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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1932

Page

11

Hollywood tragedy ties love triangle to murder suicide

Oct 12 report from Hollywood describes Constance Britt, a young blonde wife of Jack Smith, planning to wed George Davidson, a studio director. Davidson, facing financial strain, shot himself after restraining Mrs Smith in his apartment. she fled and testified of threats. Police found a note from Davidson saying he would not love her anymore. Mrs Smith, once Constance Hantner, was a former minor actress who frequented his apartment.

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Four Oil Firms Move to Fund Mexico Tax Advance

In Mexico City on October 12, the treasury department and several major oil companies reportedly near completion of a tax advance loan of 100 million dollars. The plan, discussed with Secretary Pant, would be arranged through Chase National Bank of New York at about 4.2 percent interest. The funds would be repaid over a short period, with details still unsettled.

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Gulbertsony Seeks Vanderbilt Trophy Return After Retirement

Gulbertsony, noted bridge player, announces return to competition after retirement. He will join a four member team to challenge for the Vanderbilt Trophy in late October fixtures, pairing with Oswald Treoby and including Theodore A. Lightner and Michael Gottlieb in the squad.

Gulbertsony WEW York I—Kty Gillbertsony Sidney Lenz Uho Vander‘Mit Oswald Treoby Theodore. A. Lightner Michael Gottileb

Synagogue League Holds Open Meeting at Gunter Hotel

The Synagogue League of Ung Agudes Achim held an open session in the Pan American room at the Gunter hotel. Israel L. Dodie, newly elected president, outlined plans for the Ants season and discussed an 8 show sponsored by One League. Miss Helen Tobtag led the membership drive as chair. A coffee hour followed the meeting.

Helen ‘Tobtag Wil Folllow

Demountable Rim Intentor Is Dead

Unclear fragmentary report from New York describes Henry Perlman in a car test that ended badly. The text is garbled, but hints at a fatal incident and references a demountable rim intentor. Specific names, dates, or locations are not reliably legible.

New York Henry Perlman Asmod

Lower California Air Line Planned for Mexico City

The postal department announces a experimental air mall service from Marat to Lynx, Mojn, with a stop at Topmlolians. The October 18 launch follows a period of preparations and warnings about route conditions and safety, as reported by the department.

Lower California Air Line Mexico City Get Postal Department Marat Lynx Mojn Catt Witlh Topmlolians Clinton

Betrothal rumors swirl during royal visit to Stockholm

Reported engagement between two prominent figures expected to be announced soon amid the Prince of Wales visit in Stockholm. The chatter fills the press as observers anticipate a formal declaration.

Stockholm Prince of Wales

Fascist oath text outlines new party pledge and dueling ban

Oct 19 report from Romp notes the new Fascist party constitution to be approved by the Grand annual in November. The oath swears to execute the cause of the fascist revolution with lifetime loyalty and blood if needed. Duels are banned by the constitution and quarrels go to a jury appointed by the party secretary.

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Old Parents' Children Wiser

New York dispatch reports British statistician A W Dutton contends that children of older fathers show higher mental gifts than those of younger fathers. Drawing on data from eminent individuals, he argues that growing up with a father aged sixty or more correlates with stronger cognitive development than with younger paternal ages.

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Dealers' Secretary Sees Better Times

H J Hredge of Abilene Aus secretary of the National Federation of Implement Dealers Association told the organizers conven tion that there were signs of better times on the business horizon. He said we have lost three months and brought hopeful numbers of emergency from the long extended credit strain. The first evidence comes from exhaustion of stocks used faster than they are replaced and that situation is now here.

Deigago H. J. Hredge Abilene Aus National Federation of Implement Deallers’ Association Odor

Woman cuts picket lines in Anoka stand off

Margaret Held of Maple Grove, Minnesota, is hailed as heroine after a lively hand to hand clash between about 100 strikers and 15 trucks. She pushed barricades from the highway and halted traffic before deputies and sheriffs arrived to restore order. Authorities warned the situation could require militia intervention as the conflict escalated through the night.

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Ford to Aid Dearborn Needy With Welfare Plan

Detroit October report states Ford Motor Co plans to address Dearborn welfare needs. City council has dropped a proposal for an extra tax to fund unemployment relief, signaling reliance on corporate assistance to meet demand.

Detroit Oct Ford Motor Company Dearborn Eft Council

Best Relief For Athlete's Foot Product Claim

Claims a cure for athlete's foot and related skin eruptions with a remedy named Tnetering abthining Bigby and Teh. The ad promotes Tecterine as killing parasites and asserts quick, sure relief. The text references a Ga postal filing and department in unclear context.

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