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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1933
Page
1
A brief item notes a clash labeled Today’s versus East Urly Word, with Revolution and Good News also mentioned. Mr Egan’s Half Pint appears as a related note. Arthur Brisbane credited, syndicated content.
A midwestern farmer strike looms as the National Farmers Association calls for a nationwide stoppage to demand government relief. Two million members prepare to halt purchases except for essentials, while leaders warn of potential revolution or wider East West rifts. President Roosevelt courted Russia for recognition and business. amid economic tension, voices debate revolution versus reform.
Hollywood news reports actress Ann Harding confined to her home after influenza attack. Chicago notices discuss advertising opinions and a Ray committee in Conk County Medical Society, reflecting mixed professional discourse.
Soviet envoy Litvinov could reach Washington in about 19 days to push for Russo American recognition. Officials foresee a possible trade boom beyond 100 million, with Morgenthau considered for ambassador. Conflicting signals persist on Capitol Hill as labor groups oppose recognition.
Gunmen attacked Peru police late at night, entering basement and escaping with submachine gun, shotguns, revolvers, and vests. A second raid in Indiana within a week targeted the Auburn station, where two gunmen reportedly obtained a machine gun, rifles, and several revolvers.
In Chicago a police officer fired on a car that did not stop at a traffic signal. Harry Neiston died from a head wound. Serkin Gervais was wounded in the left ear. The officer said he fired into the pavement and a ricochet struck a passenger and then the driver.
The forecast from U S weatherman J H Jarboe predicts a cool snap with slight temperature drops. Sunday morning minimum around 68 degrees, with a Sunday high not exceeding 75. Saturday's high is expected near 84, with cooler weather in West and East Texas but little change in San Antonio.
Graf Zeppelin, traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Chicago, passed over Fortaleza on Brazil's northeast coast early today, marking a transit over the region during its noted flight.
Washington October 21 Treasury price for mined gold quoted at 25.01 per ounce 12 conta under Prattay rotation reflecting a softer market.
Partly cloudy to cloudy in San Antonio with Saturday night and Sunday showers. Colder Sunday. Lows near 68 Saturday night, highs around 38 Sunday. Light to gentle variable winds. Friday high 88, Saturday low 48, Saturday high about 68 to 70. East Texas mostly partly cloudy with showers along the coast, colder Saturday night and Sunday. Weather on page 2.
Geneva October 21 Germany formally announced withdrawal from the League of Nations and the International Labour Organization under Article I of the covenant. Foreign Minister Von Neurath said Germany would fulfill covenant obligations at withdrawal. The move follows Germany’s earlier disarmament and league break, with officials and staff resignations expected.
The Farmers National Holiday association led by Milo Reno organized a farm strike to pressure the government for higher agricultural prices and an NRA for farmers. From Des Moines Reno issued final orders for a long campaign as White House monitors plans on wheat loans and embargo proposals. Governors in North Dakota and Nebraska debated embargo enforcement and leadership pressures while many Illinois farmers expressed sympathy but did not join.
Washington officials say Roosevelt shelved a plan to prohibit below cost pricing in a hotter code. The administration seems set to retain minimum price margins for retail stores, with the extent of NRA action still to be decided by the President.
A Singapore dispatch via British News Agency said government forces in Siam were weakening and the rebel leader, popular in Siam, was gaining ground. It also noted the Siam king had traveled toward Gingara, with Penney possibly his destination, amid rumors of a royal retreat.
Governor Langer urged North Dakota wheat growers elevator owners and warehousemen to withhold shipments until the embargo on out-state commerce is lifted. He ordered sheriffs in all 53 counties to enforce the ban and warned guardsmen would back sheriffs if needed. Grain had already moved by rail yesterday.
President Roosevelt anchored off Chestertown to visit Washington College founded by George Washington and to receive an honorary degree. The ceremony was held near noon as part of the day’s gala events in the colonial town.
In Visalia California on October 21 striking cotton pickers in the southern San Joaquin valley were urged by capable women leaders to renew picketing today. Miss Caroline Decker, secretary of the Cannery and Agricultural Workers' union, assumed leadership after male spokesmen were arrested.
Paterson New Jersey reports expect smooth reopening of silk dyeing shops Monday after 24 hours of strike violence. A $23 wage scale and terms agreed with a strike committee, but shop responses pending. Three of 19 injured remain in critical condition in local hospitals.
Polly Moran will marry Morfin Malata, a Los Angeles attorney, tomorrow in Las Vegas. The film comic said she had known him for a year and noted she was previously married and divorced.
Hollywood report: a Siamese cab was burned and Joan Blondell Barnes lost eyelashes as flames destroyed the Laurel Canyon home of the film actress and her cameraman husband George Barnes last night. The couple fought the blaze with a garden hose.
Edward Hayes, national commander of the American Legion, arrives in Dallas from Decatur to address a legionnaire gathering. He will speak at the meeting tonight, outlining plans and urging participation in Legion activities.
San Antonio health authorities race to contain a feared sleeping sickness outbreak after two confirmed cases, 15 year old Josefa Rodriguez and 11 year old Eugeny Collins. Officials quarantine homes and trace possible infection sources while doctors battle the illness at Robert B Green Hospital. The Rodriguez girl showed brief improvement after serum then worsened, prompting renewed alarm and urging isolation of suspected cases. The tale notes visitors from out of state camps near the farm may have spread the disease, with authorities pressing precautions as they pursue more information.
Yearden appeal for troops follows a mass walkout by all local police and most public employees in Monterey Mexico protesting Governor Cardenas. Police commander Melendez opposed by Cardenas led the mutiny, leaving penitentiary, jail, and headquarters unguarded. Governor requests troops from General Juan Andreu Almazan to patrol the city.
MEMPHIS October 31 Lang ford Tameey former brother in law of George Machine Gun Kelly faced a babtecy of government witnesses in federal court here today in answer to an indictment charging them with conspiring to shelter Kelly and his wife Kathryn in the bungalow Hideout where they were captured September 26 Geraldine Arnold the 12 year old girl who tipped off government operatives to the whereabouts of the Kellys after spending several days with them here was slated to appear against the trio
Frandsen Vasquez, 55, of 230 Creek Street, died from injuries after being struck by a truck Friday night as he was leaving a Public Service Co bus at Balx and Minter streets. He passed away at Robert B. Green Hospital.
The garbled text reads as a satirical notice about a football themed event and the Light's Classified Department. It mentions Tony and a satire line, but many phrases are unintelligible, resembling an ad page with mock directions and exaggerated claims.
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