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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1932

Page

2

MA Opens Vote Drive With OA Speech

A misread Associated Press dispatch reports Miriam Ferguson as the Democratic nominee for internor facing opposition in Texas. Gov Bullington pushes anti Ferguson line, while George W Armstrong of Fort Worth joins a three way race.

Tosas Miriam A. Feroiscn Avpr Tanipht Sat Antonio Demostesia Vendidales Vlives Ferguson Herse Orville Bullington Wielits League of Anti Bulligton Fortes R. & Sterling Fereison Bullington Fergusons

Straw Ballot Universal Service Findings

Revised tabulations from the San Antonio Light in cooperation with Hearst papers show state by state division of Hugger and Roosevelt support. The table details male and female splits and outlines potential electoral votes for each candidate.

Universal Service Washington, D

West Texas Chamber Urges Stand Against Centennial Amendment

Stamford Texas October report: West Texas chamber of commerce leader Wilbur C Hawks appeals to the Texas Centennial Committee to drop support for the Centennial Amendment. He urges placing the proposal on the November ballot as a self supporting voluntary patriotic measure.

West Texas Stamford Texas West Texas Chamber of Commerce Wibur C. Hawk Texas Centennial Committee

Railway car lendings rise in week ending October 15

ABHINGTON Oct. 22 The American Railway Association reports car lendings for the week ending October 15 at 650 558 cars, up 24 947 from the prior week. The figure compares with 111 018 cars a year ago and 280 527 cars two years ago.

Cotton rate dispute taps intercity rail commissions

Dallas Oct 22 A test case before the interstate commerce commission and the Texas railroad commission centers on a proposed new rate for cotton from interior Texas and Oklahoma. J K Moore representing the American Cotton Co Operative Associations argues for Arkansas style minimums of 25000 35000 and 5000 pounds per car as an alternative to the Burlington Rock Island and Fort Worth Denver City railways proposed minimums.

Dallas Interstate Commerce Commission Texas reHroad Commission Oklahoma J. K. Moore Oklahoma City Tex Texas Burlington-Rock Island Fort Worl Denver City

State Auditor says $2,000,308 lapsed to general fund

Austin reports Moore vymn announces unexpended appropriations for the year ended August 7 will revert to the general revenue fund under law. The statement lists amounts from the telegraphic institutions, prison system, board of pardons, state departments, educational institutions, military, and judiciary.

General Fund Austin Moore Vymn State General Revenue General Revenue Fund Board of Pardons Comptroller

Roosevelt's Late Turn to Farmer Flayed by Curtis

Sioux City report quotes Vice President Charles Gurls rebutting a Roosevelt claim on farm policy. The piece notes Curtis criticizing the Democratic candidate and cites Governor Franklin D Roosevelt blaming postwar policy shifts for agricultural distress amid Harding era factors.

Roosevelt Curtis Sioux City Town Charles Gurls Iowa Taver Franklin DB. Roosevelt Harding Wilson

Hamby Trial Arguments Start in October Session

Court records show the Hamby trial preparation underway with judges and lawyers ready for the proceedings. Proceedings set to begin soon, with details on witnesses and charges to be determined amid ongoing pretrial motions.

Hamby Marcus Trxns M—Alloranys Ida W.K. Hamby Marcos Pollccinah Inveder WIN Haplor Delirayn

State adds extra per pupil payment for 1931 32 balance

Austin Oct 22 FI L Rogers Texas state superintendent of public instruction announced an additional payment of 1 per capita on November 1 to liquidate a balance of 2.50 per student from the 1931 32 school apportionment. He expects the 1931 32 balance and part of 1932 33 apportionment to be paid by January 1 1933. The 1932 33 apportionment had been set at 16 per pupil.

Austin L. W. Rogers Texas

Hoover Attacked as Wild Spendthrift at Rally

Ernest O. Thompson of the Texas railroad commission denounced President Hoover at a Democratic rally in Tyler calling him a national chamber of commerce secretary and the wildest spendthrift the world has known.

