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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1932
Page
4
Mayor C M Chambers proposed a tax plan to reduce the current $1.98 property tax by 1066 cents and raise revenue via a 2 percent city sales tax to retire bonds and fund operations. An educational committee led by J H Compton was formed after the discussion at the Gunter Hotel meeting.
Urbana Ohio October 12 A Republican congressman from Ohio condemned Trident Boover's campaign for rejection and urged that Democrats be victors. He praised Franklin D Roosevelt and criticized tariffs and farmer aid, urging support for the Democratic presidential nominee.
In Grand Rapids Michigan on October 12 former congressman and senator William Aiden Smith died at age 73 after 18 years in the House and 42 years in the Senate. He remained interested in politics though retired from public life after his term ending in 1918.
County precinct chairmen and their committees will attend a meeting called by Mrs. Saul Woll, chairman of the Ferguson for Governor Women's club, at 118 West Commerce Street at 7 30 p m on Friday.
National radio guide lists varied programs, orchestras, and broadcasts across networks. Notable entries include The Ambassadore orchestra, Choral Societies, and six-jumping acts, with daily schedules mentioning weather, news, and musical variety on WHAG and KABC stations.
Reported plans say President Hoover and Chief Justice Hughes will address the American Bar Association convention in Washington at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. The half hour broadcast will be on OAI and the National network, with Virginia Rea and The Revelers featured on other programs via WOAL WOAT and the National network.
Linton Oct 12 Henry 8 Dutfer formerly of Quillon county was convicted of the 1927 murder of John N Sickles of Oklahoma. Testimony said the body was dumped on a highway to appear hit by a car. Duffer, last seen with the victim, was arrested four months later in McAllen. a witness remained missing. Attorney Joy Nuffer filed notice of appeal. In Boonville Arthur Griffith claimed a gun to a friend and then to his head. the weapon fired but nothing happened, and Griffith died instantly when he pulled the trigger.
Fragmentary notes indicate a kidnapping incident with uncertain status and minimal details. Authorities have not released a clear description of any victims or suspects, and no formal charges or locations are confirmed in the available text. Further reports are awaited for concrete names, places, or outcomes.
In Harbin Manchuria Oct 12 Mrs M C Woodruff wife of a British American Tobacco official was shot dead as she tried to shield her two sons from kidnapers The chauffeur was wounded but the children were unharmed The bandits fled American consul general George C Hansom urged stronger police protection as residents fear venturing outdoors
Washington October 12 The Commerce Department reports American import and export trade with the Far East fell 41 percent in August from the prior year total. The combined value was 46,000,000 23 dollars versus 73,657,000 last year, with much of the drop attributed to lower prices.
In Dallas on October 12, Clarrlet Ridge Adams was fined by District Attorney McGraw for contempt of court after a sharp retort to another attorney. McGraw later returned to the courtroom and handed over 500 rackets to clerk Jim Bibber, offering no explanation for the small change.
The serial Star Louse chronicles the five decades in the life of Heatriee Fay Chipley a ravening figure in old City. It follows her marriage seeking security and individualism amid a motherless home atmosphere. Fannie Huet’s moving novel promises to explore women’s fulfillment through marriage in the November Pictorial Review.
A new flood survey is planned for the Rio Grande from Juarez de Matamoras to the Mexican side. Jose Maria Ramirez, head of the surveying commission, orders immediate flood content surveys amid repeated flood threats. Government officials push for central work zones along the river to address chronic floods and growing demand from chambers of commerce.
New York Osh 12 news item reports Elihu Root former secretary of war and U S senator placed on a citizens aid committee by the Giale Charitien Aldagnudation secretary Keney relly bond issue discussed today. The booklet details Ban ANtodid and telephone work across Wisnerfen and Wisner.
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