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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1932
Page
18
A garbled note reports a turning point in the conflict with Japan facing setbacks as nations reel from ongoing battles. The fragment hints at a wartime environment, with references to figures and editor Arthur Brisbane suggesting opinion on the crisis.
Retired Lt. John E. Wright argues that U S training in Hawaii is not to fight Japan but to fight for Japan, with largely Japanese trainees under white officers. He warns Uncle Sam’s policies could create an army useful to Japan in future conflict. The text moves through Lloyd George’s League of Nations views, barter economies in Buffern New York, a new five million dollar opera house in Buffalo, and then notes Japanese actions in Asia and price rewards for captured Japanese.
The New York Times reports Governor Roosevelt will oppose cash payments of the soldiers' bonus and back a relief program funded by draft-board like machinery. He may propose boards to identify needy veterans with active war service for relief during downturns, while criticizing Hoover administration veteran relief and the removal of the HDPF. The bonus speech is nearly finished and will be finalized before his Pittsburgh address.
Roosevelt plans a campaign speech on the soldier bonus during an eight day tour but undecided whether to address audiences in Pittsburgh or Indianapolis. He will speak in Pittsburgh or Indianapolis on dates near October 19 and 20. The American Legion seeks immediate bonus payment and Pennsylvania delegates pushed for action at Portland Oregon.
Weather forecast notes generally fair conditions in San Antonio and vicinity with Monday night and Tuesday as mild. Low around 88, high Tuesday about 84, winds light to moderate. Sunday high 84, Monday low 84, Monday high near 66, east Texas generally fair Monday night and Tuesday, warmer in northwest. Coastal winds light to moderate. West Texas generally fair Monday night and Tuesday, partly cloudy Panhandle. Additional weather on page 3.
SAN BENITO Oct. 16 Cameron county farmers report smugglers use horses to haul liquor imported from Mexico. The horses are borrowed for one night and later turned loose elsewhere in the county by muleteers who abandon the animals rather than face charges.
Nassau County police found husband in a coma and his wife and two children dead from gas in Woodmere Long Island. The 6 year old son lay on the bedroom floor while the 9 year old daughter Nor man slept in bed. Autopsies ordered.
New York October 17 A housing downturn shows signs of bottoming as September residential building contracts rise from August. Analysts estimate total residential contracting at 22.2039 million dollars, up about 2 million or nearly 20 percent, despite typical September declines.
Capt. Joe Thames Broadnax of Marshall Texas a physics instructor at Virginia Military Institute was killed in an automobile crash in Lexington Virginia. Capt. George was critically hurt while Gerald Tune and Capt. Guinn escaped with minor injuries.
In Shanghai on October 17, K. K. Kawekand a Japanese political writer and Washington correspondent for the Tokyo newspaper predicted the resignation of Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson. He blamed Stimson for overplaying his hand regarding the tin regime in Manchuria and said Stimson would step down.
President Eamon Valera returned to Dublin after unsuccessful negotiations in London over the land annuities question. He declined to comment. A separate item from Oregon reports robbers attempting to rouse a night watchman at Pabor's Market, breaking a window and stealing 40 packs of stone before being discovered.
In Guadalajara a planned widespread religious uprising in Jalisco was thwarted by police. Two alleged plotters were killed, others escaped, and a large cache of rifles, ammunition, dynamite bombs, printing presses and propaganda was seized. Authorities tied one dead man to the Los Altos rebellion of 1920. Catholic leaders urged obedience to civil law and denounced armed resistance.
New York bankers led by Charles B. Mitchell of National City Bank warned city leaders the city stands on the edge of a precipice without a viable public market for New York City securities. They urged urgent budget cuts mirroring those achieved by individuals and corporations.
Physicians in Chicago report Miss Pa idca Maguire of Suburban Oak Park may soon awaken from a months long sleep since February 24. Doctors say signs indicate she is the best case of lingering sickness recorded, with recovery hoped possible soon.
El Paso October 17 1941 Negro physician A N Nixon won a $1 damage settlement against H Kolle and James Dentron El Paso election officials over denial of voting in the 1928 Democratic Primary The ruling follows a U S Supreme Court decision overruling white only primaries and allowing Negroes to vote in many Texas counties Nixon said he sought to vote to support Democrats but faced repeated barred participation and will continue fighting for his rights as a Democrat in a party long restricted to white men.
A few hundred industrial workers and farmers near Winnipeg shout for a soviet Canada and threaten a march on government offices. They have been marching since midweek, planning to present their demands to Premier Joan Bracken.
Big Lion Hunt underway in Commerce area as two lions named Noolile and Besa are released from a wooded island cage on the Missixalppt river. Denver M Wright’s plan aims for a four hour head start before hunters pursue with rifles, flanked by armed guards and flag-bearing aides.
Alice Kostas, 32, attacked her two children Ben 14 and Helen 10 while they slept and wounded herself fatally at the Kostas residence. Officers found Kostas in the bathroom after neighbors raised the alarm. Husband George Kostas, a restaurant owner, returned home in shock. Records show she had been paroled from the Harris County insane ward to his custody on July 6.
WEATHERFORD Texas Oct. 17 Mrs Jack Kirchner farm woman near Azle was held Monday for the shooting of her husband which she told authorities was directed by the Lord County Attorney Cruvett said family charges would be filed today against the woman Kirchner was seriously wounded and treated at Methodist hospital Fort Worth for buckshot wounds in his shoulder and neck The shooting occurred at the Kirchner farm
PADERBORN Germany Oct 17 Foreign creditors of Germany can count on her paying debts as they are prepared to accept German goods if payment. Chancellor Franz von Papen said creditor nations must open their frontiers to German goods since Germany cannot bear any other form of money withdrawals by creditors abroad. He cited the foreign undoubted debt of one country at 4,600,000,000.
Birmingham reports dozens of families evacuating lowlands in Walker and Tuscaloosa counties as flood waters rise after heavy rainfall. Weather bureau cautions that widespread danger continues, with clearing skies expected and cooler air moving inland from the Gulf.
Premier Mussolini will preside in October over a major military review along the French border, signaling a show of force as Italy moves to strengthen defense. The event will feature Italian troops and highlight preparations for potential challenges in the region.
The Pulitzer prize winning play The Green Pastures was shown under police guard in Stockholm after a small group in the audience hurled eggs tomatoes and stink bombs at performers who they said objected to the production as religious lampoonery.
Rome reports both nations reached a pact to abolish defensive measures against German exchange restrictions imposed by Italy three weeks earlier. The move would ease funds flow as Italy allows a portion of frozen German deposits to be repatriated to cover German exports and bills.
An American was killed in an attack near Muladen in Manchuria as a Chinese detachment attacked a Japanese escort. Two Koreans reportedly aided by moving two locals to safety during the incident.
In Belfast Northern Ireland workers resume labor actions after a period of unrest as unemployed and strikers move back into positions. The scene centers on Belfast and nearby districts where authorities monitor conditions and pledge stability through renewed work.
A mob of 75 armed citizens attacked the home of Judge Crawford, a Black farmer, killing Crawford his wife and two sons and a 14 year old while a deputy and others were wounded. Jane Williams the Black slayer was found in the residence and fled pursued by authorities.
Four children Irene Headland Annabel Headland Mary Headland and Julia Ridet burned to death when a house near Volant in Lawrence County Pennsylvania was destroyed by fire. Mrs Feadland was severely burned as she tried to save them.
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