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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1932
Page
1
In a tense exchange the founder of the House of Insull is detained by Athens police while preserving a steady, businesslike demeanor. He refuses to answer many questions, noting media respect and promising cooperation when possible, though currently unavailable.
News from Orillia Ontario reports Martin Insull in better physical condition while awaiting a hearing on extradition to Chicago. He has shown interest in local history and taken car drives to sites tied to Canada’s colonial era, declining to discuss plans to return or discuss Insull-related matters.
Five appointed members of the nonpartisan railroad committee meet for the first time in New York. Standing left to right are Alexander Legge and Bernard M. Baruch, banker, with others seated.
A garbled classified style notice promotes enjoying pleasant driving days with a puarantoid used cat and Light Clos ellied ads urging readers to buy today. The fragment suggests a quirky product pitch with unclear terms and branding.
The trial continued as Judge George Cooper Gibbs ordered the jury to Sunbeam chain gang road camp near here during noon recess. County detective W. H. Gasque testified that measurements and the punishment chamber position had been altered since 22 year old convict Arthur Maivefert died last June 3 in the confinement.
The Texas Railroad Commission orders cut daily oil production by 117000 barrels in the state for the week ending October 1. East Texas fields face 435000 barrel target. per-well allowance set at 40 barrels. total Texas field limit 747808 barrels, excluding marginal wells. Panhandle actions cancel exemplars to production limits. Robert Parker notes average October 1 daily output 22160 barrels.
Fraulein Ada Assman of Germany arrives in Fort Worth on an Institute of International Education exchange scholarship to study economics and foreign trade at Texas Christian University. She plans to return to join Germany’s department of commerce.
Former mayor James J. Walker arrives home to a rousing welcome led by Tam. Hall figures John F. Curry and John H. McCooey. Crowds cheer as bands play and women cry “my hero” while Walker hints at future work with producer A. Blumenthal and denies quitting politics, leaves plans open.
Everett Adair, two year old son of Mr and Mrs Tom Adair, died near Hollis after a pony dragged him a distance of about a quarter mile by rope when the pony became frightened.
LOCKHART, Oct. 10. Robert Hartman, local aviator, and Tom Chisholm from Luling were seriously hurt when their plane plunged about 200 feet Sunday afternoon. The accident occurred in a fall here. authorities described their condition as serious.
Governor Sterling explains he will not be intimidated by cries of bolter or party pledges. He asserts fraud existed in the primaries this summer and vows to prove it. A Democrat, he says his goal is to prevent Ferguson from regaining state power and will back Franklin D. Roosevelt for president. Ferguson was impeached and removed in 1917, serving one term as governor in 1925-28.
Falls City reports Reverend Leo Moczygemba of the local Catholic church has returned from an around the world journey spanning several months with a visit to the holy land.
Howard Miller brother of Charles A. Miller head of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation was found shot to death at his home in Little Falls New York a 61 year old banker was in poor health and bank employees said his accounts were in excellent order a girl was found beside his body
Fort Worth judge dismissed the Lone Star Gas companys bid for an injunction to stop the city from condemning its local distribution system under the municipal gas ownership plan. Judge Prank P. Culver Jr. ruled the application insufficient on Monday.
A harmony luncheon for all Democratic factions in Bexar County is planned at the Menger Hotel at noon Tuesday. Organizer Dick Tulle says the Ferguson headquarters aims to unify supporters for state and national elections in November. Speakers include Mrs. Oulda Nails of Austin and Senator Margie Neal.
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