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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1932

Page

8

Republicans Cite Roosevelt Era Blackmail Letters in Fund Drive

Washington dispatch reports the Republican National Committee alleging a “flagrant attempt at political blackmail” linked to Roosevelt era fundraising. They publish letters to Goss Printing Pass owner Eddy claiming Roosevelt’s navy role guided campaign payments, with references to contracts and financial pressures.

Washington, D. C Republican National Committee Franklin D. Roosevelt Democratic National Committee Roosevelt G. A. Eddy Goss Printing Pross Company Chicago Choiee Eddy A. F P. Romer Matine Coufies Socratic Biltmore Hotel New York Horner C. Walker Lidy Svernor Roosevelt Albany P. Homer Goss Company Eecords Republican National Gose Printing Sys Navy Secretary of the Navy Tto Br

Roosevelt Promises vs Hoover Policies Urged by Hearst

William Randolph Hearst argues that prosperity must be built from the bottom and endorses Franklin D. Roosevelt as the corrective to Herbert Hoover's approach. He attacks Hoover’s public works limits, calls for mass aid, and contrasts Lincoln’s ideals with the Republican path.

Mr. Hoover Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt Herbert Hoover William Randolph Hearst

Mrs Sevier Speaks Here Urging Women to Vote

Mrs Clara Driscoll Sevier national Democratic committeewoman for Texas told about 100 San Antonio women in the Pan American room of the Gunter hotel that the United States women can elect the president. She warned the Republican party is desperate and Hoover could win with millions invested. She criticized Ford for saying a vote against Hoover is a vote against your job. Also introduced were Dr Mary King Robbie and James Harley.

Clara Driscoll Sevier Corpus Christ National Democratic

Democratic rallies to mobilize voters in San Antonio

Several large Democratic meetings are set for the coming week to boost turnout for the November 8 general elections. Planned events include 7:30 p.m. gatherings at Agnes Cotton school Blanco and Fulton streets with Mayor G M Chambers and others, Emerson school Pine and Lamar with Maverick and Judge Watson, a night at the Negro library auditorium Hackberry and Centre with Mayor Chambers and District Attorney, and an 8 p.m. session at Brooklyn avenue school cafeteria Southwest side.

San Antoniays Agnes Cotton School Blanco and Fulton Streets G. M. Chambers Carl Wright Johnson Alex Adams Maury Maverick Emerson School Pine and Lamar Streets Maverick Charles Dickson Dave Watson J. Franklin Spears

Forgotten Styles Return to Oklahoma

In Muskogee dated October 28 19 about a revival of the tour sack petticoat long forgotten in fashion. Garments shown in local department store windows reveal a current version kept in step with present styles. The item signals a return engagement in the area for the vintage wardrobe piece.

Muskogee Ovi Finsi Milady Sps Petticoat Ia

Woman Licensed as Glider Pilot in Kentucky

Elizabethtown Kentucky October 9 19 a first for the state a woman glider pilot is Miss Anna Mae Taylor of this city.

Elizabethtown Ina Kentucky Giider Misa Anna Mae Tayior Elty

Flying Mayor Maintains Private Airport in Barnweld

Fuller, mayor of Barnweld, prides himself on piloting his own airplane and operating a private airfield. He believes he is the only U.S. mayor who both wins elections and flies his own aircraft, asserting city leadership while managing aviation facilities.

Barnwedl G. GC Fuller United States

Pope Grants Russian Catholics Church Use in Rome

Rome October 20 Pope Pius XII allowed Russians living in Rome to use the Church of Saint Anthony for special prayers, aimed at combating atheistic influence. The permit reflects the Vatican’s stance on religious life for travelers and expatriates amid the broader Cold War context.

