amid ongoing defense talks. Officials say the move aims to strengthen maritime power and project renewed strength overseas.
Senate investigators questioned E B Tracy of several investment trusts and R E Christia jy of Dillon Read about directors steering investments for their own benefit. Pecora pressed on potential conflicts involving Hayden, Stone and others guiding trusts and market activity for personal gain.
Washington fans faced dreary weather as the Senators and Giants prepared for game three at Griffith Stadium. Roosevelt’s arm throwing preview fueled chatter while attendance and interest lagged despite early series momentum after New York's two wins.
The piece argues that President Roosevelt rejects tying arms and tariff policy to debt talks, labeling European default as self-serving. It satirically claims the white man’s burden exposes hypocrisy, predicts dark nations may resist oppression, and suggests future poets may need new rhetoric. William Randolph Hearst signs the column.
Oklahoma City October 5 1944 George “Mashing Gi” Kelly and his wife Kathryn pleaded not guilty to federal felony charges alleging involvement in an extortion kidnapping plot tied to a ransom demand for a millionaire victim. The pair entered the plea amid ongoing investigations and expected court appearances.
The text announces Ferdinand Pecora as a candidate for the New York district attorney position. It notes his involvement with the bank inquiry committee and his alignment with other political figures of the era. The fragment hints at party affiliations and the political process without full context.
Underscoring imminent danger, Albury warned that unless the legislature acts, a local voter group will threaten and withhold funds. He claimed the relief organization has no cash on hand and will exhaust supplies by October 15. Albury announced plans to evacuate the Diga colony and convert it into a relief station for transients following a governor guided inquiry and petitions for removal of Rogers.
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