Tyler Exan Ernest O. Thompson Texas Pailroad Commission Hoover National Chamber of Commerce

Roosevelt Maintains Leads In Far West Postcard Polls

In a nationwide postcard poll by the San Antonio Light and Hearst papers Roosevelt gains majority across 11 Rocky Mountain and Pacific coast states. Colorado shows Hoover lead. Roosevelt holds gains in Oregon, Washington, and others with varying margins. Overall Roosevelt leads in several states, with Montana and Wyoming more uncertain.

Colhe Morgan Washington, D.C Roosevelt Far West San Antono Light Hearst United States Rocky Mountain Pacific Coast Colorado Kansep Hoover Oregon Rooevelt Washington Arizona Idaho Montana Nevada New México Utah Wyoming New Mexico Montens

Deny Compensation for Loss of Leg

Audapest court rules damages not awarded for loss of leg as compensation for lost income. Case details a 57 year old cripple run over by streetcar. motorman found negligent but court says loss of a second leg could aid in his profession rather than harm.

Audapest Byleg Distriet Court Debreeda Breger Joseph Hale By & Strest Street Rar Ioanc Periedes Billo

Memory lapse ends with 30 day sentence in Chicago Ontario

William Toran aged memory recall, Pranelne Mucchia of 1528 Cleveland Avenue helps piece tale. Jordan went to the jar weeks ago in a store when Mrs Murtela ln made a change for a twenty dollar bill and did not return. Miss Muccil recalled the incident and police were summoned. Judge McCarthy yesterday imposed a 30 day sentence.

Ghicago William Toran Pranelne Mucchia Cleveland

Roosevelt On Swing South In a Democratic Rally Tour

Governor Roosevelts swing through St Louis Springfield and beyond drew large crowds as he criticized federal policy failures and warned investors about foreign bonds and utility collapses. Dignitaries including Senators Cohen Pitman Barkley and Logan joined the tour narrating a broad Democratic platform.

Eva One Elm Grove W. Va New York Middle West St. Louis RUGE Roosevet Sl. Louis Springfield Lincoln Oftei Tindis Mississippi East St. Louis Old Man River Missouri City VarUnville Alton John S Cohen Georgia Richard Russell St Lewis Key Pitman Nevada Kentucky Barkley Logan Indianapolis

Michigan City Has Mussolini

William A. Jones is described as the Mussolini of Huntington Wents, the latest of Michigan cities, serving as city manager assessor chief of police clerk pro tem deputy treasurer health officer fire silet and member of the county board of supervisors.

Huntington Wouds Medh Willam A. Jones Huntington Wents Michigan County Board of Supervisors

High School Coach Slain and Sheriff Wounded in Nebraska

A Nebraska man and a woman with two Nebraskans are detained in Pierce after the slain 26 year old Long Pine high school coach Paul Lowery and the wounding of Sheriff Edt Schwarts. The arrests follow the October 22 incident near Pierce.

Pierce Nex Waukes Paul Lowery Long Pine Nen Edt Schwarts

El Paso Man Heads RFC At Phoenix

El Paso man E W Kayser named head of the Teсanatrustion corporation office in Phoenix Arizona. Treasury receipts for October show expenditures of 90.8 million and a balance of 482.2 million. Customs duties for October are recorded as well.

el Paso R.F.C Phoenix Washington E. W. Kayser el Pans Oday Wa Tecanatrustion Corporation Arie Treasury Washington, D. C

Radio Programs Saturday Night on WABC Station Lineup

A dense listing of Saturday night radio programs features hosts and show titles across multiple stations. Notable entries include music blocks and variety programs with times around 2:00 PM to late evening, highlighting hosts like Jones and Hla, and referenced acts such as the American Taxpayers' League and various orchestras. The schedule lists numerous programs by title, host, and time, reflecting a vibrant era of radio programming.