Rome Pius

Prize Awards in The Light Hoes-Hoo Contest

Winners mailed Saturday include three cash prizes and 30 guest tickets to the RKO Majestic theater. First prize 3750 went to Miss Helen Lee of 914 San Francisco Street, second prize $5 to Mrs. Florence Anderson of 626 West Magnolia Avenue, third prize $250 to Miss Alta Ahern of 512 North Olive Street. List of two guest tickets recipients follows with numerous names and addresses across the city.

Priesta The Light RKO Majestic Theater Helen Lee San Francisco Street Florence Anderson Magnolia Avenue Misa Alta Ahern North Olive Street Whaners BR. B. Wade King Wil- Win Street Lorieta ‘Hall Fulton Avenue Alfreda Roberts Camden Street Hannah Lewison Delmar Walter Wolfe Highland Boulevard R. Saunders San Pedro Avenue D R. Compler East Guenther Treet Hugo ©. Werner Hoefgen Avenue Gue Prejasman Cass Avenue H.R. Moore West Mulberry Marion Abshear Lombrano Street Kathryn Johnson Yorkshire Boulevard Ruth McCarty McCullough Aveny George Dawns Glenwood Court Ri 'T. Rickard West Hollywood Avenue Asa Freitag Yorkshire Place Joe Murphy Preston Lee Midleur East Houston Street Misa Panvl Sanders King's Highway Helen Burton Commerce Ehreel C. C. Wliims Hollywood Boulevard Virginia’ Eddleman Rigaby Avenue B. A. Bond Weet Craig Place H. ©. Kelberlan East Guenther Street Betty Mary Maurer Edison Drive J. M. Schott Avant Street C. Welch Mise Tielen Seilman Augusta Street Lillian Bauhler B. Wulfe Meson Street

Brother and Sister Run for State Senate Seats

Miss Jessie Dow of Rollinsford and her brother Haven Dow of Somers Set were nominated in the recent primaries as state senatorial candidates but not by the same party. Miss Dow won the Republican nomination in the Twenty first district and her brother the Democratic nomination in the Twenty fourth district.

Montpelier Jessie Dow Rollinsford Haven Dow Somerset

Turkey Growers Organize Up State in New York

Turkey growers of northern New York plan a cooperative marketing system. Turkeys from the region will be promoted under the name North Country Turkey and bands will be placed around the legs of the birds. Businessmen are urged to invest in real estate now.

Ogdensburg Reading Turkey Growers New York Banda

The Farmer, the Gold and a Savage Gambling Tale

The article argues farming taxes rose sharply since 1813, highlighting Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana increases. It critiques U S spending and officials, contrasts gold types with waterpower, and notes a tragic self wager by Arthur Kelly whose suicide followed a voluntaries game, reflecting on honor and risk.

Agricultural Department Arkansas Oklahoma Texas Louisiaon

Ennis Speech by Anne Ferguson Targets Republicans

Texas voter rally in Ennis features Jim Ferguson addressing a crowd from a platform in the city heart. He attacks the Republican administration and urges support for the Democratic ticket, promising the Bullington ballot and alleging Roosevelt will win. Ferguson vows Mrs. Ferguson could be governor as 25,000 Republican jobs shift to Democrats. He returns to Fort Worth after the event.

Ennis Texas Texas City Jim Ferguson Ferguson Sterling Bullington Perguson Roosevelt Republica National ‘Administration Fort Worth

Violin worth 30000 Stolen From Car in Wisconsin

Police report a $30,000 violin, made in 1632, stolen from an automobile in Wisconsin while the owner Leonard Rollins 83 of Bunnyside was stopped at a restaurant. The instrument was not insured and Bergt. Wilinn Boyd is said to be leading the search.

Chicago Bergt Wilinn Boyd Leonard Rollins Wisconsin

Utah Plans Kill 283 Elk This Fall

EAST LAKE CITY Utah Oct. 20 IN S Exactly 283 elk will be killed by hunters in Utah this fall. The plenary board of elk control recently decided that the present herd of elk in the state totaling 2400 head could spare this number.

East Lake City Utah Plute Board of Elk Control

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