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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1932
Page
3
A quirky scene unfolds with English Fancy Mice performing in a show, drawing awe from spectators. Irene Purcell and Gene Lewis appear in local theater chatter, while Bay St Louis visitors Moreau and wife arrive. Community gossip covers theater plans, staff moves, and a wave of wartime era downtown activity.
A speech by Garner criticizes the Hoover administration for bewilderment and failed budget control. He defends Democratic actions, lauds Longworth, and argues Republicans misrepresent him while urging a return to high level debate and factual records. He cites export declines and job losses to question economic policy and timing of recovery.
Harold Tee Kirk, who confessed in San Francisco to involvement in the murder of famed New York gambler Arnold Rathavelin, is charged today by his foster mother Mildred Elrit. She calls his account a feeble fantasy and says he is a mental case who has told similar tales before. She asserts he was on the Pacific coast around November 4, 1928, the date Rathavelin was killed.
The Brazilian government began releasing rebels captured during the Sao Paulo revolt as authorities start repatriations. A large contingent near Rio de Janeiro was sent back to the capital with prisoners freed from the state penitentiary in a move described as part of post rebellion cleanup.
A radio speech outlines agricultural policy themes tied to Hoover era plans. The speaker quotes President Hoover and notes critics of the Smoot Hawley tariff for raising prices while shrinking export markets. Mentions stalled St Lawrence waterway and long-delayed Mississippi project. The farm board is cited urging farmers to act independently.
Garner assails the president for his debt and deficit handling in the recent financial crisis. He argues deficits caused panics, cites past budget errors, and says a Democratic program to cut federal expenses by 25 percent would restore credit and speed recovery. The veteran legislator warns against deception and urges decisive action.
The Prince of Wales, returning from a trip, was mobbed by large crowds of girls and women at Liverpool station. He smiled and waved as admirers pressed close, making it difficult to reach his limousine. He wore a spotted red moustache in keeping with recent style changes.
In Redlands California investigators say a kidnap plot targeting 10 millionaires in southern California was thwarted with four men arrested. Charles W. Lamberd William Gaffer and Eddie Dow confessed plans to abduct trustee Clarence G. White of Cleveland and Dr C L Lome Yard, a retired Redlands physician. Other intended victims not released.
President Hoover pressed on to Cleveland with a tight schedule for a campaign speech. He planned to discuss unemployment and price facts, with aides noting his sore hand limited handshakes. The trip included Postmaster General Brown and others, aiming for a brief stay before returning to Washington.
The Inghiry court hears four felony counts against Jenny F Onlon and associates linked to policy gaming. Grover O. Mortis, deputy county attorney, outlines alleged racketeering while offering possible witness immunity. Witnesses include deputies, stenographer, and League figures as the case moves toward a Tuesday hearing.
Members of the Lyttar commission who recently submitted a report on the elevation in the Por East have been invited to attend a League of Nations council meeting on November 14 to discuss and defend their findings. Gen Frank R McCoy of the United States Army was a member and is now by Burone. The council postponed the nomination of a new secretary general amid Germanys opposition to a tentative appointment.
Governor Franklin D Roosevelt is elected and will tie the wherewithier to celebrate. City Sealer Joe Grein has shipped a barrel of sauer kraut weighing 360 pounds for victory celebrations in Chicago.
Last rites for Bote Battin age 28 were conducted at St Agnes Church with services at Rid Narily Satins Street and Stolipu Moxyhtal Medical Center. The funeral was held on Saturday at the church and parish rites followed.
The architect B A was killed in a ballroom shooting, dying shortly after at Buylee Hospital. Mrs Kelly, the widow, and witnesses Detective Deng and Detective Alien described the events. The victim, a well known professional and member of the West Texas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, designed The San Antonio Light Building on Breadway and Fifth Streets.
The RKO Majestic will stage a free living billboard on Houston Street at 9:30 from the marquee top. Marcus Peachey leads the Greater Marcus Revue of 1952 appearing atop a 100 foot platform with gold drapes and large lettering while a multicolored lights array sweeps the performers. A band will play as all of San Antonio is invited to attend this free spectacle.
Los Angeles reports on Jean Harlow’s reception after a screening, with hints about her next project Hora written by Anita Loos. The piece lists Anita Louise, Katherine Hepburn, Dorothy Wilson, J. Hewland, and others in various film plans, director assignments, and contracts, alongside travel and production notes on Universal and MGM.
Corbicana Oct 15 17 The Texan congressman Lu ther A Johnson of the Sixth district says he will vote for a measure to resubmit the Eighteenth amendment to the people. He expects it to pass by an overwhelming majority in the next session and favors action aligned with the Democratic platform and with voters expressed in his district.
Friends of George Mangold raised 281 dollars for his widow and children, in a notice from Albert Hasier. The state department contributed 113 dollars on Friday, following prior gifts. Mangold was killed September 19 during a burglary investigation. An unnamed suspect, said to be involved, remains under question.
The exhibition continues with a May, Sunday, October 23 showing by notable artist Tom Seales and peers. Several young artists present new works, highlighting ongoing creative range at the venue.
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