Taliem Jones Hla Ann Lea Cedimbla Publo Attelra Guy Lombards Hilary den Arsto Ruhes Munn Cuckne Poe —Amaricen Taxpayers’ Slepane Bomeo-Los Bina Nil Orch Andy LYS P. Hale Vongrana Trey Yioyd Ars Tierizn Percugen

Open Forum letter opposes liquor regulation bold stance

Samuel H. Smith argues against federal control and licensing for liquor, claiming regulation fails to curb bootlegging and quality issues. He favors full freedom to manufacture and sell, anticipating increased consumption and related evils, and notes other points from Mr. Fyoud will be addressed later.

Light Aquars Hardy Mqnora Fyoud Samuel H.smith

Economy League Under Attack

An analysis condemns a National Economy League of powerful capitalists opposing veterans bonuses, accusing it of duplicity and war profiteering. The piece argues these interests manipulated the U S entry into World War I and now seek to shift costs from elites to ordinary soldiers and taxpayers. The author labels the group parasitic and disloyal to public welfare.

United States Germany Constantinople Franetta Uncle

Audition Broadcasts and Navy Talk Highlight Saturday Radio

Radio listings show WOAT broadcasting auditions from seven thirty for budding young singers with awards, EMAC airing Ferguxm program at the municipal auditorium, and a noted modern male chorus CDS feature. Admiral Upham will discuss The Birth of Our Navy on the Columbia Institute of Public Affairs program at seven thirty Friday night. Marginal notes mention a Budapest musical picture on WOAT, Evelyn Herbert and Robert Halliday on the dance hour, and other showman efforts.

Narona Radio Studius of Woat EMAC Rempte Ferguxm Ktsa Frank Brooks Upham Bureau of Navigation US 4. Navy Columbia Institute of Publc Affairs ETSA Ema Rapee WOA Budapest Evelyn Herbert Robert Halliday WOAT Tale Curjee Phil Hattie Add Wayne King Alec Wil Leopold Brokowak Saya

Two Citizens Endorse Roosevelt and Hoover in Essays

In New York and Baltimore readers publish brief arguments backing Roosevelt for president, praising his public service and courage, while another writer, Daniel O. Willard, supports Hoover for his labor policies and practical approach to labor questions as a large employer and railroad advocate.

Roosevelt Henry Momgenthaus Turkey New York Ont Hoover Daniel Willard Preelpst BelHimore Mblo Bellrwaty Cleveland

Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Birthday Observed at Tomb

Kaiserin Auguste Victoria birthday observed at her tomb near Bane Boues with most Hohenzler family members, including exiled Kaiser sending a wreath from Doorn. Former Crown Prince Frederick arrived from America as Princess Hermine laid two wreaths. thousands of royalists visited the temple.

Kaiserin Mecca Potsdam Germany Hohenzler Kai‘ser Kaiserin Auguste Victoria Bane Boues Shere Kd Prederick America Hermine Wilhelm Kaiser Doorn

Fair and Warmer Over Weekends

Weather forecast predicts warmer weekend conditions for Antonio and nearby areas. Thermometers rise to highs around 88 degrees Saturday afternoon with lows near 64 degrees early Sunday morning, compared with Saturday morning’s 67 degree low. Moderate southerly winds, with Sunday partly cloudy skies.

Patman Confident of Bonus Passage in Congress

Congressman Wright Patman of Texarkana told a Disabled Veterans group in Dallas that he expects the World War veterans bonus to pass within a year regardless of the president. He pledged to demand an investigation of the federal treasury as Congress convenes and spoke at a Buddies chapter meeting.

Dallas Texas Congress Wright Patman Texarkana Treasury Buddies

Student Hikes to Colorado School

Golden Colorado residents recall George Soule who moved from Charlotte North Carolina to attend the Colorado School of Mines on a scholarship. He endured hardships with help from 27 motorists during the long trip and weeks of adjustment as he began his new life on campus.

Golden Colo Ore George Souie de Charlotte N.C Boule Colorado School of Mines Soule

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